Healthy Skin Starts Before the Serum: Habits That Make a Difference
Let’s talk about skincare habits that don’t come in a bottle.
Because here’s the truth: even the most luxurious serums can’t outwork stress, dehydration, and grimy pillowcases. 🫣
Real glow comes from a combo of good skincare and simple daily choices that support your skin from the inside out.
Here are a few under-hyped but highly effective habits that make a difference—especially for us Gen X babes navigating the funhouse of hormones, sleep shifts, and the occasional late-night TikTok scroll. 😅
✨ 1. Fresh Sheets, Fresh Face
Your pillowcase holds oil, sweat, and bacteria. If you wouldn’t reapply yesterday’s makeup, don’t re-smush last week’s linens. Swap them out often—especially if you have sensitive, breakout-prone, or reactive skin.
2. Clean Water, Glowy Skin
Hydration matters. Dehydrated skin looks dull, tired, and tends to overproduce oil. Aim to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up (bonus: it helps flush out overnight toxin buildup).
3. Sleep = Skin Repair Time
Your skin regenerates while you sleep. So it’s not just “beauty sleep”—it’s repair mode. Set a consistent bedtime, create a calming wind-down routine, and let your skin do its thing.
These habits might not come in a pretty jar, but they’re foundational. When paired with a personalized routine that works with your skin’s unique needs (not your neighbor’s), that’s where the magic happens.
👉 PS: This post is part of my Glow Goals After 40 series—bite-sized skin tips for real life and real hormones.
Be sure to check out the other posts in this series running through October 7! (Yep, we’re just getting started.)
And if you haven’t done your ABBI scan yet… what are you waiting for? It takes 30 seconds, and your skin will thank you.
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