#love yours

[nubianmelaninlove]

[scopophilic1997]

scopOphilic_micromessaging_915 - scopOphilic1997 presents a new micro-messaging series: small, subtle, and often unintentional messages we send and receive verbally and non-verbally.

[yungxgoldin]

[fearlessandambitious]

My heart is so full ✨

[ovogoddessss]

Love yours❤️

[helenhaiku]

[luckycharming]

I don't know who needs to hear this, but please write that fic. Apply to that job. Move to that city. Go to that school. Invest in things that actually make you happy. Show yourself some compassion. Give yourself more grace. Be kinder to yourself. Allow yourself to make mistakes. Sometimes our paths are not linear. Things happen and sometimes don't go according to how we planned or envisioned them to. Life is not only not promised, but it's too short to live with what-ifs and regrets. Do not let fear and other people's projections derail you because the only one who suffers when you do that is you. The only one who will shoulder the burdens of those regrets and fears is you. You are one of one, and you only truly lose when you don't try, and as long as you give it your best, you'll never fail 💙💙💙

[kaycambeautyshop-blog]

The Best Shower Routine Steps for Healthy Skin

Hair routine? Check. Fitness routine? Got it. Makeup? Done. But the real question is, how’s your shower routine? In addition to being a fantastic way to relax and unwind, showers help rid the skin of bacteria that could cause irritations, rashes, and other skin issues. They’re also a key ingredient to get glowing, radiant skin, with people from all over applying various approaches and techniques to achieve that sought-after glow – read more for skincare tips from around the world.

So, how can you enhance your shower routine steps to get the most benefits for your skin? Here are some simple tips that can make all the difference when it comes to dull and dry versus dewy and healthy. Take a look:

Pre-shower

First thing’s first, prepping the skin before your shower. Before you actually get in the shower, it’s important to remove any makeup or dirt you have on your face with a gentle cleanser. You can use micellar water or any cleansing oil that you find works best at cleaning the dirt and buildup off your face.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to prioritize haircare in your shower routine steps! You can run a brush through your hair before hopping into the shower to help minimize the knots post-shower and prevent breakage.  

While you’re in the shower

Now for the main event. The first step for when you’re actually in the shower is to check the temperature of the water. While this might be difficult for those of you who prefer nice steam sessions, it’s really important to avoid super hot showers. The truth is that hot water actually strips the skin of its natural oils, leading to dry skin. So by sticking to lukewarm or just slightly warm water, you can still enjoy a nice relaxing shower while protecting your beautiful skin.

Pro tip for the brave among you: If you can stand it, there are actually tons of benefits from taking a cold shower. While hot water can irritate and dry out the skin, cold water is known to improve circulation, tighten the pores, reduce redness, and can give your skin an overall smoother, softer look and feel. Plus, there’s no better way to wake yourself up than with a cold shower. If this is something you’re interested in trying, start with lowering the water temperature just at the end of your shower. Even just a few moments of cold water can do wonders!

Next, when it’s time for you to wash your body, try sticking to this order: exfoliating, shaving, washing the body. Exfoliating just a few times a week with a gentle scrub before you shave is key to preventing ingrown hairs and dead skin build up. When you go to shave, use a good shaving cream to help prevent any skin irritation or razor burn. And finally, wash your body with a gentle soap, starting from the neck and shoulders and working your way down – this will help make sure that no soap is left over!

Important note: If you usually use a loofah or a sponge to wash your body, consider switching to a washcloth or simply using your hands. Loofahs and sponges are known to harbor bacteria, yeast, mold, and other germs, which can enter your pores or an open cut and lead to infections.

The last step of your shower should be your face cleanser so that you remove any soap, oil, or dirt that may still be there. While it may take some trial and error, be sure that you use the right product for your unique skin care needs.

For those of you with skin prone to dryness, learn more on this article about ways you can cleanse your skin during the harsh colder months. 

Post-shower

You may have finished your shower, but your routine for healthy skin isn’t over yet! The cherry on top of your shower routine steps? Moisturizing! This is a super important step to help lock in all the moisture after your shower.

Start by gently dry patting your body with a towel to remove excess water. Try to avoid scrubbing so that you don’t irritate your skin. Once you’re dry, lather up your body with a gentle lotion. You can do this while the skin is still damp so that you lock in as much moisture as possible! Your skin will thank you for this later, especially during the dry winter months.

And of course, don’t forget to follow through with your daily skincare routine for your face! You may also want to consider giving your skin some extra love with a moisturizing serum or even a detoxifying face mask for an at-home spa evening. Simply apply your face mask right after you shower while your pores are still open, rinse your mask, and then follow your usual skincare routine.

If you haven’t found a skincare regime that works for you quite yet, don’t worry! Feel free to check out this guide for more information on how to find a routine that’s just right.

Reap the benefits of a good shower routine for healthy skin

Healthy skin really does begin in the shower. And as you now know, it only takes a few simple changes and additions to your shower routine to maximize the benefits for your skin. The key is to be gentle with your skin, find the right products for your unique needs, and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

Put these tips into practice and see for yourself what a difference they can make for dewy, glowing skin. 

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[oh-somuch-blog]

I want to exist in this moment in fullness.

I want to treasure this moment and be lost in all the feelings it comes with.

I want to remember this both consciously and unconsciously.

Let it echo in my heart when I forget what joy feels like or completeness looks like.

I want to remember what breathing feels like with nothing pulling you back.

Living with no fear of time passing by or the feeling disappearing like it was a dream.

[nubianmelaninlove]

[robyn-i-guess]

liking someone platonically is so embarrassing like. yeah i admire you. yeah i think about you all the time. yeah i look forward to every time i see you even if it's only for a minute. yeah it's all platonic and yeah i couldn't explain this because it'd sound romantic. fucking hell

[twinliches]

i had a dream that time travel was invented and too many people choose to travel back in time to save the titanic from sinking (the question of whether unsinking of the titanic deserved so much attention in the face of human history was the subject of both heavy academic and online discourse), which caused a rift in the space-time-continuum that led to the titanic showing up indiscriminately all over the world’s oceans and sea in various states of sinking.

this caused a lot of issues both in terms of fixing said space-time-continuum and in terms of nautical navigation, and after a long and heavy battle in the international maritime organization it was decided that the bureaucratic burden of dealing with this was to be upon Ireland, much to their dismay. the Irish Government then released an app for all sailors and seafarers so they could report titanic sightings during their journeys, even though they heavily dissuaded you from reporting them given the paperwork it caused.

anyway i woke up with a clear image of the app in my head and needed to recreate it for all of you:

[azvhaalk]

glorious evolution

[midnightcrisisstuff]

actually no, we're not "dating". we're bound together for infinity. like the stars. so, fuck you, actually.