Join Us in Embracing Skinimalism & Slow Beauty!
Some phrases are thrown around and overused so much that they've lost all meaning. Others have been heard on a daily basis for years, decades, and even centuries. This is because some hold some profound and enduring truths. "Keep it simple" is one such phrase. Slowing down, taking the time to declutter, and enjoying the good things in life are key to staying healthy and happy. Skincare is one of the many areas in which this applies. That's why in this article, we're going to tell you about why we enthusiastically embrace skinimalism and slow beauty and encourage you to do the same.
"Skinimalism" and "slow beauty" might sound like trendy buzzwords that influencers are appending to hashtags, fully forgetting to abandon once the next flavor of the month comes along. Don't let the catchy names fool you though. Both of these philosophies present a wise approach toward skincare that is helpful toward your body, your mind, your wallet, and our planet. At Amazonian Skin Food, you'll find many sustainable and natural beauty products that fit in perfectly with these schools of thought.
Let's take a look at skinimalism first. As you might guess, it's the practice of taking a minimalist approach to skincare. This doesn't mean cutting corners or slacking in effort, but rather cutting out unneeded steps, products, spending, and consumption. By focusing on your most important skin issues (dry skin, acne, hyperpigmentation, crow's feet, worry lines, etc), you can most effectively confront and treat them. Buying too many beauty products puts a hurt on your wallet, takes up space you might not even have, and contributes to environmental waste.
In addition to this, there's little point in buying products that treat skin issues that you don't have in the first place. When someone uses too many beauty products, they run the risk of compromising their skin barrier. This can lead to the skin being overstimulated, irritated, red, and uncomfortable. It's like spending your grocery money on 20 cans of cat food when you don't have a cat. You're neglecting the items you need and filling up on those you don't. In addition to less space and money, you'll soon encounter negative health effects as well. Instead, you should just buy the bread, eggs, and orange juice that you'd run out of and actually need.
The above paragraph is the essence of skinimalism. It puts a focus on the products that you need as an individual to address your most immediate skincare needs. There are three basics that everyone needs: moisturizer, sunscreen, and cleanser. These are like the bread, eggs, and orange juice in the grocery store example. Any additional items you may need should be determined by your skin health issues and discussed with a dermatologist. By taking this approach, you'll be able to find the products that best work for your specific skin type, allowing you to look your best without putting on a mask to hide your natural beauty from the world. It's all about being comfortable in your own skin, saving time & money, destressing, and reducing consumption.
We'd also like to say a few words on the topic of slow beauty. It goes hand in hand with skinimalism, as it's a mindful approach to beauty and skincare that emphasizes simplicity, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
There are five main pillars to the slow beauty approach. The first is a simplified skincare regime. This is a departure from excessive 10-12 step programs and seeks to limit your routine to as few steps as possible. The second aspect is investing in products that are sustainably sourced. This includes not just the ingredients that go into beauty products, but also the packaging that said products are shipped in. A third area of concern is a focus on products that are efficient and get results. The fourth area, in a similar vein, involves products that can multitask. Buying one item that can handle multiple issues is a great way to save money while consuming less. Finally, slow beauty reminds us to buy products that are made with love. Handmade beauty products that are made in smaller batches receive extra loving care and fine attention to detail when produced. It's the same type of tender care we believe everyone should provide to their skin.
Slow beauty is a philosophy that's here to stay. It encourages us to engage in ritual-based skincare and makeup practices. Such routines increase mindfulness, reduce stress, and can provide a sense of control in a world where ambiguity and unpredictability have become the law of the land. Calming, consistent, and soothing skincare rituals create a productive little slice of each day in which we can escape the stresses of modern life and excessive screen time by doing something positive for ourselves. Using products with food grade ingredients that offer satisfying tactile experiences and rich aromas can help us to give ourselves over to the moment, letting the rest of the world fade away. Many benefits can be found in this, including a reduction in anxiety and improvements in the quantity and quality of sleep.
Above all, skinimalism and slow beauty seek to get the best possible results out of our skincare activities while staying eco-friendly from start to finish. Our skin is a living organ that needs to be loved and respected. Our living planet needs that same nourishment and protection. Finding routines that actively aid both while also saving money and calming the mind offers innumerable benefits. By adhering to such principles, we can love the skin that we're in while feeling confident in our natural beauty and our contributions to a greener present and future.
We set out to create a sustainable and natural skincare line to help declutter your routine and achieve optimal skin health with fewer steps. We want to show you how to achieve your best skin with just a handful of products and a few minutes a day using our multifunctional, gentle, yet effective formulas. We say no to overly complex routines, unnecessary fillers, waste, and fluff, and yes to cleaner and simpler solutions that preserve your skin as well as the environment. Our Superfruit Oil is 100% waterless, pure, concentrated, and completely multifunctional. It can be used as a daily moisturizer and as before and after sun, make-up cleanser, an add-on to other products, body, hair, scalp, lips, and soothing for various irritating skin conditions like blemishes, eczema, acne, and psoriasis. Learn more about Superfruit Facial Oil here: https://amazonianskinfood.com/products/superfruit-facial-oil
Our Skinimalism Starter Kit came to life to simplify beauty routines for busy women and offer complete care with no compromise. Beyond that, we would say it is mandatory to add a gentle cleanser and sunscreen to complement a perfect daily skincare ritual.
Stay Healthy!