Deep Sleep Routine: Steps to De-puff and Start the day

lowering cortisol, face yoga, oral hygeine, rebounding to waken the lymphatic system, movement, and herbal tinctures

Perhaps I have slowly started to stray away from being a very lively morning person? Or maybe it is because the mornings are beginning to feel like winter and the days are shorter.

So in order to continue feeling my best through every season I have cultivated a deep form of self-care through my morning and night routine.

An evening that I skip moisturizing my body and dry brushing (even though in certain moments it can feel time consuming) is a night where I don't nurture myself. Having discipline in everyday routines builds confidence, and maintaining the proper sleep hygiene during the winter is so crucial for my mental.

My favorite luxury is sleeping in a pair of cotton pajamas like these. It's so simple but yet makes the biggest difference when sleeping under the covers. Last night I slept like a baby and it was because I just got new bedding and took this liposomal sleep supplement that allowed me to get into the deep asleep. I don't play games about my oral hygiene and a personal favorite is this copper tongue scraper (more on that next time.) Officine universelle buly makes my favorite monogram hair brush. Beautiful objects that stand the test of time. Recently, I've been practicing face yoga since following a @beautyshamans on Instagram. She has the best tips. I am so obsessed (and noticing a difference) — I love this stainless steel gua sha it's anti-microbial compared to stones which is nice if you're more acne prone. Especially during the winter I love to keep a humidifier in the bedroom. It helps maintain skin moisture during the cold dry months and sometimes you just need a simple fix like falling asleep with one on, instead of buying multiple creams etc. This one is perfect for the nightstand and they make a portable size if you travel often!

AM Routine:

1. Oil pull + coconut oil + mouth wash + floss + brush teeth

2. I pat on all my lymphatic area like the shoulders, neck, hips, back of the kneess, and ankles

3. Jump in place / Rebound for 2 minutes (sounds crazy I know) but just have to do what works and it helps if you’re someone who wakes up swollen most of the time.

4. Face Yoga with Active Botanical Serum and Beauty Shamans exercises for the face

5. Ice bath or Ice roll the face

6. Le Lift Flash Eye Patches

7. Skincare Routine little bit of concealer, blush, and a lip liner

8. Hydrate with lots of room temperature water even though I prefer ice cold

   • some mornings I add a lemon and pinch of salt

PM Routine:

1. Dry Brush neck and full body

2. Warm Everything Shower with eucalyptus essential oils

   • Hair & Scalp Brush to stimulate hair growth and deeply cleanse the scalp / reduce build up

   • Hot bath with the entire bag of Epsom salt to relax muscles / love this for when I am sore / want to detox.

3. Moisturizer and lather the body: recent favorite body balm — dare I say its my all time favorite for the night time? (their body oil is great too)

4. Warm Chamomile tea with honey and little bit of A2 milk (iykyk)

5. Slip into my favorite matching pajamas

6. Braid my hair to protect from breakage and wake up with a little natural bend in it.

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If you’re curious or wanting to seek some support using the healing properties of plants through tinctures. My sisters who are herbalists are now seeing clients and you can book a consultation with Natalia here. It has been very helpful for me to have a herbal regimen that is ready to go in my handbag for when I need it. From my mood, focus, and menstrual cycles it has aided the unpleasant symptoms that can come along with the territory.

• For more info listen to my sisters Nina and Natalia on Season Two of The Telepathy Tapes: Plant Intelligence and Ancestral Wisdom

I hope this weeks letter has inspired you to lean into caring for yourself even deeper this season or maybe taught you a little something! xx

All my love,

Paloma