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You already know what a HUGE proponent I am of self-care. You can?t take care of business if you don?t take care of yourself first! I?ve learned the hard way that having a morning and an evening routine just for me is a must. If I don?t start and end the day with something good for my mind, body and spirit, I get out of sorts?fast. Now, instead of checking my email, I take a few moments to meditate or journal and allow ample time for my skincare routine. It doesn?t take much, but it?s a moment that I look forward to every day. I?ll be 40 this summer (!) so have been taking extra care to protect my skin from environmental and life stressors?not to mention that screen I stare at constantly!
Products have gotten so smart lately. I?ve been nerding out with Shisiedo?s new Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, a ?pre serum? that in addition to defending skin against dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and uneven texture, helps boost the effectiveness of your other skincare products. This lightweight pre-treatment is ideal for all skin types, thanks to a blend of Gingko Biloba Leaf Extract, Shiso and Thyme that maintain a healthy skin surface and protect against impurities.

After using this silky pre-treatment for a few weeks my skin looks glow-y and feels so soft, And the delicate Bulgarian rose scent is divine! I feel like I?m staying at a fancy five-star hotel spa whenever I use...