Highly Sensitive & Vegan Self-Care Morning w/ Skincare | Imperfection Challenge day 10

Published 2023-04-11

Day 10 of ‘being imperfect’ online ~

I'm having a self-care morning, and take the opportunity to show you my favourite self-care and skincare processes and why, as a highly sensitive person and a vegan.

Some of my recommendations, for your further exploration:
(not sponsored)

~ Dr Elaine Aron is the original researcher and writer of The Highly Sensitive Person. @elainearonph.d.4047

~ 'ayumi naturals' Turmeric and Bergamot face mask
~ 'sea magik' Black Clay SOS skin purifying face mask
~ 'Natura Siberica' Vitamin C face mask
~ 'Dr Haushka' Clarifying Clay Mask and Cleansing Cream (Heads Up not ALL their products are vegan!) @dr.hauschka2885
~ Rosewater facial spray
~ My essential oils & aromatherapy reference book: Aromatherapy by Robert Tisserand @TisserandAromatherapyUK
~ A relaxing and cleansing bath: A few tablespoons of Epsom salts and/or Himalayan salts, up to 3 drops of lavender essential oil and/or clary sage essential oil (less for children).

~ My Organic Cotton woodblock print lounge set is by East Clothing www.east.co.uk.
~ Look out for organic cotton, linen, bamboo, hemp (and associated brand names Lyocell and Tencel) and non-toxic, earth-friendly dyes.
~ Other UK-based brands for sustainable plant-based sets are Thought (not entirely vegan brand), Lucy & Yak, Noctu, Know The Origin, Desmond & Dempsey, Immaculate Vegan...
~ Ethical clothing directory: goodonyou.eco

~ Qigong for cleansing and replenishing movement with Mimi Kuo-Deemer @MimiKuoDeemer
~ Yoga for relaxation or stretching or strength with Yoga With Adriene @yogawithadriene

~ Spend time with your plants and cats / other animals or nature in your home.
~ Plant care guidance @Planterina

~ Pine needle tea - very good for many areas of your health.
~ Raspberry leaf or strawberry leaf tea - good for balancing hormones including support with hormonal skin changes.

*check what essential oils or teas are recommended for you, especially if you are pregnant. I am not a practitioner, I speak from my personal experience and interests. Essential oils and teas can be as powerful as western medicine, so do your research and look after yourself :)

p.s. my apologies for the snotty section ;)

About My Imperfection Challenge...
I challenge myself to share a part of myself daily during April 2023.
I must be authentic, honest, raw, real, using my voice, and I am not allowed to edit, re-film, use filters, or skew reality - no post-production!

This is to help me find confidence in my own voice and my genuine self, build my skills as an orator, and aim to reduce my tendency towards perfectionism, and the associated self-sabotage and procrastination.

If you want to join me in this challenge, please feel welcome - if you comment below asking me to, I will come watch your video too. Thank you in advance for sharing with me.

Love & light,
Ann Cat.

You can sometimes find me online at other places...
Pinterest: The Ann - www.pinterest.co.uk/theanncat
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