Having a Gelato Day

A way of living: An Emotional State!

There's something about skin and body care they don't tell us. Think about it, we've heard the term skincare for so long but what does it really mean? What is it about? Every time we're looking for a definition or better yet, a structure, an understanding, we have so many different options from so many decades, aesthetics and brands, it's hard to choose. Even worse, if we choose, we're boxed in that category and it can last quite a long time. But... what if?

What if I want to have Gelato Skin or Gelato Body? What if I want a nourished, hydrated skin without the full glass skin, is that a possibility? What if I'm not looking for short term influence but long term impact? What if I want to break the mold, can I dare or should I stick to what I know?

I guess I just have to do Me.

✦ Having a Gelato Day?

I usually start my skincare routine with a goal such as having gelato skin and relaxing skin. Gelato skin is a must, I like it when my skin is dewy, glowy, without doing too much. You know, there's a fine line between being dewy and greasy, and sometimes, they get confused, but I don't. I want my skin to feel kissed, kissed by life, kissed by the sun, kissed by glow; just enough to hydrate.

As someone who has dry skin issues, it's definitely hard to find hydrating products. Even more so, keeping it hydrated for more than a couple of hours (6 is the usual standpoint), but I've recently discovered Korean skincare and I'm living for it; living for the results and how long they last. For the first time, I'm not reluctant.

My goal is always buttery skin. I don't do my skin routine necessarily following industry standards. I had to listen to my own body, my own skin and adjust things as needed. We'll definitely get into more details in the future. The whole point is after that routine, my skin should not feel heavy, instead very light and fluffy as if hydration is flirting with it.

It's the idea of feeling kissed. Kissed by hydration, kissed by glide, kissed by glow.

✦ Gelato Body

Body care is a non negotiable when it comes to self care. My skin is so dry that it has to constantly be hydrated. I have recently discovered some tips that I've been trying and some I love, some I still need to pursue before giving an opinion.

I recently discovered about body exfoliation. Honestly, I knew about it in terms of skincare and I can't say I'm a fan (we'll dive in more into why in another article), but I still decided to try it. Now, it's a non-negotiable, I can't skip it. 3-4 times a week and fully let it sink and melt before washing it off is incredible. Then, I proceed with the routine. All I can say, my skin is so gelato after that, I can't help but smile (more details to come).

Finally, let's not forget body highlighter or shiny mist with a silver or gold undertone or silver or gold glitter depending on the mood I'm going for.

The entire goal is to feel as if I've been kissed by the cold, kissed by softness, kissed by nourishment.

Choosing the right products is such an essential part of that routine that it can literally messes it up if we don't have them; not just having them, but using them in the right order that suits our skin. It Girl Mister can help us curate the perfect self care products adapted to our needs. https://itgirlmister.com/

The reminder here is to have a routine that our skin and our body embraces, not what the industry is telling us. That has changed my skin forever and now my whole body thanks me.

✦ Gelato: A Kiss

When we talk about Gelato care, we talk about a buttery face and body and makeup that glides.

We need gelato skin for a great makeup look. Here, we're talking a buttery face - a face so hydrated as if we're applying butter on a bread - moist, glowy, well done, wet (no, not that kind Misters, let's keep our head straight). Buttery and shining body that surprisingly glow all day long.

After a Gelato Day, I assign myself 30 Segnis.