Galentines Day Self-Love Ritual

Hello lovely. Happy Galentines week. We should celebrate ourselves more than once a year. Am I right?! I've got heart eyes swooning over the love I am feeling for myself — no judgment in giving a little love to yourself. Love is not something we only have to give to others.

First and foremost, we need to give it to ourselves. I have created not only a self-love product guide but a ritual for Tuesday that you can use any day of the year! I want you to feel beautiful. I want you to fill over the seams with love. I want you to look at yourself and know that you are so damn loved girl! Let the love fest begin.

First things first ( I'm the realist) OPEN YOUR HEARTTake a nice deep breath in beauty. Open your palms, swing your arms over your head. Reach up, and move your palms together into prayer position. Notice how it feels in your heart center. Take another deep breath in. Release what no longer serves you at this moment in time. Close your eyes softly and picture the color red flowing into your chest. The color and feeling of pure love entering you like a warm blanket. Inhale the love and exhale the fear. You are enough. You are whole. You are everything you need. You are pure magic.

Ritual

Take a non-toxic perfume and roll it on your pulse points. Or where you feel you need some extra love. I like to apply right below the collar bone, below the ear, on the wrists, and above my ankle bone. Two scents I recommend and use are the Prince Harvey Madagascar Vanilla and Rad Soap Company Allure roll-ons.

Set the Mood Light a Candle

Candles are such a treat, but with most brands use toxic ingredients and artificial fragrance, and there is nothing cute about that. Luckily I have found a non-toxic brand you are going to love. Careful Candles is an Etsy store that uses soy and essential oils in their products. I ordered Relax, Awaken, and Unwind. All of which I am loving. Currently, Relax is burning in my room. A light scent of lavender and vanilla envelopes the senses. If candles aren't calling your name, try an essential oil of lavender. ( DO NOT apply directly on your skin) Use a jojoba oil and use a couple of drops in the mix or use a diffuser.

Let the Water Heal You Bath Time

Turn on the tubby, get out your bath pillow, a good read, whatever is going to let you relax in the water for the next 20 minutes or so. When it comes to valentines day, my favorite thing to look forward to is Urban Oreganics bath melts. OH MY GOD. You have not soaked like a rose petal goddess until you have dropped one of these babies into your tub. The smell of rich raw cocoa butter rose, and real rose buds dance around in your bath. Drop the melt in as soon as you turn on your bath. Let the hot water melt away the tension and release a blissful botanical scent.

Body and Facial Care

For the body, I suggest the closest thing to your natural oils, organic jojoba oil. For the face, apply the Orgaid organic sheet mask. I have the anti-aging and moisturizing treatment. A serum based mask filled with vitamin b3 (anti-ager), hyaluronic acid (hydration) and aloe vera (repairs damaged skin). A true luxe and organic treatment that keep your face softer then cupids bum. Keep this on till the serum dries. It usually takes about an hour for my skin to absorb it. ( You can always remove it, ziplock it, put it in the fridge and use a second time. Use within a couple of days as the serum will dry up)Still, need more moisture? Try an oil-based serum. Rose Gold serum by Argan Republic ( Now Wilder North) is a bouquet in a bottle. An argan oil-based serum with a rose scent that sings your senses to the heavens. Apply three to four drops with a patting motion.

SKIN TIP!

When applying any product, do not rub but pat it into your skin. Rubbing will cause your product to absorb into your palms while patting will let the product absorb deeper into your desired area. Want an even more luxe way to apply your serum? Try a jade facial roller. The refreshing feeling of the roller will transform and sculpt your skin. It will also push the product into your skin and give your skin a glow from the inside out!

Seal it With a KissApply Rose Lip Conditioner by Argan Republic ( Now Wilder North) or Urban Oreganics Rose Lip Butter. Argan Republics is a creamy whipped like texture to get you ready for a big smooch. Urban Oreganics lip butter is a vegan, balm-like texture to seal a kiss of self-love.

I hope you all celebrate this week with love, kindness and all that is green. Tell someone you love them, that you are grateful for them, and don't forget to tell yourself the same.

Love and Light,

Gabrielle