week 3 · skincare
the 90-second face routine that actually stuck
by mara · 4 min
(a) the kitchen table
coming back to your own skin
a cozy corner for people healing after treatment — sharing the small, unglamorous, genuinely helpful things that made the weeks a little softer.
(b) browse the shelves
(c) fresh from the fridge
tips
how i kept my head comfy on a bad day
beauty
zero makeup, still me — a little ritual
(d) that extra sparkle
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tiny luxuries that make a hard week feel lighter
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one good lip balm
kept in every pocket, always. when your lips are sore, a soft unscented balm is a small rescue.
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the softest scarf
skin gets dramatic about texture. a cashmere-soft scarf around a tender neck is a hug you can buy.
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tiny stickers, big mood
a silly sticker on a notebook or water bottle is whimsy on purpose. it doesn't fix anything; it just makes you smile.
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a notebook for the messy bits
milestones, side effects, questions for the doctor, random gratitude. paper holds it when your brain can't.
(e) get inspired
pick whatever your day has room for — a whole story, a two-minute tip, or a soft place to leave your own words.
(f) from the journal
real tips that live here first
short notes on the small things that actually helped, from skincare basics to recovery rituals.
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wash like you're handling a petal
lukewarm water, a gentle cleanser, and no scrubbing while skin is raw.
the journal
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lip care is a full-time job
plain balms without fragrance, stashed in every pocket and on the nightstand.
the journal
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spf is non-negotiable, but it can be gentle
mineral filters or a barely-there fluid like isdin eryfotona actinica.
the journal
(g) from cissi's shelf
what's actually on the shelf
the tubs and balms i keep buying — each one links straight to its own retailer page.
questions i get asked most
honest answers about dryness, actives, hair and sun — comfort advice, never medical claims.
become a member
make your own little corner here
your own account — share your story, save the journal posts that helped, and keep track of your newsletter. free, and always yours to delete.
(✉) the soft letter
get the letter
one soft letter now and then, written and sent by cissi — skincare, beauty and recovery notes, never spam.
no spam, and you can leave whenever you like.
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"none of this is a cure. it's just a place to set your things down for a while."
— the glow and grow crew