Testing out a face oil for a simpler summer skin care routine

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There is something about warmer weather that inspires a simpler way of living, and that includes skin care.

Layering multiple serums and moisturizers feels unnecessary, especially if you’re spending long days by the pool or packing light for your summer travels. Whether you are drawn to the ease of lightweight products or embracing a more relaxed approach to self-care, minimalism is in.

I was recently introduced to a new local skincare line called Femmeuine, founded by actress Alison Araya.

Each of her products are formulated with beautiful botanical ingredients to nourish the skin, and made in limited quantities and with purpose. It’s for women who feel the pull to slow down, simplify their beauty routine and reconnect to a holistic beauty practice, which is right up my alley.

On clean skin, I applied the Femmeuine Beauty Elixir onto my skin and massaged it in. It’s a lightweight yet highly concentrated facial oil that leaves skin feeling extremely soft, hydrated and nourished. It also has a very subtle and natural scent.

I wanted to test out her Femmeuine Butterfly Gua Sha stone — a little curved-shaped facial massage tool that offers many beauty benefits. It is linked to promoted lymphatic drainage, lifts and sculpts the facial muscles, stimulates circulation and helps produce collagen. I like to use a combination of short and long upward and outward strokes across the areas of the face including the neck to chin, chin and jaw, cheek bones to temple, forehead and brow bone.

This is a new summer skincare ritual that I will be implementing two to three times per week. My skin looks and feels incredible already.