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Full Structured Weekly Beauty Schedule

April 28, 2025 The Wild GemsLeave a comment

“when you look good, you feel good”

Daily (every day)

Morning:

• Cleanse face

• Moisturize + SPF

• Quick lymphatic drainage (even 1–2 mins) with hands or tool

Night:

• Cleanse face

• Moisturize + treatment if needed (serum, retinol, etc.)

• Lip balm

• Body lotion (quick)

Monday – Hair, Sculpt, and Hydrate Day

Morning:

• Face sculpting (full 5-10 min session with tool)

Evening:

• Hair mask (apply on damp hair, leave for 30+ minutes)

• Light dry brushing before shower

• Extra deep conditioning shower (wash out hair mask)

• Exfoliate body (sugar scrub or gentle exfoliator)

Tuesday – Skin Glow + Brows Day

Morning:

• Face sculpting (quick version, 2-3 mins)

Evening:

• Tweeze eyebrows (maintenance)

• Tweeze lip area if needed

• Hydrating sheet mask or soothing face mask after tweezing (keep skin calm)

Wednesday – Hands and Feet Mini Day

Morning:

• Quick hand and foot massage with oil or lotion

Evening:

• At-home mini manicure & pedicure maintenance:

– File nails

– Push back cuticles

– Moisturize deeply (overnight gloves/socks if possible)

Thursday – Detox and Clarify Day

Morning:

• Face sculpting (full 5-10 min session)

Evening:

• Clarifying face mask (like clay for deep cleaning)

• Dry brushing before shower

• Light self-tan if desired

Friday – Glow Up Day

Morning:

• Brightening serum or Vitamin C

Evening:

• Self-care bath if possible

• Deep moisturize body

• face Gua Sha or facial massage

Saturday – Full Beauty Reset Day

Morning:

• Face sculpting (quick 3-min session)

Daytime:

– Fresh coat of nail polish on hands and toes (if chipped)

Evening:

– Hair oiling (massage scalp with nourishing oil)

– Light dry brushing

Sunday – Rest and Reset Day

Morning:

• No heavy beauty chores, just skincare

Evening:

• Hydrating overnight mask or heavy moisturizer for face

• Plan next week’s beauty needs (ex: if brows need more work, schedule for Tues)

Extra notes:

Dry Brushing:

2–3 times a week before showering (Monday, Thursday, Saturday)

Tweezing:

Once weekly (Tuesday), more if necessary (just a few strays if needed)

Face Sculpting:

Ideally 5x a week, but short sessions are fine on busy days

Hair Mask:

Once weekly (Monday)

Face Mask:

Hydrating (Tuesday), Clarifying (Thursday)

Nails:

Deep care Wednesday, polish refresh Saturday if needed

Crying Is a Beautiful Thing—Here’s Why

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 The Wild Gems2 Comments

Tears often get a bad reputation. Many people see crying as a sign of weakness, something to be hidden or suppressed. But the truth is, crying is one of the most natural, healing, and even necessary things we can do. It’s not just an emotional release—it’s a biological function with real benefits for our mind and body.

So the next time you feel tears welling up, don’t fight them. Let them flow. Here’s why crying is actually a beautiful thing.

The Science Behind Tears

Did you know that not all tears are the same? There are three types of tears, each with its own unique purpose:

1. Basal Tears: These keep your eyes lubricated and protect them from drying out.

2. Reflex Tears: These clear out irritants like dust, smoke, or onion fumes.

3. Emotional Tears: These are triggered by strong feelings like sadness, joy, frustration, or relief.

What’s fascinating is that emotional tears contain stress hormones and toxins, meaning that crying actually helps your body release built-up tension and cleanse itself.

The Benefits of Letting Your Tears Flow

If you’ve ever had a good cry and felt lighter afterward, there’s a reason for that. Here’s how crying can benefit your well-being:

• It Reduces Stress – Crying lowers cortisol levels, helping to ease tension and bring your body back to balance.

• It Releases Endorphins – Tears can trigger the release of oxytocin and endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. This is why crying can actually leave you feeling calmer and more relaxed.

• It Strengthens Emotional Resilience – Allowing yourself to feel and process emotions instead of suppressing them helps you move through challenges with greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

• It Connects You to Others – Tears can be a bridge, helping us express vulnerability and deepen relationships. People who cry in front of others often experience stronger emotional bonds.

• It Improves Sleep – Studies have shown that crying, especially before bed, can help regulate emotions and lead to better sleep quality.

• It Helps You Heal – Whether you’re grieving a loss, feeling overwhelmed, or simply processing life’s ups and downs, crying is a healthy way to release and heal.

A Different Perspective on Tears

Many cultures and societies teach us to hold back our tears, especially in public. But what if we saw crying for what it truly is—a natural expression of being human?

Babies cry to communicate. Athletes cry when they win or lose. Loved ones cry at reunions and goodbyes. We cry out of love, joy, sorrow, and relief.

Tears are a language that words can’t always express.

Final Thought

Crying isn’t something to be ashamed of—it’s something to honor. It’s a reminder that you feel deeply, that you care, and that you are alive.

So if you need to cry, let yourself. It’s not a breakdown—it’s a release. And sometimes, that’s the most beautiful thing of all.

Dry Brushing—Have You Tried It?

January 22, 2025 The Wild Gems2 Comments

Dry brushing is a skincare technique that involves brushing your dry skin with a firm-bristled brush, usually before showering. It’s believed to improve the appearance and health of your skin and provide additional benefits for your body.

Benefits of Dry Brushing:

1. Exfoliation: Removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin smoother and softer.

2. Improved Circulation: Stimulates blood flow, which can give your skin a natural glow.

3. Lymphatic Drainage: Helps promote the movement of lymph, which may support detoxification.

4. Reduced Appearance of Cellulite: Some people believe it temporarily smooths and firms the skin, though this is not scientifically proven.

5. Energizing: The process can be invigorating and help you feel more awake.

How to Dry Brush:

1. Choose a natural-bristle brush with a firm but not harsh texture.

2. Start at your feet and brush upward toward your heart using long, gentle strokes or circular motions.

3. Move to your arms, starting at the hands and working toward the shoulders.

4. Brush your stomach and back using circular motions.

5. Shower afterward to rinse off exfoliated skin.

6. Moisturize your skin to lock in hydration.

Tips and Precautions:

• Avoid brushing sensitive or broken skin (cuts, rashes, or sunburns).

• Do it 2–3 times a week to avoid irritation.

• Clean your brush regularly to prevent bacteria buildup.

Dry brushing feels great and can leave your skin glowing, but it’s important to be gentle to avoid causing damage.

Beautiful Bouquets Of Flowers With Quotes To Inspire You

January 4, 2023January 5, 2023 The Wild Gems2 Comments

Sometimes we just need a little encouragement and inspiration, and flowers are full of both.

*Flowers Need Time To Bloom. So Do You.* – unknown

*You’ll grow beautifully in your own way.* – unknown

*May flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary.* – Xan Oku

*She may lose a few petals, but it doesn’t make her any less of a flower.* – Alicia N Green

*Deep in your wounds are seeds, waiting to grow beautiful flowers.* – Niti Mejethia

*A flower blossoms for its own joy.* – Oscar Wilde

*Happiness is to hold flowers in both hands.* – A Japanese Proverb

*When a flower doesn’t bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.* – Alexander Den Heijer

*Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow the flowers or you can grow the weeds. –* unknown

*Where flowers bloom, so does hope.* – Lady Bird Johnson

*The Flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.* – Walt Disney

*A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.* – unknown

*May the petals teach me the art of letting go*. – Xan Oku

Have a wonderful day, and buy yourself some flowers.

Xo m.g.

Dear Readers: I Cut My Hair And I Love It

December 11, 2022December 20, 2022 The Wild Gems2 Comments

First of all my hair was pretty long before I made the chop. Long to where I could be braless and you wouldn’t see anything. Hair goals.

I was so eager to cut my hair though, and for awhile! However I made the commitment to myself to wait till after my friends wedding. I wanted a pretty hairstyle because you know, it was a wedding.

One of my friends actually became concerned that I wanted to cut my hair when I voiced it on Instagram. She sent me a message asking if I was okay. And then we talked on the phone while she continuously wanted to make sure I was fine.

Because you know, when most people chop off their hair it’s because they may be going through something. Like a divorce. That’s what my hair stylist said anyway.

But listen, I really just wanted to cut my hair. I wanted a change and I felt like cutting my hair would kind of be like shedding one’s shin. Making room for growth. You know?

My hair had a beautiful hoorah before I cut these beautiful locks I should say. Check it out!

It’s called a bubble braid in case you were wondering.

The Wedding happen and 2 days layer, I mean later, (that truly was a typo) my hair was chopped! Amazing how it took me so long to grow my hair that long and took an instant to just snip time away.

What do you think?

I am loving it!

This is after. Right to my shoulders/collarbone. A blunt type cut.

3 Reasons Why You’ll Loving Having Short Hair if you’ve been thinking about cutting yours too

1. Showers are soooooo nice

Washing long hair can be a pain in the butt! And you don’t even really realize how much of a pain it is until you have short hair! The shampoo just lathers so beautifully, and you only need just a little bit of conditioner. Compared to using a handful of it.

It just feels so good, I promise!

2. Much Easier To Style

You are going to save so much time my friend. Your hair dries so fast when it’s short and whether you are straightening or curling your hair it’s less tedious overall.

And if you don’t feel like styling your hair, well good news is that short ponytails are super cute!

3. It’s Liberating

You will feel like a new person. Looking at myself with long hair now, in retrospect I feel different. Obviously it’s me but theres a level of confidence that comes with chopping your hair off.