Fuel Your Change-Making with Skincare as Self-Care
Taking care of the world starts with taking care of you. As adventurers and change-makers, we
pour our energy into protecting our planet and uplifting the communities we care about—but that
kind of passion requires replenishment.
Enter: skincare as self-care. More than just a routine, skincare has potential to be a daily ritual
of self-love that refuels you, so you can keep showing up for what matters most. Here are some
tips from Allison Callaway, the founder of Activist Skincare, a CTF partner and member of 1%
For the Planet.
Activist Skincare is a sustainable, non-toxic and refillable brand made with high-performance
active ingredients that work as hard as you do. Here’s some inspiration for using Activist
products in your nature-based self-care routine.
An ocean-inspired mini facial at home
Washing your face can be a chore, or it can be… a grounding ritual! Activist’s Sea to Skin
Cleansing Gel melts away sunscreen, makeup, dirt and stress while you enjoy its silky texture,
rich blue color and gorgeous-smelling essential oils. Using gentle, upward motions, let the
ocean-esque formula reset your skin and your energy.
Follow with deep breathing and hydration
When life feels chaotic, a moment of calm can be as simple as a spritz. Activist’s Healing Water
Toning Mist refreshes your skin and your spirit, with soothing cucumber water that feels light and
divine. Close your eyes, mist your face, and take three deep breaths—letting your worries float
away as the light, cooling hydration absorbs into your skin. Then apply Calming Force Clear
Skin Serum for a dose of effective active ingredients that ward off sun spots, breakouts and fine
lines.
Massage away your worries
Use your fingers, a gua sha stone or jade roller to indulge yourself in a facial self-massage —
it’s great for lymphatic drainage and mindfulness. Warm up a dropper-full of Activist’s Precious
Oils Active Infusion in your hands before gliding your fingertips or the stone across your skin in
slow, intentional strokes. Take this moment to honor your body for the work it does for you every
day.
Remember: skincare is self-care
Caring for yourself isn’t indulgent—it’s essential. When you nurture your body, mind, and skin,
you’re building resilience for the challenges ahead. Because the world needs you at your best,
and that starts with giving yourself the same care and compassion you extend to others.
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