Disconnect to Reconnect

A ritual to changed the way we start and end our days

There was a time when my skincare routine was just that—routine. A quick cleanse, a touch of cream and that was it.

But slowly, over the past years, those few minutes became something more. They became a pause, a breath, a way to connect to myself instead of mindlessly scroll on my phone.

To avoid that, the mindless scrolling, I forced myself to stay a little longer in front of the mirror. To slow down. I started adding soft lifting strokes with my fingertips, then gently pressing into a few points along my cheekbones and temples. I come across facial yoga techniques and acupressure—so I tried them, just to see.

One of the details that makes the difference to this routine is the power of scent. Our hydrating cream, with its natural blend of botanical ingredients—especially the pomegranate seed oil—carries this quiet, uplifting aroma. A little fruity, a little earthy. Every morning, I take a moment to inhale it deeply as I apply the cream. That scent alone can lift my mood.

It makes such a big difference from starting of the day with information I do not need, from people I do not even know....ohhhh the way social media took place in our lives. I had to make the concious effort to change, to invest that time in something else, and I found in the skin care routine the way to connect to myself ... the habit that helped me to disconnect to connect with myself.

This shift was inspired in part by something I read in Atomic Habits by James Clear. He talks about habit stacking—the idea of taking a habit you already do, and gently adding something new to it. I definately recommend try in it out. I was already applying my serum every morning, so I added facial massage. Then came a moment of stillness, three deep breaths before I continued with the rest of my day. The habit grew organically, until it became a small sanctuary I could return to, day after day.

In the evenings, I find myself repeating the same ritual—sometimes even longer, more luxurious, depending on the day I’ve had. It’s become my way of slowly unplugging, of choosing to spend less time connected to my phone and more time connected to myself. With the lights low, I massage away the tension that’s gathered along my jaw or forehead, and breathe into those quiet moments that prepare me for rest. Sometimes, it’s easy to see skincare as superficial. But for me, it’s become a way to reconnect. A physical, sensory invitation to check in with myself, to listen, and to soften. It’s not about having perfect skin. It’s about being present with the skin I’m in. And as a person living with vitiligo, that means a lot. So tomorrow morning, when you reach for your skincare, I invite you to pause. Take a breath. Let the scent rise, let your fingertips move with kindness. These few minutes might just become the most important ones of your day.