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With additional time spent at home of late, the act of taking a few minutes for yourself, whether to apply a mask, scent your space or simply to take a foot soak can be a welcomed yet quick escape. Here are 5 easy self-care beauty rituals to indulge in at home that don’t just pamper your skin, but will surely alleviate stress and boost your mood too.

01 – Refresh Your Scalp
The scalp is often overlooked but hey, it is skin too. So go ahead and give the root of healthy hair some TLC in the form of a weekly exfoliation to remove impurities and product build-up. Not sure where to start? Dive into the cult-favourite Christophe Robin’s Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt (SGD72) to restore balance to sensitive or oily scalp, or give Tangle Teezer’s Scalp Exfoliator & Massager 2-in-1 Brush (SGD22) a go with your shampoo or just anytime you find yourself in need of a scalp massage.

02 – Scent Your Space
Self-care comes in many forms and for some, lighting a candle with that perfect scent can put you in the right mood, help you set your intentions and even create a luxury spa experience as you partake in your beauty rituals. On the hunt for a new candle? Consider Le Labo’s Encens 9 Candle (SGD110) with notes of resin, amber and frankincense for serenity and to reach a state of calm or Maison Christian Dior’s Eden Roc Candle (SGD130) with salty marine notes and woody freshness to instantly transport you to the French Riviera.

03 – Apply A Mask
Besides providing nutrition to the skin, some find meditative comfort in the ritual of masking. Whether you prefer a rinse-off formula like Malin + Goetz’s Detox Face Mask (SGD70) that works as a quickie 5-minute deep cleansing and hydrating treatment, or fuss-free sheet masks such as your #BEBEfaves community must-have SK-II’s Facial Treatment Mask (SGD127 for a pack of 6 sheets) that’s soaked in pitera essence, they’ll both make you feel like you’ve just got a mini facial.

04 – Massage Your Face
Giving your face a massage can be a therapeutic experience and with the right techniques, one can release muscle tension and increase microcirculation for brighter skin. If tools are your thing, there’s Skin Gym’s Cryocicles Face Massager (SGD214) that’s made from glass containing cold liquid to enhance blood circulation and encourage toxin drainage, and also Mount Lai’s The Jade Facial Spa Set (SGD76) that comes with both a facial roller and gua sha tool to depuff, soothe and lift the skin for a radiant glow.

05 – Take A (Foot) Soak
While some tub time is always a welcomed ritual, not everyone has a tub, but to the same end, taking a foot soak can do the trick to alleviate anxiety and stress. Toss in some bath salts to complete the experience. For a better night’s sleep, opt for the This Works’ Deep Sleep Bath Soak (SGD171) with soothing lavender and vetiver salts or Herbivore Botanicals’ Calm Soaking Salts (SGD28) with ylang ylang and vanilla to relax the body and mind.

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