Back-To-You

Today’s Reflection

This time of year carries a quiet invitation. As the school year begins and life shifts into new rhythms, we can feel pulled to organize, prepare and reset. But what if this “back-to-school” season became more than a return to routine – what if it became a return to you?

When life speeds up, skin often speaks louder – not out of rebellion, but out of desperation. In this season of transition, skin reminds us to come back to the basics: breath, rest, nourishment, nature.

Your skin, like a trusted teacher, is guiding you toward something deeper than a surface solution. It’s asking for simplicity. For rhythm. For gentle care that aligns with the real, well-rested you – not the rushed or performance-driven version of you.

We don’t need to overhaul our skin – we just need to reconnect with it. Skin care is not just about what you apply, but how you apply it. The energy behind your touch. The intention behind your routine. The story behind your symptoms. 

Dryness might be asking for more hydration – but it might also be asking for more margin in your days. That stubborn breakout might be rooted in hormones or inflammation – or it might be the echo of emotional stress, people-pleasing or pushing past your limits.

Going back to basics means trusting your skin again. Trusting that it innately knows how to heal. Trusting that you don’t need to chase trends to feel beautiful or find belonging. Trusting that slowing down isn’t a luxury, it’s actually a necessity.

As we move into a fresh season, and maybe more responsibilities + new schedules, may your skin care feel less like a task – and more like a tether. Something that brings you home, back to yourself.

Courtney xx

Today’s Ritual

Today during your skincare routine, instead of reaching for your cleanser or serum out of habit, let your routine become a ritual. Before beginning, ask yourself: What do I really need right now? Let your skin remind you that caring for yourself can be simple, sacred and soul-deep. Lean in to these breath prayers as you return to the basics, and return to yourself.

Inhale: I return to rhythms that nurture me.
Exhale: I am safe to slow down.
Inhale: I soften into presence.
Exhale: I let go of pressure.

What part of me is asking to slow down?
What has my skin been trying to teach me lately?
Where can I integrate intention into a to-do/task list today?