Replenish
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Your Body
FAMILY FEATURES
The environment’s natural elements can take a toll on the
body. However, taking time to refill what has been depleted
from your body, such as moisturizing skin and hair, can make
you feel healthier and more beautiful. A similar approach
can also help make your teeth stronger and make your smile
healthier.
Though busy days may make extensive health and beauty
routines feel unrealistic, there are simple ways to make them
more manageable.
• Think of the time you dedicate to taking care of yourself as
an opportunity to unwind and relax, rather than a chore or
another item to check off that never-ending to-do list.
• Look for activities that deliver in multiple ways, such as
yoga, which helps tone your body while giving your mind a
chance to slow down and rejuvenate.
• Instead of trying to cram a full body wellness session into a
single day, schedule activities that don’t need to be performed
daily over the course of a week. Not only does that spread
your “you-time” farther, it makes fitting it all in more doable.
While a hectic lifestyle can affect the specific s of your health
and beauty routine, the tips below are a great way for nearly
everyone to get started:
Exfoliate. Scrubbing away spent skin cells and the dust
and grime of daily life from your face and body allows fresh,
healthy cells to grow in their place. After exfoliating, make
sure to follow up with a quality moisturizer to smooth and
replenish the moisture in your skin.
Rejuvenate. Using a hair mask gives your hair a smooth and
glossy appearance, making it feel strong. Similarly, regularly
applying facial masks also gives the skin a healthy glow and
smoother complexion.
Protect. In between visits to the dental hygienist, you can
continue to polish and strengthen your enamel at home. One
option is Colgate Enamel Health Toothpaste, which helps
replenish the natural calcium in your teeth and gently polishes
for stronger, healthy enamel.
“By polishing our teeth, hygienists go beyond ‘cleaning’ to
remove stains and help smooth out enamel, which prevents
bacteria from sticking,” said Kristy Menage Bernie, dental
hygienist and Colgate Enamel Health Spokesperson. “By adding a toothpaste like Colgate Enamel Health to your morning
routine, you can proactively care for your enamel and help
maintain the work your hygienist does between visits to help
get a beautiful healthy smile.”
Make time for meditation. Take time out of your busy day to
sit quietly and mediate. Centering the mind can help relieve
stress, improving your overall mental well-being.
Ultimately, setting aside a little time each day to focus on
yourself can result in a happier, healthier and more beautiful
you.
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