Thursday

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Welcome to Thursday! Today, we're chatting about:

• Small shifts this summer

• This summer, experiment with your skincare

• See the summer skin trial with a special bonus

• Steps to adding a new product to your routine

Small Shifts This Summer

Summer isn’t just for vacations. It’s also a great time to test-drive a version of your life that feels more aligned. The warm weather, longer days, and flexible schedules can make it easier to swap in habits that feel good and do good.

You don’t have to overhaul everything. Try a slow walk after dinner instead of scrolling. Eat outside once a week. Keep a library book on your nightstand. Small tweaks, like doing a 10-minute yoga video, sketching while your coffee brews, or trying a new skin routine, can help reset your mental rhythm.

These mini moves aren’t about productivity. They’re about noticing what feels calming, creative, or simply fun. And the best part is: none of it needs to be permanent.

It’s okay to treat this season like a sampler tray. Curiosity counts as progress.

This Summer, Experiment With Your Skincare

There’s something freeing about not committing right away. That’s why sampling skincare can be the gentlest entry into building a routine that works for you.

Trying travel sizes or discovery sets lets you test different textures, scents, and results without the pressure of finishing a full bottle. It’s a way to learn what your skin likes. If you’ve been skipping serums or guessing about cleansers, summer is a great time to get curious.

Try keeping a simple skincare journal: a few lines noting what you used and how your skin felt. You might notice patterns you’d otherwise miss, like a toner that makes your cheeks sting or a moisturizer that feels great after sun. It’s not about tracking “perfect skin,” but about getting to know your own better.

A low-risk, low-waste way to build better habits? That’s a win. Consider it skincare with training wheels. Still useful, still going somewhere.

Summer Skin Trial: 3 Weeks, 7 Formulas (and One Special Bonus)

Ready for a no-risk, all-reward reset for your skincare? Activist's trial offer makes it so easy to test-drive a new routine that's more effective, more sustainable and more enjoyable.

Inside Activist’s Trial & Travel Kit: three weeks of high-performance, natural skincare — plus a free $25 gift card to spend on full-sizes of your favorites.

You’ll get 7 deluxe minis — cleansers, mist, serums, and facial oil — plus a guide to using them in a complete AM/PM ritual.

See and feel the difference: expect brighter, firmer, more hydrated skin by this time next month.

• Clinical-grade ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol

• Gentle on sensitive skin, with non-irritating formulas

• Sustainable glass containers + available eco-refills

• Sensory colors, subtle natural scents and satisfying textures

Best of all, the Trial & Travel Kit and free $25 card receive free U.S. shipping too.

Thank you to Activist Skincare for sponsoring Note To Self. 

How to Introduce New Skincare Products

Introducing a new skincare product doesn’t have to be complicated or lead to irritation. Start by patch testing any new product on a small area of skin, like behind your ear or on the inside of your elbow. This helps ensure that you won’t experience an allergic reaction or irritation.

Once you’re sure the product is safe, stay consistent. Use the product as directed for at least a month. During this period, pay attention to your skin’s reaction. If you notice dryness, redness, or irritation after a few weeks, it’s best to stop using the product and consult a dermatologist.

Finally, gradually introduce new products to your routine. This way, you can identify which products work well for your skin and which ones might cause issues.

By following this approach, you can smoothly build a skincare routine that’s effective without overwhelming your skin.

Wellness Round-Up

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ True or False: True. Heat and humidity can increase oil production, so lightweight, breathable products are key.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: Your skin reacts to change just like you do—new climate, new air, new sleep schedule. Keep it simple and soothing.

Enjoying Note to Self?

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