One of the ways I’ve been distracting myself this first quarter is by participating in a "New Year, New Me" challenge hosted by the influencer @kailawenn on Instagram. I wanted to create new habits to carry into the new year.

Here are a few routines I’ve been working on:
- Move at your own pace: 30 minutes a day, whether it’s walking, running, stretching, meditating, or any other movement. If 30 minutes feels like too much, promise yourself at least 10 minutes.
- The Everything Shower: This was new for me, but I really love it. It's all about taking the time for the things we often skip—like dry brushing, exfoliating, shaving, hair treatments, and foot pumicing.
- Sleep-time routine: I make sure to drink 8 oz of water or tea, brush my teeth, remove my contacts, wash my face, turn on my heat pad for my lower back (getting old), and use a steam eye mask.

These routines have helped me slow things down and truly dedicate time to myself. I know the world can feel fast-paced, but I’ve decided that in the areas where I have control, I want to honor my body and the time I’ve been given.

I know it’s easy to focus on what we can’t do, but have you thought about what you can?
Enjoy yourselves until we meet again.

pang

before you read, please know that i am writing this in “Pang Words” which is my interpretation of the procedure so i can understand it better. if you want more information please contact Vanessa, my aesthetic esthetician or reach out to a professional who specializes in this field.

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through out the blog, i’m going to refer to it as a procedure because it is more invasive than a regular facial. the esthetician is certified and licensed to use the tools. and there can be blood depending on intensity agreed upon during the consultation. also the after care is no joke, you want to heal the wounded skin correctly, thus it is a serious service to me.

what is microneedling? it’s an aesthetic procedure to create a superficial (shallow non invasive) wound on top layer of skin to alert the skin to boost the collagen reproduction, product better texture and boost skins natural glow. This procedure isnt for every skin type, so i would book a consultation before booking the service to make sure you are booking the correct service.

who is a great candidate? anyone who wants to repair skin texture and boost skin health must not have any current open wounds on face or neck at the time of the procedure

Healing time: 3-4 days for reduced redness and 7 days for full skin recovery

cost: $350-$450+ per session depending on location

How often do you have to do this procedure? i was recommended 4 sessions to be completed within 4months. They have to be done every month to guarantee a beautiful final result

why i chose this procedure: i went to south korea and the aesthetic doctor there recommended the service to me because of my skin texture BUT it wouldn’t be affective just doing one session. i have to get a series of 4 done to see the best results.

when you should book? i like to do my intense facials or procedures in the winter time because i can hide easily during the healing process and also make sure my healing skin isn’t exposed to direct UV light or sun.

Frequency of this service? For me i will probably do this once every 18-24 months. It is a financial investment and honestly i dont want to pay for it every year. So i will proceed with a year and a half to two years with this service.