Why Breath + Movement Reset More Than Stress

Fall often brings shorter days and tighter routines. Breath and gentle movement regulate your nervous system, reduce stress-driven inflammation, and improve circulation — delivering nutrients and oxygen that skin needs to glow.

Skincare + Breath Pairing

Try this micro-ritual:

1. Cleanse gently and pat skin dry.

2. Apply your mask of choice.

3. While the mask sets, breathe in for 4 counts, out for 6 counts × 5 rounds.

4. Rinse, mist, and press oil into damp skin.

5. Whisper: I am cared for.

DIY as Reset Rituals

Our free DIY skincare recipes "Beauty in Place" PDF includes over 25 make-at-home recipes including masks, scrubs, mists, and steams. Mixing a recipe isn’t just skincare — it’s mindfulness. The sensory act of blending ingredients such as oats or honey shifts your rhythm as much as the end result. 

👉 Download or open/read your free Beauty in Place [Skincare Recipes PDF here]

Step-by-Step Fall Exfoliation Ritual

Morning: 

1. Gentle cleanse
2. Mist or essence
3. Oats + Honey scrub (2 min)
4. INFUSE Face Oil while skin is damp
5. SPF

Evening:

1. Double cleanse (see Sept 2 blog)
2. Yogurt + oatmeal mask (10 min)
3. INFUSE Face Oil pressed in with 3 slow breaths

Beyond Skin — Equinox Balance

Sept 22 marks the Fall Equinox — equal hours of daylight and darkness, a natural reminder to check in with what feels steady and what needs reset.

Use it as a cue to reflect: What habits feel out of balance? What do you want to reset? A 5-minute walk or journaling one line daily can be enough.

What’s Next

Next week’s blog → Rest & Recovery: Aromatherapy and Sleep Rituals.

Try a recipe from the Beauty in Place Skincare Recipes PDF and seal your ritual with [INFUSE Anti-Aging Moisturizing Face Oil →].

Continue Your September Reset Series

✨ Morning Skincare Rituals: Double Cleansing — why this gentle two-step cleanse is the foundation for calm mornings. Read now →

🍁 Transition Skincare Rituals for Fall — how to adjust your products and routines for seasonal shifts. Read now →

🌿 Movement + Breath: Tiny Rituals to Reset Skin and Spirit (you are here) — pair breathwork, gentle exfoliation, and DIY recipes for balance.

 Lavender & Rest Routines: How Aromatherapy Supports Recovery  —  aromatherapy and sleep rituals to restore your glow.  Read now →

Breath, movement, and simple DIY skincare create small resets that steady both skin and spirit during seasonal change — don’t forget to explore the other blogs in this September series for more ways to build your fall rhythm.

Christine Untiedt | CEO, 7 Day Glow

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