The founder of View the Vibe has officially entered her 40s and with knowledge and determination she plans on staying young on both the inside and out. Nicki’s Pick is a weekly beauty column that features Nicki’s favourite beauty products and latest discoveries for women in their 40s. These products are tried and tested by Miss Nicki, and if she lists it here you can trust that this is how she is staying young in mind, body and spirit…
It’s no secret that stress is a killer. At every age, stress is stress and everyone goes through it. That said, there are certain stresses that are harder to manage than others. One of the things I have learned in my 40s is to try to relax more; take it easy when there’s nothing I can do to change a situation that’s making me crazy. It’s often difficult to do this as, while being an entrepreneur has its advantages, it also has its daily stresses that are often uncontrollable.
Lately things have been getting particularly hectic: too much work, too little time, regular travels to Vancouver, winter illnesses, and horrid weather all put my stress levels on the higher end of the charts. The other day I came across a cream by Aveda – a cream that claims to reduce stress, no less – the Stress-Fix Body Crème. Seems a little hard to believe… but here’s my take on it.
First, the cream is great for the skin. It rehydrates, it makes you feel good, and it makes your skin glow. Second, the lotion’s aroma is calming, consoling and smells amazing. I know we can all get great smelling lotions pretty much everywhere but this one actually does soothe the soul. Third, I have to take the time to massage the cream into my skin – it forces me to take 15 minutes before bed for me. Rather than go straight to bed after coming home from an event or any other activity, I actually take some time to unwind. I find myself then going to bed more relaxed, well moisturized, and the aromatic scent that apparently promotes “peace” actually helps me fall asleep. I will also say that I wake up still thoroughly soft-skinned because of the intense hydrators that actually do hydrate the skin for a full 24 hours.
So you may not think that a stress relieving skin cream would work, but when you actually go through the process, in particular with this Aveda Stress-Fix Crème, you do feel a difference. Sometimes you just have to try new things to discover something that you may end up never wanting to give up.
It will be available later this month in Aveda Salons and Spas and Aveda Experience Centre retail stores. Call 800.328.0849 or visit Aveda.com/locator for more information.
If you’ve tried Aveda’s Stress-Fix Crème, let us know your thoughts in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.