{"id":87724,"date":"2019-09-18T21:05:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T20:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qvcuk.com\/?p=87724"},"modified":"2019-09-18T21:05:28","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T20:05:28","slug":"my-evening-ritual-and-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.qvcuk.com\/presenters\/pipa-gordon\/my-evening-ritual-and-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"My evening ritual and routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

I seem to be accruing a list of requests for various things to film on IGTV, but one that has popped up recently is my evening skin care routine so I thought, as it is Sleeptember, why not write a blog about it?! At first I didn\u2019t really think I had much of a routine, but when I stopped to actually think about it, I realised how very set in stone it really is and as someone who tends to sleep very well, perhaps that\u2019s a reminder to protect it, as it definitely works.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

I\u2019ve never been a night owl, I love going to bed and never get up in the morning without making it up ready for that evening. I did used to hate being the last one to head upstairs at the end of the day, don\u2019t ask why, but it became a bit of a joke as I would leg it up ahead of Brian, so he could lock up! But with Mum living with us, everything has rather turned upside down so I was the last one up for a while as I had to get her all ready for bed and tucked up etc, but now that he\u2019s nearly 16 and I\u2019ve relinquished his bed time curfew (Whaaat??… I know!!) – it’s Myles that’s last!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

So once I\u2019m upstairs, I might have a lovely candle-lit bath or I might not, it depends on the time really. Brian is an absolute gem in so many ways, and regularly comes home with a new bath oil or a beautiful candle for me to add to my collection. I\u2019m not a fan of lavender as a fragrance on its own, however, since discovering Neom<\/a><\/strong>, I don\u2019t struggle to find relaxing blends any longer at all, and I\u2019m a HUGE convert! They have absolutely beautiful products, pillow and room mists, candles, all sorts!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

So let\u2019s talk skincare ritual (I prefer the word ritual to routine, it feels more holistic and good for me!) I prefer not to take my make-up off with cream cleansers, as I find them cold on the skin and if we are talking rituals, this needs to be relaxing and enjoyable. So instead, I always use a make-up removing balm or oil, as they are usually room temperature and warm immediately in your hand to your body temperature, then glide on the skin and melt away the make-up without any need for scrubbing or battling. My favourite balm is the Elemis<\/a><\/strong> Cleansing Balm<\/a>, which I always follow with a toner. On the oil front, I like to use Sarah Chapman<\/a><\/strong> make-up remover or Elemis<\/a><\/strong> Nourishing Omega Rich Cleansing Oil<\/a> – I can\u2019t say I have a favourite, they are all just brilliant at removing every scrap of make-up, and we all know I\u2019m not shy in holding back on the eyeliner and mascara!!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Next, I might do a scrub but I\u2019ve not really been hot on that until lately. Recently, I have noticed the texture of my skin beginning to change, so have become aware that I may need to up the ante on what I\u2019m doing. Finally, I then go to my night time favourite, AD Skin Synergy<\/a><\/strong> Nourishing Night Treatment<\/a> has been in my ritual for years now, I might try a new product for a while, or change it up every now and then for a few months break, but I come back to this time after time after time, and it never fails my skin!<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

Oh no, here\u2019s the finale… \u00a0its then teeth brushing time, my favourite bit, and I\u2019m not exaggerating! Once I\u2019m all done, I perch on the side of the bath and brush my teeth with my eyes closed – no word of a lie, I find this bit the ultimate wind down and switch off. I have used sonic toothbrushes for years now, my dentist always comments on how healthy my teeth and gums are, plus I just love the rhythm and feeling that it brings. Not being a night owl means I don\u2019t tend to do many late shifts at QVC, but I have to say, I\u2019m rather looking forward to launching the new Soniclean <\/strong>Ultra Sonic Toothbrush<\/a> this week… I just hope I don\u2019t roll over and fall asleep after demoing!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all for now, I look forward to catching up with you on social media and hope you enjoy some great sleep tonight!!<\/p>\n

Much love as always,<\/p>\n

Pipa xx<\/p>\n

Catch me on Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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