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DOI’m just going to say it, my skin has taken a bit of a blow over the last 4 weeks.
Post-op recovery is no joke, and between the medication and the systemic stress of a full hip replacement, the facial puffiness was the first thing to show up. As a skin expert, it’s been a humbling reminder that our faces are the ultimate billboard for what’s happening inside our bodies.
I’m bringing back this routine, which millions of you have seen, because it is quite literally the only thing I’m doing every single morning to find my jawline again. It was my go-to then, and it’s my non-negotiable now.
My Expert Secrets for Maximum Drainage:
• The Temperature: Keep your tool in the fridge. The cold constricts the blood vessels and speeds up the removal of stagnant fluid. It’s like a shot of espresso for your lymphatic system. ❄️
• The Material: I’ve moved almost exclusively to stainless steel. It’s non-porous (so it doesn’t trap bacteria), naturally cooling, and essentially indestructible.
• The Slip: If you’re tugging your skin, you’re doing it wrong. You need a high-performance oil that allows the tool to glide without clogging your pores during a time of high inflammation.
I’m working every day to get my glow back to where it was, but in the meantime, I’ve curated a full ‘High-Low’ Edit of the only tools and oils I’ve loved and used through the years, options for every budget, because everyone deserves to feel defined.
I’ve put the full curation in my Stories with direct links. 🔗
Leave a 🤍 for the recovery journey, or ask your drainage questions below.
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