The Ultimate Sunday Skin Ritual for a Fresh Start to Your Week
Sundays are sacred. They’re the bridge between the week that’s been and the one that’s about to begin. And just as your body and mind need time to reset, your skin deserves a moment of dedicated care too.
At Soniya Behrens Aesthetics, we believe in rituals that are simple, intentional, and transformative. Here’s your expert Sunday skin routine to refresh your complexion and restore your glow—so you start the week looking and feeling your best.
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The Ultimate Sunday Skin Ritual for a Fresh Start to Your Week
1. Start With a Gentle Cleanse
Begin by washing away the buildup of the week. Use a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser that suits your skin type. Focus on slow, circular motions to stimulate circulation and relax facial tension.
Tip: Use a warm damp cloth to remove your cleanser — it mimics a mini facial experience.
2. Exfoliate (But Kindly)
Exfoliation is the secret to smooth, glowing skin—but only when done with care. Opt for a gentle chemical exfoliant such as lactic acid or mandelic acid. This helps remove dead skin cells without disrupting your skin’s barrier.
Use no more than once a week to maintain a healthy glow without over-exfoliating.
3. Apply a Nourishing Face Mask
Now for the best part — the mask. This is where your skin gets to soak in targeted ingredients based on your current needs:
- Dry or dehydrated? Choose a hydrating cream mask with hyaluronic acid or ceramides.
- Congested or oily? A clay or charcoal-based mask can detox and balance.
- Sensitive or stressed? Look for calming ingredients like oat extract, aloe vera, or chamomile
Apply your mask and take 10–15 minutes to unwind. Sip a herbal tea, listen to music some gentle music or just breathe deeply.
4. Tone and Prep
After rinsing off your mask, follow with a balancing toner or essence. This helps reset your skin’s pH and preps it for the next layer of nourishment. Hydrating formulas with rosewater, niacinamide, or green tea are ideal.
5. Layer In Your Active Serums
This is your skin’s prime time to absorb beneficial ingredients. Choose what your skin needs most:
- Vitamin C for brightening and antioxidant protection.
- Peptides or polynucleotides for skin regeneration and plumping.
- Niacinamide for soothing and balancing.
Gently pat these serums in, allowing each one to absorb fully.
6. Moisturise and Seal with a Touch of Oil
Finish with a rich, nourishing moisturiser to lock in hydration. If your skin feels like it needs more, warm a few drops of facial oil in your palms and press it into your skin for an extra glow.
Bonus: Use this step to give yourself a mini facial massage — work upward and outward to encourage lymphatic drainage and tension relief. Move down to your clavicle bones and gently press.
Your Skin Ritual, Your Sanctuary
Taking this time each Sunday to connect with your skin does more than boost your glow — it gives you space to pause, breathe, and be kind to yourself.
Because great skin is a reflection of great self-care.