All The Beauty Products You Need Now That We’re In The Middle Of Mercury Retrograde
With Australian bushfires and an ongoing coronavirus plaguing the start of the year, we’re happy to say that we’ve safely made it, albeit barely, a little more than halfway into the first quarter of 2020.
And if you’re digitally inclined (or spend too much time on the internet) like us, you might’ve seen the term Mercury Retrograde being thrown around a lot. Here's a crash course, and some tips on how to survive it.
What is Mercury Retrograde?
A few times a year, Mercury, the planet of communication, goes retrograde. Which means to say that it rotates the sun faster than we do on earth. And as the planet of communication, you can expect that all forms of communication start getting a little wonky during this period. Our electronics may start acting up, slowing down or breaking down altogether, and communication may be challenging, misunderstandings are more likely to happen, and unfinished business from the past may be more likely to show up (here’s looking at your ex).
Here are all the mercury retrogrades of 2020:
February 16 to March 9 Retrograde in Pisces
June 18 to July 12 Retrograde in Cancer
October 13 to November 3 Retrograde in Scorpio (lol, pray for us)
So if you are feeling a tad bit more emotional lately, it’s normal given this period. But fret not! It’s not all doom and gloom. Given the amount of slowdowns that this period incurs, take it in your stride to express gratitude for being able to slow down just a little, and see this as a chance to recalibrate, reconnect, and recenter yourself. Life is all about perspective, after all.
And if you need some help with that, we’ve got just the right tools to set yourself, and your skin, in the right mood. Here are all the products that will do well to calm you down in tumultuous times, befitting of mercury in retrograde and beyond.
Chamomile Concentrate Anti-blemish Masque, $89
Stressful periods can wreak havoc on our skin. Chamomile is not just a great way to relax, but also a great skin-soothing ingredient, relieving redness and irritation immediately upon application. This anti-blemish clay mask by Aesop calms and cleanses skin, minimising inflammation from breakouts, for a calming experience you can witness inside and out.
Rose Quartz Soothing Oil, $41
This illuminating and soothing face oil is infused with Rose Quartz crystals, known as a symbol of universal love to enhance the relationships in the life of each wearer. This one is formulated with radiance-boosting Vitamin B3 and antioxidants for soothing hydration over your face and body. Simply mix in with your favourite moisturiser or alone to soak in all its benefits.
Kalahari Desert De-Tox Bath Salts, $110
Sometimes, the best cure for a long, hard day is a warm, luxurious bath. Add a handful of African Botanics’ bath salts into your bath for a calming and nourishing blend of large-grain Kalahari Desert salts enriched with Marula Oil, seaweed, Buchu leaves that also works to rehydrates and condition skin. Plus, it’s delicious Juniper Berry and citrusy Lemongrass scent is the perfect accompaniment for a rejuvenating bath.
Feuille de Lavande Scented Candle, $52
There’s no denying the power of a good scent in helping to set the right mood. This one by Diptyque evokes lazy summer days and lavender hills, coming in fresh, grassy fragrance made with properties from the entire Lavender bush. Burn this while you decompress as you map out your birth chart.
Bright-eyed 100% Bright-Eyed Eye Cream SPF 40, $55
Because you need 20/20 vision for these murky times. This eye cream from Supergoop contains 100% mineral SPF protection for the most sun-sensitive spot on your face - the area around your eyes. The formula also comes with a blend of probiotics, pomegranate and caffeine to brighten and reduce the appearance of those pesky dark circles.
