Good Housekeeping

23 Easy Ways to Pamper Yourself

1 Indulge in a Face Oil

“When my skin is particularly parched or dull, I pat a face oil all over for a quick hit of hydration that makes my complexion feel replenished and look glowy.”

—April Franzino, Beauty Director

2 Coddle Cuticles

“Before bed, I spend a minute rubbing a thick cuticle cream onto my nails and wake up with soft, neat cuticles.”

—Chiara Butler, GH Beauty Lab Reviews Analyst

3 Buff Your Body

“I keep a traditional Turkish kese [exfoliating mitt] in the shower to give my skin a spa-like sloughing. You can use it alone or with a product like bodywash or soap.”

—Birnur Aral, Ph.D., GH Beauty Lab Executive Director

4 Add Zen to Your Space

“I love turning on a fragrance diffuser an hour or so before going to sleep. I’ll use different essential oils, from lavender to rose, to create a calming, serene environment for rest.”

—Catharine Malzahn, Beauty Assistant

5 Revive Sleepy Eyes

“I leave under-eye patches [try GH Seal Star Hydrogel Eye Patches, $40 for 30 pairs, ] in the fridge and pull them out right before use. The

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