I am a wife, new mama, and founder of Radiance Matcha. I live in Costa Rica with my husband, and my baby girl, Vera, who is six months old. We moved here almost two years ago for my husband’s work, bought our first home, and live a very simple life close to nature and beauty. After living my whole adult life in big cities (NYC and Toronto), my soul and femininity feel the most alive and free here.
BEAUTY PHILOSOPHY
Beauty to me has always been, and will always be an internal alchemical process, while still taking care of my body, and physical nature. I feel the most beautiful in nature, in as little clothes as possible, with a strong and healthy body, fresh dewy natural skin, nourished by good food and with the people I love the most. To me the most beautiful people exude an aura and essence about them, which has nothing to do with their external features or self. I believe when we take care of our internal landscape in all aspects, it is impossible to not radiate a beauty that goes beyond the superficial and the material.
CURRENT BEAUTY ROUTINE + PRODUCTS
It’s no lie when new Mama’s say you don’t have the time you used to anymore. My self care and beauty rituals right now are very condensed, but I still make them a priority even with a few minutes a day.
Red light therapy mask while I make my morning matcha, drink my water with electrolytes and fresh coconut (so good for skin), and take my supplements while my husband chills with V before he heads to work
A Quick ice roll which is needed as I am not sleeping much these days
My shower and skincare routine I do with my daughter on a mat in the bathroom, as I want to teach and show her that it’s important to take care of yourself! I love natural beauty and skincare, and want to share it with her. I take a quick shower, and then sit down beside her, and put on my skincare which she absolutely loves. She smiles and laughs when I do certain things, and I always tell her how beautiful she is from the inside out. I want to make it fun, and light! I know I will eventually have more time for me, but I am soaking up this season right now, and flowing with what is, and what I can do.
Salty ocean dip, laying out in the sun while doing some breath work/mini meditation, and a cold shower post beach.
Current favoUrite products include: AUREA face mist, monastery attar balm, herbal face food serum, Marie Veronique vitamin c and retinol emulsion, living libations rose oil and jewel dew dab.
