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While I am not typically given to setting new year goals, several recent commitments to adopt better beauty habits have come to light. I maintain that including someone in this line of work, who already hydrates and shields from UV rays religiously, is still able to find aspects for improvement.

A Water Pledge

Once again, the commitment is to drink more (or any at all) water. After a lifetime of being a tea drinker, the sensation of thirst as others describe it eludes me. Therefore, hydration is a forced act undertaken for the sake of skin health (where it makes a visible difference) and, frankly, aliveness. To this end, one of those absurdly oversized mugs popular with social media personalities now sits on my desk, aiming to finish perhaps one by bedtime.

I've bought an example of those absurdly oversized mugs influencers empty multiple times daily.

Light Therapy Device Consistency

The goal is to use an LED mask far more than once in a blue moon but at least four times weekly, as I advise readers to do. For this, a selected model is chosen for its fit and secure fit, as well as being relatively affordable.

Skincare Loyalty Over Trials

Regarding skincare, a semi-regular sabbatical from trying the latest retinols in the name of work will be taken. The alternative is to stick to the one that yields exceptional outcomes for my complexion. However, due to the breaks from use, the skin is constantly readjusting to it.

Tresses Care for Bleached Locks

After almost five years of lightened hair, a regular treatment mask is set to be incorporated into the regimen. A particular option is favoured because its effects are promised to last through multiple regular washes.

Lip Product Streamlining

An effort will be made to avoid constantly carrying a small arsenal of very similar lip products. The reasoning the majority are at least adjacent to the unimprovable soft pink nude shade of a favourite lipstick, which is now been reinstated as a permanent item after a brief plan to make it exclusive.

Exploring Collagen Supplements

In spite of seeing little concrete evidential justification for them, collagen supplements will be tried. This is due to feeling a responsibility to the vast number of followers who are adamant that they help and would like personal recommendations.

A Most Daunting Pledge: Fitness

Perhaps the most daunting pledge, an incentive has been offered for a son to attend the gym once weekly. This stems from a lifetime of engaging in zero structured exercise, a situation for which my physician has formally told me off – twice. The warning is that without some strength training, mobility will one day be like that of “a much older lady”. While workouts are loathed, a love for living is stronger, so it's the moment to woman up.