HEALTH BEAUTY
Ema Rodriguez's
go-to SELF-CARE ROUTINE THE SKELETON KEY CURIOS OWNER, WEIRD CORPUS CURATOR AND COMMUNITY LEADER SHARES HER SIGNATURE LIP COLOR AND HOW SHE STEPS INTO THE DAY WITH MINDFULNESS BY: EMA RODRIGUEZ PHOTO BY: NORA X. BRIZUELA, SHOOCHA PHOTOGRAPHY
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s a spiritual worker and public figure, it’s essential for me to nurture my mind, body and spirit every day. These principles were instilled in me at a young age, so it has now become second nature to me: I have to make time for myself. My morning wellness rituals take a few hours. I start with a simple cup of coffee or tea, and take time to set my intentions for the day. Each morning, I speak out in gratitude at my boveda (an altar to honor ancestors) and immerse myself in prayer. As a card reader, I may pull a card to get some divine insight into the day. I do not skip this spiritual moment. My beauty time brings me joy, so I soak up every second! I rarely leave the house without a full face of makeup. I spent over a decade as a makeup artist, so I use this time to exercise my artistry. Winged liner and a nude lip is my signature look. As far as hair, I don’t do much. I have a “bespoke” haircut from local salon Fevered Moon Beauty Lab, so I just shake it out, but highquality products make all the difference. In the evenings, I love unwinding with a cup of tea. I take time to let my partner (and my cat) know how grateful I am for them. I love to affirm how much I appreciate them for being my little family. I feel good when they know they’re deeply loved and appreciated. Right before I fall asleep, I take a moment to reflect on things I’m grateful for. Even on my worst days, I try to find the light to keep the vibes nice and positive. Outside of my habitual routines, there are a handful of products and tools I always go back to when it comes to keeping my outer and inner beauty in check.
Catch Rodriguez live on "Coastal Living" every Monday at 4 PM or schedule a card reading appointment with her online at skeletoncurios.com
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