AmmoniteSkin / Body / RitualIssue 01

The Ammonite
Journal

Notes on beauty, self-care, skin, body & the art of taking care of yourself.

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The cover story · Self Care

A Little Self Maintenance

Why taking care of yourself doesn't have to feel like another thing on your to-do list.

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The Sunday Reset

A slower way to prepare your skin, body and mind for the week ahead.

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The Art of Doing Nothing

Why rest belongs in your beauty routine too.

How to Make Your Self-Care Routine Feel Luxurious

Small rituals that make an ordinary evening feel a little more special.

A Slow Morning

The beauty of giving yourself time before the day begins.

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Your Everything Shower

The ultimate body-care ritual from start to finish.

The Little Things That Make You Feel Like Yourself Again

Clean sheets, a fresh manicure, an hour alone — the small returns to self.

Romanticizing Your Self-Care Routine

Treat the everyday like it's worth noticing — because it is.

When Was the Last Time You Took Care of You?

A gentle question worth asking yourself more often.

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The Beauty of Slowing Down

What changes when you stop rushing through your own life.

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Feeling Good in Your Own Skin

Confidence isn't a finish line. It's a relationship.

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Getting Ready, as a Ritual

The half hour before you leave the house can be the best part of the evening.

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