Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Want to know how this is how Shona Munro, founder of local all-natural, luxe skincare brand <a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/">Skin Elixir</a> looks this glowy first thing? Find out how a typical morning shapes up.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-wakes-you-up-in-the-morning-nbsp-and-when-nbsp">What wakes you up in the morning&nbsp;and when?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>I generally wake naturally about 6.15am sometimes earlier. I often wake up with an idea for Skin Elixir so sometimes I will wake and make some content.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-do-you-bounce-out-of-bed-or-do-you-need-to-be-dragged-from-nbsp-it-still-clutching-your-duvet-nbsp">Do you bounce out of bed or do you need to be dragged from&nbsp;it, still clutching your duvet?&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir.jpg" alt="shona munro from skin elixir" class="wp-image-7677" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/shona-from-skin-elixir-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>I have trained myself to bounce out of bed. Since taking HRT this has become much easier as my mood is so much brighter and mindset more positive. Quite a new part of my routine is that I try and spend an hour before anyone gets up working on my business. I find if I can get to sleep by 10pm during the week then I sleep much better and feel more energised on waking.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-the-first-thing-you-drink-nbsp-and-eat-nbsp">What’s the first thing you drink&nbsp;and eat?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>I drink water. I try and leave a bit of time (the ideal is 90 minutes) before having the first of two or three coffees of the day. I generally eat around 11am.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-do-you-set-the-mood-for-the-day-nbsp">How do you set the mood for the day?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>By telling myself it is gonna be great! I believe that we are very much the product of our thoughts and inner dialogue. So, with self-affirmations ‘kindness, meet myself with kindness’, then a bounce to a tune or two on the rebounder (which is at the bottom of my bed, so no excuses). This is like meditation in motion and energises me for the day ahead.&nbsp;I have made a commitment to myself to eat sauerkraut daily I’ve written a&nbsp;<a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/blogs/news/my-2024-resolution-to-eat-sauerkraut-daily" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blog about it</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-who-else-shares-your-morning-space-and-how-does-that-shape-your-routine-nbsp-nbsp">Who else shares your morning space, and how does that shape your routine?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Shona-kids-skin-elixir.jpg" alt="Shona munro and kids Skin Elixir Nottingham" class="wp-image-7675" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Shona-kids-skin-elixir.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Shona-kids-skin-elixir-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Shona-kids-skin-elixir-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Shona-kids-skin-elixir-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>After I’ve spent time on my business before anyone else wakes, I share the morning with my twins who are 11. I set their breakfast out then wake them at 7.30am with kisses and a long hug, If it’s term time, we then walk to school &#8211; though to be fair they have suddenly become very independent&nbsp;and I leave them half way. If it’s the weekend, then I wake next to my partner, grateful for love.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-on-the-radio-podcast-tv-nbsp">What’s on the radio/podcast/TV?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>I have found a brilliant podcast that has helped me massively to organise life called ‘Decluttering Untangled’. It really spoke to me and I am sure will help anyone who struggles to minimise life laundry.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-are-you-an-early-morning-exerciser-nbsp-nbsp">Are you an early morning exerciser?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>I will jump on the rebounder and will also walk the kids part way to school. I also love <a href="https://www.getfitasfunk.uk/">Cherry Mars</a> weights’ classes but struggle to get there at the moment.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-do-you-let-work-in-your-day-nbsp">When do you let work in your day?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Sometimes as soon as I wake but I don’t see Skin Elixir as work &#8211; it’s a passion project, a creative outlet and my service others.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-the-first-thing-you-do-with-your-mobile-on-waking-newspaper-scroll-of-ig-emails-nbsp">What’s the first thing you do with your mobile on waking – newspaper? Scroll of IG? Emails?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>It will generally be to create something for social media, however I am getting better at just lying there for a few minutes and then water and rebounder. Starting the day with social media can be such false economy and can set the brain up for a constant dopamine hit. I’ve got a brilliant reading/listening app on my phone Headway which is basically a really good book summary app and in 15 minutes you can get the key points from a range of books which improves learning &#8211; feels like a rewarding habit and a way to read or listen to books in an efficient way. Really love it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-do-you-choose-what-to-wear-nbsp">How do you choose what to wear?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>I am getting better at thinking through what to wear but generally I am a skinny jeans and Hudson boots kind of girl, always have been. I just love the versatility and androgyny of jeans. I love a second-hand blazer and a jumper.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-your-beauty-and-skincare-routine-nbsp-nbsp">What’s your beauty and skincare routine?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="800" height="726" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Morning-routines-skin-elixir.png" alt="Skin elixir super natural oil" class="wp-image-7676" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Morning-routines-skin-elixir.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Morning-routines-skin-elixir-300x272.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Morning-routines-skin-elixir-768x697.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/Morning-routines-skin-elixir-579x525.png 579w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></figure>



<p>Well as I make my own skincare, I only use Skin Elixir. I start with the <a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/products/organic-frankincense-may-chang-moisturiser-15ml">Organic Frankincense &amp; May Chang Moisturiser</a> with a muslin cloth as a cleanser I then pat dry, then add <a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/products/super-natural-oil-2-bakuchiol-20ml">Super Natural Oil</a> and then more moisturiser. At night the moisturiser and muslin again then the <a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/products/magnificent-night-oil-20ml">Magnificent Night Oil</a> followed by the <a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/products/intensive-night-cream-30ml">Intensive Night Cream</a>. A few times a week I will use the <a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/products/skin-elixir-red-light-therapy-facial-radiance-wand">Skin Elixir Red Light Therapy Facial Radiance Wand</a>. If I’m going away then I tend to just take a trusty pot of the Organic Frankincense &amp; May Chang Moisturiser as it’s a brilliant all-rounder skin brightener.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-you-nbsp-are-nbsp-breakfasting-out-what-s-your-favourite-local-spot-and-why-nbsp">If you&nbsp;are&nbsp;breakfasting out, what’s your favourite local spot and why?&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee.jpg" alt="cup of coffee with pretty pattern" class="wp-image-7679" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/01/200-degrees-coffee-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">200 Degrees Coffee</figcaption></figure>



<p>I love the little café in Sneinton &#8211; The Avenues Café it is brilliant. Great price and service and just accessible to everyone. <a href="https://thelounges.co.uk/portello/">Portello Lounge</a> on Central Avenue, West Bridgford is a good place as dog friendly. <a href="https://200degs.com/">200 degrees </a>is great, I love their oat milk lattes. I go in <a href="https://www.okende.com/">Okende</a> occasionally, their coffees are great, quite fruity.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-you-could-wake-up-anywhere-and-with-anyone-who-would-it-be-nbsp">If you could wake up anywhere and with anyone, who would it be?&nbsp;</h2>



<p>With my man, not fussed where but if I had to choose either his bed which is so comfortable or in my dream house which has hot tub and sauna and overlooks water. The twins would obviously be there too.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://skinelixir.co.uk/">Skin Elixir</a>, West Bridgford</em>. <em>Read more about it in Muddy&#8217;s <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/skin-elixir-skincare/">Little Black Book</a>.</em></p>


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