Exercise: 15 minutes of rebounding or swimming Skincare: Vitamin C serum plus SPF 50 sunscreen DAY 5: COLLAGEN POWER Goal: Stimulate natural collagen production Morning: Bone broth drink or collagen coffee Skincare: Copper peptides or growth factor serum Evening: Red light therapy or LED mask (15-20 minutes) Pro tip: Consider booking a professional micro-needling appointment DAY 6: SCULPT & DEFINE Goal: Tighten skin and reduce puffiness Morning: 10-minute lymphatic face massage Exercise: Try facial yoga exercises Skincare: Firming serum plus moisturizer with caffeine or DMAE Treat: Apply eye patches with caffeine and peptides DAY 7: GLOW CELEBRATE Goal: Radiate confidence and celebrate your progress Skincare: Gentle peel followed by rich moisturizer Glow Mask: Turmeric and honey or a vitamin C mask Style: Wear something that makes you feel amazing Mindset: Write a gratitude list for your body and beauty WELLNESS & BEAUTY YOUR 7-DAY GLOW-UP GUIDE Simple daily steps to refresh, reset and radiate confidence BY ALENA KLENOT YOUR RESULTS CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve completed your seven-day glow-up journey. While you’ll see immediate improvements in energy and radiance, repeating this routine for a full month will deliver even more dramatic results. The key is consistency — these simple daily habits can become the foundation for long-term wellness and confidence. 51 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN Ready to feel refreshed and radiant in just one week? This science-backed guide combines nutrition, skincare and wellness habits to help you look and feel your best. Each day builds on the last, creating sustainable habits that support your natural glow. While one week will give you noticeable results, continuing these practices for a month will maximize the benefits. Let's get started! DAY 1: DETOX & RESET Goal: Eliminate puffiness, reset your system Morning: Start with a green smoothie (spinach, cucumber, pineapple, ginger, collagen powder) Skincare: Exfoliate with an enzyme peel or lactic acid, then apply peptide serum Evening: Sip herbal tea (dandelion and mint), take an Epsom salt bath Bonus: Try dry brushing before your shower to boost circulation DAY 2: NOURISH YOUR SKIN Goal: Deep hydration and nutrient loading Diet: Add avocado, walnuts and berries to your meals Skincare: Apply hyaluronic acid serum, followed by a ceramide-rich moisturizer Tip: Drink extra water throughout the day — your skin will thank you DAY 3: SLEEP & REPAIR Goal: Optimize overnight skin repair Sleep routine: To improve your sleep quality, avoid screens for one hour before bed, take magnesium glycinate (200-400mg) and switch to a silk pillowcase Evening skincare: Apply retinol or peptide cream before bed DAY 4: RADIANCE BOOST Goal: Brighten skin tone and boost circulation Morning: Try an ice facial or cryo-roller for instant tightening Nutrition: Focus on vitamin C-rich foods (citrus, broccoli, bell peppers) For detailed product recommendations and personalized guidance, visit olalalife.com and contact Alena through her website. Alena Klenot
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