August is National Wellness Month, and beauty and lifestyle expert Celia San Miguel of Sicka Than Average is sharing products and experiences designed to help you look, and, more importantly, feel your best.
Celia joined We Are Austin with two rounds of wellness finds spanning skincare, makeup, fitness, nutrition, rest and recovery.
Sicka Than Average shares beauty, fitness, & self-care finds for National Wellness Month
Turn Skincare Into Self-Care
“Skincare can be a form of self-care, promoting mindfulness, reducing stress and helping to boost confidence,” San Miguel said.
She started with Borghese Advanced Fango Active Mud for Face and Body, an Italian mud mask featuring bentonite clay, avocado oil and vitamins A, C, D and E. The mask retails for $58 and is available through Borghese.
For lightweight hydration, San Miguel highlighted Mad Hippie Brightening Gel Moisturizer, formulated with ingredients including vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. The moisturizer retails for $29.99 and is available through ULTA and Mad Hippie. Mad Hippie has also opened its first flagship store in Austin.
She also introduced Ludient Radiance Glass Serum, from a Korean skincare brand that San Miguel said uses AI and millions of skin data points to inform product development. The serum retails for $33.90 and is available through Ludient.
Makeup With Skincare Benefits
San Miguel’s beauty picks continued with Epic Light Beauty, a skincare-infused makeup brand featuring peptides in its formulas.
The Luminizing Glow Gel can be worn alone, mixed with other products or used as a highlighter, while the Lip Flip Tint offers sheer, buildable color designed to hydrate and visibly plump lips without stinging or burning.
The Luminizing Glow Gel retails for $45, while the Lip Flip Tint is $32. Both are available through Epic Light Beauty.
Sicka Than Average shares beauty, fitness, & self-care finds for National Wellness Month
Supporting Strength and Nutrition
Wellness also means supporting the body from within.
San Miguel highlighted Elysium Health Creatine+, a supplement featuring creatine monohydrate along with additional ingredients designed to support strength and recovery. Creatine+ retails for $70 per pouch, with a subscription option also available.
For those looking to increase their protein intake, she recommended Sunrider SunFit Protein Plus, a vegan protein powder offering 20 grams of plant-based protein per serving. It retails for $76.74 and is available through Sunrider.
“We’re seeing growing research on the long-term benefits of strength training for women,” San Miguel said. “But, of course, in order to get the most out of our lifts, we need to consume enough protein.”
Seasonings Designed Around the Experience
From Starwest Botanicals, San Miguel showcased Poetic Apothecary Functional Seasonings, a collection of seasoning blends built around different flavor and aroma profiles.
The collection incorporates terpenes, naturally occurring aromatic compounds found in plants, herbs and spices, with each blend designed around a particular culinary experience.
The collection is available through Starwest Botanicals.
Make Time to Recharge
For rest and recovery, San Miguel introduced the Burtran Recharge Mask, a wearable mask designed for 20- to 60-minute rest sessions. According to San Miguel, it incorporates features including AI personalization, sensing technology, Bluetooth audio, warming and light blocking. The mask retails for $199.99 through Burtran.
She also highlighted LifeWave X39, a non-transdermal wearable patch that the company markets as using its patented phototherapy technology to support overall well-being. X39 is $149.95 for a one-time purchase or $99.95 through a monthly subscription.
Try Contrast Therapy in Austin
Finally, San Miguel spotlighted SweatHouz, a wellness concept centered around contrast therapy using alternating heat and cold exposure.
Private suites feature an infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin C shower, allowing guests to move through a 60-minute session at their own pace.
SweatHouz The Grove recently opened at 2606 Perseverance Drive, Austin, TX 78731.
Sicka Than Average shares beauty, fitness, & self-care finds for National Wellness Month
For more of Celia San Miguel’s beauty, lifestyle and National Wellness Month recommendations, visit SickaThanAverage.com and follow her on social media.
Sicka Than Average shares beauty, fitness, & self-care finds for National Wellness Month