My Morning Ritual & What Keeps Me Feeling Good at 66
- Dec 22, 2025
- 3 min read
By Linda Robison
My grandmother used to say that a healthy glow doesn’t come from a jar—it comes from how you live and the little things you do for yourself. I still believe that.
I like things simple: a little face and neck massage in the morning, some basic facial exercises a few times a week, good food on my plate, movement that gets the blood flowing, and time outside with my animals.
I’ll be 66 this August, and I still want to look fit, lifted, and like I take care of myself. To me, a real glow isn’t just about skin—it’s how your face holds up, the color in your cheeks, and the energy you carry.
My skincare routine isn’t complicated, but it’s consistent—and I think that’s what makes it powerful. Most mornings I do a quick face and neck massage while applying moisturizer. It helps wake up my face, brings some color to my skin, and helps with morning puffiness.
For skincare, I keep things simple: Micellar water is my daily cleanse—usually Garnier’s with hyaluronic acid, though this summer I’ve been trying one with salicylic acid. I don’t have oily skin, but it seemed like a smart option in the heat and humidity. Then it’s vitamin C serum, moisturizer, retinol, and of course, sunscreen with a PA++++ rating—because I’m serious about blocking UVA rays that age skin.
A few times a week I use a homemade sugar scrub, and a couple of times a month I’ll do a peel—glycolic in summer when my skin feels more congested, and lactic in winter since it’s more hydrating. I also treat myself to a two-step resurfacing treatment from iS Clinical. It’s pricey, so I use it sparingly—but I love how my skin looks after: firmer, with a healthy shine.
That’s my basic routine. But lately I’ve been testing a milk toner with snow mushroom and hyaluronic acid—one a visitor asked my opinion on—and it makes my skin feel cleaner and my pores look a little smaller. I’ll probably add it to my daily routine.
I’ve always believed that movement is part of self-care—not just for the body, but for the skin too. I box at a gym where the owner insists on keeping it hot—and honestly, he was right. There’s something about sweating it out that leaves my skin clearer and my body feeling lighter.
Whether I’m boxing or rebounding, I think working up a sweat helps circulate everything—from thoughts to blood flow to energy. It’s one of the most underrated beauty tools I know.
I’ve always had a big appetite and been pretty health-conscious with food—something I picked up from my grandmother, who believed food was medicine. Good for your body, good for your skin.
But after I turned 60, I noticed I couldn’t eat as much as I used to and still stay slim, so I started looking for ways to fill up without feeling deprived. That’s when I began adding more veggies to my meals. I found that roasting big pans of vegetables made it easy. They’re high-volume, low-calorie, and they actually keep me full. Plus, I like knowing that what I’m eating is good for my skin too.
While it’s not exactly a beauty ritual, one of my favorite pastimes is hanging out in the pool with my dog. I love being in water and around animals—it makes me happy. And honestly, I think that kind of joy shows up on your face.
I’m not trying to look younger than I am—I just want to feel good and keep that healthy glow going. For me, that means doing the things that work: face exercise and massage, movement, eating well, and spending my down time doing things that make me happy—like being in the water or around animals.
It all adds up. I feel stronger, more confident, and good about myself when I take care of these things. My mother and grandmother aged with pride—they took care of themselves, and it showed. I want to do the same.
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