Behind NENA: CF’s Simple Skincare & Self-Care Journey

I've been working for NENA Skincare since late last year. I'm not the owner (I wish! 😊), but NENA has truly become a part of my everyday life, on a professional and personal level. 

I wanted to share my story because I think it's one that many can relate to. I'm a parent to two sons, along with a grumpy senior dog (my daughter) who definitely keeps life interesting!

Aside from working at NENA Skincare, I've been doing everything on my own since moving to Canada. I juggle cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, and all the little things it takes to keep a household running. Between work and family responsibilities, finding time to take care of myself has always been the last thing on my list.

Self-care has always been a luxury for me. At best, I treat myself to a massage or get my nails done once every few months. If I'm lucky, I manage to have my hair done about three times a year.

Most days, after a full day at work followed by cooking, cleaning, laundry, and all the household chores, my evening routine is simple —a quick shower and straight to bed. If I remember, I’ll apply a little bit of moisturizer & lotion. But on most days, I usually have nothing left in the tank to spend on myself.

Every time I scroll through social media, I see skincare routines with 10 or 12 steps —sometimes it feels like they're getting ready for an exam. 

They look soooooo amazing, but they're also expensive for me (keeping it real!) and, honestly, I don’t have that kind of time and resources.

When I started working at NENA Skincare and realized that taking care of your skin doesn't have to be complicated. A simple routine that takes just a few minutes is doable, even with a busy life. 

And let's be honest... the staff discount helped convince me to give it a try! 😂

I don't even use every NENA product (I'm keeping it real 😄), but I definitely have my favorites.

The Cleansing Cream? It smells soooooo gooooood that washing my face feels like a treat. The Mineral Serum has been a game changer for my ridiculously dry skin—I swear it's worked wonders. The Mineral Sunscreen blends so well that I forget I'm even wearing sunscreen (which is saying a lot!). 🙊

And the Face Oil? Not greasy at all. It's like the cozy blanket that seals everything in before bed.

Whenever work gets a little too stressful, I'll put on the Clay Mask.😝

Lately, I've also been trying the Theda x NENA EGF Sheet Mask. I usually put it on during the weekends while doing laundry or mopping the floors. Who says you can't pamper your skin while doing housework? Multi-tasking at its finest!

I'm still a busy mom. The laundry never ends, the grocery list keeps growing, and there's always something that needs my attention. But I've learned that self-care doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Sometimes it's just five quiet minutes before bed or a sheet mask while folding laundry. Those small moments remind me that taking care of myself is just as important as taking care of everyone else.

So... what's your story?

We'd love to hear it. 💌 Email us and share your own self-care journey—you never know, we might have something special waiting for you. 😊

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

If you've made it all the way to the end, I truly appreciate it. Wishing you a little time for yourself today... because you deserve it.