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In today’s issue:

• How inner stillness becomes outer radiance

• What is physiological beauty & limbic resonance

• How to cultivate inner beauty

• A surprising statistic

• What Audrey Hepburn says about inner beauty

• Exclusive 20% OFF code from our sponsor Obvita Organics

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PILLAR SPOTLIGHT

Calm Is The Kind of Beauty You Can’t Fake

Okay, glow seekers, let's dive into this week's pillar: Trust (In Divine or Higher Power) — this week, we explore how inner stillness becomes outer radiance, and why the most magnetic beauty has little to do with what’s on your skin — and everything to do with what’s happening beneath it.

You’ve probably seen it before — someone walks into a room, completely unassuming, yet somehow luminous. They don’t need the flashiest outfit or a flawless makeup routine. There’s something else at play. A quiet confidence. A grounded presence. A gentle kind of glow.

Why Presence Is More Powerful Than Products

When your nervous system is calm, your whole body softens.

Your face relaxes. Your eyes become more open. Your energy invites others in. You might not realize it, but this is physiological beauty — it’s your internal state expressing itself through your skin, posture, and tone of voice.

Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman explains that this calm is more than a feeling — it’s limbic resonance, the ability of one person’s grounded energy to regulate others. When your breath slows and your focus settles, you naturally become more magnetic. It’s not about trying to look a certain way. It’s about being in alignment — emotionally, energetically, and physiologically.

You can’t buy it. You can’t fake it.
But you can cultivate it.

How to Cultivate Inner Beauty

Let’s bring the science back to the soul. These three gentle affirmations are grounded in ancient wisdom and supported by modern neuroscience. They’re not just words — they’re beauty rituals for your nervous system.

1. “I am the architect of my inner world.”

Each morning, before the world speaks to you, speak to yourself. Choose one small ritual to center your energy — even if it’s just a breath by the window. When you remember that you shape your mindset, you walk taller, speak softer, and radiate from within.

2. “Nothing and no one outside me determines my worth.”

Let go of the idea that beauty comes from likes, labels, or approval. Root your worth in something steadier: your presence. Your kindness. Your calm. These are not trends — they’re timeless.

3. “Everything I need is already within me.”

You are not lacking. You are not behind. When you soften into trust — trust in your path, your process, your divine timing — your body relaxes, your breath deepens, and your natural glow has space to rise.

These quiet declarations are a form of self-care, just like facial massage or herbal tea. They align your nervous system with your higher self. And that’s where true beauty begins.

Cultivate Trust, Radiate Calm

Try this:

• Begin your morning with 5 minutes of stillness outside, facing the sun

  • If possible, barefoot on the ground, connected to the earth

• Breathe in the fresh air gently for 4 counts, and exhale for 6

• As you breathe out, silently say: “I am grounded. I am enough.”

When you trust in divine timing, when you surrender the rush, when you move from intention — your energy shifts. You stop performing. You start being.

And that’s the kind of beauty no spa can sell — but everyone feels.

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GLOW TIP

Your Glow Begins Before Your Skincare

Before applying anything to your skin, take a moment to regulate your breath. This supports your parasympathetic nervous system — the one responsible for rest, digestion, and healing.

Calm breath = calm skin.

It’s a simple step that supports your natural glow from the inside out.

SURPRISING STAT

QUOTE OF THE DAY

The information in Glow by Calla Skin is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Christine is a licensed spa professional in Florida and New York State, not a doctor. Always consult a healthcare professional before making health-related decisions.