Morning Routine: The Rachel Edit
Meet Rachel Polla, CEO of Forever Institut and one of the Polla sisters. Rachel’s morning routine is filled with cuddles with her orange cat Hermes, candles, protein, and her most trusted Alchimie Forever essentials.
On wakeup time: “I am the first to wake up in my house, between 6:30 and 6:35 am.”
On morning beverages: “I quit coffee a while back, and now I only drink tea. I love Earl Grey, no milk, no sugar. It is just enough caffeine to get my morning started.”
On making everything beautiful: “My mother always taught me to make everything beautiful, even the most seemingly insignificant moment. So when I set the breakfast table, I always light candles.”
On making her bed: “Am I the only one who can’t really start the day without making the bed? It’s a non-negotiable that brings an immediate sense of calm.”
On her favorite Alchimie Forever products: “I use the Protective Day Cream SPF 23 religiously, regardless of whether the sun is shining or not. If my skin is feeling dry, I will layer the Kantic Calming Cream underneath. And I never leave the house without some Peptide Lip Booster!”
On breakfast: “Protein! Eggs and ham for my husband and me. My daughter still loves to start her day with cereal.”
On exercise: “I am a runner! I have run two marathons and am excited to be signed up for the next New York marathon, I feel like I’m already training again!”
On her beauty philosophy: “Less is always more. And I believe in natural aging, so skin care is about prevention first and foremost – and that starts with antioxidants and SPF protection daily.”
On her life philosophy: “Pleasure and joy are my North Stars. I strive to find those feelings in everything I do, from parenting to running marathons to working.”
