Morning Routine: The Cyrille Edit
Meet Cyrille Polle, Manager of Forever Institut (Nyon location). The second of four Polla sisters, her mornings are filled with fresh air, lots of liquids, ayurvedic cleansing rituals, and of course her favorite Alchimie Forever products.
On wakeup time: “I start my day at 6:30 am every morning, like clockwork.”
On morning beverages: “I am not hungry in the morning, but I do need a lot of liquids. I start with lukewarm water with lemon or ginger, before enjoying my Italian coffee – strong and black.”
On remembering her dreams: “The very first thing I do when I wake up is to try to remember my dreams. I spend a few minutes on this, as I have found that my dreams will tell me what I need to focus on emotionally, and what I might need to work on that day.”
On fresh air: “I am so lucky to have a balcony! Every morning, I step outside and look at the morning sun (or moon or clouds as the case may be). No matter the season or time of year, fresh air lifts any fogginess I might feel. I also let my sheets absorb some of this fresh air before making my bed.”
On her favorite Alchimie Forever products: “I cleanse my skin with the Purifying Gel Cleanser and the Gentle Refining Scrub – the scrub is one of my absolutely favorite products. I also love the Pigment Perfecting Serum, which I layer daily under my Kantic Calming Cream. And of course, I don’t walk out the house without a touch of Peptide lip Booster.”
On her beauty philosophy: “Beauty makes me happy and more than a routine, I would say I have created my own beauty rituals, based on a variety of beliefs and learnings. For example, in the morning, I follow ayurvedic cleansing principles, apply Alchimie Forever products on my face and body, and use essential oils. Frankincense for general well-being, blue tansy and myrrh for my skin, Spikenard for my nails, rosemary for my hair, clove and cinnamon for mouth and stomach… the list goes on and the oils I use vary depending on the season, my mood, my troubles, and my imperfections. I never wear makeup because I take care of my skin at Forever Institut to make sure it is as flawless and glowing. And I think that the best secret to share is that loving and being loved is the most powerful beauty enhancer!”
On her life philosophy: “’Be like water,’ meaning focus on adaptability, flexibility, resilience, and flow. In general, I enjoy most things slow. I make sure to keep free time, with no plans, schedule, or imperatives. Just time to love, rest, dream, and be spontaneous. Sometimes to hide away. I try to bring soul to my presence, give meaning to my acts, and add poetry to my everyday experiences.
