Morning Routine: The Zena Edit

Morning Routine: The Zena Edit

Meet Zena Polin, award-winning restaurateur, world traveler, avid snowboarder, trilingual author, and owner of Beauty, Champagne & Sugar, a Virginia-based wine bar and bistro. Her morning routine is filled with cats, coffee, cuddles, self care and of course, Alchimie Forever skin care. Read on for how she gets her day started and which Alchimie Forever skin care products she incorporates on a daily basis.

On wakeup time: “We just got a new cat, so she wakes us up at 4:30 in the morning. And if we can manage, we go back to sleep until exactly 5:55 when my partner's alarm goes off.”

On coffee: “He starts the French press coffee, and then he jumps in the shower. I wait for the boil and press it. And that's how I get myself up and moving.”

On taking it slow: “I love to then snuggle back in bed with coffee and water. My partner takes off about 7am that’s when I get myself up and out of bed.”

On exercising: “Four to five times a week, my morning routine will involve a run or going to the gym. I do like to look presentable when working out, so a light serum is a must before heading out.” 

On getting ready: “When I am back from my workout, I have a very specific order for my routine:

On her beauty philosophy: “Age with grace, while embracing the art of skin care, makeup, and a few clever enhancements.”

On her life philosophy: “Sip. Savor. Celebrate.” 

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