Glow on the Go: Summer Scents, Gut Health & Everyday Escapes

Summer is here—and while we all crave sun-kissed skin, spontaneous getaways, and barefoot moments, it can also throw our systems out of rhythm. Between heat-induced fatigue, digestive bloat, dehydration, and disrupted routines, your glow can quickly fade before you even leave the driveway.

The good news? A few simple shifts can help you feel light, grounded, and gorgeously present—no matter where you're headed. In true Bougie Vida fashion, we’re blending beauty with wellbeing to help you feel supported from the inside out.

🌿 1. Start with Your Gut

Your gut is your summer GPS—it tells you when to pause, hydrate, or switch things up. But hot weather, irregular meals, and travel stress can lead to bloating, discomfort, and that heavy, foggy feeling.

Here’s how to reset:

• Hydrate with purpose: Think beyond water. Hydrating foods like cucumber, celery, watermelon, strawberries, tangerines, and leafy greens provide water plus fiber, minerals, and natural electrolytes. Keep a bowl of cold fruit nearby, or pack chopped veggies and tangerines in your beach bag.

  
  

• Sip warm lemon water in the morning: Skipping meals, snacking on convenience foods, or consuming too much coffee without fiber can lead to sluggish digestion. Instead, try starting your day with warm lemon water to wake up the system gently. Bonus: it pairs beautifully with a candle-lit morning ritual.

  
  

• Pack Triphala: This ancient Ayurvedic blend of three fruits is known for its gentle detoxifying properties. Triphala can help regulate digestion, reduce bloat, and support elimination—ideal for when travel throws off your rhythm. Take it with warm water at night or in capsule form if you’re on the go. For best results, take every day on a full stomach.

  
  

❤️ 2. Support Your Heart & Nervous System

Did you know your heart works harder in the heat? As temperatures rise, circulation increases and your body naturally shifts into high gear. Add in tight travel plans and social stimulation, and your nervous system can quickly tip into overdrive. One of the best ways to stay centered is through intentional breathing.

Try this 4-7-8 breathing technique (developed by Dr. Andrew Weil) for calming the nervous system, slowing the heart rate, and centering the mind:

1. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds

2. Hold for 7 seconds

3. Exhale slowly for 8 seconds

4. Repeat 4–5 times, wherever you are

This technique helps calm the nervous system, slow your heart rate, and create space for presence—whether you’re in the car, on the beach, or winding down for the night.

🕯️ 3. Layer in Portable Rituals

At Bougie Vida, we believe the ultimate luxury is being able to access peace—anytime, anywhere. Small, sensory rituals can anchor you in the moment and create a sense of home—even when you’re on the go. That’s where Bougie Vida steps in.

This summer, we’ve created a collection of TSA-friendly travel candles and fragrances designed to support your mood, your rhythm, and your glow.

Summer Travel Candle Collection

Meet the Summer Travel Candle Collection:

• Slice – Watermelon, citrus, and herb. Juicy. Zesty. Unexpected.

• Bloom – Rose, citrus, sugar. A barefoot floral dream.

• Brew – Coffee, milk, vanilla. Cozy clarity in a tin.

• Splendor – Lemongrass, fig, vetiver. Grounded, radiant calm.

✨ New! Travel Glow Trio:

Includes 2 travel candles + a roll-on perfume + a bonus wool felt-ball air freshener. Just dab the perfume on the felt ball to scent your car or any room—no flame required.

Because rituals should travel with you.

Whether you’re flying cross-country or simply commuting across town, small rituals can help you stay grounded in movement.

Start here:

• Roll on fragrance before you leave to carry your mood with you.

• Add scent to your car or hotel room by applying perfume oil to the felt-ball air freshener—effortless mood-shifting, flame-free.

• Light a candle when you arrive to reset your space and signal presence.

• Anchor with breath. Use the 4-7-8 technique to calm your system and arrive fully.

🌺 Glow Forward

Your glow isn’t just how you look—it’s how you feel. It’s in the foods you eat, the scents you carry, the breaths you take, and the rituals that help you stay connected—even while on the move.

This summer, give yourself permission to escape. To hydrate. To exhale.

To be where your feet are... and bring your glow with you.

Shop the Summer Travel Candle Collection now—and let the everyday escape begin.