Wellness With Sivan Ayla Richards | Founder of + Lux Unfiltered
Sivan Ayla Richards is the founder of Lux Unfiltered, the elevated self-tanning and beauty brand built around effortless routines, glowing skin, and looking like you just got back from vacation. A longtime creator, founder, mom, and home chef, Sivan has built a world rooted in taste, honesty, and no-fuss beauty that actually fits into real life.
Q: As someone who’s built a brand around effortless glow and beauty that doesn’t feel like a 12-step routine, what are your true daily wellness non-negotiables?
A: I’ve always kept it very simple, but on the daily some of my non-neogtiables are:
Cooling Eye Masks from Lux Unfiltered - not a morning goes by that I don’t use these. They wake me up, de-puff, and stay on through my hour-long workout.
Exercise - I make a point to move my body daily, whether it’s pilates, strength training, or tennis. I feel so much better mentally & physically when I stick to it consistently.
80oz of water - I have a tumbler of water with me at all times. I make products to hydrate you on the outside, but I’m a firm believer that it has to start on the inside. After a rigorous workout I like to add some electrolytes to my water.
Q: You’ve always been known for having strong opinions on beauty, motherhood, routines, and doing things your own way. What’s one wellness or beauty “rule” you no longer believe in?
A: Well I drink whole milk for starters. I don’t even know when in the past decade I started drinking milk alternatives, but everything tastes 100x better with whole milk. As for beauty, I’ve abandoned almost every product I used to use daily. It started with no foundation, then no mascara, then no eye shadow until I realized all I truly needed to feel good about myself is a good tan, moisturizer, some blush & a lip combo. The overly done look just does not resonate with me anymore and I feel it is why I’m always asked about my “youthful glow!"
Q: What’s currently in your wellness lineup? Supplements, rituals, treatments, meals, workouts, or anything you genuinely swear by right now.
A: I’m such a believer in less is more. My main focus is always my immunity since I have 2 young kids. I do natural honey-derived throat spray daily for immunity support, electrolytes on super sweaty workout days, and digestive enzymes when needed (aka after a heavy meal). When it comes to treatments I do Botox every 5-6 months and hydra facial every 3 months.
Q: You juggle founder life, motherhood, content, and a very full home life. How do you protect your energy and stay grounded when everything is moving at once?
I genuinely dislike the word ‘balance,’ especially as a mom & business owner. It just does not exist. However, I’ve always prioritized things like cooking for my family, being available to my kids everyday after school, and taking care of myself. Things are not always done 100% but when you’re in this season of life done is better than perfect. You can do it all, it’s just about how you prioritize your time.
Q: Which Juna product has become a staple for you, and how does it fit into your daily routine?
A: I’ve loved the Detox Drops as a way to get chlorophyll into my water without it being super overwhelming. However, I recently tried the Smart Burn gummies and I could pop those as candy all day! I take them before playing tennis to help give a little boost of energy.
Q: You’ve built such a strong point of view around making everyday life feel elevated, from beauty to food to home. What does “feeling your best” actually look like for you in this season of life?
A: Feeling my best means I’m within my routine - cooking at home, eating clean, working out 5x per week, playing tennis to disconnect from the world, and getting plenty of outside time with my kids. Might not sound like much, but when you stop to realize what / who / when you feel your best, sometimes you might be shocked by how simple the answer is :)
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