In the ultimate quest for inner beauty and outer radiance, Marie Claire asked some of her favorite trailblazers to share their secrets for finding balance in their busy lives. Featured in Beauty Inside & Out.

Stephanie Morimoto (open in new tab) worked in the nonprofit education field for years before using her experience as a consumer to enter the self-care field. She fell in love with Asutra (opens in new tab), a wellness brand focused on providing accessible and affordable self-care for all, and bought the company when she learned it was for sale. As the current owner and CEO, she is an advocate for proactive self-care, mental health, and helping other entrepreneurs and small businesses. Here she talks about her sleep habits, favorite beauty products, and the perfect way to get some sleep.

Asutra Melt Pain Away Magnesium Body Butter (opens in new tab)

Purposeful self-care is important to me. For me, that means getting at least 8 hours of sleep, exercising, and taking magnesium daily. Three out of four of us are magnesium deficient and need to supplement. Magnesium is excellent for maintaining healthy muscles and a calm mind. I use this magnesium body butter after a workout and it helps with muscle soreness recovery.

Asutra Mist Your Mood Aromatherapy Essential Oils (opens in new tab)

In order to get the best sleep, you need to condition yourself for it. For me, this is the power down hour (or two) before bed. After eating dinner and doing the dishes, my husband and I watch TV. Then we go over our goals for the next day, read a book (paper, not electronic!) ), and take care of my skin for the night. Finally, I spray five times with Ashtra's Mist Your Mood (opens in a new tab) of lavender and chamomile! Then I head out.

Nettle Tea

Nettle leaf tea has been used for over 2,000 years as a powerful spring tonic. I love to drink two cups a day in the spring and it relieves allergies. It is also good for joint health.

Candles from Pride Candle Company

I like to burn candles during my power down time before bed. It creates a calming atmosphere and the scent is relaxing. I love the unique scent of this small Chicago company and the fact that they donate their proceeds to the LGBTQ+ community fighting for equality for all.

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser (opens in new tab)

This cleanser cleanses and exfoliates while being gentle on the skin. Plus, it smells great with strawberry seed oil!

Ashtra Day & Night Serum Set

I use the Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Serum every morning and the Retinol and Eye Serum at night. I love that it is gentle on my skin and vegan. The eye serum contains sesamin and quinoa protein to stimulate collagen production.

Eu'Genia Shea Butter (opens in new tab)

My hands get really dry and I love this shea butter for softening. It comes in a beautiful little tin so I can take it everywhere. The brand is also run by two mothers and daughters who are committed to providing fair wages and opportunities for women workers in Ghana. They donate 15% of their profits to these women in the form of an education fund.

EM Cosmetics Magic Hour Eyeshadow (opens in new tab)

I am smitten with this golden shimmering palette. The geometric design is lovely and makes opening the compact visually pleasing. Plus, the brand is run by an Asian-American woman, which I support.