Choosing Myself Changed Everything
Written by Malelys de Gouveia
In my life, I play many roles. Mother. Entrepreneur. Partner. Caregiver. Builder. Dreamer.
And somewhere along the way, quietly and almost without noticing, I placed myself last. Not because I didn’t matter to me, but because I had slipped fully into giving. Into caring. Into holding everything and everyone together.
I became so devoted to others that when it was finally “my turn,” there was nothing left. I was empty.
When My Body Asked Me to Listen
For a long time, I told myself that this was love. That this was what it meant to show up. Until my body and my skin told me otherwise.
My body had been sending me signals for months: loss of energy, dull skin, achy joints, and hyperpigmentation. Different ways of telling me that something wasn’t right. When my health declined and my skin started reflecting what I felt inside, I couldn’t ignore it anymore.
It was a wake-up call. A moment that asked me, not gently but clearly: What if you chose yourself first?
Choosing Myself First
So I did something bold. I decided to prioritize my health and my skin. Not out of selfishness, but out of responsibility. Because I remembered something essential: I was Malelys before I was anything else. And if I don’t take care of her first, I cannot truly take care of anyone around me.
That shift changed everything.
From Depletion to Overflow
As I began nourishing myself from the inside out, something beautiful happened.
My skin started to heal. My energy returned. I began to blossom again.
But more than that, I noticed I was giving differently. Not from depletion, but from overflow. My love became lighter, freer, more genuine. I had more patience, more clarity, more presence.
And something unexpected unfolded: my creativity came back to life.
By choosing myself consistently, even in small daily moments, I created space for ideas, flow, and inspiration.
Today, I feel grounded. At ease in my body. Clear in my mind. And deeply connected to what I offer the world.
The Daily Ritual That Brings Me Back to Myself
My glow and impact on others start with my daily rituals. My skincare and collagen rituals are no longer just about appearance. They are conscious moments. A decision to return to myself. To nourish my skin with pure, natural care and support my body from within.
That is why I choose to use Collagen.
Why We Choose Type I Marine Collagen
Collagen is one of the body’s most important structural proteins. It supports much more than just the skin; it plays a role in skin elasticity and hydration, joints, bones, connective tissue, and the gut lining. It also supports the body’s natural tissue repair process, including scar healing.
I consciously choose Type I marine collagen, sourced from sustainably caught fish and hydrolyzed into smaller peptides to make it easier for the body to digest and absorb.
For women, collagen can be especially supportive during periods of hormonal change. As estrogen levels naturally decline, collagen production also decreases, which can affect the skin, joints, bones, and connective tissue. Supporting your body with Type 1 Marine Collegen can therefore be a valuable part of a nourishing daily routine.
I take mine every day, usually mixed into natural coconut water, sometimes with a squeeze of fresh lemon. On other days, I add it to my smoothie. I love keeping it simple because consistency is what makes a ritual truly part of your life.
My Philosophy
At Blossm, we believe in supporting women+ with pure, natural skincare designed for those who choose to give themselves the very best.
Fewer steps, more results. Skincare that supports healthy, hydrated skin with a natural glow, so you can bloom from the inside out.
And if you want to take that support deeper, give your skin, hair, nails, joints, and body the nourishment they deserve. True restoration starts within.
This is more than a beauty ritual. It’s about honoring the woman you are, so you can keep showing up fully, both inside and out. For me, that is the Blossm effect.
It’s about more than glowing skin. It’s about remembering who you are and choosing her every single day.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to begin your own return to self.
Start small. Start today.
Choose one moment that is just for you, and let that be the beginning of your own Blossm journey.
Nothing but love,
Malelys de Gouveia is Founder of Blossm, and has a 10% special discount code for all the Uma's who want to Marine Type 1 Collagen: UMAxBLOSSM
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