There are certain people who don't just live the Golden Secrets philosophy — they are it. Rooted in nature, devoted to ritual, and moving through life at their own unhurried rhythm.
This month, we're catching golden hour with Leah Hester — surfer, wellness practitioner, and kindred spirit living on the Costa Rican coast, where her days move with the tide and her rituals are as golden as the light she chases. From slow mornings to post-surf glow, Leah opened up her world to us.
We asked, she answered.
What’s your morning ritual?
"My morning ritual is different most days — but I always start by meeting myself. Sometimes that's through breathing, meditation, dancing, or simply making a warm beverage."
What are your golden secret essentials?
"I use the Youth Beauty Face Oil morning and night, and the Goddess Shaping Body Oil after every shower or before I leave the house. I went through my sample in four days."
How do you connect with nature?
"Surfing is my favorite way to connect with nature. If I'm not in the water, you'll find me on a quiet beach walk."
What makes you feel confident?
"Taking care of myself and loving every stage of my evolution."
What's your post-sun skincare routine?
"After a day in the sun, I always reach for the Aura Beauty Mist followed by the Youth Beauty Face Oil."
Get Leah's Glow
Want to bring a little of Leah's golden-hour energy into your own ritual?
- Shop the Dynamic Duo — the Youth Beauty Face Oil + Goddess Shaping Body Oil
- Shop the Golden Sun Bucket Hat — seek shade but make it cute
- Get Leah's Glow — her full lineup of Golden Secrets essentials
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