Radiant-Reset

Why We Built Radiant Reset

Low-grade fatigue shows up on our faces long before we notice it: dull eyes, shallow breathing, facial tension. Traditional fixes—extra coffee or heavier make-up—mask the signal but don’t renew the system. Radiant Reset is a three-minute, evidence-stacked micro-game that restarts your parasympathetic engine, pumps fresh blood to the skin, and primes the mind for focused creativity.

How to Use It

• When: right after your basic morning routine, or any time you feel the mid-morning dip (typically 90–120 min after waking).
• Where: headphones optional, sunlight encouraged.
• How often: 1-2 loops, then return to work or study.

The Six Science-Backed Pillars

1 · Mindful Check-In — 30 s

Rating your own tiredness kick-starts interoceptive awareness, improving self-regulation and reducing mind-wandering during the session.¹

2 · Breathwave — 40 s

A 5-2-7 breathing pattern nudges the vagus nerve, drops cortisol, and heightens executive control.²

3 · Face-Spark — 45 s

Rhythmic cheek-and-temple tapping plus circular massage increases skin blood flow (SkBF) and lymph drainage, giving a natural “glow boost.”³

4 · Eye-Glide — 30 s

Tracking a dot that bounces right-to-left mirrors EMDR saccade therapy, lowering heart-rate and skin-conductance spikes linked to stress.⁴

5 · Radiant-Mirror — 40 s

Looking at (or picturing) your reflection while repeating a self-compassion mantra improves mood, self-esteem, and perceived attractiveness.⁵

6 · Glow Check — 10 s

Re-rating tiredness anchors the mind-body shift and adds a gamified “win” that reinforces habit formation.⁶

Practical Benefits

• Eyes: smoother saccades & reduced strain.
• Skin: transient perfusion boost comparable to a quick facial.
• Mood: self-reported energy up, negative affect down.
• Productivity: micro-break format shown to restore task vigor and accuracy.

Integrating Into Your Day

Pair Radiant Reset with a glass of water and soft daylight for an effortless “second wake-up.” Over a few weeks, users often notice they need less caffeine for the same alertness curve and feel confident wearing lighter make-up. Think of it as a neural-skincare routine: quick, refreshing, and free.

References

1. Tripathi & Mulkey (2023) — Brief mindfulness huddles cut compassion fatigue
2. Russo et al. (2023) — Breathing practices for stress & anxiety
3. Miyaji et al. (2018) — Facial massage roller increases skin blood flow
4. Rodenburg et al. (2018) — EMDR eye movements lower autonomic arousal
5. Well (2020) — Mirror meditation & self-compassion
6. Bennett et al. (2022) — Micro-break meta-analysis (vigor & fatigue)
7. Kumar et al. (2024) — Meditation improves sustained attention
8. Alam et al. (2018) — 20-week face-yoga & appearance pilot
9. Falk et al. (2016) — Self-affirmation activates reward & self-processing networks
10. Chen et al. (2024) — Mindfulness boosts athletic performance & vigor
11. Blueprint AI (2025) — Mindful micro-pauses sustain presence
12. Chen et al. (2024) — Social-media micro-break recovery effects