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To say that Mallory Weggemann is having a hectic summer is a massive understatement.
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The swimmer is a five-time Paralympic medalist who will be returning to compete in Paris.
Weggemann has a few other comforting constants in her morning routine that help her feel her best.
Its nice to have an easy morning routine.
As a mom especially, I dont necessarily have half an hour to be in the bathroom.
It gives a little bit of structure and consistency to the organized chaos of life.
I travela lotfor work.
But then sometimes my skin tries to catch itself up and wants to get oily….
So it doesnt really know what it wants to do on any given day.
TheOcean Cleansermakes me look forward to washing my face every morning, and theSeabiotic Water Creamfeels like heaven.
TheOcean Eyes Age-Defying Eye Serumis lovely tootheyre all water themed, so very on brand for me!
It helps me wake up and it helps to slow down the start of the day.
Oribe is probably my favorite brand for hair care.
They have beautiful shampoos: I alternate betweenGold LustandBright Blonde, to protect my color.
I think that you appreciate how important it is to protect your skin more with age.
Its always part of my morning, unless Im heading straight to the pool, since I swim inside.
It went to Tokyo with me, it went to Rio, it went to London.
My go-to on heavy training days is a souped-up oatmealeither hot or in an overnight form.
I love the littleQuaker Oats packets, because theyre so easy to travel with.
Then I load the oatmeal up with berries, and thats my go-to reliable breakfast.
I love just starting my day with me, Charlotte, and my husband, Jay.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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