My Favorite Self Care Products!

Self Care is how we take care of ourselves to sustain our wellbeing. When you practice self-care, you are taking steps to consciously put your health first. Although we may believe this to be selfish, self-care is essential to refueling our body, minds, and spirit. It is a set of activities used as a means to refresh and revitalize us rather than deplete us. 

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Skincare:

Taking care of your skin is important for many reasons, the most common being vanity. Free radicals and other harmful toxins in the environment slowly age us over time. Having a good skincare routine can slow those effects. Having a good skincare routine can also help mitigate acne, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, and other ailments.  

  • Cereve

    • Renewing SA Cleanser - This is a cleanser that uses Salicylic Acid as a gentle exfoliant

    • Moisturizing Cream -  has ceramide cream and hyaluronic acid that draw moisture into the skin

    • Eye Repair Cream - helps reduce darkness by moisturizing the eye area with hyaluronic acid.

  • Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover - this helps remove my makeup

  • The Ordinary

    • Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% -  helps even skin tone and minimize pores.

    • Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - helps bind water molecules to the surface of your skin which draws in moisture to the skin

    • Lactic Acid 10% + HA - This is a gentle exfoliant.

    • Vitamim C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% - this even skin tones and boost radiance.

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Body Care Products

From your teeth to your pits, to your arms and legs, body care is what keeps you going on the days your diet fails you.

  • Quip Toothbrush - the 30-second pulses ensure that I thoroughly brush my teeth

  • Tom’s Natural Toothpaste: Peppermint - This Toothpaste is all-natural meaning there are no harsh chemicals used to freshen and whiten my teeth

  • Native Deodorant: Aloe + Green Tea - This is the only natural deodorant that hasn’t cause an allergic reaction. 

  • Shea Moisture Coffee + Coconut Oil Scrub - Let it be noted that I diluted this with sugar and honey. Coffee scrubs are great for rejuvenating skin and helping with cellulite

  • Tree Hut

    • Morroccan Rose Sugar Scrub - I use for a gentle exfoliation

    • Morroccan Rose Body Butter - This, of course, is for intense hydration of my ashy ass legs

  • Love, Beauty, and Planet

    • Murumuru Butter & Rose Body Wash - This bodywash smells AMAZING, and I dont get hives or that weird film when I use it

    • Murumuru Butter & Rose Body Lotion - I use for daily moisture

  • The Body Shop

    • British Rose Bath Bubbles - For baths after a hard workout or to just relax. I will typically add some rose essential oils to the bath along with Dr. Teal's Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak

    • Almond Milk & Honey Soothing & Caring Shower Cream - I use this when I have an allergic reaction to a body product or laundry detergent to soothe the hives and itchiness.

    • Almond Milk & Honey Soothing & Restoring Body Butter - I use this when I have an allergic reaction to a body product or laundry detergent to soothe the hives and itchiness.

  • Dr. Teal's Pink Himalayan Mineral Soak - I use this in my baths after a hard workout or to just relax. I will typically add some rose essential oils to the bath along with the British Rose Bath Bubbles

Hair Care Products

Your hair (or lack thereof) is a staple part of your identity. So it is important that you take care of it. These are the products I use to keep my crown glowing.

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  • Curls Blueberry Bliss Collection - This collection smells amazing and it keeps my hair moisturized and styled.

    • Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Wash - this is a moisturizing hair wash.

    • Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In Conditioner - This keeps my hair moisturized until the next deep condition

    • Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Mask - This deep conditioner works fast and penetrates deeply into my hair follicles

    • Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Jelly - I use this to sty;e my hair. It keeps my curls defined without them being crunchy

    • Blueberry Bliss Twist-N-Shout Cream - I use this mostly for a good bun.

    • Blueberry CURL Control Paste - This is supposed to be used for your edges, but I use it to tame flyaways

    • Blueberry Bliss Hair Growth Oil - For hair growth

  • Hot Head Microwavable Deep Conditioning Heat Cap - This cap goes in the microwave and after a few minutes, it can be used to do the same thing sitting under a dryer would without all of the fuss.

  • Denman Brush - This brush is designed to both detangle and define your curls.

  • Wide Tooth Comb - This is to help with detangling hair and distributing product throughout your hair.

  • Multicolor Scrunchies - because who doesn’t love a good accessory to match every outfit

  • Multicolor Bow Headbands -because who doesn’t love a good accessory to match every outfit

  • Multicolor Bow Headbands -because who doesn’t love a good accessory to match every outfit.

If you have any products you like to share or Self Care products, comment below. As always, share with all of your friends, family members, and enemies. 

Until next time :)

Briana Fountain