Self Care
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My Beauty & Personal Care Empties (Summer Edition)
It’s time to take another trip through my beauty and personal care trash (there is a lot as always since I try to do this every season) and see what I liked, what I didn’t like and what I would repurchase again: Skin Care CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser – This has been is my go-to nighttime cleanser for a long time and I love it! It cleanses, hydrates and does not leave my skin feeling dry after using. I have tried many other hydrating cleansers and I always go back to this one! CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion – This is my go-to moisturizer for about as long as the hydrating…
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The Benefits Of Dry Brushing
It only takes one trip down any beauty aisle to see at least one body brush. And although it’s easy to bypass these scrubbing brushes as unnecessary additions, don’t let the unassuming bristles fool you. Dry brushes are so much more than fancy exfoliators and with summer right around the corner, we want our skin to be at its best, so keep reading to see what dry brushing is and how to master the brushing technique for yourself. What Is Dry Brushing? Dry brushing is done with a wooden brush with tightly positioned, firm natural or synthetic bristles (I use Eco Tools Dry Body Brush). It’s ideal for exfoliating away…
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Quarantine Self Care
Being quarantined during this pandemic is no fun for any of us. Not only are we are stuck at home with nowhere to go (except short trips to the grocery store or pharmacy), we are also trying to keep our lives as normal as possible, while worrying about keeping ourselves safe and healthy and if all of this isn’t enough, we are also worrying about our jobs and our financial situations, but at some point, this will pass. So, what do you do in the meantime? Start by taking care of yourself with these self-care tips: Maintain Your Mental Health This is the most important thing you need to do.…
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Healthy 2020 New Year’s Resolutions
Now that the new year is here, are you just now starting to think about your New Year’s Resolutions? If you want to set healthy goals for 2020, you should try to select goals that are reasonably attainable. Here are a few healthy and reachable goals for the new year: Eat More Mindfully Many people make dieting a part of their resolutions. Unfortunately, some restrictive diets can be difficult to sustain, and a lot of people drop their diets before they really get started. Instead of dieting, you should try to eat mindfully. Don’t watch TV or browse the internet while you are eating. Pay attention to what you are…
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Tips to Start 2020 On The Right Track
Looking to make some positive changes this new year? Here are some tips to help you start 2020 on the right track without bringing all the stress of 2019 into your new year. Set Some Goals – Start setting goals that you know you can achieve over time. If you have goals to work on, you will be able to motivate yourself to continue doing what you are doing to reach those goals and become more successful. Remember to write them down and display them somewhere you can easily see them daily. Avoid Stressful Situations – If you know someone or something is going to stress you out, avoid the…
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My Beauty Empties-Summer Edition
It’s time to take another trip through my beauty trash (there is a lot as always since I do this every season) and see what I liked or loved, what I didn’t like or love and what I would repurchase again: Skin Care CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser* – This is my go-to nighttime cleanser. It cleanses, hydrates and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry after using. I repurchase this all the time! CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion* – This is also repurchased all the time too! This contains ceramides, niacinamides and hyaluronic acid, doesn’t have any fragrance, and moisturizes my skin. I use this morning and evening without fail! Alpha Skin…