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Health & skincare
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items San Diego mom sharing the gentle, herbal skincare that works for my dry/eczema-prone skin and my teen’s sport-season breakouts. Simple routines, light textures, beach-day friendly. Ayurvedic Skincare I Use — Oils, Cleansers, Toners & Masks (Dry/S...
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What I Use for Soft, Hydrated, Glowy Skin
Calm & Clean: My Daily Skincare Reset
My At-Home Spa Day Picks
Glow & Protect: My Daily Moisturizers + SPF
Fresh & Clean: What I Use for Healthy Teeth
Everything I Use for Strong, Happy Hair
What I Use for Soft, Hydrated, Glowy Skin
My go to serums and face oils that i use for my skin. I use this even when doing my guasha in the mornings
This is the oil I use morning and night — just 3 drops and my skin feels soft, hydrated, and glowy. It’s light, so it sinks in quickly without feeling greasy, and smells wonderful!
iYURA Kesaradi Face Oil - Saffron & Turmeric
My go to castor oil, i use it after a shower and use it on my eyelashes and eyebrows. I use it with a castor pack on my belly a couple of times a week and rub it into my navel. i do see a difference in my eyebrows they are filling out now after years...
HERITAGE STORE Organic Castor Oil 16oz Glass
Absolutely love this gua sha set i use it every morning after applying my serum. It feels cool on the face
BAIMEI IcyMe Gua Sha & Jade Roller Set
I use this in combination with Rosehip , castor oil and frankincense
Kate Blanc Jojoba Oil for Hair, Face & Skin
Just a few drops of this with castor oil, jojoba, rosehip. Leave a comment if you want the recipe for the oil mox for gua sha
Majestic Pure Frankincense Essential Oil 4oz
Roller bottles i use for my gua sha oil , so easy to apply on the face
sungwoo 12 Pack 10ml Amber Glass Roller Bottles
helps with dark spots and hyper pigmentation
Kate Blanc Rosehip Oil Face 1oz Organic
Calm & Clean: My Daily Skincare Reset
My go-to gentle cleansers and toners — perfect after a beach day or workout. They leave my skin feeling clean and calm without drying it out (and my teen uses them too!).
Goes on sooo smooth and i love how it feels on the skin; i use it every other day , put it on for 3-4 mins and rinse off with warm water
ARENCIA Calendula Rice Mochi Fresh Cleanser
I love this toner because it’s super gentle — I use it after a long beach day or when my skin feels irritated, and it leaves me feeling fresh without drying me out.
Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Toner
This rosewater + hyaluronic toner is a go-to after cleansing or when my skin’s soaked from sun or sweat — gives a shot of moisture, helps whatever I use next sink in better, and smells fresh without being heavy.
HERITAGE STORE Rosewater Toner with Hyaluronic Acid
My At-Home Spa Day Picks
These are my weekly reset products — the masks I reach for when my skin feels clogged or tired. Think of it like a mini spa day at home.
This clay mask feels like a mini detox for my skin — I use it once a week when I want to wake up pores, control oil, or just feel like I need a breather after all the sunscreen and sea air.
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
Glow & Protect: My Daily Moisturizers + SPF
Fav moisturizersfor the entire body
This vitamin E oil is one of my winter must-haves — I mix a few drops into castor oil or use it solo on rough patches. It’s rich without feeling heavy, and my dry skin loves the glow and softness it gives.
Trader Joe's Vitamin Oil E, 4 Ounce
Fresh & Clean: What I Use for Healthy Teeth
These are the things I keep on hand to make dental care simple — gentle, effective, and easy enough for me and my teens to stick with
I keep this in my morning routine — it’s coconut-minty, super gentle, and leaves my mouth feeling fresh , i swish it around for around 5 minutes (spit it into the trash not your sink )and then brush my teeth after. My dentist is already seeing an imp...
GuruNanda CocoMint Oil Pulling Mouthwash, 16 oz
Love Love Love, i began using it after i had my braces (recommended by my ortho) and i continue to use it (for the past 4 yrs) . it makes my teeth clean and gets in between the teeth to remove gunk. I use it at night before bed
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser, 10 Settings
the Only electric brush i need (twice a day), I love the different modes on it . the whole fam uses this.
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6500 Electric Toothbrush
Everything I Use for Strong, Happy Hair
These are the oils, shampoos, and tools I use to keep my hair healthy — from soothing a dry scalp to giving it a good massage on wash day. Simple things that actually make a difference for me and are easy enough for my teen to use too
This works so good on my gray hair, i mix in a little coconut oil into this and massage (with a scalp massager) the oil into my hair leave it on for 1/2hr to 1hr and do my usual shampoo and conditioner routine. Less hairfall and scalp feels great
Botanic Hearth Rosemary Oil 6.7oz w/Biotin
I love this for some gentle massaging after i oil my hair. It helps stimulate the scalp so it absorbs the oil better. Its not plastic (its silicone) and easy to wash after
AIMIKE Silicone Scalp Massager Brush
Keeps my curly hair soft and manageable. Less frizz and smells wonderful, i use this every other day depending on how often i go to the gym
OUAI Fine Shampoo & Conditioner Set - Sulfate Free, Keratin, Shea Butter (10 Fl Oz)
I was skeptical about these silk bonnets as a concept and i was gifted one which didnt have the tie feature and i found that even though it kept my hair not frizzy in the morning it kept sliding off at night. I looked around and purchased this one an...
YANIBEST Double Layer Satin Silk Bonnet
This feels soo good on my face and neck! i typically use natural fiber beddings but cotton pillowcases leave lines and marks on your face so i tried this silk pillowcase and its wonderful , its a hit in our household. Its nice that it has a zipper as...
ZIMASILK 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase Queen
Callous Remover
Absolutely worth it, It makes my feet look like i went to the spa. It gently removes the dead skin ( i use it on setting 1 and that works well for me). They give additional attachments in case the one you are using wears out and a little brush that i...
Electric Rechargeable Foot Callus Remover Kit