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Self-Care Routine
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items Skincare, haircare, supplements, spa time, and bed time favorites. These are all products that I personally use.
Sections
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Facial Skincare
Body Skincare
Haircare
Fragrances
Supplements
For the Bath
Facial Skincare
For sensitive combination skin sensitive to changes in climate and air quality.
The best thing I've ever used for makeup removal and double cleansing, including haunt and stage makeup. It's a classic for a reason.
Pond's Cold Cream by Pond's
My Holy Grail skincare product that I cannot go without because it has improved my skin texture *so* much. Heavenly texture and you only need a pea-sized amount to lather your whole face.
Greek Yogurt Probiotic Foaming Cream Cleanser by Korres
If you're prone to redness due to sensitivity or rosacea, this helps to calm the face a *ton* and improves texture as a bonus.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% by The Ordinary
For that little extra aid in preventing and improving the appearance of fine lines.
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion by The Ordinary
The best treatment for preventing acne and aging and helping to even out the skin tone and texture.
Differin Adapalene Gel by Differin
Buttery smooth lip balm that does not feel you dry after use like most lip balms do.
Cocoa Butter Lip Butter Stick by Korres
A tinted variant of the regular cocoa butter lip butter stick for wear with makeup.
Mulberry Tinted Lip Butter Stick by Korres
My go-to sunscreen for daily use. Goes on smoothly and lightweight.
Relief Sun Organic Korean SPF50 Rice Probiotics
Nivea is the best for moisturizers. This is my daytime moisturizer. Super creamy, absorbs well, and leaves you with that dewy, glass-like skin finish without looking oily.
Soft Moisturizing Cream by Nivea
The nightly counterpart to my Nivea moisturizing duo. This is much thicker - almost like Vaseline - but locks your products in and absorbs well overnight.
Nivea Creme by Nivea
Gua sha is good for cooling, depuffing, and facial massage, and the roller is great for applying masks. I keep mine in a cooler.
IcyMe Gua Sha & Jade Roller Set by Baimei
A must for doing your own at-home home spa routine. I use it in combination with aromatherapy before applying any masks.
NanoSteamer Large 3-in-1 Ionic Facial Steamer
My favorite aromatherapy oil for use in my facial steamer. Made with sandalwood, olibanum, and vanilla essential oils.
Tulasara Aroma Infusion in Nurture by Aveda
For use just once a month to keep a smooth texture and reduce the appearance of pores.
Freeman Polishing Charcoal & Black Sugar Mask
Excellent tool to have in your skincare cabinet for those times when your skin is a bit more irritated than usual. Good for soothing while working to repair the skin barrier.
Cicapair Sensitive Skin Serum by Dr.Jart+
Another Aveda favorite I used after using my charcoal scrub mask to soothe any irritation from exfoliation.
Tulasara Calm Concentrate by Aveda
This is meant to give relief during hot flashes, but I think it's also great for a quick refresh after a workout or on a particular hot day.
Clinical Relief & Comfort Overnight Cool Down Spray in Aloe & Cucumber by Secret
Body Skincare
For sensitive skin sensitive to hormonal changes.
The best for daily light exfoliation and doesn't harbor nearly as much bacteria as a shower puff. This transformed my skin in a big way. Can't go without it.
African Net Sponge by SubSahara
Use these things once or twice weekly to clear away dead skin cells and keep everything nice and smooth.
Goldsangsa Korean Exfoliating Towel Mitts
A luxurious lather with an equally luxurious fragrance.
Cashmere Rose Renewing Body Cleanser by Korres
Perfect for areas that are more sensitive to regular soap.
Apivita Intimate Feminine Daily Cleanser
A must for locking in moisture at the end of a shower - especially on heavy exfoliant days.
Instant Smoothing Cashmere Rose Shower Oil by Korres
Nourishing body cream with a lavish texture and fragrance.
Royal Honey Rich Moisturizing Body Cream Apivita
If you have any sort of issues with breakouts from an active lifestyle, a little dab of this stuff is preventative magic. Note that you *must* dilute this with 1 part water to 1 part Dettol and that you *must not* use it on your face, as this product...
Dettol Liquid First Aid Antiseptic by Dettol
If you dislike shaving like I do, this is a worthwhile investment.
Innza IPL Hair Removal with Ice Cooling
Much better for consistently smooth feet than those foot masks. The key ingredient here is the urea.
UreaRepair Plus Foot Cream by Eucerin
I take my at-home spa days quite seriously to keep stress levels low, and something like this is so much more affordable in between pricier massage appointments.
Back Massager with Heat by Boriwat
Another spa day essential to massage and soak the feet. You're on your feet all the time, so they absolutely deserve some love. I like to add bath salts to the mix.
Medical King Foot Spa with Heat & Massage
Excellent for soreness from workouts, poor posture, or sleeping incorrectly.
TheraGun by Therabody
Haircare
For 2A-ish dyed hair with a problematic scalp in a humid climate.
This is one of those things that seemed to help with long covid hairfall I used to have an issue with. I massage it into my scalp once a week.
Rosemary & Mint Hair Oil by Mielle Organics
For weekly scalp massage and helping scalp treatments to penetrate.
Scalp Massager by Heeta
When I was dealing with hair thinning from long covid, this is one of the very few things that helped mitigate it. Though the issue has subsided, I remain loyal to this shampoo.
Tonic Women's Shampoo for Thinning Hair by Apivita
This was one of the other products that I found very helpful when I had issues with covid hairful. While my main shampoo is great from preventing hairful, this system strengthens and thickens the hair and helps to bring back that volume. If your hair...
Scalp + Hair Thickening System Kit
I use this to keep sebhorreic dermatitis at bay whenever I get a flare-up (usually triggered for me by stress or product build-up). You only need to use it as needed during and for a few days after a flare-up.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole
The conditioner that goes with the shampoo of the same name. Lightweight but moisturizing. Good for maintaining volume.
Tonic Women's Thinning Hair Conditioner by Apivita
Amla is such a great ingredient for hair appearance and scalp health. Use it on damp (but not wet) hair prior to drying and styling to add volume at the root.
Thickening Tonic by Aveda
Something new I'm trying that I discovered in a video about wavy hair care. So far, so good! I only recently discovered that my hair is wavy when cared for properly, so if I come across better products on my journey, I'll swap this out for whatever I...
Curl Talk Kit by Not Your Mother's
For touch-ups of blue black. Gentle on your hair and none of the awful smells that many other dyes on the market have. I'm a former Manic Panic girly turned Good Dye Young loyalist.
Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Dream Big by Good Dye Young
For touch-ups of purple. Gentle on your hair and none of the awful smells that many other dyes on the market have. I'm a former Manic Panic girly turned Good Dye Young loyalist.
Good Dye Young Semi-Permanent Hair Color PPL Eater
For touch-ups of red. Gentle on your hair and none of the awful smells that many other dyes on the market have. I'm a former Manic Panic girly turned Good Dye Young loyalist.
Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Rock Lobster by Good Dye Young
For touch-ups of orange. Gentle on your hair and none of the awful smells that many other dyes on the market have. I'm a former Manic Panic girly turned Good Dye Young loyalist.
Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Riot by Good Dye Young
Fragrances
Fragrances for girlies who want to feel dark, mystical, and dreamy.
My most signature fragrance. Top notes are Pear, Pink Pepper, and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Coffee, Jasmine, Bitter Almond, and Licorice; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood, and Cedar.
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Smells like the rainy summer afternoons of childhood. Top notes are Tarragon, Aldehydes, Lemon, Absinthe, and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, Verbena, Jasmine, and Rose; base notes are Opoponax, Guaiac Wood, and Patchouli.
Momento by Min New York
For a more decadant spring. Top notes are Plum, Cardamom, and Pomegranate; middle notes are Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose, and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Honey, Sandalwood, Cedar, and Ambergris.
Persephone's Patchouli by Electimuss
The classic worn by Marilyn Monroe. It's very strong and very floral, but it has this uplifting feminine status effect when layered under other floral perfumes. My favorite pairing is Avon's Prima. Together, the combination makes me feel very high so...
N°5 Eau de Parfum by Chanel
My favorite fragrance to layer with Chanel No. 5 or just wear on its own for a confidence boost. Top notes are Plum, Pear, and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Iris, and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla.
Prima Eau de Parfum by Avon
The freshest scent in my cabinet for those days when you're mentally feeling a bit muddied and weighed down. Top notes are Dew Drop, Pomegranate, Yuzu, Freesia, and Pear; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Chinese Peony, Kumquat, Prunella,...
Haiku Eau de Parfum by Avon
A great affordable, casual fragrance for a mysterious but feminine air. Top notes are Herbal Notes, Pear, and Bergamot; middle notes are Sugar, Oatmilk, Pink Rose, Vanilla, and Coconut; base notes are Musk, Sandal, and Patchouli.
Dream Moon Spray Perfume by Pacifica
A very nostalgic fragrance for me when I need that bit of comfort. I used to wear this all the time growing up. The fragrance features Melon, Italian Melon, Cucumber, Grapefruit, and Woodsy Notes.
Cucumber Melon Body Spray Mist - Bath & Body Works
Another scent that smells nostalgic to me and is great for comforting the Inner Child. The fragrance features Iris, Raspberry, and Vanilla.
Butterfly Fine Fragrance Spray Mist by Bath & Body Works
Supplements
For supplementing a modern diet, balancing hormones, thyroid aid, preventative aging support, and a mental boost. Check with your doctor before trying anything new.
I believe it was something I saw from Dita Von Teese that put me onto these probiotics. They work beautifully for a healthy gut.
Dr. Ohhira's Probiotics by Dr. Ohhira
I started this particular hair growth supplement when I was dealing with the effects of long covid and it was the only supplement I took that gave me any kind of results. I've been loyal to it since.
Hair Growth Supplement by Viviscal
If you want to smell like maple syrup instead of sweat at the gym, this is your new best friend.
Fenugreek Herbal Supplement by NOW Foods
Excellent for skin and gut health and reduces body odor. Tastes a little minty. I add it to hot chocolate or coffee.
Liquid Chlorophyll Supplement - Benevolent Nourishment
I take this daily for hormone and thyroid support. Very helpful if you're got autoimmune issues that contribute to imbalances in those departments.
Soothe Hormone Balance + Thyroid Support
A lot of great botanicals to aid in soothing mild depressive symptoms. I take this with other medication; it's great for circumstantial depression while medications deal with the brain chemistry side of things. Please discuss it with your doctor if y...
DopaPlus by Pure Encapsulations
The best form of magnesium for absorption *and* it helps with consistent, rejuvenating sleep.
Magnesium Glycinate by Double Wood Supplements
The best melatonin supplement I've tried so far. Remember, with melatonin, less is more and too high of a dose can actually be quite ineffective. This is the sweet spot for me.
Olly Restful Sleep Gummies with Melatonin
This got me over that plateau that can sometimes happen with consistent workouts. It also doesn't make you tingly or itchy like some other preworkout supplements do.
AminoLean Pre Workout by RSP Nutrition
An excellent alternative to alcohol that will help unwind in the evenings. Tastes very much like ginger.
Lightwave Non-Alcoholic Beverage by Kin Euphorics
The most crucial ingredient for my morning hot cocoa or chocolate coffee. Decadent, rich in flavanols and antioxidants, and considered an aphrodisiac. Perfect for romanticizing your morning.
Organic Cacao Powder by VivaNaturals
This goes right in with my morning cacao or coffee for that extra boost in focus and energy.
Cacao Clarity Superfood Mushroom Powder by Sunwink
An herbal tea blend with anti-inflammatory botanicals for soothing inflammation. Good for autoimmune flare-ups.
Anti-Inflammation Herbal Tea by Sage & Stone Apothecary
Herbal tea made with detoxifying botanicals for a gentle detox when you're feeling a bit bloated or under the weather from pollution in food, water, and air.
Liver Detox Herbal Tea by Sage & Stone Apothecary
The best tea to have before bed. Valerian is one of the best herbs I've found to have before bed to help fall asleep more easily.
Organic Nighty Night Extra Tea by Traditional Medicinals
If you're interested in vivid dreams, lucid dreams, or any other type of dream work, this is a great tea to have before bed. This also comes from one of my favorite tea brands on the market right now.
Organic Mugwort Tea by Buddha Teas
These were highly recommended to me ages ago by a friend who is a prominent voice actor, and they are fantastic for soothing a sore or tired throat.
Herbal Candy by Nin Jiom
For the Bath
For weekly soaks with a book or a movie.
Everyone is likely magnesium deficient to varying degrees, so it's good to have a regular soak in this stuff.
Magnesium Bath Flakes by Ancient Minerals
My favorite bath soaks for when I want something a little more lavish.
Dr Teal's Calm & Serenity Rose Epsom Salt Bundle
For when you need something a bit more soothing on your skin, particularly when you're dealing with dry, irritated, or sunburnt skin.
Goat Milk Bath Soak w/ Oatmeal & Honey
To elevate your daily showers.
Shower Steamers in Sandalwood by SWCandy
To hold your drinks, snacks, books, phones, tablets, laptops, or whatever else you might bring into the bath with you to relax.
Foldable Bathtub Tray by Temple Spring
Important to have if you soak regularly in the bath for 30 minutes or longer. An absolute must for me.
Bathtub Pillow by Ruvince
I like to light incense when I bathe to help me relax, and this one match the deep sea theme of my bathroom.
Ocean Mermaid Incense Burner by Pacific
Creates the perfect watery mood lighting for your bath soaks.
Rechargeable Ocean Wave Projector Light
I love this self-care spa kit so much that I sell it in my own shop. Includes bath salts, aromatherapy spray, candles, and a small bag of shells/stones.
Self-Care Soul Water Spa Kit by Raven's Hearth
For Sleep
For high-quality rejuvenating sleep and meaningful dream experiences.
Soft and breathable material that's perfect for those of us in the hot, humid south.
French Linen Queen Size Sheet Set by Sonoro Kate
A breathable comforter set to go with the breathable sheet set.
GentleSoft Breathable Queen Comforter Set
This is a wonderful material to sleep on. It stays cool and gentle on your skin all throughout the night.
Mulberry Silk Pillowcase by Blissy
This serves two purposes for me: It keeps light out when I sleep and it keeps light out when I'm going into deep meditation. Mulberry silk also feels wonderful on the skin.
Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask by Blissy
Silk in one of the best materials you can use for hair health - especially if you keep your braided during the night to prevent knotting and breakage.
Mulberry Silk Scrunchies by Blissy
I love having a diffuser in the bedroom for aromatherapy during sleep, meditation, and rest while sick. I'm also a fan of Himalayan salt lamps, so this is the best of both worlds.
Ouwedw Aromatherapy Diffuser & Salt Lamp