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Self Care Essentials

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My favorite self care products, for healing your mind, soul, skin, and everything in between.
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For Your Mind\Soul

 
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Breaking the cycle. Finally garnering the strength to take control of your own life despite what has been put on you, done to you, etc. This book is a really helpful read on your self help and self care journey.
Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Move On & Heal
 
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A really interesting, informative, and helpful read. It takes you deep into your own body and mind and connects pieces you didn't even know were there to begin with. Definitely reccomend for your self care journey.
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
 
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Another great read on generational trauma, breaking through those barriers and letting go, while still honoring what happened to you and finding a way through.
It Didn't Start with You: Inherited Trauma
 
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Such a cute and fun little way to add more self care into your daily routine, plus it looks adorable on your night stand, or desk!
The Little Frog's Guide to Self-Care & Affirmations
 
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Self care for me this year is about disconnecting from social media, and my phone, screens in general and finding new hobbies and reconnecting with old ones. And coloring books are such a great easy and fun way to do that! I love these ones by Elyse ...
All Booked Up Coloring Book, 8.5x10, 40 Pages
 
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It might not seem important, but a big part of setting the mood for self care is all about the ambiance of the room or the space you're in. For me turning off the big oppressive lights in my house and setting the mood with softer twinkly lights and f...
Decor Night Light Kids USB Rechargeable Bunny LED Lamp

For Your Skin

 
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These are award winning for a reason! I love them and they seriously do work!
grace & stella Under Eye Mask - 6 Pairs
 
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These are really great for depuffing and for inflammation, but they also feel amazing on a hot summer day, and I love to use them after a workout to cool down.
XHJRI Ice Cube Roller Massager for Face & Neck
 
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This mask is incredible, I love Kiehls brand as a whole, and this mask is perfect for your self care routine. Great for sensitive skin, shrinking pores, clearing out pores.
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
 
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Such a great staple for stubborn acne and pimples. These are part of my self care routine to stop myself from picking at my face, they work incredibly well and stick on through the night, even with all my tossing and turning and sleeping on my face. ...
TKTK XL Pimple Patches 60x20mm, 96 Ct
 
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One of the best gentle yet effective moisturizers out there. This is an all time favorite of mine and it feels so nice on your skin. Definitely a must add for your self care routine!
Creme de Corps Body Moisturizer - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty

Aromatherapy

 
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Smells amazing, the roll on is great for skin but can also be used like an inhaler. I keep one in my purse and one on my nightstand, helps with anxiety too!
UpNature Calm Essential Oil Roll On - Natural Stress Relief
 
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I wish I had a bath tub and could use bath bombs, but I don't. And these are the next best thing in a hot shower or even a refreshing cold one, they are relaxing, smell great, and definitely add that extra oomph to your self care routine.
Body Restore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 6 Pack

For Your Hair

 
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I love this stuff! It is a little pricey but its absolutely worth it, it helps so much with scalp build up, dandruff etc. It's a part of my weekly hair self care routine!
Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil 6.7oz
 
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This scalp brush feels so good, it also really helps if you have product buildup, dry scalp or just need a good head massage as part of your self care routine!
Kitsch Scalp Massager & Shampoo Brush - Terracotta
 
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Super soft and comfy, these are great for doing face masks, they keep your hair out of the way and off your face. They're also great for when you're doing makeup. Perfect addition to your self care routine!
Shintop Spa Headband Soft Fleece Bow Black
 
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This is my new favorite. Absolutely worth the price point, super easy to take, no offensive taste or smell, and it really works. I've been taking it for over a month now and my hair already feels stronger, softer, and less fallout between washes! The...
MaryRuth's Liquid Multivitamin+Hair Growth 30oz
 
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If you have colorful or chemical treated hair like me, washing more than twice a week is a no-no, and can make all that beautiful color fade away too fast. Dry shampoo is the savior and I have honestly never found one that works better than this one....
HALOVIDA Dry Shampoo for Women, Dark Hair, 5.07oz