Sometimes, it’s hard to find the time for yourself, to participate in Self Care Sunday, or to even just take a bath. If you’re anything like me, you have a job or two that take up a lot of your time, you might have schoolwork to worry about submitting before 3AM, or you have children who aren’t in a hurry to go to bed. So by the time the kiddos go to bed, you really don’t want to do anything else other than sleep. Not even treat yourself to a nice bubble bath…
But here you go! One of those wacky holidays you can look forward to! You have every excuse to take a nice bath today! (Or whenever you’re reading this. Just do tha dang thang!)
To start off, you obviously need bubbles!
With Skinny Dip - Shower Gel & Bubble Bath! Indulge with this pH balanced, bathtub necessity. Whether you need a hot shower to jump start your morning or a decadent bubble bath to wind down your day, Skinny Dip can do both for you! The moisturizing ingredients (including argan oil) are all you need to add that splash of paradise in your favorite scent imaginable!
But seriously, this is a personal favorite in my house (yes, even my kids love it) because it’s so versatile and smells so good. We use it as a body wash for the shower, but it’s so much better when you use it to make all the bubbles! (Fun Fact: the hotter your water, the more bubbles it makes! Mind blown!) That part doesn’t work for my kids yet because they have yet to know and appreciate the amazingness that is a hot bubble bath! But of course, if you have kids or maybe Skinny Dip isn’t your forte, you can use any preference of bubble bath, just make it!
I don’t know about y’all, but I feel like my bathtub self care experienced is enhanced when I shave!
You can use whatever razor works best for you, but in all my years of trying new things when it comes to shaving, I’ve found that razors designed for men work a million times better for even less irritation and a closer, smoother shave. I said what I said, but it’s a shame we can’t have those same standards in feminine designed products.
I live and breathe by Coochy - conditioning shave cream whenever and wherever I shave, because if we’re taking the time to indulge in a nice bubble bath, we’re gonna take the time to freshen up our shave! This one right here though… you can kiss those irritating red bumps and ingrown hairs goodbye because it’s formulated to fight against them! It works by softening the skin around the hairs and deep into the hair follicle to soften and moisturize all the above, which allows you to have a smoother, closer, irritation-free shave. Plus, because it’s so hydrating, it doubles as an awesome hair conditioner! Are you the type of person who runs out of conditioner AND shampoo at the same time? Because I’m not. I always run out of conditioner first and I don’t always have back up conditioner, but I do always have Coochy. Its also incredibly funny when you tell people you have Coochy in your hair to see their reaction! But of course, you can use whatever preference you have when it comes to shave cream or gel! Maybe you’re a Nair or wax girl, more power to you sister because it ain’t me!
Where are my lazy ladies like me at?! I said what I said because we’re about to use Aftershave!
No, I don’t mean that scene from “Home Alone” where he slaps it on and screams from the burning! HéLi Soothing Aftershave Mist doesn’t do that, thank goodness! It is packed with 12, skin-loving botanicals to hydrate, calm, and refresh your skin though! So before you step out entirely from the steamy goodness of your hot bath, while your pores are still open, you’re going to spray this everywhere you shaved because using this daily helps prolong your shave by applying a protective barrier between your skin and the rest of the world! (But seriously, how does our bathroom turn into Antarctica by the time we’re ready to step out of our bath or shower?!)
I’m always looking for ways to work smarter, not harder, and using this stuff truly helps since it prolongs my shave!
Who doesn’t love to go that extra step with a deep scalp and skin treatment?
… and this must-have for all mamas, mishaps, and medicine cabinets can do just that for you! Miracle Oil can not only soothe and significantly help reduce scarring and the healing process for minor cuts, scrapes, burns, bug bites, plant reactions, and other skin irritants, but it also features awesome essential oils you can mix in with your shampoo, conditioner, or apply directly to the scalp for a deep treatment. Also - apply it immediately after your bath or shower for a deep skin treatment that helps soothe minor irritations and thoroughly hydrate the skin.
Now… HYDRATE!!!
No, seriously… grab yourself a cup or bottle of water because hydration is important! I bought a big ‘ole HydroJug just for that reason. But your skin needs just as much hydration. I don’t know about y’all, but I don’t always have time to wait for my lotion to dry… it’s wet, doesn’t soak in like I want it to, all that not-so-fun stuff. That’s where what I like to call my “lazy lady’s lotion” comes in! Body Dew, this hydrating body oil is perfect for all day hydration, with no annoying dry time, that fits easily into your bath routine. Once you step out, while you’re still wet from your bath, just spritz this on, rub it in, pat yourself dry, and go on about your day! Super easy, super silky, and super hydrating-feel-good-smooth skin! Bonus: it also hydrates those tattoos to make them pop! Is it just me, or is anyone else ready for another tattoo too?!
Feeling a little pale or dissatisfied with your skin tone?
If you’re anything like me, you don’t always have time to lay out in the sun or go to a tanning bed and you certainly didn’t get gifted with the tanned skin genes, but you want that sun kissed look occasionally, right? Special occasions, over the summer before a beach vacation, I get it!
It’s easy to follow up your bath routine with a sunless tanner that applies and is filled with awesome, skin loving ingredients, just like lotion! Coco Glow is a lotion that darkens and perfects your tan while hydrating your skin over 48 hours and lasts for a few days! So you don’t have to worry about completely committing to it, but you also don’t have to worry about daily application to reach the sun kissed look you want either! It’s a win/ win!
Maybe you’re a little reluctant because you don’t like certain things about your body…
Me too, sis. Especially after having children, fighting mental health, and letting the overall business of life get in the way of my self image…
That’s why I’m thankful for Body Boost. This tightening, toning, firming cream works like Spackle for your body to pop out that cellulite and tighten sagging skin. It has worked wonders on my “mom bod” and it’s super easy to apply right after a relaxing bath! Once I dry off, I just rub that on and go about the rest of my routine! It has such a refreshing fragrance that it helps me feel much better about myself immediately.
I know, I know. It seems like a lot, but really, it’s not and you totally deserve it. Even in my busy schedule, I still find time to treat myself to a relaxing bubble bath here and there. I try to designate a “Self Care Sunday” for myself and others to implement some self care and self love practices because I think it’s important, especially as women, that we allow ourselves a break, weekly at the bare minimum. Hopefully, this has helped give you some ideas you’ll be able to implement going forward, but most importantly, I want you to pick one day, AT LEAST, each week to focus on YOU! You need it and you deserve it babe.
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