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Can you believe fall is almost here? It feels like summer just began, and now we’re already pulling out cozy sweaters and baking pumpkin treats. With more time spent at home, I’m using this season to focus on self-care. The last few months weren’t great for taking care of myself, so I’m making it a priority now. As a parent, finding time for self-care can be tough, so I appreciate products that are quick, simple, and easy to use.
Here are a few recent favorites that are perfect for a quick fall reset.
Custom Hair Color from eSalon
I’d been thinking about returning to my natural hair color for months and finally decided to go for it. After lightening my hair before, my roots were a mess—plus a lot of gray. I’m not quite ready to go into a salon, so eSalon was a great at-home option. They create custom, made-to-order color formulas based on your hair, history, and goals. You can even send selfies so a colorist can tailor the shade for you. Since I was moving from blonde and gray back to brunette, talking to a colorist removed a lot of guesswork. My kit arrived quickly with my custom color, personalized instructions, and everything I needed to color at home.
The kit was simple to use and included a filler for my lightened hair plus the custom brunette shade. I chose a demi-permanent to ease into the change; if you have a lot of gray, a permanent option might be better (it covered some grays for me, leaving them looking like highlights). The whole process was straightforward, and I liked how easy it was to communicate with my colorist.
A Fool’s Paradise by Robyn Williams
One of my favorite ways to unwind is a book I can really get lost in. A Fool’s Paradise is next on my list—I can’t wait to start this much-talked-about page-turner. It mixes suspense, romance, tragedy, humor, and a bit of the supernatural—some of my favorite elements in fiction. The main character is smart, strong, and independent, which makes me even more excited. It sounds like the perfect book to read on the couch with a mug of tea on a crisp fall day.
Buy the ebook A Fool’s Paradise for $4.49.
GrandeLIP Hydrating Lip Plumper from Grande Cosmetics
I’ve tried lots of lip plumpers, and GrandeLIP is my favorite. It’s a high-gloss, volumizing plumper with hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration. You’ll see fuller-looking lips in 3 to 5 minutes, and with twice-daily use for 30 days, you can notice a real increase in lip volume. It doesn’t sting—just a light tingle—and it’s cruelty-free. The applicator is easy to clean, so it works well over other lip products like lipstick.
Use code SELFCARE10 for 10% off your entire purchase at grandecosmetics.com (one-time use per customer; cannot be combined with other offers). Valid through 9/30/2020.
Born Basic Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer has become essential, and I’ve been impressed with Born Basic. First, their prices are incredibly fair—no gouging. The 33-ounce container is just $5.99 (16.9 oz = $3.99, 3 oz = $1.99), so there’s a size for every need: the 33-oz for donations, the 16.9-oz for the car, and the 3-oz for your purse or coat pocket.
Born Basic uses 62% alcohol, which meets FDA guidelines for effectiveness while being a bit gentler and less drying than higher-alcohol formulas. It goes on smoothly, doesn’t leave a sticky residue, and helps keep hands germ-free. You can find Born Basic exclusively at Target. Learn more at www.bornbasicproducts.com.
Kerasal Foot and Nail Care
Between yoga, going barefoot, and being on my feet all day, my feet were looking rough—dry skin and cracked heels. Kerasal has great foot-care products that let you do an effective at-home pedicure. Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair gave me visible results after just one day, hydrating, moisturizing, and exfoliating dry, cracked skin. I like to apply it at night and wear cotton socks for deep moisturization; in the morning my feet feel softer and cracks start to heal. They also offer a Multi-Purpose Nail Repair for damaged fingernails or toenails from things like psoriasis, gel manicures, aging, or fungus.
You can find Kerasal products at Amazon or Target.
How are you showing yourself some self-love lately? Spread the love.