Happy Tuesday Friends! How was your Veterans Day weekend? I've been sick as a dog so mine wasn't exciting at all. I figured this would be a good time to share my self care routine, though, since I've had the extra time for face masks and nails while I veg out on the couch. My voice may sound deep and hoarse, but at least my nails have never looked better!
I find that when I'm sick my skin really suffers so I've been trying to give it a little bit of extra TLC. I recently received that new Jafra Royal Boost collection and have been trying them out over the past couple weeks. The detox clay mask is one I've really been enjoying for my normal/ combo skin. It removes impurities and leaves my skin feeling super soft. I was experiencing a mild breakout last week and this mask help clear it up quickly. I've been using it every other day, but I would recommend less frequent use if you have drier skin.
I've also really been enjoying the gel cleanser from this line. It's gentle, but effective and leaves my skin really clean. It's also great at removing makeup!
Being stuck in bed is the perfect time to wrap your hair up in a hair mask and cap (or towel) for hours to get your hair back in tiptop shape. I hate the mess of sleeping in a hair mask so this is really the best time for me to get that intense hydration you get after a long hair mask session. I've been loving THIS mask from Deva Curl. My hair tangles easy, but this mask always helps give me smooth and silky, tangle free strands for several days.
Being sick is so hard on my already dry lips! I have to use a more intense lip balm to keep them from cracking during this time. I have recently discovered THIS lip mask that helps keep them more moisturized. I'm obsessed with it. If there's one thing from this list that you need it's this! I put it on at night and by morning my lips are so hydrated and smooth. A little trick I also do is to use a little bit on the edges of my nostrils to keep them from getting raw and peeling from damage from using so many tissues.
I've been loving my gel lamp since I bought it last year. I've gotten pretty good with it and have been able to extend the length of my mani to up to over two weeks and even then I only have to redo it because of growth. I've been using this cuticle oil daily and I'm amazed at how much of a difference it makes! Not only are my cuticles in the best shape they've been, but I find that the more moisturized my nail bed is the longer my polish goes without chipping. I always follow up with THIS hand cream for extra soft and moisturized hands.
