2023 Self-Care Check-In Challenge: Last Week! - Healthy scalp and hair tips

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2023 Self-Care Check-In Challenge

Ready or not, 2023 is here, and the Beauty Insider Community is kicking the year off the best way we know how: with our annual Self-Care Check-In Challenge! Whether or not you’re a resolution-maker, there’s something kind of satisfying about the idea of a “fresh start” 🧼 and while we’re big supporters of maintaining boundaries and practicing self-care all year round, it doesn’t hurt to have a little extra motivation to set healthy (and/or relaxing) habits.

Think of this thread as the place to check in with your fellow Community members and share how you’re practicing different types of self-care – they can be inspired by our weekly inspo prompts, or based on your own unique self-care needs or beauty intentions. If one theme doesn’t speak to you – by all means, skip it! You can still stop by to cheer on your fellow Community members! 🤗

• Week 1 (1/4-1/10): Perfecting your nighttime skincare routine
• Week 2 (1/11-1/17): Adding some movement to your day (and post-exercise relaxation!)
• Week 3 (1/18-1/24): Spending extra time on body care (dry brushing, exfoliating treatments, bath time?)
• Week 4 (1/25-1/31): Organizing your beauty collection (it can be therapeutic!) 
• Week 5 (2/1-2/7): Relaxing with home scents and candles
• Week 6 (2/8-2/14): Experimenting with a new-to-you wellness trend (supplements, rollers, CBD…) 
• Week 7 (2/15-2/21): Getting a good night’s sleep
• Week 8 (2/22-2/28): Trying a healthy scalp and haircare routine ◀

Hit the reply button below and let us know – how are you practicing self-care in 2023? Don’t forget to tag any products you’re using to achieve your goals, if applicable, by using the “#” sign!

[ather]

@CynthieLu  Thank you!! My sauna bag is so relaxing! It’s like a sleeping bag that has a infrared sauna inside!

[CynthieLu]

That sounds sooo good @ather 

Cozy and soothing ‌‌‌😄‌‌

[Bophamak]

Honestly for me getting a good night sleep is super difficult as I do suffer from insomnia. What helps me out is a nice shower and ending off the night with your skincare routine, my favorite by far face wash is the Youth To The People Cleanse Your Way: Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser Duo  after using this I apply a moisturizer with some serums from First Aid Beauty Hydrating Serum with Hyaluronic Acid 1.7 oz / 50 mL  . If you need that extra boost of moisture I would end it off with a facial oil from tatcha

[ather]

@Bophamak  Oh no. I get bouts of insomnia also! Your skincare routine is so luxe! 

[JoSometimes]

I should have read the challenges a little carefully! Last week, I mentioned Valerian root extract to help with sleep. It’s a non-addictive alternative to melatonin and should be available at local drug stores in the health supplement section. Other things I do are a nice cool room and a warm blanket, comfy pyjamas, pink noise, and no lights on, not even LEDs from devices. I have to turn them around or cover them up. I also try not to do anything mentally or physically strenuous before sleeping.

I almost forgot! I did invest in a comfortable pillow last year. I got mine from Casper. Being able to give it a try first was really helpful in making an informed decision, especially since it wasn’t cheap. 

[ather]

@JoSometimes  So smart!! I am so bad with devices before bed. I work all day and I try and be off my devices when my son is around so night time is the only time I have. 

[Titian06]

Week 7 (2/15-2/21): Getting a good night’s sleep

I've had insomnia for decades.  I worry about and stress over everything.  I also have night sweats (who needs a water bed) and they've only gotten worse since becoming postmenopausal.  Since the end of December, I've been trying to go to bed at the same time each night.  I put aside my electronics 30 minutes to 1 hour before I go to bed.  Once I'm in bed, I do deep breathing to relax.  Most importantly, my cat started sleeping with me, which has really helped!  I also try to get up at the same time each morning weekday, weekend, vacation, or holiday.  So far I'm getting more continuous sleep.  Though it's still about 4 hours, it's just not as intermittent. 

[CynthieLu]

Oooh kitty snuggles are great for relaxing @Titian06 

I think powering off electronics an hour before bed is so helpful to sleep it's just not always easy to do 😋

[ather]

@Titian06  Awww that’s great you’re getting more continuous sleep!! I’m a fellow worrier. I worry about everything. I like to use sleep meditation while I’m trying to sleep. My problem is falling asleep and it helped! 

[heartsmyface]

Getting a good nights sleep is a bit of a challenge. I need to have meditation music playing to focus on so I don’t think of all the things I didn’t get done and could possibly still do😅.  My phone has to be away from the bed to avoid me looking and exposing myself to a light source… a hot bath before bed makes me sleepy by lowering my blood pressure and usually a hot beverage is pretty soothing.  I love Tim Hortons Herbal Apple Tea before bed atm. 

[JoSometimes]

@heartsmyfaceTea is nice and calming before bedtime. I love that your choice is from Timmies. It tugs at my Canadian heartstrings! 🇨🇦

[CynthieLu]

I hear writing the things you want to get done the next day down, it can help calm your mind for bed time @heartsmyface 

Oooh herbal apple tea at timmies? We don't have that fun flavour here yet, exciting! Maybe we'll get them too 😁

[heartsmyface]

@CynthieLu   I’ll give that a go!  I will try anything for a few more minutes of sleep:). 
They have it in the grocery store so you don’t have to go to actual Timmies.  I think I’ve seen it almost everywhere.  Way more convenient!  

 

[CynthieLu]

Oooh is like that timmies cereal lol you can't get it at timmies but it's on the grocery shelves. I'm keeping my eyes out for it, I love hot appley drinks 🧡

Yeah if you write things out, they won't plague your mind as much. And telling yourself 3 things that made your day better were good or positive every night is supposed to , over time, reduce anxiety at sleep because it trains your mind to focus on good things and that's a nice way to go to sleep lol 

We're practicing these habits at home to get more rest with less stress. Talking with my son about 3 good things that happened to him every night at bed time is a fun little thing for us to do togeather and if it helps him have a better night's sleep, we'll I like that too 😋 @heartsmyface 

[ather]

@heartsmyface  Ooooo Tims apple tea sounds delicious!! I like to listen to meditation before bed too!! 

[jujuface]

Getting good sleep is so difficult for me. I suffer from insomnia & I’m a light sleeper. Things that have helped me slightly are black out curtains, playing brown noise on the Alexa & using a black out eye mask. 

[ather]

@jujuface  Yes! Can’t live without my blackout curtains!

[Kim888]

Week 7 (2/15-2/21): Getting a good night’s sleep ◀

I  try to be super consistent with bed time which definitely helps. I’ve definitely found that as I’ve gotten a bit older I’m way more thrown off by an occasional night out for sure. 

I really like my kitsch pillow cases which I bought from Sephora but I guess they don’t have them anymore. I love that they have a zipper so the pillow doesn’t slide out 

[ather]

@Kim888  Really sephora doesn’t carry the kitch pillow cases!! I have 2 and I’ve been waiting for a restock to get more 😭

[Kim888]

@ather @It looks like they may be dropping the brand - when I search it doesnt come up anymore, at least on the US side. Ulta has them though

[SportyGirly125]

• Week 7 (2/15-2/21): Getting a good night’s sleep I struggle with wanting to get a good nights sleep every night.  I always have so much I want to do while the kiddos are sleeping that often times I am up when I shouldn't be.  I am going to try to make an effort to get 8 hours but ever since being a Mom it's been hard.