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!

[CynthieLu]

Oribe sounds like a stand out hair care brand ✨️ I've never tried them @SportyGirly125 but I've defintley scoped them out a few times 😋

[SportyGirly125]

@CynthieLu @I have been using Oribe products for so long. Ever since Gigi Gorgeous mentioned them in her YouTube video. It’s expensive but my hair loves it. My Mom and husband use Oribe too. 

[Saradestin]

That’s a solid routine @SportyGirly125 ! 👍

[SportyGirly125]

@Saradestin Thank you ☺️ 

[Mellmars1185]

@SportyGirly125 I bet that Oribe hair mask is really nourishing!

[SportyGirly125]

@Mellmars1185 @It’s the best one for my hair and the only one I keep coming back to. 

[Mellmars1185]

Ok, so I am a little late posting this, but I needed to share. Last weeks topic was getting a good night's sleep. Last week I started using earplugs. I never can sleep past 8 am on the weekends and I wake up and toss and turn. I ended up sleeping until 10:00 am. These have definitely been a game changer for me.

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  Oooo this is a great tip!! 

[Mellmars1185]

@ather Thanks. My fiancée snores and i can usually hear my son on his games or on the phone. This really helps me out. I wish I had tried this out earlier 🤭

[Saradestin]

That’s awesome @Mellmars1185 ! 😃

[cianni]

I tend to struggle with getting a good nights sleep, but I’ve found that keeping a routine definitely helps! I try to reduce screen time about an hour before I plan on going to bed. I believe the recommendation is 2 hours, but I’m trying to be realistic. I love to drink herbal or peppermint tea before bed as well.

as for products, I love the Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil as the first step of my night routines It has a lovely lavender scent that sets the tone for the rest of the evening. I do the rest of my skincare, dab a little bit of Saje lavender essential oil behind my ears ( This Works Deep Sleep Roll On 0.27 oz/ 8 mL is really nice too!), and spray my pillow with a sleep spray. Lately I’ve been living theThis Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 2.5 oz/ 75 mL , but I also like the REN Clean Skincare And Now to Sleep Pillow Spray 

[Saradestin]

Great products and great routine @cianni ! 😍

[Mellmars1185]

@cianni Sounds like you have a lovely routine. I did not know about the dermalogica cleansing oil. The fact that it has a lavender scent is really appealing to me.

[cianni]

@Mellmars1185 it’s one of those products I never would have known about if I hadn’t received a sample! It also does a great job at removing stubborn makeup, so it’s both relaxing and practical! A little goes a looooong way!

[dimesandnichols]

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

I find my skincare routine before bed helps calm me down. My husband wonders what the heck I’m doing in the bathroom for so long, but a girl’s gotta skincare!

After cleansing, toning, exfoliating serum, retinol, eye cream and moisturizer, I move on to wrapping my curly hair up in a satin scarf like a turban.

Then I fill up my diffuser with Saje Natural Wellness oil in Deep Breath (a mix of eucalyptus, citrus, peppermint, marjoram and lavender oil). I rub some Weleda Skin Food (on my bedside table) on my dry hands and elbows. 

I usually get to sleep quickly, but I never seem to sleep past 5:30 am. My brain starts going and I’m done for 😂. The only time I sleep a solid 7-8 hours is if I take an over-the-counter sleep aid, but I try not to do that too often.

[Saradestin]

Your diligent nightly skincare routing shows up for sure @dimesandnichols . Not only it contributes to your relaxation before bed but it is making your skin look gorgeous! 

[dimesandnichols]

@Saradestin I have to give some credit to my dad... he didn't have any wrinkles until he was in his 60s! Good genes help 🤣!

[Saradestin]

Lucky you @dimesandnichols 😊

[Mellmars1185]

@dimesandnichols Sounds like a lovely routine. My fiancée has been wondering why I take so long in the bathroom before bed also. I would love to have a double sink so that we don't interrupt eachother if we are going to bed at the same time. I have been trying to get him to at least wear spf during the day

[dimesandnichols]

@Mellmars1185 my hubby only uses our bathroom to brush, shave and shower. He usually waits to the last minute to get ready, when I'm almost half asleep 😂

[Mellmars1185]

@dimesandnichols That works! Mine always tries to get in the bathroom when I am doing my routine. It is a small bathroom so I have to wait and leave until he is done.