This month of love, Im pouring all my excessive affection back into myself, specifically through self-care. I’m laying the groundwork for some growth and renewal this summer and when better to start than now.

I’ve always been a lover of indulging in self-care products and rituals, I’ve grown to enjoy the process of seeing a product work or seeing how my consistency was all worth it. If you are someone who’s looking forward to the warmer season and the happier, more social person you become then you know how important it is to use these hibernation months to recuperate. For some, that means reflecting and strengthening themselves emotionally, mentally or physically.

In this article, I’ll be going over some self-care products and rituals you can incorporate into your routine now to help you feel as strong and confident as possible this summer.

1. Skin doctor Ingrow Go

Whether you shave your face, legs, arms or bikini line, Ingrown hairs can show up anywhere and when they do, they can be a pain to get rid of. The Skin Doctor Ingrown Go Lotion combines active ingredients and natural extracts to exfoliate skin and sterilise infected pores. 

Adding this to your hair removal routine now will ensure you the smoothest, bump-free skin possible this summer.

1. The Ordinary – Glycolic acid

Glycolic Acid had its viral moment some time ago but im here to say the hype should never have died out. Glycolic acid has so many uses, typically used as a toner/exfoliator, this active ingredient significantly smoothes skin texture and promotes the appearance of a more even skin tone, as well as more luminous skin, with regular use. It also reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles. This multi-functional formula can also be applied to the scalp, where it helps rebalance and reduces dryness by hydrating the scalp skin.

1. Briogeo destined for density serum

This hair serum is for anyone who wants to thicken their hair, give it more volume or better the overall health of their strands. This little bottle is packed full of ingredients to boost scalp microcirculation while protecting your hair health – caffeine, CoQ10 and Green Coffee Oil work as the energy complex that will volumise your hair. Biotin, nourishes and strengthens every strand and follicle to support elasticity, while an infusion of copper peptides ensures a healthy hair life cycle.

1. Dry brush

I’ve been using a dry brush for over 3 years and my skin health has never been better, I have fewer dry patches on my body, a more even skin tone and way fewer ingrown than before. It has become a crucial step in my self-care routine. 

Some of the benefits of frequent dry brushing include exfoliating the skin, promoting the drainage of the lymphatic system, an increase of energy and reducing signs of cellulite.

Besides all of its amazing benefits, as a ritualistic part of my routine, it allows me to focus on every part of my body, every inch of my skin gets brushed. It feels calming and grounding and is the perfect pre-shower step.

1. Redken acidic bonding

This find comes from @Alicialartey on Twitter. As a WOC with curly hair who has put it through the ringer with heat, bleach, dyes and tight hairstyles, im in the market for hair care that works and will continue to better the health of my hair. 

The Redken acidic bonding set combines citric acid with a bonding complex that will leave your hair looking and feeling stronger after the first use. The acidic pH works to defend against the negative effects of colouring, bleaching and heat styling so you can play with colour and styles this summer with the confidence that your strands will be just fine.

1. Eucerin dermo capillaire

Another haircare favourite but this one is for anyone with scalp issues. Whether you are prone to itchiness, flaking, irritation or overall dryness, this leave-in treatment could save your scalp.

The treatment combines urea and lactate which work together to lock in long-lasting moisture to reduce visible dryness and flakiness.

1. Faded by Topicals

This cult-loved product is one of a kind. With rave reviews across the globe, the Tropicals Faded serum has an over 95% success rate for evening skin tones and reduces the visibility of Dark spots and hyperpigmentation. It visibly reduces stubborn discolouration, post-blemish marks, scars, and spots—for all ethnicities and skin shades, in as little as two weeks!

These are all of the self-care products I’ve looked into for you to incorporate into your routine. 

Want to see one of these products in action before you buy? Head over to @WhatCaitlinSays on Instagram and let me know which one you want to see!

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