National Relaxation Day is August 15th

Tomorrow is National Relaxation Day, and yes, it falls on a work day, but it never hurts to take a minute to breathe and relax, even if at your desk. Besides, relaxation is about taking care of yourself, and we visited our Gal Pals at Daytime Chicago to ShareTheGlam and some self-care products that have a decompressing effect.

Nothing beats a good book, and this one is from a Chicago Author and is all about checking in with yourself and your mental and physical health. 

Glow: 90 Days to Create Your Vibrant Life from Within
PRICE: $20.69
SHOP: @Amazon
Transform your health with morning and evening meditations grounded in Chicago-based Dr. Stacie Stephenson’s holistic approach to physical and mental wellness that centers around a VIBRANT lifestyle. No matter where you are pursuing a healthier life, in just minutes each day, you can shine like never before! In this powerful book of meditations, inspirations, and motivations, functional medicine expert and bestselling author (and Chicago local!) Dr. Stacie Stephenson provides an accessible and exciting plan to incorporate mindfulness practices into your mornings and evenings to enhance your mindset, health, nutrition, and quality of life.

Now, you know I love my beauty products, and two things that resonate with me that make me feel like I’m taking time for myself are skincare and a good long bath or shower. First off, let’s talk about relaxing skincare. Nothing beats a good scrub, followed by a mask. 

RapidRenew® Skin Perfecting Polish
PRICE:  $34.99
SHOP: @CVS
From the makers of RapidLash Eyelash Enhancing Serum, comes RapidRenew® Skin Perfecting Polish, a highly advanced exfoliating polish for face, neck and décolleté that instantly reveals a smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking complexion.
Plus, it delivers long-term benefits that keep working even after rinse-off!
Key Ingredients Include:
Magnesium Oxide Crystals, Polypeptidess, Lime Pearl, Bromelain, Sodium Bicarbonate, Vitamins (A, C, and E).

As Of Today R-Peptide Renewing Mask
PRICE: $30.00
SHOP: @asoftoday.com
Award-winning CLEAN BEAUTY skincare brand, featured in Vogue UK, Harper’s Bazaar, called “AS OF TODAY” – as in, “AS OF TODAY, your skin starts to get better!” Better than yesterday, AS OF TODAY! AS OF TODAY’s R-Peptide Renewing Masks – should become an essential part of your weekly spa day! These masks: are for wrinkle care, rejuvenating skin vitality, soothing, restoring the skin barrier, improved skin tone. You will feel this difference with just one application! Softer skin instantly! It’s been clinically proven to improve hydration by up to 83 percent and wrinkle depth shortened by 58 percent!  Relatively, we can say that the one-sheet mask contains the full bottle of R-Peptide ampoule, which has 1% R-Peptide in the bottle. The hero ingredient is the R-Peptide! It’s the latest scientific innovation in clean skincare. It’s a naturally derived, neuro-calming peptide that reverses signs of stress aging. – (R-Peptide Clinical Results in 2-8 weeks: Hydration 83% up, Wrinkle Depth 58% down, Smoothness 30% up).

Next Stop: Bring on a long hot shower. This next product makes washing your hair a spa experience. I know that sounds insane, but the tea tree oil makes your scalp and your senses feel invigorated, and add a bit of massage, and you are a new person. 

Renpure Tea Tree & Aloe Refreshing Shampoo and Conditioner
PRICE: $7.48
SHOP: @walmart
Renpure’s Tea Tree & Aloe Refreshing Shampoo and Conditioner cleanses hair gently, soothes dry scalp, invigorates the senses, and leaves hair feeling soft with a healthy shine.
Formulated with Tea Tree Leaf Oil and Aloe Leaf Juice, the Tea Tree & Aloe duo boasts invigorating and refreshing qualities, providing a spa-like experience right in the comfort of one’s own home.
Each product in the Renpure lineup is free from over 1600 harmful ingredients, and the brand’s dedication to sustainability extends to 100% recyclable packaging and fully recyclable pumps.

And last but not least, I’m obsessed with this next product. Summer makes my legs and feet so dry and ashy. I use this product right after the shower and massage my calves and feet. It’s amazing and makes dry skin glow. 

Amopé Radiant Skin Leg & Foot Daily Hydrating Serum
PRICE: $11.99
SHOP: CVS, CVS.com and Amazon
Specially formulated to instantly enhance your skin’s appearance, revealing a beautiful glow. Enriched with ingredients like shea butter, collagen, Vitamin E, and fruit extracts. The nourishing, concentrated elixir that is light as a feather provides all-day moisturization and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth, soft, and glowing.

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