I partnered with Herbal Essences for this blog post. As you know I only partner with brands I love and trust. Opinions are all my own.
I’ve always used beauty products with few chemicals but since having my baby girl Reign I’ve taken this step even further switching to more natural hair products. Starting with Herbal Essences Bio: Renew Hemp + Potent Aloe Collection.
My hair has been loving the shampoo and conditioner. Especially now that my hair has changed so much postpartum. This line has brought my hair back to life and has played a key role in helping me deal with the ups and downs of new mom life. I want to show you four ways that I reset mentally as a new mom:
- Have a mindful moment by practicing Yoga: Even if it’s 15 minutes I make time for some daily yoga. I did it everyday when I was pregnant and it’s super important for me to continue now postpartum. It really helps to center me and reduce my stress level that’s often on ten these days! Focusing on my breathing clears my mind and makes me feel like myself again.
- Reframe wash day to me-time: I have to find the pleasures in small things. I use this time as my little shower escape to really get my “me time”. After I apply the Herbal Essences Hemp + Potent Aloe shampoo, I deeply breathe in the delicious scents, and give myself a scalp massage. I start at the temples then I swirl and build in intensity and I move to the center of my head. The sulfate, parabens, colourants and dye-free shampoo gently cleanses to help remove product buildup and the extra oil I’m producing thanks to hormones while managing my frizz! The real, responsibly sourced aloe (endorsed by KEW Gardens, a world leading expert in plant science, so you know it’s the best of the best) nourishes my dry hair, making it softer while strengthening and adding shine. Bonus, it’s PETA certified cruelty-free!
- Watch some reality TV and get my laugh on: On the weekends when Victor can fully watch Reign, I catch up on all my shows. At the same time, I do a deep treatment using Herbal Essences Hemp + Potent Aloe conditioner. After washing I apply a generous amount of the conditioner, put on a shower cap and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. The aloe in the conditioner hydrates my parched strands and keeps it soft to the touch (Reign loves playing in my hair!) Then I rinse and style as usual.
- Indulge in the ritual of putting on makeup: Lastly, I always feel better when I put on some makeup. Every swipe, dab and stroke is so therapeutic for me. Quick tip: I use the same dark brown eye liner to lightly fill in brows. Line the outer edge of my lower lid. And after making a freehand line on my top lid I smudge with my fingers for an easy smokey look.
And just like that. I feel refreshed, reenergized all with the peace of mind that I’m using products that are good for me and my environment.
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