Self Care and Wellness Shopping Guide | August 2021

My favorite self care and wellness products
By Carla Snuggs

I hope you’re having a great summer! It’s so important to take time to care for ourselves both inside and out. It is important to be intentional with our words, our actions and to spend time nurturing ourselves as best we can so that we can be of service to others and live in our purpose. I have curated some of my favorite products and services to help you pamper, heal and protect yourself. Enjoy!

*This is a living shopping guide. Check back throughout the week for updates

Shedavi The Everything Bundle 

The Shedavi Healthiest Hair System is a vegan hair care, maintenance and health solution for consumers passionate about clean beauty, botanical-rich formulas and products that actually work! The Everything Bundle is exactly what it says, EVERYTHING. You can cleanse, condition, treat, nourish and style with this system effortlessly! The Everything Bundle includes their award-winning Hair & Scalp Growth Elixir and our Hair Growth Vitamins.  Shop: Shedavi.com 

Rejuveniqe Oil 

Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive is the “crown jewel” of the Monat hair care line! The Rejuveniqe Oil nourishes and energizes the scalp with an amazing blend of 11+ unique molecular ingredients that mimic the body’s natural oils!  This proprietary formula prevents oxidative stress. It also adds volume, repairing the hair with instantly visible shine. And without the damaging effects of silicone! With botanical ingredients that nourish the hair and skin, the oil has many uses for all hair and skin types.  

LADUORA® VELVE Rejuvenating Facial Wand & Serum Kit 

LADUORA® VELVE Advanced Facial Wand. Get the benefits of Microcurrent, Red Light Therapy, & Warming Massage in a smart handheld wand. 

Reduces Wrinkles & Fine Lines 

Sculpts & Defines Facial Contours 

Amplifies Skincare Absorption 

Easy 5-minute Treatment - NO Pain, NO Downtime, but PURE enjoy!  

Shop: Laduora.com 

 Finding Sanctuary Collection Sanctuary Candles 

Create an instant sense of peaceful sanctuary when you light the Soothing or Grounding scented candles. They are made of 100% natural soy wax with cotton wicks and organic essential oils in a beautiful recycled-glass container. The candles are poured and packaged by adults with disabilities who participate with the STARability Foundation. Shop: Shop.findingsanctuary.com 

Wicksly Monthly Subscription 

For just $20 a month get a new hand-poured luxury candle.  Each candle features a 40 hour burn time, is 100% soy, non-toxic, lead-free, and shipping is free.  Shop:  https://bit.ly/2RrK3HH 

Dandelion Beauty Co Handmade Natural Soaps 

These handmade soaps are all natural and made in small batches on the beautiful Vancouver Island. They only use essential oils, natural colorants and botanical extracts. All our their products are vegan and palm oil free, never tested on animals.  Shop: Dandelionbeauty.ca 

 NightWise™ 

NightWise™ is a science-based consumer health company dedicated to helping people understand the power and importance of restorative sleep. Rather than sedating people like the leading OTC or prescription medications, NightWise gently shepherds the body through its natural sleep cycles with its proprietary blend of natural ingredients and patented Intelligent Release Technology.  Shop: Nightwise.com 

Mojave Rx

Mojave Rx Relief products help everyday athletes effectively manage minor muscle tears, bruises, sprains and strains. Mojave Rx custom topical and tincture formulations feature the highest CBD potencies on the market mixed with secondary supporting actives to maximize efficacy. The topicals deliver rapid, targeted pain relief on the spot, while the tincture focuses on whole body pain relief through interaction with the endocannabinoid, inflammatory, and nociceptive (pain sensing) systems.  

Mojave Rx RELIEF SALVE contains an industry high 10,000mg of activated CBD (cannabidiol), custom formulated with JOJOBA OIL, a natural anti-inflammatory and collagen synthesizer. CBD is the subject of dozens of clinical trials for profound anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. Combined, this formulation is designed to promote long lasting PAIN RELIEF and MUSCLE RECOVERY. The salve is perfect for rub downs, massages, and sports therapy.  Shop: Mojaverx.com 

Sunlighten lumiNIR 

The Sunlighten lumiNIR is a professional-strength, LED light treatment that helps fight again and relieve pain, and heal deep tissue in just a few minutes. Shop: Sunlighten.com 

 Maria Nila’s Head & Hair Heal Line

Maria Nila’s Head & Hair Heal line is an anti-inflammatory and hair growth stimulating formulated series that has a Shampoo ($32), Conditioner ($32), and Masque ($36). The formula is sulphate and paraben free, protects your color, and has the following active ingredients: 

Aloe Vera - With emollient, moisturising, calming and healing properties, it’s perfect for creating a healthy scalp. 

Piroctone Olamine - Creates a balance in the scalp by preventing the appearance of excessive bacteria and fungus that causes dandruff. 

Vitamin E - An antioxidant that increases the skin's moisture capacity, prevents skin damage and makes the skin softer. 

Peptides - Increases the blood supply to the hair follicles, which stimulates hair growth and improves the quality of the hair shaft. It reinforces the structure of the hair shaft to better withstand mechanical and thermal stresses, as in use of a hair dryer, straightener, curling iron or other hot styling tools. 

Apigenin & Oleanolic Acid - Transfers nutrients and active ingredients to the hair follicles. It reduces the generation of Dihydrotestosteron, a hormone commonly known to cause hair loss. It helps accelerate hair growth and increase the anchoring power by promoting the adhesive proteins. 

Lattice Jewels: Colors of the World Bracelet 

Lattice Gems is a woman-owned crystal store that started on Instagram in Singapore, and moved halfway across the world during a pandemic to Hawaii. One year later, their sister brand, Lattice Jewels, has launched with an amazing lineup of high-quality, intense color crystal jewelry including bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings. Handmade and curated by Lattice of Lattice Gems, wear all the colors of the world on your wrist in this chic, minimalistic gold-plated wire wrapped extendable bracelet! Featuring rose quartz, amethyst, red aventurine, aquamarine, gold rutilated quartz, labradorite and milky white agate beads as planets on a universe out of this world. Find your favorite healing crystals and crystal jewelry on latticegems.com. 

PURPOSE, NOT PERFECTION: A Journal for Quieting the Negative Voices and Loving the Life You Have 

PURPOSE, NOT PERFECTION: A Journal for Quieting the Negative Voices and Loving the Life You Have by Aimee Chase (Castle Point Books; Trade Paperback, 9781250276490). Publication Date: 9/7/21  

 Discover your truth and let it be your guide. 

The struggle to uncover who you are and what you are meant to do begins with listening to your own thoughts and accepting yourself, flaws and all. Let Purpose, Not Perfection take you on a confidence-building journey of self-discovery so you can live authentically and take the world by storm. Use the pages within to clear mental blocks like self-doubt, unwanted pressure, and people-pleasing behaviors while heading boldly in the direction of your dreams. 
 
• Dig deep with daily questions that help you unearth your truth 
• Glean inspiration from the beautiful art and encouraging quotes 
• Enjoy a judgment-free space to release negativity and nurture self-love 
 
With Aimee Chase's Purpose, Not Perfection, you can embrace what’s good in your life, let go of what’s not, and design a future full of meaningful and satisfying pursuits. 
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Aimee Chase is a writer and editor with a perfectly imperfect life. She lives in the Boston area with her husband and two spontaneous little boys who remind her to live in the moment. Aimee's books include One Question a Day: A Five Year Journal, and Present, Not Perfect: A Journal for Slowing Down, Letting Go, and Loving Who You Are. 

Musely The Spot Cream

A no-nonsense prescription dark spot correcting cream packed with hydroquinone and powerful skin brightening ingredients that fade dark spots and brighten the complexion. Shop: Musely.com