Winter Self Care with Babbleboxx
A couple of weeks ago I received a package from Babbleboxx filled with a variety of self care items to test out, and it could not have come at a better time. I have been having fun testing everything and am excited to finally be able to share my full reviews with you! This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx, but as always all opinions are my own.
First off, let’s talk CBD! I have tried a few different brands and kinds of CBD for sleeping, but these Green Roads Sweet Sleep Nightly Dose packets worked better than anything else I’ve tried for sleep. These “rip n’ sip” packets come in a pack of 12, and you take one about 30 minutes or so before bedtime. Each serving contains Melatonin, CBD, and CBN to help you fall asleep and stay asleep, and I can honestly say that these WORK! I always have trouble staying asleep, but with these I’ve been sleeping through the night and waking up rested. They’ve been especially helpful lately since my back pain has been making it a little harder to get comfortable at night.
I’ve also been testing out Green Roads CBD relax bears, and Jerry and I have both been loving them to help unwind and de-stress in the evenings. Each bear has 10mg of CBD and they taste SO good. If you want to try out either the Relax Bears or the Sweet Sleep packets, you can get 25% off of your Green Roads purchase from now until March 31 when you use the code “oss25” at checkout.
Next up, one of my FAVORITE things about our new apartment is that we FINALLY have a washer and dryer again. After a year of not having a washer and dryer, being able to do my own laundry again (especially right now when I’m still doing my best to limit outside exposure) has been a godsend. I’ve always been unsure about washing sweaters and other special care clothing items that I normally trust somebody else to do, but Dryel has helped give me peace of mind. Dryel is an at home, affordable solution to dry cleaning that helps protect special items while cleaning, and avoid accidentally fading, stretching or shrinking them! It protects colors and restores the shape of your clothing to help it look newer longer.
For more information about how it works, check out Dryel’s website at: https://dryel.com/. You can find Dryel in store or online at Walmart or Target!
This was another product I was super excited to try out, because with all of the walking I do in NYC my feet are really calloused and dry (TMI but it’s true). Kerasal Intensive Foot repair is an exfoliating moisturizer that is clinically proven to hydrate and moisturize dry feet and help get rid of dead skin. I put it on before bed and then slept in socks and my feet felt softer in just one use. Right now since I am trying to avoid salons, it was a perfect alternative to a pedicure. If you’re wanting to up-level your at home pedicure game, you can find it here!
And while we’re on the topic of avoiding salons, let’s talk nails. I’ve been getting gel nails for months and just recently decided that it was time to take a break as our numbers are rising so I’m going back to a higher level of precaution. I removed them myself and honestly, my nails looked pretty rough. To get them looking healthy again, I’ve been applying Kerasal’s Multi Purpose Nail Repair twice daily and they’re already looking SO much better! I mean, look at the before and after! The first picture was taken two days ago right when I took off the gel polish, and the second picture was taken today. You can shop Kerasal’s Multi Purpose Nail Repair here!
You can also check out more Kerasal products here, or find them online at Target!
Now, let’s talk skincare! I don’t know about you, but my face (especially my forehead) tends to dry out a bit during the colder winter months, and I’ve been loving Humphreys® Witch Hazel Soothe with Rose Alcohol Free Mist as a quick refresher throughout the day. I spray it on after I wash my face in the morning and before bed, as well as whenever I feel like I need it over my makeup throughout the day. It’s gentle and non-drying, even on sensitive skin, and contains certified organic witch hazel, rosewater and hyaluronic acid to help sooth and soften your skin!
Last but not least, let’s talk breakouts. This year with all of the mask wearing I’ve been doing, I’ve been breaking out around my nose and chin a little more than usual. A small price to pay to protect myself and others, but still not something I’m excited about. One thing that’s been helping fight the maskne is Terminator 10 from AcneFree. Terminator 10 is a fast-acting, maximum strength 10% benzoyl peroxide pimple treatment that fights active blemishes and prevents new ones from forming. It is designed to absorb quickly and deeply into pores and includes chamomile and ginger to calm and soothe skin. If you want to try it out for yourself, from now until December 31, 2020 you can use code BABBLE at checkout on www.acnefree.com to receive 15% off your order plus a free sample size oil free acne cleanser, no email sign up required!