5 Summer Beauty Products That Scream Self-Care

Whether you’re preparing a bath after a long day, or jamming out to your favorite tune while taking a drive, turning regular daily activities into self-care moments is essential to being a good parent. Mental health is important and if we don’t prioritize “me time” it’ll reflect in how we show up as partners and as parents. And with the kid’s home from school, finding solace at home will be instrumental over the summer.

As a mom of two, I like to turn my showers into an oasis. I light a candle, (I lock the door) and I break out my favorite lush products. I enjoy products that nourish my skin, scalp and being. As we get deeper into the warmer weather, choosing products that protect your melanin and bring you joy like sweet scents and blissful body butters are small joys that don’t cost much.

From body scrubs to body balms that feel like hugs, here are five beauty products that help me relax, recharge and refocus. 

Dove Body Scrub

The benefits of body scrubs are endless, but most-importantly massaging the body scrub during your shower routine can help increase circulation. In addition to exfoliating the skin and removing dead skin cells, scrubs leave the skin looking healthier, smoother and brighter. If you love Dove products like I do, their body scrubs come in a variety of delightful scents at an affordable price.

“Dove Scrubs proprietary ¼ moisturizing cream infused in the formula, effectively exfoliates while nourishing skin, leaving skin feeling smooth after usage,” Toral Patel, Dove Scrubs Research and Development Lead told HelloBeautiful.com.

Keys Soulcare

Alicia Keys’ skincare brand Keys Soulcare offers a robust selection of products, but her Sage + Oat Milk Votive Candles are the perfect way to kick off “me time.” The calming scent helps set the scene while you quench your body with her Comforting Balm. It’s Alicia Keys’ favorite product for good reason.  “No BS, this is a serious favorite product for me!,” the Grammy Award-winning artist and mother said on the brand’s website. The main ingredient in this balm that feels like a warm hug, is avocado oil and camellia seed. 

“Camellia seed oil has been used for centuries, and it’s very nourishing for the skin due to the omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants,” Dr. Snyder explains. “These along with avocado oil help revitalize the look of dull and dehydrated skin for dewiness.”

Fenty Body Butter 

Are you ready to smell Fenty Fresh? Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty doesn’t just sell revolutionary makeup, the brand sells products that leave you feeling and smelling good. Ri Ri’s Butta Drop Refill Whipped Oil Body Cream with Tropical Oils + Shea Butter is a customer favorite for a reason. Lathering up in this luxurious cream is a treat. Your skin will feel supple, smell sweet and smooth like the Bajan beauty herself.

Carol’s Daughter 

Lisa Price started Carol’s Daughter in her kitchen and soon her products became a household name in the Black community. Known for moisture-rich hair conditioners and masks, Carol’s Daughter leaves your hair and scalp feeling taken care of. For Black women, it’s a love letter in a bottle to our kinks and curls. Carol’s Daughter was one of the original brands that helped us rethink “wash day” from a task to a ritual. Her “Goddess Strength” collection is like elixir to the hair. And when your crown is fixed, you can do anything.

Juliette Has A Gun- Miami Shake

Hearing, you smell good, is a compliment thqt just hits different. You’ll feel like you’re on a sweet retreat with this delectable scent by Juliette Has A Gun. Miami Shake is a head-turning fragrance. And yes, there are plenty of benefits to smelling goJod. It helps boost your confidence, enhance your mood, evokes memories, and can even help with stress reduction. Perfumes can function as “pick me ups” and acts as an aphrodisiac. Complete your self-care session by spraying yourself down in a signature scent.