10 Wellness Products For Your Next Self-Care Sunday

HOW PLANT-BASED WELLNESS PRODUCTS CAN SUPPORT YOUR SELF-CARE SUNDAY

Self-care is continuing to have a moment in the sun, and we think this is for a very good reason. It’s irrefutable; self-care is good for you, and dare we say necessary, for your overall physical and mental health and well-being.

There are so many ways we can choose to invest in our self-care; saying ‘no’ when our resources feel depleted, choosing to eat in a way that fuels and replenishes our bodies, prioritizing our relationships with others, and the list goes on. This article is written to share one of our personal favorite ways to invest in yourself which is through the use of good-for-you and good-for-the-planet natural wellness products.

When Saje was founded in 1992, our mission was to connect with the healing power of plants. Though we’ve evolved today to include physical, emotional and environmental wellness as part of our vision for the ever-evolving future of well-being, the end goal is still the same: we prioritize pure and clean ingredients above all else.

Read on to learn more about some of the products we love.

SELF-CARE SUNDAY: BODY CARE

Our skin is our largest organ. It’s also a part of our body that is woefully easy to neglect. Making time to hydrate, massage and nurture the skin is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to boost your overall wellness. With bath salts, body massage oils, lotions and body butters aplenty, here are two of the body care products we reach for most often:

Muscle Melt bath salt soak: soothe, relax and restore the body with these comforting and balancing bath salts that are excellent to support your wellness post-workout or anytime you need a break. We’ve blended naturally sourced sea and epsom salts with nourishing, warming and stimulating essential oils of rosemary, sweet birch and roman chamomile that help the body and the mind to wind right down. A little goes a long way and a few tablespoons is all you need.

Yoga body butter: not only is the scent of this grounding, earthy and herbal blend enough to make our day better just by smelling it, it also feels rich and luxurious when smoothed into the skin. Three different butters, mango seed, cocoa seed and shea help to replenish lost moisture and provide deep hydration while essential oils of patchouli, cedarwood, orange and neroli help to balance and restore the mind. Slather on to damp skin post bath or shower for silky softness.

SELF-CARE SUNDAY: SKIN CARE

After we’ve taken care of the skin on our body, let’s make sure to treat the skin on our face. This delicate area requires a gentle touch and products that are formulated with ingredients known to be smoothing, softening and supple. When we want to feel glowy and illuminated, this is what we reach for:

True Dew cream cleanser: remove makeup and SPF products while ensuring skin stays hydrated and supported with this rich, radiant and rejuvenating cream cleanser. Made with rose otto to enhance skin’s elasticity, vitamin E-rich avocado oil to deeply hydrate and aloe vera to soothe and refresh dry skin, this is a cleanser we look forward to using each day and night.

True Dew face oil: lock in moisture and help strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier with this nutritive treatment designed as the last step in your skincare routine. This floral, fresh and lush blend is a combination of highly sought-after plant-based skincare carrier oils like pomegranate seed oil, prickly pear seed oil, raspberry seed oil, blueberry seed oil and sea buckthorn extract to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, support the appearance of collagen production and encourage supple, radiant skin.

SELF-CARE SUNDAY: STRESS RELIEF

Who among us can say that they’re unaffected by the perils of stress? Experiencing stress is not relegated only to our darkest moments; rather, everyday stressors like busy crowds, loud public places, commuting and the relentless dings, clicks, buzzes and pings from our seemingly endless array of technology gadgets can cause even the happiest among us to feel blue. Managing our stress is one of the healthiest ways we can enact self-care, and these are a couple of the products that help us do it:

Unwind roll-on: when you want to feel peace, calm and at ease, reach for this harmonizing and balancing blend of sweet and cheerful orange, floral and soothing lavender, warming and spicy cinnamon and citrusy and uplifting bergamot for an experience that is both lifting to the mood and grounding to the mind. We like to roll this blend across the jawline, the soles of the feet, the temples and pulse points for a calming sense of well-being.

Stress Release diffuser blend: calming, uplifting and balancing – just a few of the words we would use to describe this soothing aromatic experience. We’ve blended essential oils renowned for their ability to deeply relax and ground the body and mind, like lavender, roman chamomile, clary sage, vetiver and myrtle. We recommend 8-10 drops in a diffuser of your choice and some deep, centered breaths to help you recalibrate.

SELF-CARE SUNDAY: FREE FROM PAIN

An essential part of wellness is the experience of being free from pain. Whether it’s a long-standing injury or chronic pain or it’s a fresh bump or bruise, being able to find comfort and relief is key to feeling overall wellness and well-being. When pain has us down, our go-to's are as follows:

Pain Release roll-on: one of our oldest and most reliable formulas for topical TLC, this analgesic roll-on was formulated to relieve muscle pains, strains and soreness when applied directly to the affected areas. We’ve blended sweet and balsamic marjoram, calming and soothing roman chamomile and warming and comforting rosemary for direct application when pain strikes, like in the biceps, calves, quads or knees.

Peppermint Halo roll-on: our #1 since day one, this award-winning formula has been called “Best essential oil roll-on for stress” by Good Housekeeping and “Best Obsessed” by bestproducts.com. It’s cooling, it’s tingling, it’s relieving, it’s freshening... is there anything Peppermint Halo can’t do? Try rolling on the back of the neck, over the shoulders, across the forehead and on the temples to feel eased. Our secret application trick? The tops and soles of the feet after a long day of standing, walking or wearing uncomfortable shoes.

SELF-CARE SUNDAY: SLEEP SUPPORT

Lastly, anyone reputable in the wellness space would tell you that your self-care is incomplete if it doesn’t mean prioritizing good quality sleep each night with no exceptions. It’s remarkable what our bodies and minds do while we sleep; this article tells us that many biological processes happen during sleep, including:

• The brain stores new information and gets rid of toxic waste
• Nerve cells communicate and reorganize, which supports healthy brain function
• The body repairs cells, restores energy, and releases molecules like hormones and proteins

With all of that to say, there are many options to support your wellness at bedtime that help you invest in rest. Here are two of our favorites:

Sleep Well roll-on: nothing says rest and relaxation quite the same way that soothing, calming plants and herbs do. There’s a reason people suggest a warm cup of tea or a bath before bed; many of the suggested preparations are formulated with balancing and relaxing plants you’ll find as part of this roll-on, like valerian, lavender, vetiver, jasmine and neroli. Try applying about 20-30 minutes before crawling into bed to set the tone for deep rest.

Tranquility diffuser blend: one of our favorite scents ever, this is a grounding, harmonizing and stabilizing plant blend that smells herbaceous, lightly floral and sweet. Fill the air in your bedroom with tranquil notes of orange, lavender, marjoram, ylang ylang and roman chamomile each night to help you drift off to dreamland.

LIFESTYLE TIPS ON WHY SELF-CARE SUNDAY IS A GOOD IDEA

Many times, we’re tempted to push off self-care or commit to a schedule that feels overwhelming because we’re holding a mistaken belief that self-care is selfish or self-indulgent, which could not be further from the truth. Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression, reduce stress and more. Not only is it not selfish, it’s selfless! Here are a few reasons to believe:

1. Self-care supports you in being your best self. You get to show up for the important people and situations in your life, personally and professionally, as the person you are meant to be. You may experience less stress and a higher quality of life when you prioritize your personal wellness.
2. Self-care isn't a time-suck, it's an investment. We often psyche ourselves out of self-care under the illusion of ‘not having enough time’ - which is rarely the case. We can skip our morning Instagram scroll to meditate; we can forego another episode of Love Island to stretch and read a chapter in a book. It's not about having more time; it's about making time.
3. You don't have to do it alone. There are of course many benefits to enjoying a healthy and sustainable relationship with yourself, but many self-care activities can be a social outing if you choose! Self-care can certainly be done with other people and may be just what you need at that moment to help you feel revived.

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