#dolling

on days when im double cleansing i like to use the panoxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide wash. if ur a girlie who struggles with body acne i highly recommend this. i used to struggle with it a lot and this is what worked really well for me. i leave it on for 1-2 minutes before washing it off.

some other bodywashes that i love to use include the kwailnara strawberry milk body wash + lotion, i get that from tj maxx and i use it when im in the mood to smell like strawberries and cream. i also love the glycolic acid naturium body wash, it's SUPER good.

OUT OF THE SHOWER ;

on STILL WET SKIN i apply my vanilla cream body oil from sweetheart bodycare. i apply this on wet skin so that it locks in the moisture, then i go in with my palmer's shea butter body lotion. this is LITERALLY the hack if u want soft skin, apply ur lotions onto wet skin.

BEFORE MY SHOWER ;

i love dry brushing because it removes dead skin cells and improves circulation... but mostly bcuz it just makes me super super soft. it also improves cellulite. also sometimes i do more extra before shower routines but that depends on the day honestly, currently here's the program.

MY WEEKLY PROGRAM ;

mondays - i use my coffee scrub to exfoliate my skin. coffee is so good for tightening the skin and keeping it plump + elastic. and then i do my panoxyl wash before going in with my reg body wash, just to start off my week EXTRA squeaky.

tuesdays - i use a glycolic acid toner on my skin AFTER my showers, i just find that it leaves me so SOFT and it's a way for me to kind of treat my skin. i also use a body oil on my body specifically for cellulite and stretch marks (vitamin E oil). i also use an undereye mask that has retinol in it and i use teeth whitening strips (i love the guru nanda ones) i got a 32 pack for like $16 at marshalls.

and then my bodycare is pretty consistent it's like one day panoxyl deep clean and the other glycolic acid. but here are some other things i do for my hygeine during the week.

wednesdays - i like to do the aztec clay mask on my face but also on my underarms about 2x a week. typically to keep my underarms bright i use the esponja sabon soap, i honestly use that to treat hyperpigmentation anywhere on my body (underarms, knees, elbows, 🐱) but on my underarms is rly good. and i also use glycolic acid under my arms as well but i find that the aztec clay mask RLY helps. i also use it for my skin cuz its just so amazing and awesome and helps w your pores.

thursdays - i love to do pre-shampoo oiling on my hair with some biotin/castor oil. i just take some, rub it on my hands until its coated from my finger tips to the bottom of my palms, then gently comb my fingers through my hair starting and jaw length and going down. i also use my FINO hair mask in the shower and im loving the dove shampoo and conditioner bcuz it makes my hair SO soft and smell SO good.

fridays - again with an exfoliating scrub in the shower and a good sheet mask. something to hydrate my skin and keep it juicy and PLUMP. i like to use sheet masks after the aztec clay mask bcuz it kinda makes ur skin a little bit dry so the sheet mask restores that moisture.

SKINCARE ;

i use the cetaphil gentle cleansing wash, this wash is SO solid and im literally loving it so much. i also use the cetaphil moisturizer, and i use the beauty of josen sunscreen it's literally my holy grail. i use niacinamide serum in the morning + night bcuz my skin can handle it and that's all i rly do. sometimes if i wanna exfoliate i'll use the ordinary chemical exfoliator which i'll typically do 1x a week if i REMEMBER.

FOR MY FEET ;

now for my feet every evening in my shower i EXFOLIATE my heels and i slug my feet every other night. i also get regular pedicures to keep my feet super pretty and princessy. also as an athlete i'm rly careful to dry in between every single toe and crevice bcuz athlete's foot is NOT pretty. french tips are my GO-tos but sometimes i like to switch it up and get pink/white.

THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER ;

clean your ears + belly button. i like to just take a cotton pad and some micellar water and clean behind my ears. but for my belly button i just use a q-tip dipped in some water bcuz it's a bit sensitive.

now for often i shower, i LIKE to shower two times a day but sometimes im too busy or that just doesn't happen and when that happens i shower once a day. i don't judge anyone who showers once a day or 2-3 times a day, it's literally what works for you. i think as long as u shower once a day you should be okay but i aim for 2.

MY ORAL HYGEINE ;

teeth whitening strips once a week SPECIFICALLY the guru nanda ones. i only use those because the crest ones always make my teeth feel SO sensitive and almost leaves my mouth feeling chemical. with guru nanda i never experience any of that which is why it's my go to, it's also SUPER effective. i oil pull with raw coconut oil once a week, usually on mondays. i brush my teeth and floss twice a day, i also tongue scrape twice a day. i use the therabreath mouthwash everyday twice a day as well.

FOR MY KITTY ;

i bought this electric shaver from tiktok shop and ever since i've been using it, it's been SO easy to keep up with myself without having to deal with razor bumps or nicks, and i never cut myself! usually i always wash with a little bit of water but after going through my period i like to use the equate feminine wash bcuz it has no scent at all and it leaves me feeling squeaky. that's the only time i ever really use feminine wash though because i feel clean using just water.

ON A MONTHLY BASIS ;

every other sunday is my maintenance day where i do my SUPERR over the top beauty regimen. which consists of.

apply hair mask to ur hair

micellar water/toner pads on ur skin

cleanser

clay mask

brush teeth with a bit of baking soda to whiten

floss and use mouthwash

ordinary red chemical serum on under arms to lighten

dry brush elbows

wash hair

wash body with body wash

full body scrub with sugar scrub

eye mask and sheet mask

oil and brush hair

remove sheet mask and squeeze the excess on ur neck and chest

now on the last day of every month i do a morrocan bath. i bought the materials online and ever since i've started doing that it's absolutely changed the game for my bodycare, it is time consuming but the feeling of cleanliness afterwards is literally unmatched.

HAIRCARE ;

i use the FINO hair mask every single time i wash my hair, it helps with damage and it also makes your hair smell so so GOOD. i always shampoo twice and i have a little scalp massager. i imagine my scalp and my hair being sectioned off into 8 sections and in those 8 sections i use my scalp massager 8 times. like i literally count to 8. this stimulates growth and makes sure im rly getting in thereee. i also emulsify my shampoo with a little foam maker.

i let my conditioner sit a little bit while im washing my body and before leaving the shower i rinse my hair + body in some cold water for like ten seconds. i already talked about my pre-shampoo oiling routine and how to do it above. sometimes i make my own hair masks based on my hair concerns, anyone can do it with some research and household ingredients and the masks work amazing.

dopamine menu: this has been all over my pinterest feed! it looks so adorbs to make + will def benefit me. basically, you create a menu of activities you can do that give you dopamine that aren’t stuff you do on your phone

❤︎ workout consistently: have you ever experienced the absolute GLOW after an intense workout? it’s a high i love chasing! my goal is to workout regularly rather than once a month, to feel my fittest and healthiest. it’s so easy to get sucked into working out for that small waist big bum ideal body look, that we forget to workout for our own health!

treadmill: the treadmill is my fav gym equipment ever, it’s so easy to use even for beginners. TIP: walk on incline to burn that extra fat, you’ll thank me later

gym: i am 16 and a girl, and my parents are super strict! i’m manifesting that they will allow me to go the gym alone. i’d love any tips!

❤︎ study study study: i seriously lack motivation and discipline to study. yes, i am a SERIOUS PROCASTINATOR. my exam block is coming up late april, and this is my time to lock in and rank high in my subjects. luckily for me, this year i’ve chosen subjects that i truly do like, so i’m hoping that i will do better academically this year. for example, i take economics which i love as a subject so much.

❤︎ regulating the nervous system: i am unfortunately a very very anxious girly (i even got diagnosed!) i find myself getting stressed over the smallest decisions ever!

meditation: a quick morning session of meditation does WONDERS to my body. one of my favs : meditation for balancing the nervous system

breathing: taking a moment to ground yourself and focusing on your breathing is what i’ve found to the quickest calm down my anxiety

❤︎ consuming more protein, potassium and hydration into my diet: this may be weird but i’ve never felt thirsty, i don’t drink enough water AT ALL! no skincare routine will fix that. my goal is to drink more water, have more protein than carbs, eat leafy greens and fish.

sometimes when we think of changing our diets, we automatically jump to restricting rather than adding! from a recovering girly, we need that energy especially as females with our 28 day cycle. instead of cutting out all carbs in your diet, start including more protein to feel fuller.

❤︎ a mental diet: as much we should take care of what we eat, we should take care of what we think too! a mental diet is the practice of monitoring and regulating your inner monologue. just as a physical diet involves choosing what food to put into your body, a mental diet involves choosing which thoughts you allow to "digest" in your subconscious.

the post i’ve linked to this point explores it in more depth! credits to them for the explanation of a mental diet

❤︎ self concept work: i’ve only just found out about the law of assumption this year, so i struggle with my self concept. developing your self concept is so helpful to manifesting and to your life in general. my self concept is still a work in progress but so far it’s made my life and manifesting so much easier

❤︎ lymphatic drainage: i recently started lymphatic drainage and i’m not even joking when i say the results are THAT GOOD! i just use any serum i have and massage, you don’t even need a gua shua

my favourite so far is: lymphatic drainage, face lifting massage

❤︎ pinkify my life: can a girl ever be TOO PINK? my goal for april is to buy more pink decor, clothes, accessories, anything really! i am simply not satisfied with the level of pink i have in my life yet!