BEAUTY, FASHION, LIFESTYLE, TIPS & TRICKS

MY NIGHTLY ROUTINE

June 30, 2016

As a full-time blogger, my weeks are far from routine. With photoshoots, brand meetings, events and travel, no two days are the same, so it’s important to at least have at least a little routine in my day to day. Today I’m sharing my nightly routine and how SweetSpot Labs is making it even easier to maintain my nightly ritual, no matter if I’m home or on the road.

Get Squeaky Clean… I grew up in a family where mornings weren’t our favorite. It was a major struggle for my mom to get us all out of bed each morning (I remember literally kicking and yelling sometimes – and this was in high school y’all), so my mom started giving us baths at night from an early age. Flash forward to now, and I still prefer to shower at night. SweetSpot Labs has quickly become my go-to for that squeaky clean feeling no matter what.

What I love about SweetSpot Labs is that it’s specifically formulated with gentle ingredients and the right pH for women. Most cleansing products contain harsh ingredients like glycerin, which can cause major irritation for women! Any sort of irritation is the last thing I want to wake up to after my nightly shower. SweetSpot Labs is glycerin-free and safe for use all over (gynecologist recommended, just saying that makes me blush, but you ladies know what I mean!).

The SweetSpot Labs Gentle Wash is perfect for a luxurious, effective shower after a long day. It comes in the yummiest scents – Grapefruit Verbana, Vanilla Blossom and Neroli Mandarin (I tried the Vanilla Blossom – smells SO good!). I love how the wash is so versatile it works triple-duty thanks to the unique 97% natural formula. Its coconut base gently cleanses from head to toe while emollient oils moisturize the skin. You can even use it as a shaving cream! It has special ingredients that soften skin and hair, making shaving easier. Hello silky smooth legs and goodbye irritation!

…Even When I’m Exhausted! Okay so I’ll admit that I don’t shower every single night, and sometimes even after a workout (and as a night owl, my work outs are almost always in the evenings), I find myself simply too exhausted to spend 15 minutes to take a shower, and go through my entire nighttime ritual of washes, creams, etc. Thankfully, for those nights when I can’t even make it into the bathroom before bed, SweetSpot Labs has their On-The-Go Wipes so I can easily wipe down any sweat on my body from my workouts and go to bed with that sticky-free, fresh feeling with minimum effort.

Like the wash, the wipes are made for women and safe to use all over. They’re made from 98% natural ingredients and infused with “good for you” extracts like aloe, cucumber, pineapple and cranberry. They come in the same three yummy scents as the Gentle Wash (the Vanilla Blossom is my favorite, but the Neroli Mandarin comes in at a close second, especially for summer!). The wipes are available in both large packages to keep at home and the On-The-Go Wipettes, which come with individualized packets in all three scents and are perfect for your purse. When I’m traveling or on-the-go, I grab a Wipette for a quick refresh anywhere I need to keep squeaky clean in between showers. These wipes along your favorite dry shampoo are a must for you busy ladies!

Take Off My Jewelry. The first thing I want to take off after a long day of shooting is my jewelry. If you follow me on Snapchat (username = laurenvandiver), you may have seen the magic mirror I got as an early birthday gift from my Gigi. I’m not the most organized person, but this over the door hanging jewelry armoire that doubles as a mirror is already changing my life. Of all the accessories and clothes I have as a blogger, the easiest thing for me to misplace is my jewelry, so having an organization tool that allows me to take off my jewelry in an easy, organized way each night is absolutely essential.

Furbaby Snuggles. One thing that’s always part of my nightly routine is snuggles with my furbaby Lucky. Whether I get home and call it a day before Cole or not, Lucky is always there to greet me at the door with so much love he cannot even contain himself. No matter what kind of day I’ve had, he’s always in the mood for some feel-good snuggles. This is perhaps my favorite part of my nightly routine.

Wine-d Down. I’ll admit it – I’m a certified wine-o. Not only do I enjoy the taste, but it also helps me unplug and unwind each night. Working in social media, it can be hard to put my phone and laptop away even for 30 minutes to watch a TV show or enjoy dinner with my guy. A glass of red wine helps me to relax, destress, and focus on the important things like quality time with my little family.

You can find all of the SweetSpot Labs products at Target online or at your local Target store.