5 Essential Self-Care Tools to Enhance Your Exercise Routine and Boost Performance

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What in the world does self-care have to do with exercise?!

Self-care is a necessity not worthy of apologies.  When you work hard and play hard, it is absolutely imperative to take the time to also care hard for yourself.  This brings balance between the work of exercise and the recovery process of your body.

1. Candle

Surf's Up Candle Beachin'

If the beach is not a reality for you right now, the scent is the next best thing.  Let it bring you to a place of relaxation after a well-deserved workout.

2. Facial cleanser

Yes To Cucumbers Gel Cleanser

A fresh face pre- and post-workout are as important as hydrating your body pre- and post-workout.  Washing your face with a cleanser that is cooling with cucumbers and green tea, for example, adds to that needed freshness for self-care.

3. Deodorant

Muse all-natural deodorant, coconut and Adriatic fig

Self-care includes having the right products to make you feel amazing - like you can climb a mountain with such ease.  A deodorant has all-day effective protection, and includes properties that moisturize, hydrate, condition, and neutralize body odor.  That's the one to include in your daily routine.

4. Shampoo and conditioner

Argan Magic shampoo and conditioner

This shampoo and conditioner are paraben-free, cruelty-free and nutrient-rich!  Each restores moisture and protects the scalp by adding antioxidants to skin.  

As simple as shampoo and conditioner seem for self-care, let's face it - when we look good, we feel good.  Having a shampoo and conditioner that is full of nutrients for our hair, helps us enjoy what we see in the mirror.

5. Hairbrush and comb

Chicago comb and Ovation wet-dry hairbrush

After a workout, hair can be messy and tangled.  To keep it healthy and shiny, the proper brush and comb are necessary.  They comb through hair with minimum breakage and anti-static properties.

Conclusion

Finding the perfect self-care tools - that are also made in the USA - may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!