Maintaining solid health, fitness and self-care routines is always a good idea. Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of workout leggings, a new skincare regimen or want to up your nutrition game, there are plenty of local options to help you meet your needs. Here’s to a productive, health-filled August!
STYLISH SWAG
Alo Yoga wear
If you’ve been looking for a sign to purchase a new yoga outfit … well, this is it! With soft, velvety fabric, you can move and groove all the way from yoga class to running errands around town. With ribbed details on the waistband and cuff, everyone will be asking where you bought your new set. Find the sports bra for $62 and the leggings for $98 at Hot Yoga Plus.
Sports bra, $62; leggings, $98, at Hot Yoga Plus | Image: Hot Yoga Plus
On running shoes
Walking on clouds has never been so stylish. Whether you’re taking a walk in your neighborhood, doing an at-home workout or simply just cruising the grocery store aisles, you’ll never want to take these shoes off. Find these On running shoes, varying in color, for $150 at Oak Hall.
On running shoes, $150, at Oak Hall | Image: Oak Hall
Sweat towels
Say hello to the most versatile yoga mat towel you’ll ever meet. Made with yoga in mind, you can easily take this to the beach, gym, a picnic … you name it. With quick drying time, this will be your best friend when it comes to Memphis’ summer heat. Find these mat towels for $42 each at Better Bodies Yoga.
Sweat mat towel, $42, at Better Bodies Yoga | Image: Better Bodies Yoga
Also Organics Skin Balm
Trying to find a good product to counter red skin from too much time in the sun, or bug bites, or burns can be tricky. Nothing ever seems to be just right. Enter in the CBD skin balm from Also Organics with natural and powerful therapeutic agents like organic beeswax, CBD oil and eucalyptus oil. You’ll notice the soothing ingredients doing their work quickly, with two versions: the 1000 mg CBD and the 500 mg CBD. This balm also protects dry and sensitive skin. With no toxins, you are safe to use on lips, face, hands, feet … your whole body! Recommended skin ailments to soothe with this balm include: Eczema, Psoriasis, bug bites, sun damage, scars, stretching skin, or burns. A Tennessee-based brand | Prices start at $69.99 | Shop online, here.
Shop the 500 MG CBD Skin Balm or the 1000 MG. Feel how soothing natural skincare with CBD can be. Shop online here.
Goodr running glasses
Strike a pose! These no-slip grip, snug fit, polarized lenses will have you feeling like you’re strutting down the runway. Yep, you read that right. You can be outside and breaking a sweat, and these sassy sunglasses aren’t going anywhere. Find these Goodr running sunglasses for $35 at Fleet Feet Memphis.
Goodr running sunglasses, $35, at Fleet Feet Memphis | Image: Fleet Feet
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FUEL YOUR BODY
Juice cleanse
Hit the reset button on your diet with a juice cleanse, which can help detox and cleanse the body, boost immunity, help with weight loss, and increase energy, mood and mental focus. Take your pick of Juice Reset packages from I Love Juice Bar, including the Essential Reset that comes with six juices for $35, the Juice to Dinner that comes with six juices (including one with probiotics) for $40, or the Core Reset that comes with six juices and a kale quinoa salad bowl for $45.
Juice Reset packages, starting at $35, at I Love Juice Bar | Image: I Love Juice Bar
Fresh-pressed juices
Enjoy some tasty goodness that is sure to cool you down. Each juice from RawGirls is chef-driven, which means not only are these drinks great for your body, but they’re tasty too! Their juices are cold pressed with a 3-day shelf life, made with an 800 pound cold pressed, that guarantees nutrient density, color and flavor. They make cold press juices daily and deliver to their two locations: 5502 Poplar and Yates in East Memphis and 242 S. Cooper in Midtown (and soon to be third, in a brick and mortar, scheduled to open at 150 Peabody, Suite 118 this fall.) And if you don’t want to drink the juices right away, you can always freeze them. Get a six-pack of cold-pressed juices for $40 or you can get shipping and home delivery for $120 at Raw Girls.
12-pack of juice, $120, at RawGirls | Image: RawGirls
Meal preparations
Life gets busy, and sometimes the last thing you want to do is cook. Lucky for you (and all the mouths you’re feeding), forlemonsake makes tasty, healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Since each plan is customized, any special diets or food allergies can be accommodated, and they even have special meals for the kiddos. Call for pricing.
Weekly meal preparations, call for pricing, at forlemonsake | Image: forlemonsake
Daily Crunch
Ditch the chips and grab a delicious box of these sprouted mixed nuts with a hint of blueberry and cherry mixed in. Going on a road trip? You can grab a variety pack from Daily Crunch, and the whole family will be pleased. Find a three-pack set for $29.99 and a seven-pack set for $59.99 at SB Shop.
Three-pack variety set, $29.99; seven-pack variety set, $59.99, at SB Shop
Corksicle
Keep your water (or wine) cold for 25 hours or your hot drinks warm for 12 hours with this 25-ounce bottle. Available in pink, yellow, turquoise or white, you’ll never want to leave the house without your newest beverage accessory! Find this Corksicle for $34 at Falling Into Place.
Corksicle, $34, at Falling Into Place | Image: Falling Into Place
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PAMPER YOURSELF
Satin eye mask
After a long day, there is no better feeling than getting to relax and slip on a satin eye mask. With its luxurious fabric designed to help you sleep better and more comfortably, you’ll wake up feeling chic and ready to conquer the day. Find this satin eye mask for $9 at Social.
Satin mask, $9, at Social | Image: Social
At-home pedicure kit
If you’ve got travel plans or you’re just looking for a way to give yourself a spa day at home, we’ve found a fabulous at-home pedicure kit that will make you feel like you just left the nail salon. The kit includes a file, buffer, cuticle pusher, pumice, bath bomb, two sugar scrub cubes, a conditioning mask, massage lotion and cuticle oil. Need we say more? Find this “Good for the Sole” kit for $20 at Nail Bar & Co.
At-home pedicure kit, $20, at Nail Bar & Co | Image: Nail Bar & Co
Gentle body scrub
You’ve got the bath running and a wine glass in hand … now what? You just need a body scrub to complete the deal. This two-in-one product cleanses the skin while providing delicate yet thorough exfoliation. With its soothing aloe vera gel and calming peppermint and grapefruit oil, you’ll want to use this product every single day. Expect healthier cells to emerge along with a stunning glow. Find this scrub for $40 at SB Shop.
Gentle body scrub, $40, at SB Shop
LOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE IN
EltaMD Body Creme
If your skin is feeling dry and flaky, look no further than this long-lasting moisturizer. Just one use and your skin will feel smoother and softer. What’s even better? The price point will have you wanting to buy two. Find this body creme for $28 at Ashtoria Aesthetics & Wellness.
EltaMD Body Creme, $28, at Ashtoria Aesthetics & Wellness | Image: Skin Type Solutions
Enzyme mask
Wipe and exfoliate the day away with a refreshing, age-defying enzyme mask. Brightening your complexion, minimizing the appearance of pores and leaving your skin with a silky feel, you’ll look forward to “me” time every evening. Find this mask for $35 at Pretty Girls Get Waxed.
Enzyme mask, $35, at Pretty Girls Get Waxed
Exfoliating peel pads
For those who love a good skincare routine before bedtime, we’ve found something you’ll want to add to your collection. These exfoliating peel pads provide skin rejuvenation and improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, pores and rough patches. In addition, they remove dead skin and prevent future clogged pores — all while moisturizing your skin. Find these peel pads for $95 (30 in a pack) at A Beautiful You Medical Spa.
Peel pads, $95, at A Beautiful You Medical Spa | Image: A Beautiful You Medical Spa
Stress-fix relaxing skincare
Three steps, one amazing finish. This skincare set purifies, hydrates, tones and firms normal to dry skin. The set includes a purifying creme cleanser, a skin toning agent and hydrating lotion. It is great for the gal on the go, or if you need to grab a gift for a beauty guru. Find this set for $81 at Pavo Salon Spa.
Hydrating skin set, $81, at Pavo Salon Spa | Image: Aveda
Here’s to a happy and healthy August!
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