The back to school commercials have begun running regularly, so we’re on notice that it’s that time of year again. For first time college students there are probably feelings of excitement and also anxiety. We can’t help you register for classes, or ensure that you have a roommate who doesn’t eat your food. But we can make sure you know what to take with you to care for your skin and hair.
It seems simple enough until you have a firsthand encounter with hard water (which leaves your skin forever ashy and dry), or ask around about where to get your coils styled and no one can help. Our leaders of tomorrow have to think about taking over the world, not dry skin and scalp.
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So we’ve got your must-haves for the basics. They range in price, and most will last through midterms and until you get home for a re-up during Thanksgiving break.
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Dove Anti-Stress Micellar Water Body Wash
You’ll have plenty of stressors with classes and activities, let your shower be the anti-stress part of your day.
This balm is thick and chock full of essential oils. You don’t need to use much for full body coverage and it smells extraordinarily sweet. Just beware of bees.
Papers are stressful, roommates are stressful, dorm bathrooms bring a stress like no other. Try a little glycolic toner to help keep stress breakouts at bay.
Don’t forget your daily sunscreen. This formula for face and body is Black girl approved, so it won’t lay on top of skin like a film, or make you look ashy.
This balm works wonders for dry and cracked lips, which you’ll experience with all the in-class debating, and philosophical theorizing in the student lounges.
If you stopped co-washing, start again with this great cleanser. When you’re between salon visits you need all the moisturizing and detangling you can get.
Follow up your co-wash and shampoo with a conditioner formulated just for your curls. This easy to use spray version combats frizz and makes styling easy.
