my body care routine + how I resolved my insecurities 🤍

A cottage self care routine + body and skin insecurities
Just wanted to share some routines and ways I practice self care. I also wanted to address insecurities and some ways that I have cultivated confidence.
THERE MAY BE AN EXTRA AD IN THIS VIDEO. I never put ads in the middle of my videos, however I decided that I would make a one-time exception in order to raise extra funds for wildfire relief efforts in my county. My valley is currently burning - I filmed this video before things got as serious and I will share an update soon. I hope you can understand that it is a one-time decision and I will take the advert down once I have made a donation ❤️ THANK YOU!

Details on products I use are on my IG @The_Cottage_Fairy

🦊🍄My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thecottagefairyart

❤️ No obligation whatsoever, but if you would like to donate to support this channel. $5 will get a thank you postcard (my own art) from me in the mail (you must include address in your note so I can send it!). It is much appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=HHM6PC6SV23UN

🦋Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_cottage_fairy/

🌎 Take action to protect our lands: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction
🌲Information and conservation efforts in the beautiful Okanogan County: https://methowconservancy.org

SOAP RECIPE: I just buy local bulk melt and pour goat’s milk soap and add additional honey and herbs and oatmeal. I add fragrance as well - very economical!
PRODUCTS I USE:
(I recommend Dr. Dray on YouTube for advice for skin conditions! She busts skincare myths and helped me drastically improve my acne)

Products I use for my oily, sensitive, irritation and acne prone skin (eczema friendly skin care. I also use Differin for my acne. Please research how to use each item):
Cerave Healing Ointment
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Cerave Calming Cleanser
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Gentle Moisturizer
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Shampoo for dandruff prone thick curly hair (clarifying, this helps me keep my scalp clean with very thick hair, the nozzle helps apply directly to the scalp and not dry out hair. It has salicylic acid in it that helps exfoliate the scalp. I only wash my hair once a week so it really helps as a stronger clean.)
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Differin for acne (slow working and takes up to months to see results, but delivers results. Research how to properly use it or it will not work for you.): https://amzn.to/36Po69y

This video is a collaboration with my brother Rohan. You can find him on Instagram @ Rohan_Merrill

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Important Channel Update + how you can help + possible evacuation :(

A lot of wildfires in my part of the world this month. Many homes lost, unbreathable air, power outages, and an enormous fire burning through my valley. Seems there will be no respite for a couple months unfortunately, until rain comes. This is not meant to perpetuate fear, only update you on my situation. This is not abnormal for this area. It is important to stay positive and focus on caring for each other at this time ❤️ We are all safe and our town is facing the destruction together and supporting those who have lost their homes. It’s a long road ahead, and this disaster will affect my channel in several ways:
1. When I first heard about of the fires I worked ahead and made some videos, knowing the blue skies might disappear. Soon I’m hoping to get some respite from the smoke by visiting family on the coast.
2. I do not want this channel to be focused on the wildfires, these videos are my haven to retreat from stressors like this (especially since we will probably have fires until fall, and I do not want to dwell on it more than needed). However, I will make a single video on this topic soon updating you on the situation, hoping by then to know whether or not my home is safe and no evacuation will be needed.
3. HOW YOU CAN HELP: If you feel inclined to help with any relief efforts I will be donating half of the proceeds from this weeks video to support our natural areas and firefighters, so simply by watching it you will be able to help.
4. At this time it is unknown, but I may have to evacuate on very short notice. That means there may be an unexpected halt in my video postings with no updates, as power outages and smoke may not allow me a stable enough wifi connection for uploading.
5. For more information and ways to help, here are some relevant links:

Support relief efforts for our wild lands: https://methowconservancy.org
Fire Updates: https://methowvalleynews.com/2021/07/20/breaking-cedar-creek-cub-creek-fires-force-level-3-evacuations/

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