The Boheaux

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Beauty, Lifestyle, Reviews, Uncategorized ·

Boheaux-Approved: Meow Meow Tweet Cleanser, Shampoo Bar and Conditioner Bar

What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint today?

Meow Meow Tweet vows to use as little plastic as possible by packing their skincare in PCW paper and glass containers. In my quest for skincare product sustainability, I’m so grateful to have connected with and partner with Meow Meow Tweet to review a few of their products. Last week, I tried their Face Cleanser, Lavender Coconut Milk Shampoo Bar, and Lavender Hemp Shampoo Bar. Keep reading to learn more about these Boheaux-Approved picks.

Face Cleanser: This herbal-smelling cleanser is a milky dream that’s perfect for oily, blemish-prone skin. It gently cleanses my face and helps remove any lingering makeup, leaving behind soft, fresh skin. It’s the first step in my cleansing routine as I tend to follow up with light exfoliation at least once a day. This cleanser is formulated with some of my favorite plant magic herbs, like rosemary, juniper and basil.


Lavender Coconut Shampoo Bar: I’ve never used a shampoo bar, but I may be a convert. I love that it’s almost zero waste (it’s only packaged in a recyclable cardboard box) and that I can apply it directly to my scalp. Since I’m in protective faux locs right now, I give my scalp and good wash and scrub just once a week, and this bar does the trick. I’ve also been using it as as a yummy-smelling body wash.

Lavender Hemp Conditioner Bar: Conditioner in a bar form is a bit tricky at first. You have to adjust your thinking into knowing that the bar is not going to suds up, but once you’re past this, you’re golden! I found this one easier to apply to my hands first and then run it through the top of my hair. Again, it’s a bit different for me with my protective locs right now, so I only used this on my baby hairs (they were silky smooth!!) I’m really looking forward to seeing how it does on my natural curls!

I’m making a concerted effort to create a more sustainable lifestyle + I’m so excited to keep supporting a conscious brand like Meow Meow Tweet! I’d love to know how you’re using less waste in your day-to-day. Let me know in the comments, and keep on the lookout this month for more MMT product reviews.

PR* products, but opinions are all my own.

Lifestyle, Reviews, Uncategorized, Wellness ·

My 3 Quarantine Sleep Savers

During quarantine, keeping a routine has been crucial to keeping some type of normalcy throughout all this. I’m a habitual person by nature, so when that’s thrown out of wack, so is everything else. My bedtime routine, especially, is crucial for my productivity the next day. I’ve put together three of my favorite things that help me get the rest my body craves. Keep reading for my quarantine sleep savers!

Hot water + Lemon – We all know that hydration is a key to a healthy, happy life and body. While I keep a bottle of lukewarm water on me at all times, before bed, I switch that our for a very warm cup of water and a squeeze of lemon. Warm water is a natural cleanser for your digestive system, which works a lot less while you’re resting than it does while you’re awake. Working with the lemon, it also helps to detoxify your system so you can wake up ready to expel and feel lighter all day. 

CBD Oil – CBD might be all the rage right now, but it has an ancient history with calming the body and nervous system naturally. While CBD is derived from cannabis plants, unlike the THC also found there, it does not get one “high” in the traditional sense. Every night, I take a few drops of CBD oil and let it dissolve under my tongue for one minute. Not only has this nightly ritual helped to deepen my sleep, I’ve also found that I can recall my dreams much more vividly (which I write down in my dream journal!) There are so many brands to try, but right now, I’m loving the tincture oils from Qwin.

Essential Oil Linen Spray – Essential oils have been used for centuries to cure various ailments. While they’re not FDA-approved to “cure” sleep disorders, such as insomnia, or the ever more common anxiety disorder, those who partake in plant healing have said they have helped. I, for one, use a homemade blend of lavender and vetiver to help me to rest every night. A simple recipe of the oils, distilled water and rubbing alcohol, are all you need for a linen spray to lull you to sleep. See my recipe tutorial on IGTV.

This ultimate sleep trio has been my bedtime ritual for years, and really, one of the only semblances of pre-COVID sanity I can look forward to each evening. What about you? What’s the one thing you can’t sleep without? Let me know in the comments.

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