A new school year brings fresh routines, busy schedules, and plenty of opportunities to start healthy habits that last all year long. Whether you're packing lunches, helping with homework, or heading back to the classroom yourself, taking a few moments for simple self-care can make all the difference.
The school year can be hectic, but self-care doesn't have to be complicated. A few small routines can help your family feel refreshed and ready for the day.
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Wash your hands with a gentle, natural soap.
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Moisturize hands after frequent washing and sanitizing.
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Take a few minutes each evening to slow down and reset.
Sometimes the smallest habits make the biggest difference.
Caring for Hardworking Hands
Teachers, students, healthcare workers, and parents all have one thing in common during the school year, they're constantly washing and sanitizing their hands. While that's one of the best ways to help reduce the spread of germs, it can also leave skin feeling dry, rough, and uncomfortable.
Here are two of my favorite essentials for keeping hardworking hands moisturized, comforted, and cared for all season long.
Heavy Duty Hand Therapy
Frequent handwashing can take a toll on your skin, which is why Heavy Duty Hand Therapy is one of my fall essentials. It's specially formulated to replenish moisture and comfort dry, rough, and chapped skin.
Made with rich cocoa butter and shea butter, along with rosemary, tea tree, calendula, and aloe, this deeply nourishing formula helps restore moisture to hardworking hands.
I love applying it before bed and letting it work overnight, my hands always feel softer and more refreshed by morning. A helpful flu-season tip: it's also wonderful for comforting dry, irritated skin around your nose after a cold.
Oatmeal Soap
Another product I always reach for once the weather starts to cool is our Oatmeal Soap. Made with organic oatmeal, and olive oil blend this gentle bar is thoughtfully formulated to cleanse while helping skin feel soft, nourished, and comfortable.
Oatmeal has been used for centuries to help soothe dry, sensitive skin, making this bar an excellent choice for anyone looking for a simple, everyday soap. It also provides mild exfoliation, leaving skin feeling refreshed without being harsh.
Because it's completely fragrance-free, it's a wonderful option for those who are sensitive to scents or work in environments where strong fragrances aren't ideal.
Another pro tip: our Oatmeal Soap is gentle enough for the whole family, including babies. It's an everyday staple you'll find yourself reaching for again and again, especially during the colder months when skin needs a little extra care.
Our Back-to-School Favorites
Whether you're stocking up for your family or putting together a thoughtful teacher gift, these SallyeAnder essentials are perfect for the season:
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Oatmeal Soap – A gentle, fragrance-free cleanser for sensitive skin.
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Hogwash™ – Perfect for tackling those pesky stains that come home from recess, sports, and everyday adventures.
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No-Bite-Me™ – Perfect for recess, after-school sports, camping trips, and outdoor practices while bugs are still active.
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Heavy Duty Hand Therapy – Helps replenish moisture after frequent handwashing and sanitizing.
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Lip Balm – Keeps lips soft and hydrated as the seasons begin to change.
Here's to a happy, healthy, and successful school year for students, teachers, parents, and everyone who helps make the school year special.