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Sloane Stephens' Self-Care Philosophy
Professional tennis playerSloane Stephensis not only a winner on the courts (with a Grand Slam title to her name!). She’s also becoming an all star in the wellness game.
“I’ve gone through a lot, starting on tour when I was 15. The way I see overall health and wellness — it’s changed as I’ve gotten older,” Stephens, now 29, tells PEOPLE of her self-care journey.
Stephens says her mother, former swimmer and now-psychologist Sybil Smith, emphasized self-care and self-expression early on, which is what led the Olympian to discover her love of products.
However, Stephens says that as “a young African-American girl traveling around the world” at times it was “hard to find products” that fit her needs. But she never let the challenge deter her.
She encourages: “Don’t sit around [and watch] the wheels fall off. That’s the great part about wellness, you can always do something for you, get better and grow.”
Ahead, the game-changing products Stephens has found all over the world and relies on to reset and recharge when she has a moment to herself.
02of 08Gym BagWhen it comes to her personal style, Stephens' secret is to “jazz up” her everyday athletic wear with a standout bag. It’s why she has a trove of Telfar Shopping Bags in “all of the sizes in pretty much every single color” — a result of waking up bright and early to secure the coveted designer pieces the moment they drop.She does have one MVP out of the bunch though: “My favorite one is the big black one. I can travel with that everywhere and it’s super convenient. Itliterallyfits your whole life inside of it.“Buy It!Learn more about the Telfar bags and release dates ontelfar.net
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Gym Bag
When it comes to her personal style, Stephens' secret is to “jazz up” her everyday athletic wear with a standout bag. It’s why she has a trove of Telfar Shopping Bags in “all of the sizes in pretty much every single color” — a result of waking up bright and early to secure the coveted designer pieces the moment they drop.
She does have one MVP out of the bunch though: “My favorite one is the big black one. I can travel with that everywhere and it’s super convenient. Itliterallyfits your whole life inside of it.”
Buy It!Learn more about the Telfar bags and release dates ontelfar.net
03of 08SunscreenStephens says she’s picked up a few beauty tips from her mother. The most important of them: Always wear sunscreen.“I wake up and the first thing I put on is SPF,” Stephens says of the essential step. Her current favorite is this light-weight, oil-free spray that makes reapplication a breeze.Buy It!Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, $11,neutrogena.com
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Sunscreen
Stephens says she’s picked up a few beauty tips from her mother. The most important of them: Always wear sunscreen.
“I wake up and the first thing I put on is SPF,” Stephens says of the essential step. Her current favorite is this light-weight, oil-free spray that makes reapplication a breeze.
Buy It!Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, $11,neutrogena.com
04of 08Soothing BalmWhile in France this past May for the French Open, Stephens also made her way through the country’s iconic pharmacies.There, she stumbled upon this multi-use soother for irritated and dry skin. Out of all of the beauty finds she’s bought and tested, she says this one has been “a keeper.“Buy It!La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5, $15;laroche-posay.com
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Soothing Balm
While in France this past May for the French Open, Stephens also made her way through the country’s iconic pharmacies.
There, she stumbled upon this multi-use soother for irritated and dry skin. Out of all of the beauty finds she’s bought and tested, she says this one has been “a keeper.”
Buy It!La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5, $15;laroche-posay.com
05of 08Cooling Facial RollersThese spherical hand-held skincare tools which sculpt, calm inflammation and reduce puffiness, make for a spa-like experience when the athlete is practicing self-care on the road.“When you’re just laying there and trying to get in five minutes of relaxation, these are super easy to use and are so soothing.“Buy It!Plum Beauty Cooling Facial Tool Set, $15;target.com
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Cooling Facial Rollers
These spherical hand-held skincare tools which sculpt, calm inflammation and reduce puffiness, make for a spa-like experience when the athlete is practicing self-care on the road.
“When you’re just laying there and trying to get in five minutes of relaxation, these are super easy to use and are so soothing.”
Buy It!Plum Beauty Cooling Facial Tool Set, $15;target.com
06of 08Sheet MaskStephens says she was surprised when one of her friends recommended snail mucin, the viral hydrating ingredient found in these Cosrx sheet masks.Turns out, the K-Beauty favorite instantly became a power player in her routine. “They’re so convenient, especially if you’re traveling. They’re the best thing ever.“Buy It!10-sheet Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask, $25;cosrx.com
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Sheet Mask
Stephens says she was surprised when one of her friends recommended snail mucin, the viral hydrating ingredient found in these Cosrx sheet masks.
Turns out, the K-Beauty favorite instantly became a power player in her routine. “They’re so convenient, especially if you’re traveling. They’re the best thing ever.”
Buy It!10-sheet Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Power Sheet Mask, $25;cosrx.com
07of 08Compression BootsThese high-tech, full-leg compression Normatec boots are the ultimate post-workout recovery item, Stephens says. “You wear them and they flush your legs out for you,” she explains.“I put them on in the afternoon or at night in bed and it does all the work for me. Your legs come out feeling like you just got a massage.“Buy It!Normatec 3 Legs boots, $699;hyperprice.com
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Compression Boots
These high-tech, full-leg compression Normatec boots are the ultimate post-workout recovery item, Stephens says. “You wear them and they flush your legs out for you,” she explains.
“I put them on in the afternoon or at night in bed and it does all the work for me. Your legs come out feeling like you just got a massage.”
Buy It!Normatec 3 Legs boots, $699;hyperprice.com
08of 08Lifestyle Band"As an athlete going above and beyond,” Stephens relies on her WHOOP Band (which monitors everything from sleep to one’s menstrual cycle) to help track her body’s performance.“It’s amazing for professional athletes, but also for a person who works out for fun,” she raves of the stylish bands, which come in a variety of colors.Buy It!Personalize your WHOOP Band and become a member onjoin.whoop.com
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Lifestyle Band
“As an athlete going above and beyond,” Stephens relies on her WHOOP Band (which monitors everything from sleep to one’s menstrual cycle) to help track her body’s performance.
“It’s amazing for professional athletes, but also for a person who works out for fun,” she raves of the stylish bands, which come in a variety of colors.
Buy It!Personalize your WHOOP Band and become a member onjoin.whoop.com
source: people.com
