Now and then, Britney Spears takes to Instagram to tell her over 40 million followers what products and services she loves. However, it’s a rare occasion when the 43-year-old offers us a glimpse into the contents of her travel bag. Most recently, on Monday, June 3, the pop sensation treated her Instagram grid to a photo accompanied by a detailed caption, revealing some of the unconventional essentials she always keeps within reach.
The Instagram photo showcases a gallery of natural herbs and oils, and in the caption, Spears mentions her recent “wild” trip to Las Vegas, reflecting on the passage of time. However, what caught our attention—and related to the accompanying images—was her mention of carrying a mini travel suitcase wherever she goes stocked with rosemary, tea tree oil, her “two new favorite face wands,” and candles.
While Spears didn’t specify how she uses the rosemary and tea tree oil, it’s possible she relies on both for aromatherapy, the science of using aromas to better one’s health or mood. Tea tree oil is also sometimes used in skin care, though experts are mixed on its benefits because it can cause irritation. “Tea tree oil contains natural antifungal and antibacterial properties, which makes it very useful,” Melville, New York dermatologist Kally Papantoniou, MD, previously told NewBeauty. “The important thing to know is to dilute several drops into a carrier oil when applying it to delicate areas on the body such as the face because it can be irritating.”
Further in the caption, Spears emphasized the importance of wellness: “I think it’s important for all women who have witnessed real madness of life to take time to reset, regroup, and manage yourself in finding ways to heal your body!!!” she wrote. “I found the coolest natural healing remedy magazine on the plane and got lost and in love with it !!! Thank you to all the incredible feminine masters of our universe who guide broken wings.”
In recent months, Spears has been more candid about self care, what it means to her, and about how it’s an ongoing journey. For instance, in the caption of an Instagram post from April, she wrote, “I haven’t been really good with my self-care. I haven’t done my nails in two months and I did my first ever laser treatment for my face only a week ago.” Spears implied she wouldn’t be back., adding, “it kinda hurt though” and declaring she’s “not a fan.”
One self care product she did praise, though? The SiO Beauty BrowLift Forehead Anti-Wrinkle Patch. The reusable treatment is made from medical grade silicone that’s meant to be worn on your skin overnight, and works by hydrating and compressing the skin to potentially prevent new wrinkles from getting worse or forming. “I’m sharing this because it actually really does work,” Spears told followers. We’re listening.