Make the most out of your daily shower with ten easy self-care steps.
– KEYS SOULCARE
After a long day of adulting, nothing beats putting your phone on do-not-disturb and rinsing off. But indulging in body care rituals while you shower can do wonders for your soul. Yup, it’s true! Not only does it give you a chance to relax and unwind, but it also helps to rejuvenate your skin, uplift your spirit, and give you that extra confidence you need to conquer the days ahead.
Every second you devote to yourself matters — so let’s make the most of it. Your daily shower is a perfect opportunity to squeeze in some extra soulcare without disrupting your schedule. The next time you bathe, apply these ten simple steps to upgrade your experience. (A.K.A., create a moment of personal ceremony.)
1. SNAG SOME EUCALYPTUS
One of the best ways to instantly enhance your shower ritual is through your nose. Placing eucalyptus over a showerhead is a self-care favorite. You get an aesthetic vibe from the earthy branches while clearing your sinuses with minty essential oils steamed out of their leaves. (Here’s our favorite way to hang eucalyptus).
2. LIGHT YOUR FAVORITE CANDLE
Day or night, you can boost your senses and mood by lighting your Sage + Oat Milk calming candle. Much like eucalyptus, sacred sage grounds you, and sweet oat milk soothes you. Surrounding yourself with these stress-reducing aromas will transport you to your next step.
3. SET YOUR INTENTIONS
Setting your intentions for your shower time brings you into the present moment. Take a deep breath and ask yourself what you need. More patience for what’s ahead? Relaxation after a stressful string of meetings? Or maybe you want to praise your body for carrying you through another day. Whatever the need, claim it as your focus before you set foot in the tub.
4. ADJUST THE WATER TEMPERATURE
Start warm to heat up your eucalyptus. As the room fills with steam, the leaves will release their soothing scent and mesh with the sweet smell of sage and oat milk. Hot and warm temperatures can relax muscles, and colder temps regulate nerves. Choose what you need or mix things up as your shower moves along.
5. TAKE A DEEP BREATH
You can’t let all that aromatherapy go to waste. Breathe it in slowly. Reground yourself as you prepare for a few more moments of bliss. This is your time, and you’re free to indulge in it. If you can, place one hand over your heart and the other over your belly to feel your breath even deeper.
6. GRAB YOUR BODY RITUAL
The easiest way to elevate your shower is to relish in luxurious bathing supplies. Our Body + Soul Ritual is here to answer that call. With the Mind-Clearing Body Polish for full-body exfoliation, the Sacred Body Oil for skin-plumping moisturization, and the Rich Nourishing Body Cream for long-lasting hydration, this ritual will turn your shower into a spa.
7. GENTLY CLEANSE
Start off with a purifying cleanse using your favorite body soap. (We recommend the Renewing Body + Hand Wash with Manuka honey.) Lather up generously and recite the affirmation I love myself as I am as you move your loofah or washcloth in circular motions. Cherish the self-massage as you create a fresh base for your next step.
8. EXFOLIATE + RELEASE
Squeeze a generous amount of the Mind-Clearing Body Polish into the palm of your hand. Reveal your inner light with lactic and glycolic acids to gently chemically brighten the skin. As you scrub along, feel the sensation of bamboo charcoal as it helps physically exfoliate dullness and dryness. Meditate on the affirmation I let go of what doesn’t serve me as you rinse off and imagine all the negative vibes going down the drain.
9. REHYDRATE + REFLECT
After clearing things up, it’s time to lock in your newfound energy and glow. After patting yourself dry, take a few drops of your Sacred Body Oil and smooth on the rich blend of marula and jojoba oils across your skin. (You can focus on dryer areas of your body like elbows and knees.) Don’t rush the process of deep rehydration as your skin soaks up the antioxidant-rich formula. Repeat the affirmation: Everything I do is an act of creation, and remember that taking care of you means showing up more fully in the world.
10. PRAISE YOUR BODY
Seal the deal with praise for your incredible body. Say out loud the affirmation, my body is a vessel for love, light, and strength, and warm a small amount of the Melting Body Balm in your hands. Gently sweep the rich, soothing veil of moisture along the skin. Choose an upward motion that energizes the heart and mind while enveloping your arms, legs, and torso in the nourishing butters of shea and cocoa. Take a moment to admire your own strength, beauty, and grace.
Soulful tip? Quality over quantity. It doesn’t matter if you have five minutes or half an hour; you can make the moments you have count. Bring intention, attention, and soul-satisfying offerings; you’ll have everything you need. Remember, you gotta take care of you, so start now.
How are you going to take care of you this week? Drop your shower upgrades and fave offerings in the comments!
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