Did you know that warm water on your skin releases the feel-good hormone of oxytocin? Do you look forward to your bath or shower, or is it you check off your list/are too busy to enjoy? Continue reading, and find easy ways to create accessible yet luxurious acts of care that nurture both your physical and mental well-being.

SUNDAY SHOWER (HELPS WITH MONDAYS)

Light a candle and make a drink; warm or cold, something healthy, relaxing or both. Put on your robe.
Apply body oil to scalp and massage thru to ends of hair (4oz oil best with dropper). wrap in hair towel and leave on for 20 min
After 10 min, mix clay mask with water (or choose another liquid) and use brush to apply to face, neck and décolletage. Mist occasionally with a hydrosol to keep it gentler/avoid drying + cracking. Let dry for 10 min
While you’re waiting for mask to dry, use sandalwood comb to distribute oil and massage scalp (see directions to stimulate your meridian pathways)
Before you get into shower, dry brush
Keep windows/doors closed for steam shower effect
For extra scalp stimulation and extra bubbles use your shampoo brush while washing your hair. You can also work your conditioner through to the ends with this tool.
Make sure to use an exfoliating cloth for… gentle exfoliation
When you’re finished apply body serum all over and massage it with the water on your skin until it is fully absorbed. Gently pat dry with towel
Sprinkle some linen powder onto your sheets, blow out your candle and drift off into a peaceful sleep

ONSEN SOAK (JAPANESE BATHING RITUAL)

Light a candle
Dry brush
Rinse off/get clean under a warm shower
Pour a hot bath with bath salts
Soak for 10-15 min
Get out + cool down for a few (if needed)
Soak again for 10-15 min
Rinse off under a cold shower stream
Apply body oil, lightly towel dry
Put on robe, meditate, read or listen to music...
Relax + Enjoy

WEEKNIGHT SHOWER TO UNWIND

Dry brush
Tie up hair or wrap in towel
Apply generous layer of body oil
Stand under hot water for 5 min
Gently pat dry
Apply sleep serum to soles of feet and put on a pair of socks

STRESS RELIEF SOAK

Light a candle
Dry brush
Apply generous layer of body oil or body serum
Run bath, add 1/2 C mineral milk bath to water
Soak for at least 20 min
Gently pat dry with towel
Massage sleep cream into bottom of feet

AFTER SUN CARE TO SOOTHE + RESTORE

Oil your scalp, run comb thru to distribute and massage meridians
Very gently dry brush
Run a cool to warm shower
Use shampoo brush to ensure hair oil is completely rinsed out
After shower but when skin is still wet, apply body serum
Gently pat dry with towel, or air dry
Put on robe to allow more time for oil to absorb into skin
Apply balm to heels, elbows, hands and anywhere that needs a extra hydration
Turn on a fan, make yourself a refreshing beverage and relax

AYURVEDIC HAIR OILING

Apply oil to scalp and massage thru to ends of hair
Use meridian comb to evenly distribute oil and stimulate scalp
Wrap hair in microfiber towel and leave on overnight
When you wash it out, use a shampoo brush to ensure a clean scalp

BIRD BATH

dry brush using long strokes toward the heart
run a washcloth under hot tap water you and wring it out well
use 2-3 (at least) pumps of body oil or serum directly onto the warm cloth
work from the ground up using the cloth to clean, moisturize, and wipe away the exfoliated skin from dry brushing
relax in your robe for a a few minutes before dressing to let the oil fully absorb.

Send me your favorite rituals for relaxation and self care: hello@giabgoods.com

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