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 something you are too busy to enjoy? Here you will find easy ways to create accessible yet luxurious self care, that nurtures both your physical + emotional 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.
Massage oil on scalp and comb thru to ends. Wrap in 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
Before you get into shower, dry brush
Keep windows/doors closed for steam shower effect
Wash off your clay mask and thoroughly rinse the oil from your hair.
For extra scalp stimulation and extra bubbles use your scalp brush while shampooing. It works great for your conditioner too.
While your hair is conditioning, grab your Manuka Refining Polish. Work into wet skin with light, circular motions. Let it sit for few minutes, giving the manuka honey, shea butter and botanical oils time to sink in, then rinse clean.
When you’re finished apply body serum all over, massaging it with the water on your skin until it is fully absorbed. Gently pat dry.
Sprinkle some linen powder onto your sheets, blow out your candle and drift off into a peaceful sleep.

Light a candle
Dry brush
Rinse off/get clean under a warm shower
Pour a hot bath with mineral milk bath
Soak for 10-15 min
Get out + cool down for a few minutes
Soak again for 10-15 min
Rinse off under a cold shower stream
When you get out apply forest body oil all over, massaging it with the water on your skin until it is fully absorbed. Gently pat dry.
Put on robe, meditate, read or listen to music...
Relax + Enjoy

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
Work your Manuka Refining Polish into wet skin with light, circular motions. Let it sit for few minutes, then rinse clean.
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 or relaxing beverage and chill

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