Valentine’s Day is for You, Too
Valentine’s Day is often centered around romance, but let’s flip the script—it’s also a perfect opportunity to celebrate self-love and self-care. Whether you’re single, taking a break from dating, or just looking for a little “me time,” being your own Valentine is an act of self-appreciation.
After all, self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. And what better day than Valentine’s Day 2025 to slow down, relax, and treat yourself like the love of your life? From indulgent skincare rituals to cozy nights in, here’s how to make this holiday all about you (and treat yourself to some Valentine's Day gifts in the meantime.
1. Soak the Day Away with a Spa-Like Bath
Few things are as comforting as a warm bath, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to turn your bathroom into a tranquil retreat. Set the mood with candlelight, soft music, and essential oils like lavender oil, known for its calming, stress-reducing properties.
How to Create an At-Home Spa Bath:
Drop in a lavender-infused bath bomb: The Lavender Bath Bombs (12oz total, $20) contain three 4oz bath bombs, each packed with aromatic lavender essential oil to promote relaxation and serenity. This mineral and emollient-rich bath treatment also includes soothing Epsom salts and moisturizing botanicals like safflower, meadowfoam, and jojoba seed oils to soften and nourish your skin.
Add a few drops of essential oil: Try ylang-ylang or cedarwood to enhance relaxation and melt away stress.
Hydrate while you soak: Use a hair mask like our Avocado Mint Hair Repair. This deep-conditioning treatment provides intensive moisture therapy to restore strength and shine to dry or damaged hair. Avocado oil improves manageability, leaving hair and scalp feeling light and refreshed. Emollient shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and jojoba oil help to lock in moisture.
You could also apply a face mask to nourish dehydrated skin while you unwind. Short on time? No worries. Our 10-Minute Brightening Mask instantly brightens and refines the skin's tone and texture, getting you glowing in a matter of minutes. Specially formulated to improve the appearance of uneven tone and dull skin in need of a radiance boost.
Seal in moisture post-bath: Follow up with the Sweet Almond Face Moisturizer for a glow that lasts long after your soak. Crafted with a blend of sweet almond, macadamia nut, and avocado oils, this non-oily formula nourishes and protects your skin, while herbal extracts shield it from free radical damage.
2. Pamper Yourself with an At-Home Facial
A skincare routine isn’t just about great skin—it’s an act of self-care. This Valentine’s Day, take the time to give yourself an at-home facial with natural, hydrating ingredients that leave your skin refreshed and radiant.
5 Steps for a Glow-Boosting Facial:
- Cleanse: Wash away the day with the Ultra Mild Face Wash (6oz, $24), an extra gentle, foaming cleanser that leaves skin glowing without stripping natural emollients, ideal for sensitive skin.
- Exfoliate: Use the Bamboo Silk Foaming Face Scrub (4oz, $26), a gentle exfoliating cleanser with fine bamboo silk and jojoba beads, to buff away dead skin cells, revealing a radiant complexion. This scrub is rated 5 out of 5 stars with 54 reviews.
- Mask: Choose a face mask that suits your skin’s needs—like the White Clay Deep Pore Mask (4oz) for oily or acne-prone skin, which uses bentonite clay to draw out impurities, or the Honey Moisture Mask (4oz, $29) for deep hydration, featuring propolis extract and honey to revitalize stressed skin.
- Deeply Hydrate: Apply Mega Moisture Magnet (1oz, $38), a hyaluronic acid serum with Vitamin B5, ceramides, and plant-based squalane, to plump skin and lock in moisture, combating the appearance of fine lines and crepey texture.
- Smooth + Brighten: Finish with the Vitamin C Peptide Renewal (1oz, $58), an advanced Vitamin C serum with liposomal peptide technology, to boost luminosity, help smooth uneven texture, and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Indulge in a Fancy Dinner—For One
Who says a Valentine’s Day dinner has to be for two? Set the table, pour a glass of wine (or your favorite tea), and treat yourself to a homemade or takeout meal that feels special.
Cook something indulgent – Try a new recipe or make an old favorite.
Pair it with your favorite drink – A glass of wine? Fancy mocktail? You choose.
Set the mood – Light candles, turn on some music, and enjoy.
4. Have a Cozy Movie Night for One
Curling up with a movie is a perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day solo. Whether you go for romantic classics or a thrilling adventure, the key is comfort and relaxation.
Movie Ideas for Every Mood:
- Romantic Comedy – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- Self-Love Celebration – Eat, Pray, Love
- Thriller/Mystery – Gone Girl
- Comfort Movie – Pride & Prejudice
Don’t forget the snacks! Treat yourself to gourmet popcorn, chocolates, or your favorite dessert.
5. Give Your Hands & Feet Some Love
Your hands and feet work hard—so why not treat them to a DIY spa moment?
Self-Care Essentials for Hands & Feet:
Hand Therapy Crème (2.65oz, $17) – Infused with shea butter & oat extract to deeply nourish dry hands.
Eucalyptus Foaming Foot Scrub (4oz, $20) – Exfoliates rough heels & revives tired feet with granulated pumice and a refreshing blend of eucalyptus, lemon, and lavender.
Lavender & Eucalyptus Foot Crème (4oz, $20) – Soothes & softens feet with lavender, eucalyptus, sage, arnica, seaweed extract, and squalane.
6. Treat Yourself to a Gift
You don’t need a Valentine to receive a thoughtful gift—because you deserve one, too.
Self-Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day:
Quiet Nights Rituals Set – A full nighttime routine for relaxation & restful sleep, including the Lavender Bath Bomb, Quiet Night Pillow Mist, Quiet Night Relaxing Balm, and a Silky Eye Mask.
Gua Sha & Glow Gift Set – For glowing skin & a spa-like massage, featuring the Hinoki Ginger Renewal Oil and Gua Sha Body Massage Tool.
My Favorite Things Gift Set – A collection of LATHER’s most-loved skincare essentials, hand-picked by the founder.
Bonus Idea: Write yourself a love note—acknowledge everything amazing about YOU.
7. Try Something New
Sometimes, the best self-care is stepping outside of your comfort zone. This Valentine’s Day, challenge yourself to try something new:
Take an online art class
Start a new book
Try a new yoga flow or meditation
Journal about your dreams & goals
A new experience can be rejuvenating and a great way to invest in yourself.
8. End the Night with Restorative Sleep
Finish the day with deep, restful sleep. The Quiet Night Rituals set (rated 4.7 out of 5 stars with 91 reviews) is designed to promote just that. This cozy collection of aromatherapy and evening rituals brings together the soothing essential oils of lavender, cedarwood, and ylang-ylang to calm your mind and body for a tranquil night's rest. The set includes:
- Lavender Bath Bomb (4oz)
- Quiet Night Pillow Mist (2oz)
- Quiet Night Relaxing Balm (1oz)
- Silky Eye Mask
Spritz your pillow with the Quiet Night Pillow Mist, apply the Relaxing Balm, and slip on the Silky Eye Mask for a truly restorative sleep experience. The travel-friendly sizes make it easy to maintain your sleep routine wherever you go.
Because self-care starts with good sleep.
