Self-Care Sunday. It's more than just a day; it's a declaration. It's a promise to yourself to pause, reset, and recharge before diving into the week ahead.
It's not merely a day of the week; it's a personal pact. A gentle reminder to take a step back, recalibrate, and regain your strength before the chaos of a new week begins.
And what could be a more fitting tribute to this self-care promise than the ultimate "everything shower"—a haven for your senses, a ceremony of renewal? Forget the quick rinse; this is an immersion, a self-care ritual designed to revitalize from the inside out.
With our pure, consciously created skincare and haircare formulas, your bathroom transforms into a private spa, and your shower becomes a portal to tranquility. The "everything shower" isn't a fleeting fad; it's a conscious act of self-preservation. It's about embracing the present moment, savoring each step of the process, and emerging feeling not just clean but truly restored, centered, and prepared to meet the week's challenges. It's a powerful affirmation that you matter, a chance to reconnect with your physical self and quiet the mental chatter.
Building Your Personal Oasis: The LATHER Everything Shower Ritual
Here at LATHER, we understand the significance of self-care; it's a core value that drives us every day. Drawing inspiration from the natural world and guided by a dedication to crafting safe and effective products, we have everything you need to create your personalized "everything shower" experience.
In fact, our story began with our CEO Emilie D. Hoyt's own search for relief from agonizing migraines. Realizing the detrimental impact of artificial fragrances and other questionable chemicals in everyday products, Emilie committed herself to establishing a brand that champions natural ingredients and complete transparency. Just like Emilie's wellness journey toward clean beauty stemmed from a deeply personal need, a quest for relief, your "everything shower" should reflect that same commitment—a dedication to nurturing your total well-being, from mind, body, and soul.
Step 1: Curating Your Calm
Even before the first drop of water falls down, begin crafting your personal sanctuary. Soften the lighting, light a candle free of harsh chemicals, and select a playlist that soothes your spirit. This is your dedicated time, a mini-retreat. Prepare your space just as you would prepare your mind for a moment of peace.
Step 2: Hair Therapy: The Deep Conditioning Ritual
Begin your ritual by nourishing your hair with our Avocado Mint Hair Repair ($18 for 4 oz). This deeply restorative mask, infused with avocado for essential fatty acids and peppermint and tea tree oils to invigorate the scalp, works wonders on dry and damaged hair. Apply it generously, focusing on the ends, and allow it to work its magic while you proceed with the rest of your routine.
How often should you indulge in a hair mask? Once a week, ideally, as part of your Self-Care Sunday ritual, is the perfect frequency for optimal hydration and shine.
Step 3: Exfoliate: Unveiling Radiant Skin
Exfoliation is key to revealing smooth, glowing skin. Our Bamboo Lemongrass Foaming Body Scrub ($42 for 8 oz) is your ally in this process. Its powdered bamboo gently buffs away dead skin cells while the invigorating lemongrass scent awakens your senses.
Should you exfoliate before or after washing your body? Exfoliate before cleansing. This allows the scrub to work its magic on dry skin, maximizing its effectiveness.
Use an exfoliating washcloth or vegan body scrub. And make sure to give your elbows, knees, and feet some attention, too!
Step 4: Cleanse: The Art of Invigoration
Next, clean your skin with our Mint Thyme Body Wash ($21 for an 8 oz bottle). Feel the creamy coolness of wild mint and peppermint on your skin while earthy thyme works its purifying magic. It's more than just washing; it's a rejuvenating ritual.
Our best smelling body wash infused with skin-conditioning wheat protein and a refreshing blend of cucumber, olive leaf, chamomile, and green tea extracts leave your skin feeling invigorated and renewed. Think of it as a mini spa escape in your own shower—a chance to energize your spirit and support your skin's natural defenses. And since it's LATHER, you can rest assured it's free of parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, and colors, plus it's vegan and cruelty-free.
Step 5: Second Act: Cleansing and Nourishing Your Hair
Rinse out the hair mask and follow up with Bamboo Lemongrass Hair Wash ($20 for 8 oz). This gentle, paraben-free shampoo is suitable for all hair types, including color-treated strands. Enriched with bamboo stem extract, aloe, and a blend of calming botanicals like chamomile and rose extracts, it nourishes both your hair and scalp. The invigorating aroma of lemongrass, geranium, jasmine, and vetiver essential oils transforms your shower into a spa-like escape.
How often should you use this shampoo?
It’s gentle enough for daily use, providing a refreshing and nourishing cleanse every time.
Step 6: Facial Rejuvenation: Cleanse and Treat
Don't forget your face! Gently cleanse with our bestselling Ultra Mild Face Wash ($24 for 6 oz), ideal for even the most sensitive skin. Its gentle foaming action cleanses without stripping natural moisture. Follow up with our popular face mask 10-Minute Brightening Mask with Glycolic Acid ($38 for 4 oz) for an exfoliating and refining treatment that improves texture, tone, and the appearance of fine lines.
Step 7: Time to Rinse Off: Practice Mindfulness
Just because you got out of the shower doesn't mean your ritual is over, friends. Now's the time to savor the feeling of your skin being completely refreshed and revitalized. Let the warm water trickle gently over your body, breathe deeply, and really try to get lost in the moment. You won't regret it!
Step 8: Post-Shower Ritual: Lock in Moisture
The fun doesn't stop there! Once your "everything shower" is over, it's time to lock in the moisture you've just restored. Apply our Comfort Crème ($29 for 4 oz) to your body. This fragrance-free, soothing cream, designed for sensitive skin, including eczema-prone skin, blends oat kernel, mondo grass, microalgae extracts, ceramides, and squalane for intense hydration and protection.
For an extra layer of nourishment, follow with our CEO's favorite moisturizer, Almond, Milk & Honey Body Butter ($31 for 6.5 oz). This ultra-rich crème, perfect for dry skin, combines honey extract and sweet almond oil to condition and hydrate, leaving your skin feeling soft and supple all day long. This post-shower hydration is essential for maintaining healthy, radiant skin.
The Frequency of Ritual: Finding Your Rhythm
How often should you indulge in an "everything shower"? For most, once a week is ideal. If you have super dry skin or damaged hair, you may want to try applying it more frequently. Remember: Just like everything in life, you have to listen to your body and adjust accordingly.
The Grand Finale: Embracing the Afterglow
The "everything shower" isn't just about cleansing; it's about connection. After your shower routine, wrap yourself in a soft robe, brew a cup of herbal tea, and savor the feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation. This is the perfect way to conclude your Self-Care Sunday ritual and prepare yourself for the week ahead.
LATHER's commitment to clean ingredients, transparency, and creating products that truly nurture makes them the ideal companion for your ultimate everything shower. Start with the best products for your skin and hair, and make this weekly ritual a part of your self-care routine. By taking care of yourself in this way, you'll be setting the foundation for a week of positivity, relaxation, and head-to-toe wellness.
