52 Weeks of Self-Care Monthly Update
These next 3 weeks of self-care are about showers, baths, smudging, and salt caves!
Week 13
Turn Your Shower into a Spa Experience
Isn’t a shower just a daily necessity? Well, yes, but it can offer more than just cleanliness—it can be a transformative self-care ritual. Step into a shower and allow the warm water to instantly wash away physical and mental fatigue. With the right products, you can awaken your senses, providing a refreshing start to the day or a soothing wind-down in the evening. A shower can provide a moment of solitude and self-reflection, allowing us to pause, let go of distractions, and focus on the present. I’m always looking for new products that turn my everyday shower into a spa experience. So, embrace the therapeutic power of a shower, savoring each droplet of water as it revitalizes your senses, uplifts your spirit, and brings a renewed sense of well-being to your day.
Let me share some of my favorite products right now!
New England Apothecary Shower Steamers
These shower steamers create the perfect environment for a spa experience. Get the steamers a little wet and move them away from water and the scent will fill your shower.
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Plaine Products Body Wash (16 oz)
Their Body Wash gently cleanses your skin while improving tone and texture. With aloe as the main ingredient, daily use will restore nutrients without drying. It smells incredible and immediately wakes you up in the morning!
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Majestic Pure Blueberry Body Scrub
Body Scrubs exfoliate skin to remove dead cells, toxins, dirt & pollution from pores; scrubbing also promotes blood flow to assist in rejuvenation of skin, leaving not only your skin revived but also renewing your whole mind, body, and spirit.
Philosophy Amazing Grace
A 3-in-1, multi-purpose, fragrant gel wash to gently cleanse body & hair. This product is great for travel because it has several functions.
Rose Geranium Felted Soap by Fiat Luxe
The combination of rose geranium oil and sweet orange oil uplifts your spirits. And, with the addition of ground rose petals it makes a great facial soap.
Week 14
Soak in a Bath
Immersing ourselves in warm water creates a sanctuary for relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care. A bath provides an escape from the busyness of our lives, allowing us to unwind and release tension. The warm water soothes tired muscles and eases joint stiffness, promoting physical relaxation and relieving stress. Adding natural ingredients like Epsom salts, essential oils, or herbs can enhance the therapeutic experience, offering benefits such as muscle relaxation, improved sleep quality, and nourished skin. Additionally, a bath provides a space for quiet reflection and self-introspection, allowing us to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with ourselves.
Take a peek at some for my favorite products.
Cuccio Somatology Yogahhh Milk Bath
This amazing milk bath contains Epsom Salt which is which is wonderful for relaxation and relieving pain.
Coconut Crush Effervescent Salt Soak by Salacia Salts
Bring home the beach with this single use effervescent salt soak. Cover yourself head to toe in bubbles scented of muddled citrus, fresh pineapple, and coconut blended with woodsy, sweet notes from the sandalwood tree.
Lemon Lavender Effervescent Salt Soak by Salacia Salts
Bring home the beach with this effervescent salt soak. Sink into the tub with Lemon Lavender scented mineral salts to relax, detox, and reap the benefits of the sea at home.
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Herbivore Botanicals Coconut Milk Bath Soak
Made from organic coconut milk, protein-rich coconut pulp and natural essential oils, this bath soak has luxurious softening and moisturizing properties helping to target dryness and dullness, and leaving the skin feeling silky-soft
Sweet Water Décor Spa Day Candle
The scent of sea salt, jasmine, and wood make a relaxing aroma that fills the room.
Bubble Bath Bomb Set
Their bath bombs contain Epsom salt, detoxifying clays & luxurious butters and oils. This is perfect for stress relief and relaxation.
Deep Steep Bubble Bath
Its natural essential oils of lavender and chamomile create a tranquil atmosphere. It’s the ultimate self care!
Week 15
Go to a Salt Cave
Salt caves, also known as halotherapy or salt therapy, have been used for centuries as natural sanctuaries for relaxation, healing, and rejuvenation. These tranquil environments are crafted with Himalayan salt rocks that create a serene ambiance and release negative ions into the air. It is believed to cleanse and detoxify the respiratory system, promoting clearer breathing and alleviating symptoms of allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. So, step into the serene embrace of a salt cave and embrace the therapeutic benefits it offers, allowing yourself to unwind, restore balance, and embrace a renewed sense of well-being.
Want to create a salt cave experience at home?
Plant Therapy Pink Himalayan Salt Inhaler with Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt
When you inhale through the mouthpiece, the passing moisture absorbs micron particles of the incredibly pure and mineral-laden Himalayan Pink Salt that filters through the entire respiratory system.
Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp
Himalayan Glow Pink Salt lamps are a popular choice due to their natural ionizing properties. Crystal Lamp releases negative ions into the air, which can help to purify the air by attaching to positively charged particles and neutralizing
Majestic Pure Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Oil
This scrub is infused with Lychee Oil complex and Sweet Almond Oil is a self-care solution for the body and soul. It will help give your skin the ultimate detox and will promote its hydration levels.
Week 16
Sage your House
Saging, also known as smudging, involves burning dried sage leaves to cleanse and purify the energy within a space. This sacred practice has been used for centuries by different cultures around the world to rid homes of negative vibrations and create a peaceful environment. As the smoke from the burning sage wafts through the rooms, it is believed to clear away stagnant energy, ward off negativity, and invite in a renewed sense of balance and tranquility.
I love my new sage bundle that I bought in Portland, Maine.
Here are some other items that will help you learn the process of saging.
White Sage Smudge Candle
Cleanse your home of negative energy and invite all positive energy into your life.
White Sage Smudging Kit
Sustainably Grown Sage, Responsibly Collected Abalone & Smudging Feather + Hand Carved Wood Stand & Chakra Bracelet
Malicious Women Candle Co – Go Smudge Yourself
The citrus and sage smell incredible. It’s a hysterical candle that would make a great gift.
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