The start of a new year doesn’t need a complete life overhaul.
Sometimes, the most powerful reset is a simple ritual—one you return to night after night, letting it anchor your routine and remind you to slow down.
This year, we’re focusing on self-care that feels indulgent but realistic. A ritual that fits into your evening, signals your nervous system to unwind, and leaves you feeling cared for—mind, body, and space.
Here’s our favorite way to start the year feeling grounded, glowy, and deeply relaxed.
Step One: Set the Mood Before You Step In
Before the water even turns on, light a candle.
Scent is the fastest way to shift your state—and it’s where the ritual begins.
Our Blonde or Tulum candles are perfect for this moment. Place one just outside the shower and let the steam carry the scent through the room. Warm, grounding, and instantly calming, it tells your body it’s time to slow down.
Step Two: Turn Your Shower Into a Sanctuary
Once you’re in, light our Intensive Body Lotion Candle nearby and let the glow soften the space. The flicker adds warmth, while the scent wraps the room in quiet comfort.
Now it’s time to exfoliate.
Use our Exfoliating Moisturizing Bar to gently remove dull winter skin. It buffs, hydrates, and leaves your skin visibly smoother—no harsh scrubs, no dryness. Just soft, glowing skin that actually feels renewed.
Finish your cleanse with our Whipped Body Soap, massaging it in slowly and intentionally. This is the part where you don’t rush.
Step Three: Layer Your Glow
After your shower, while your skin is still warm, scoop a small amount of melted wax from the Intensive Body Lotion Candle and massage it into your skin. The shea butter melts in beautifully, sealing in moisture and leaving you deeply hydrated.
Next, add a few drops of our Vitamin C Glow & Go Oil for an extra layer of nourishment and radiance.
If dermaplaning is part of your routine, this is the moment. The oil creates the perfect glide to gently remove peach fuzz or dead skin, leaving your complexion smooth, bright, and ready for whatever comes next.
Step Four: End the Day With Scent
Before bed, finish the ritual by spritzing our Room & Linen Spray onto your sheets and pillows. Clean, non-toxic, and softly lingering, it turns your bedroom into a calm, comforting space that supports rest.
Slip into bed feeling hydrated, relaxed, and cared for—head to toe.
Why Ritual Matters
Ritual isn’t about perfection.
It’s about showing up for yourself consistently, even in small ways.
This is the kind of self-care that doesn’t feel like another task on your list—it feels like something you look forward to. Something grounding. Something that makes the start of the year feel intentional, not overwhelming.