Describe one habit that brings you joy.
I mentioned my new/updated shower routine as one of the things that make me happy. A thousand times yes. Let’s get into this joyful habit.
First off, are y’all on TikTok? Because attending classes at TikTok University is how I got into this new routine. The girlies were talking about self-care and glowing and these are all things This Square Peg fully advocates. So, I did my research.
Double cleansing. I no longer just use a body wash and keep it moving in the shower. Now, I:
•Start off with bar soap. Almost like the shampoo of my body care routine. Any antibacterial soap will do. I like Dove. Scrub away.
•Now comes the conditioning of your body. This is where the body wash comes in. I prefer Olay Body Wash or Naturium body washes.
•Next: exfoliate 2-3 times a week. Tree Hut has fabulous body scrubs.
•After that: apply shower oil. Shower oil?! Yes! These are oils you can use and rinse off. I’ve been using one by L’Occitane.
So, now, you’ve double cleansed and all is well, right? Not yet. You’re not quite finished.
Post shower. All the moisture I’ve placed on my body from the shower needs to remain. So:
•After drying off, I apply oil once again, but to seal in all that moisture. Aveeno has a great moisturizing oil that smells like heaven.
•Then I follow up with a body butter instead of lotion. More moisture. Again, Tree Hut has a great body butter I’ve gotten into.
That’s it, for the most part. Yes, more steps for the shower and no, if you’re running late for an appointment and don’t have time, you’re not going to do all this. But honestly, I’ve made time. Because the changes to my skin have been incredible. I notice the glow, the softness, the way my skin holds on to perfume and scents because of the foundation I’ve given it.
The best thing, however, is how doing this has given me the chance to baby my skin, to baby me. It’s daily, regular self-care and so necessary. Feeling good = joy. All good things.
Anyone out there have a similar routine? Share.
Onwards.
This Square Peg. 
Yes yes yes 100%!!! I started a new shower routine in February when I had some big changes in my life and needed to do something relaxing for myself. I light a candle and/or drop some lavender essential oil right into the shower. I always use my scrub gloves but now I’ve added a scrub at least once a week. My favorite thing is my oils. I mix jojoba and almond oil and usually add rose or lavender EO. I use it wet and massage it in until I’m dry! My skin feels amazing and smells luxuriant. Thanks for putting me onto the double cleanse tho 🙌🏿
I love the oil mixing. 😍😍😍 No doubt it smells heavenly and the skin glow is on another level. Thanks for sharing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Yes my routine is similar except I use the Nivea shower lotion instead of oil most of the time but both do the trick. Like you I value just having that time to pamper myself during an otherwise busy day!!
Love this! And yes TikTok be having so many cool ideas and suggestions
Thanks!!