Ready to dive in? Here’s a step-by-step guide to the ultimate everything shower:
Step 1: Add aromatherapy
Start your everything shower by setting the mood with calming scents. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a damp washcloth and place it on a shelf or the shower wall where steam can release the scent.
Scent tip: Hang a bundle of fresh eucalyptus from your showerhead. The natural oils in the leaves release a refreshing scent when exposed to steam, turning your shower into an aromatic oasis.
Step 2: Take care of your hair
Give your hair some love. Hair treatments work best when they have time to sink in, so apply your favorite deep conditioner or hair mask first. Then wrap your hair up and let it soak in all the goodness while you move on to the rest of your routine.
Moisture boost: To maximize moisture, wrap your hair in a warm towel after applying the mask. The heat will help the product penetrate deeper into your hair.
Step 3: Exfoliate your limbs
Exfoliation is where the magic really begins. Use a BELOVED body scrub to remove dead skin cells and make way for softer, smoother skin. Start from your shoulders and work your way down to your feet, paying extra attention to any rough areas like elbows, knees, and heels.
Benefits: Exfoliating helps boost circulation, brightens your skin, and preps your skin to soak up any moisture you apply afterward. Plus, it just feels fantastic!
Step 4: Cleanse and refresh
After exfoliating, it’s time to cleanse with a luxurious shower gel. A richly-scented BELOVED shower and bath gel will fill your bathroom with fragrance while giving your skin a gentle yet thorough cleanse. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, add a loofah or exfoliating glove to lather up—it’ll leave your skin feeling soft and ultra-clean.
Pro tip: Rinse with cold water at the end of your cleanse. This can help lock in the fragrance of your shower gel, allowing the scent to linger longer.
Step 5: Shave (if you feel like it)
Shaving isn’t a must, but if you want to, now’s the perfect time. Your pores are open from the warm water, and your skin is prepped and softened from exfoliating. Just apply a thick, hydrating layer of shave cream, and take your time. The everything shower is about feeling good, so go for a smooth finish if it adds to your confidence boost.
Shave solution: Don’t have shave cream? Swap it out with conditioner—its rich, creamy texture helps soften hair and provides a smooth surface for the razor to glide over.
Step 6: Face mask and skincare
By now, your hair treatment has had time to penetrate deeply, so rinse it out, and then give your face some TLC with a hydrating mask or cleansing treatment. Afterward, gently cleanse your face, and finish with a toner and serum right there in the shower (if they’re steam-friendly) or as soon as you step out.
Bonus: Consider using a cooling face roller after you step out to add an extra layer of pampering!
Step 7: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize
The everything shower isn’t complete without an extra layer of hydration. Apply a body cream or lotion while your skin is still slightly damp to lock in moisture and leave your skin feeling super soft. A BELOVED body cream, with its rich, nourishing texture, can give your skin that post-shower glow and leave you smelling fresh for hours.
Pro tip: For an extra luxurious finish, layer a spritz of body mist to complement the scent of your cream. The combination will leave you smelling amazing and feeling like you just left a spa.
Step 8: Quick feet treat
Don’t forget those feet! After the shower, take a minute to apply a rich foot cream or balm. Give your feet a quick massage and slip on a pair of cozy socks to seal in the moisture.
Smart move: Before applying foot cream, exfoliate your feet with a pumice stone or foot scrub to remove dead skin. This helps the moisturizer absorb more effectively, leaving your feet even softer and smoother.