You should see taking a shower as more than just cleaning yourself. Take it as one of the little ways you can care for yourself while being so occupied with life’s activities.
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So, see your shower time as a time of self-care and as a mini spa session in your home. And since it’s in your home, it will save you a lot of money. I’ll be sharing some tips on how you can make the most of your shower time and care for your skin.
Dry Brushing
This can be a form of exfoliation because the aim is to remove dry skin cells. Before you get into the shower, get your brush and brush your skin.
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When you shower, wash off all the things you just brushed. Why do this though? It’s like giving your skin a massage and your skin will get super soft. Blood will also circulate faster and you’ll feel more awake.
Choose Cool Showers
I know a warm, cozy shower sounds awesome. But, cool showers are much better for your skin. It refreshes you and also makes blood circulate faster.
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Plus, it can also make you feel happier because chemicals called ‘endorphins’ are released. So, next time you want to shower, think of cool water instead of hot.
Use Natural Products
Hope you know that your skin absorbs everything you put on it? That’s why you have to be careful about what you use on your skin.
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Natural products are better for your skin because they have natural ingredients that are very good for your skin. Chemical products contain chemicals that can be harsh and upset your skin.
Repeating Mindful Mantras
A mantra is something special that you believe in and say very often. And it’s a positive thing, obviously. So, cultivate the habit of saying those positive things to yourself over and over. It helps you focus on the good stuff.
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They would even make you feel more peaceful and less worried about things. It would also make you feel great and mentally ready to handle any of life’s challenges.
Use your shower time to repeat those words to yourself.
Getting a Smooth Shave
Shaving can be like a serious task sometimes. But even at that, you still want your skin to be as smooth as ever. So, while in the shower, wet your skin and let it get soft.
Then, use a shaving cream or gel.
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When you start shaving, go slow and don’t press too hard. Rinse off and apply some moisturizer when you’re done.
Experiment with Aromatherapy
This is a calming session and you would feel like you’re in a real spa. Pick a scent that you like, like lavender for chill vibes. You can use essential oils, or a scented body wash.
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Pour them in your bathtub, sit inside, and adjust the settings to warm. As it’s heating up, the scent will wrap you in itself, and relieve you of some stress. When you’re done, you will feel so refreshed.
Sing Your Heart Out
Have you ever pretended to be a very famous singer when having a shower? Singing hits differently at that point. When you sing, you take deep breaths and Let them out slowly.
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This feels a lot like you’re doing breathing exercises. It also makes you super relaxed and happy. So, the next time you’re in a shower, enjoy yourself and sing like no one’s listening.
Shower Oils
Shower oils have a way of upgrading your bathing time to feel like something special. When you’re in the shower, use oils instead of regular soap. Because it’s for the shower, it was made to mix with water and clean your skin.
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If you use this, you’ll find out that your skin is moisturized from the get-go. This is way different from regular soaps that dry out your skin.
Conditioner Shaving Cream
Conditioner is known to soften hair, no matter where the hair is. In this case, using it on your skin is great because it softens the hair.
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This makes shaving effortless because the hairs are already really soft so, can fall off easily. When you use this, it has a way of making your skin feel so smooth, silky, and moisturized.
Lash Serum
This is something that makes your lashes really full and nice. When you’re done with your shower, brush out your lashes with your lash serum. It’s very easy and quick and this will make your lashes grow in no time.
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If you’re consistent with this, your lashes will get fuller and your eyes will pop and become so charming.
Soap Saver
You know when you’ve used up your soap and it’s just a tiny bit that’s left? There’s little or nothing you can do with it. But you won’t want to throw it away because you’ll feel you’re wasting it.
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What you’ll do is to get a mesh hag where you can keep them when they get to that stage. Gather them until you feel it’s enough to be used. When you want to shower, wet the mesh bag under water and use it to scrub your body instead. You’ll be able to use every last bit of soap this way.
