The Anatomy of an Everything Shower
Most showers are a five-minute race to get out the door. But every so often, we need a hard reset. We’re talking about an everything shower: the long ritual of deep cleaning and self-care that leaves us feeling ready for anything. It’s the ultimate way to evict dead skin, handle every follicle, and drench our skin with hydration.
The Mental Game
Before we get down to business, we need to set the vibe. Because this is no quick rinse; It’s a restorative reset. We start slowly with warm water to open our pores and soften hair. Just make sure it is warm, not scalding, because we’re here to relax, not boil like a lobster.
Step One: The Great Demolition
Then we bring Santal Sugar Scrub to the mix. Exfoliating is helpful for just about every minor skin-related ailment you can imagine. Sugar and oils remove dead skin cells that block our hairs and clog our blades. This step also lifts the hair for a smooth final result.
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Scrub on skin in small circles.
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Pay extra attention to the feet and legs where skin is tougher.
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Exfoliate before shaving rather than after to avoid irritation.
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Apply gentle pressure to help minimize any damage to skin.
Step Two: The Masterpiece Shave
First, we apply Santal Shave Butter instead of a traditional foam (or just using water). It’s transparent, which allows us to see our skin as we work. This helps us avoid the nicks and cuts that happen when we can’t see exactly where we’re shaving. Then we reach for our Women’s 6 Blade razor. Six blades provide a close, comfortable shave that handles hair with ease. Shave with a light touch, so you let the weight of the handle and sharp blades do the heavy lifting.
Step Three: The Finishing Moves
This kind of shower isn’t over when you put the razor down. By nature, shaving is an exfoliating process, so we often need to put moisture back into our skin afterwards. So we apply Santal Body Balm to hydrate and nourish our pores. THis helps to reduce the appearance and sensation of irritation to keep skin feeling soft and moisturized.
Lastly, we walk out of the bathroom feeling smoother than a marble statue and looking like someone who’s ready for anything.
