good night, baby
Let’s dive right in, shall we?
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BATH | Soaking is a super detoxifying and softening experience, both physically and emotionally. I love stepping out of the tub steeped in oils feeling like a luxurious goddess. If you're feeling feisty, let your hair down and get it wet. she wants to have fun, too. Full submersion in a juicy bath, head and all, can be deeply intoxicating. Make sure u lather up after + lock in the moisture.
Personally, I love to add baking soda + epsom salt in my bath (sometimes even hydrogen peroxide) and a load of essential oils. The salt, soda & oils are a super low maintenance way to exfoliate and cleanse.
Get creative. Add some recycled flower petals, turn off all the lights, burn some incense + candles; add whichever sweet touches you feel called to.
links | essential oils for bath | apple cider vinegar bath | essential oil blends | detox bath
SCRUB | Shed dead skin cells and let that glow-up shine through.
links | diy scrubs/via well+good | diy scrubs/via brit.co
SCALP MASSAGE | I love touching parts of my body that seemingly go unnoticed. Activating forgotten spaces of myself through touch is a beautiful reminder that every ounce of me is worthy of love.
If you crave a deeper drench, rub the oils from scalp to tips and add a shower cap for an oil treatment.
"Promotes deep relaxation and the release of tension/ benefits memory, cognition, and alertness/ brings clarity and strength to the senses/ nourishes and supports healthy hair, while also providing a lustrous shine/ strengthens the nervous system/ supports balance of the brain’s chemistry and hormones." via banyanbotanicals.com
indian gooseberries oil/ sesame oil/ mustard oil/ almond oil/ coconut oil/ neem oil/ castor oil/ brahmi oil/ bhringraj oil
links | technique | oils + blends
LATHER UP | I love blessing my body with a beautiful & intimate lather session, especially right after I get out the tub. Sensually touching myself allows me to experience my sexuality beyond penetration. Use your favorite creams, or rub coconut oil or sweet almond oil all over your body. Massaging your skin is also great for circulation.
a few favorite skin care companies
aquarian soul | living libations | herbivore
FACE MASK | Need I say more?
*pro tip | left over fruit adds juicy vitamins & minerals
link | diy mask/via helloglow
FACE + NECK MASSAGE | I am in love with massaging my face and neck. I do it after an oil cleanse with my hands or my jade roller. I do this for 5-10 minutes every night.
"It’s a natural facelift. Stimulating the face muscles with regular massage helps to bring oxygen to that area—which is a natural form of anti aging skin care in itself. “More blood flow to the area increases collagen production, which gives a healthy and natural glow to the complexion,” via elle canada.
link | face massage benefits/via elle canada
PELVIC MASSAGE | I intuitively started massaging my lower belly because I experience powerful period cramps. If this speaks to you, go for it. Our sacral chakra is a poignant energy center and she loves the attention.
links | pelvic massage benefits/via the chalkboard | sacral chakra/via yoga journal
BREAST MASSAGE | My boobs speak to me. They crave deep circulation and extra love & affection. The research backs my body's desires.
"For one thing, the body’s lymphatic system is highly concentrated in the underarm and chest regions. Stimulating these areas helps keep this key detox mechanism running smoothly." - via well+good
links | all you need to know/via well+good | oil/via living libations | oil/urban moonshine | oil blends/zero interest in growth, but great tips
GOLDEN MILK | Better than wine. I said what I said!
"Turmeric milk is not only high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and healthy fats (especially when using coconut oil), but is also high in manganese and iron thanks to the turmeric." Via nutritionstripped.com
links | gaia golden milk mix | milk recipe
*i also add a few things like
powdered coriander, sage and ginger
YONI EGG | A concept: You're dripping in self-love and drenched in satisfaction. Fresh out the bath & your skin is lathered with body oil. You're sipping on golden milk, cuddled up in your favorite blankets & and you have your yoni egg in. YAS!
links | about the egg/the tulip | about the egg/goop | purchase/via the tulip | purchase/via layla martin | proper research negating false claims regarding the egg
If you don’t have a vagina, that’s cool! Let’s move on to the next one :)*
YOGA + MEDITATION | Your nervous system needs to be soothed and calmed, girl.
links | yogi sleep tips/via mbg + guru jagat | night flow/via yoga girl | kundalini meditation/shabby kris | kundalini meditation video/shabby kriya
PRAYER | A safe space. Commune with the Divine. Share your deepest praises, aspirations, fears, gratitude, curiosites, desires & reflections. And, its free ♥.
As always, I love you all,
Carly Yolanda Trujillo