If you tend to hang out in the self-care and wellness corners of TikTok, you’ve likely heard of the “everything shower.” Essentially, we’re talking about extravagant, ritualized shower routines complete with music, body wash, scrubs, dry brushes, and body oil, which wash away daily stressors in a literal and metaphoric sense. This isn’t just about scrubbing yourself clean; it’s an exercise in relaxation. While the concept of luxuriating in the shower is nothing new, we’ve added our own clean spin to it. Below, discover our guide to your new everything shower routine.
Before the Shower
Prep
First, set the mood with a freshly lit candle. Spritz a few pumps of our Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist into your bathroom, then inhale deeply for a soothing moment of zen.
Dry Brush
Before you even step into the shower, sweep away dead skin cells with our Plant-Based Body Brush. Using small circular motions, brush from your toes to your chest, paying extra attention to rough areas like ankles, knees, and elbows. Dry brushing is amazing for getting rid of dead skin, energizing and prepping the skin for optimal hydration, and will leave you feeling as smooth as a dolphin. Plus, it’s an exhilarating wake-up call for your whole body.
Hair Mask
Once a week, treat your hair to a mask using our ultra-rich Anti-Aging Body Balm. While this decadent coconut-oil-based balm is designed to nourish and visibly firm your skin, it’s also our secret to shiny, ultra-moisturized hair. The jasmine, geranium, and coconut scent is completely transporting. Apply thoroughly from roots to ends, and let it sit for 10-20 minutes.
Face Mask
While the body balm works its magic, apply our Red Algae Clarifying Mask to your T-zone and all over your face if you have oily or blemish-prone skin. This decongesting formula features bentonite clay to remove surface impurities and unclog pores, along with a trio of red seaweeds to mineralize, leaving your skin refreshed and radiant. Rinse in the shower.
During the Shower
Shampoo
Now it’s time for the main event, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Make sure your shower is warm, but not scalding hot. Double-shampoo with your favorite sulfate-free product, really scrubbing the crown of your head and washing away buildup. Follow with conditioner if needed, then secure your hair on top of your head with a jaw clip and move on with the rest of your routine.
Cleanse
Start your routine by cleansing your face with our bestselling, seaweed-infused Ocean Cleanser. This minty-green gel is the world’s most refreshing way to sweep away dirt and excess oils while prepping your skin for that perfect, radiant glow. Next, lather up your body with our Undaria Algae™ Body Wash. This pH-balanced daily nourishing cleanser is made with Undaria seaweed and uses a natural, plant-based surfactant blend (aka–cleansing agent) to provide a gentler cleansing experience without drying or stripping. The silky, gel-like texture lightly foams and builds into a rich, beautiful lather to help dissolve dirt, sweat, and excess oil, while skin-loving ingredients like aloe and glycerin go to work to hydrate and support the skin’s moisture barrier. It feels so luxurious and the all-natural scent of grapefruit, cypress, and sweet notes of mango mandarin smells like a tropical vacation. We love how soft and hydrated it makes our skin feel afterward. Whether you’re “everything showering” or have just a few precious minutes to indulge under the faucet, luxuriating with our citrusy body wash will make you look forward to showering every single day.
Exfoliate
Next up is body exfoliation. Just about everyone’s skin benefits from both physical and chemical exfoliation. How often you exfoliate depends on your skin type and how sensitive it is. The thing to remember for all skin types is that when it comes to exfoliation, moderation is key. More will not make your skin softer, smoother and glowier. But the right amount absolutely will. Our Undaria Cleansing Body Polish delivers the benefits of both physical and chemical exfoliation (in the form of kiwi AHA-infused rice microparticles), instantly polishing away roughness, smoothing bumpy texture, and revealing soft, glowing skin. Salts of the Earth Body Scrub combines mineral salts from around the world in an ultra-moisturizing base of shea butter to smooth and hydrate every last inch of skin. Pick one or pick them both. It’s your everything shower!
Shave
Now that every last dead skin cell is out of the way, you can begin to shave, if that’s your thing. Work our Undaria Algae™ Body Wash–into a rich lather with your hands and sweep it across your skin, prepping it for a close shave. Glide your razor across your legs and underarms, then rinse off, letting the uplifting citrusy scent fill the shower.
After the Shower
After any shower—especially an everything shower—your skin needs a little extra moisture. Once you’ve hopped out of the shower, gently pat off the excess water with a towel and apply your body moisturizers when skin is still damp. The dampness factor is going to help lock in hydration and give you the glowy look you really want.
Body Moisturizers
Start by applying our ultra-hydrating Hyaluronic Body Serum all over. The formula uses five molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to visibly plump skin and boost hydration. In clinical trials, it was shown to instantly increase hydration by 161%* and deliver 24 hours of non-stop hydration.*
Next, smooth on our lightweight, fast-absorbing Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion to instantly increase hydration. This milky concoction, loaded with hyaluronic acid, Undaria seaweed, and peptides, sinks effortlessly into the skin, leaving nothing behind but velvety softness. Also nice? It’s clinically shown to visibly firm skin in just four hours.*
Last but not least, lock in all that beautiful moisture from your everything shower with our bestselling Undaria Algae™ Body Oil. It features the same iconic Undaria scent that inspired our body wash and is clinically shown to increase skin elasticity and moisturization in just 10 minutes.** With one bottle selling every 30 seconds, it’s a must-have for anyone who loves silky-soft, glowing skin from neck to toe.
That’s a wrap on our everything shower. Up next: your “everything face care” routine. For now, enjoy your clean, hydrated, dolphin-smooth skin!
*Based on a third-party clinical study.
