How to Build a Shower Ritual (Even If You Don’t Have a Tub)

Because self-care doesn’t require bubbles, a bathtub, or permission.

If you’ve ever scrolled past another “soak in the tub” post and thought, “That’s cute, but all I’ve got is a standing shower and 17 minutes,”—this one’s for you.

At Explicit Essentials, we believe self-care should be accessible, intentional, and badass as hell—no porcelain clawfoot required. Whether you’re living in a studio, a dorm, or just don’t vibe with baths, you can still create a powerful shower ritual that recharges your energy, resets your mood, and makes you feel like the main character (even if the water pressure isn’t giving).

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🚿 Why Build a Shower Ritual?

Because sometimes your shower is the only alone time you get.
Because rituals—small, consistent, intentional actions—send a message to your nervous system: I’m safe, I’m cared for, and I deserve this.

Whether it's morning motivation or a night routine to shut the world out, your shower can become a sacred, healing space—no bath required.

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🔥 1. Set the Mood (Before You Even Turn the Water On)

Ritual starts with atmosphere.

• Dim the lights or turn on soft color bulbs

• Play a playlist that matches your vibe (R&B, lo-fi, rage pop—we don’t judge)

• Light a candle or set out a crystal if that’s your thing

• Take three deep breaths before you step in

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🌬️ 2. Bring the Spa to Your Shower with Steamers

No tub? No problem. Steam is your new BFF.

Drop one of our aromatherapy shower steamers (aka shower pucks) into the corner of your shower and let the essential oils do the heavy lifting.

Whether you need to:

• Ray of Fucking Sunshine (hello, lemon verbena)

• Bitch Relax (lavender + mint)

• Bad Ass Bitch (raspebrry blends for the win)

There’s a steamer for that.

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🧼 3. Make Washing Your Body a Whole Event

Not just a rinse. A ritual.

Try this order for maximum “I am the moment” energy:

• Exfoliate: Use a sugar scrub to slough off stress (and dead skin)

• Cleanse: Choose a soap that smells like a mood you want to step into

• Moisturize in-shower: Use a rich oil or body conditioner before you even towel off

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💦 4. Post-Shower = Sacred Time Too

Don’t skip this part. It’s where the magic locks in.

• Pat (don’t rub!) dry

• Lather up with a hydrating body lotion—bonus if it matches your steamer scent

• Spritz on a fragrance mist for that main character aura

• Play your affirmation or intention playlist while you get dressed

• Optional: gloss up, stretch, dance a little. You made it through another day.

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♀️ Shower Rituals Are Real Self-Care

Forget the idea that “real” self-care has to involve an expensive spa day or a 2-hour bath. You’re allowed to create peace in the 15 minutes you spend in the shower before work. You’re allowed to romanticize your rinse. You’re allowed to call it a ritual—because it is.

And with Explicit Essentials, you can build a routine that’s clean, cruelty-free, and crafted by badass women who know what busy looks like.

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🖤 Your Ritual Starter Pack:

🧂 Shower Steamers – for mood-boosting aromatherapy
🧴 Sugar Scrub – for glow-up skin

💕 Body Lotion – for skin that is extra hydrated
💨 Fragrance Mist – for energy that lasts all day
💋 Gloss – for that post-shower pop