You’ve probably heard of the 5 Love Languages—how you give and receive love in relationships. But guess what? Those same love languages apply to how you show love to yourself.
At Explicit Essentials, we believe self-care isn’t just about candles and bath bombs (though, yes, we love those too). It’s about choosing products and rituals that match your energy, help you recharge, and make you feel like the main character again.
So… what’s your self-care love language?
💬 1. Words of Affirmation
You thrive on encouragement, positivity, and powerful reminders of your worth.
Your ritual? A long, hot shower with a shower steamer that clears your head and sets the tone for the day—followed by looking in the mirror and hyping yourself all the way up.
✨ Your Essentials:
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Ray of Fucking Sunshine Lemon Shower Steamers
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Bad Ass Bitch Hand & Body Lotion
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Bad Bitch Energy Bath Salts
👩❤️👩 2. Quality Time
You just want a damn minute to yourself—and we support that.
Your dream self-care setup? A drawn-out, indulgent soak with zero interruptions, followed by some deep stretching, a playlist you made just for the vibe, and lotion that feels like silk.
✨ Your Essentials:
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Fucking Exhausted Epsom Bath Salts for deep calm
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Bitch Relax Body Lotion in a scent that matches your mood
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Do Not Disturb signs on the door, obviously
🎁 3. Receiving Gifts
Nothing lights you up like a well-timed, “I saw this and thought of you” moment.
Self-care for you is wrapped in a bow (or a recycled kraft box)—and you’re not afraid to treat yourself. You want products that look good, feel good, and smell expensive.
✨ Your Essentials:
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A custom gift box of your favorite scents
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Luxe-feeling sugar scrubs
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A lip gloss you bought because “I deserve it” (you do)
🙌 4. Acts of Service
You’re all about making life easier—and giving yourself what you need before you crash.
Your self-care is efficient but meaningful. It’s about doing the little things now so you don’t hit burnout later. You want clean, effective products that work without the extra drama.
✨ Your Essentials:
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Dry Shampoo to skip wash day guilt-free
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Fragrance Mist in your bag for on-the-go resets
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A ritual you actually stick to
🤗 5. Physical Touch
You need products that feel good—on your skin and in your soul.
Soft skin. Textures that melt. Moisture that hugs you back. You want self-care that wraps you up in comfort and makes every part of your body feel loved.
✨ Your Essentials:
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Exfoliating Sugar Scrub for that “oh damn” softness
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Hydrating Lotion post-shower
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A silky gloss that kisses back
🖤 Final Word: You Don’t Have to Pick Just One
We’re complex. Messy. Multi-dimensional. You don’t need to fit into one box—and your self-care shouldn’t either. Build a ritual that meets you where you are—on tired days, glowy days, rage-cleaning days.