So You Want to… Turn Your Bathroom into an Oasis
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Wellness IRL
You know those super lush homes with spas that Chrishell is always touring on Selling Sunset? Yeah, we don’t live in one of those. And we’re guessing you don’t either, which means if you want a dedicated R&R space, you have to book a reservation, get dressed to go, drive over there, drop a (not small) amount of $$$, and then you can relax. Or… or… you can stay home and DIY it.
That’s where Avocado Green comes in. We rave about their sustainable bedding all the time, but they just launched a clean beauty brand called Reed + Gwen and an apparel line, HASS—both of which stick to the company’s pro-climate commitments. To help you enjoy Rescue Spa-level relaxation from your bathroom, we’re penning this ultimate guide to creating the bathscape of your Hollywood Hills dreams. We’ve also tried each of AG’s new products, because we have to test before we testify, right? (And because we know you’ll love them just as much as we did, you can use code NEWSETTE for 15% off both new brands.)
The Setup
Just like a recipe for a gourmet meal, the perfect soak needs a few key ingredients. There’s also prep work, so here are steps to check off ahead of time.
1. Pick up the dreamiest eucalyptus + pine candles for aromatherapy, then grab a pack of unscented soy tealights to set the ambiance with a warm, soft glow.
2. Curate a “Bath and Boujee” playlist. If you’re an ethereal queen, take inspiration from Grimes’ picks. If you’re an R&B girl, look to Ari Lennox, SZA, and post-Positions Ariana Grande. (This mix on Spotify never fails.) If you’re a country girl, sorry, we can’t help. 😕
3. Consider the visuals. Do you want to create a green space by bringing in your houseplants? Or keep your eyes glued to a murder mystery novel? Or shut everything out with an eye mask / cucumber slices? Either works, but think about it now.
The Experience
The night of, run your bath water, then add this lavender-scented bath soak under the faucet. Then, light your candles, get your ✨aesthetics ✨ in order, throw on your playlist, and silence your phone. (Trust us, you’ll live.)
This is where your mindfulness should kick in, and this perfectly pink Snoozy bath soak floating around you like glistening mermaid scales will help ease you into it. It has magnesium flakes that rinse away muscle aches, and the lavender + rosewood scent works on an aromatherapeutic level to destress even the most tightly wound psyches. While you’re slipping into a state of intentional, self-affirming relaxation (some soothing breathing exercises can help, too) give your skin a fresh start with this Marula scrub before cleansing.
Avocado Green asked us not to mention it since it won’t be in stock till November, but we adored it, so we’re doing it anyway. It has the ideal bead size—not too big that it scratches, but big enough to feel the exfoliation. Then lay back, melt to the sounds of Sade (or whoever washes you in calm), and get all nice and pruney until you’re ready to end your dip.
The Wind Down
Since Adrienne Bailon just told us you have to apply lotion ASAP, reach for this body melt moisturizer with hyaluronic acid and reishi mushrooms after you dry off. TBH, we would actually buy each of the Reed + Gwen products, but this was by far our favorite. Just by the way it melted in our fingers, we knew it was going to be iconic, and then when it seeped into our skin?! Magnificent.
If your skin does better with a lighter touch, there’s also this body oil that hydrates dry areas with an antioxidant-packed formula. Next, slip into these cozy cotton PJs whose high-quality you can feel as they drape on your figure. Finally, end the night with some light reading, or the new season of Bake-Off, which doesn’t count as screen time since it’s British.
The Takeaway
This was your how-to for a superior tub time. And just like school, we’re leaving you with some homework. Namely, do the bath: Snoozy Bath Soak + Dry Body Oil + Body Melt = Ahhhhhhh.
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