Self-Love Rituals: Nourishing Skin and Soul

May often gets linked with love and relationships, but let’s not forget the most important relationship of all — the one with ourselves. 💕 This month is the perfect reminder to show kindness to your skin, your body, and your soul.

Skincare as Self-Love

Winter weather can leave our skin dry, tight, and tired. Instead of seeing skincare as just another routine, turn it into a ritual — a time to nurture and appreciate yourself. Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and let your products be more than formulas… let them be acts of self-care.

Synergy for Self-Love and Balance

Essential oils can elevate these rituals beautifully. Here’s a simple blend you can use in a diffuser, personal inhaler, or diluted in a carrier oil for gentle topical application:

Dilution	Drops per 15ml carrier	Common Name	Latin Name	Therapeutic Effect
1%	3	Rose	Rosa damascena	Comforting, heart-opening, promotes self-love
1%	3	Lavender	Lavandula angustifolia	Calming, soothing, reduces stress
0.5%	1–2	Bergamot	Citrus bergamia	Uplifts mood, eases anxious thoughts
0.5%	1–2	Sandalwood	Santalum album	Grounding, promotes inner peace

Total Dilution: 

3% Carrier Oil Suggestion: Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil

Application: Apply as a chest or wrist oil, or use in a diffuser during evening rituals.

A Note on Self-Compassion

Your skin doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be loved. Each line, spot, or scar tells a part of your story. By nurturing your skin with the right products, rituals, and mindset, you’re not only supporting your complexion — you’re strengthening your relationship with yourself.

So this May, let’s commit to more than resolutions. Let’s commit to self-love.

Nurture Your Skin, and Nurture Your Soul

With love and radiant vibes,

Coco – Skincare Specialist, Product Formulator, and Self-Care Advocate