A month of simple, skin-loving rituals infused with aromatherapy care.
Winter can be tough on skin. From dry indoor heat, cold winds, and post-holiday fatigue that can leave everything feeling tight, dull, and a little depleted. January is the perfect moment to reset your routines and rebuild softness with simple, sensory rituals that nourish skin and support your overall well-being.
This four-week challenge focuses on brushing away what no longer serves you or you skin through exfoliation, replenishing moisture, supporting your skin barrier, and pairing each moment of care with aromatherapy that helps your body, skin, and mind settle into winter with more ease and a little more glow.
Let’s begin.
Week 1: Exfoliate & Clear the Canvas
Weekly Intention: “I let go of what no longer serves my skin, or my mind.”
Winter dullness often comes from dry, compacted skin that blocks moisture from sinking in. By focusing on gentle exfoliation this week, you’ll clear the way for deeper hydration and create a smoother, softer foundation for everything that comes next. As you release what no longer serves your skin, you’re also invited to let go of mental and emotional buildup, making space for softness, clarity, and renewal.
Week 1 Rituals
• Gentle Facial Exfoliation Reset: On 1-2 mornings this week, do a warm facial steam with a few drops of lavender and frankincense essential oil, then exfoliate with your preferred gentle scrub. We recommend this Sugar Scrub that is both gentle and rejuvenating for the face. Finish with a Rosehip Oil all over face and neck.
• Shower Softening Exfoliation: If you didn't get to plan a winter getaway to somewhere tropical, you can still enjoy a steamy shower escape with the delicous smell of this Mojito Lime Body Scrub! Apply to damp skin, then use your hands or a washcloth in a circular motion to slough off the old. Don't skip your feet! Rinse well, then pat dry with a towel and apply Sweet Almond Oil to lock in the new softness.
• Weekend Reset Dry Brushing Ritual: Spend 3-5 minutes dry brushing from feet to heart. Follow with Jojoba or Sesame Oil for some extra hydration.
Aromatherapy Companion
Diffuse Sweet Orange + Cedarwood during journaling or stretching. It’s brightening yet grounding, perfect for a “letting go” week.
Week 2: Rehydrate & Restore Moisture Head to Toe
Weekly Intention: “I nourish myself generously.”
After exfoliation clears the way, true hydration can begin. This week is an invitation to replenish deeply and intentionally, not only through skincare, but through the ways you care for your whole self. Nourishment isn’t just about what you apply to your skin, it’s about slowing down and allowing yourself to receive what you need without guilt or rushing. Let this be a week of generous nourishment: Drink more water, rest when your body asks for it, and allow these small rituals to remind you that caring for yourself is not indulgent, it’s essential.
Week 2 Rituals
• The Daily Hydration Habit: Make this Restoring Face Oil for your ritual this week. This will helps restore moisture and promote a radiant, healthy-looking complexion. Apply all over face and neck while skin is damp, both morning & night.
• Winter Hair Rescue: Our hair can really feel the effects of the dry winter climate as well, so we have a couple great recipes to keep your hair healthy & hydrated. This Smooth Curls Hair Oil will help promote healthy, shiny hair. For dry strands that need a little extra nourishment, make this Hydrating Hair Mask that will leave hair soft, shiny, and refreshed.
• Weekend Feet Reset: End the week with a warming Ginger Foot Soak to revive tired feet and offer a simple ritual that supports your intention to nourish yourself generously. Follow up with the “Wear Socks to Bed” trick: Apply Castor Oil to feet, slip on cozy socks, and wake up with baby-soft soles.
Aromatherapy Companion
Diffuse Lavender + Bergamot during your evening wind-down. This blend signals your mind to soften just as your skin does.
Week 3: Strengthen, Soothe, & Protect
Weekly Intention: “I protect my peace, and my skin.”
This week is about reinforcing the skin’s surface by choosing richer oils and butters that help create a protective layer on the skin’s surface. Ingredients like castor oil and plant butters help to lock in moisture and reduce that tight, dry feeling by offering a sense of protection through the coldest, most demanding part of winter. Let your rituals be a form of protection too, by simplifying routines and creating small moments of calm that help you feel more grounded and held.
Week 3 Rituals
• Body Butter Boost: Massage this rich Whipped Body Butter into damp skin for an indulgent winter treat that deeply hydrates and softens, along with resin oils (myrrh and frankincense) that help provide a soothing, aromatic layer of comfort.
•On-the-Go Nourishing: Keep this creamy, Vanilla Lotion Bar in your bag for a quick dose of hydration anytime, anywhere. The rich blend of avocado and coconut oils with cocoa butter nourishes dry, irritated skin for the whole family to protect and pamper throughout the day.
• Weekend Nail Reset: Carve out some time over the weekend to give yourself a mini-manicure. Finish with this Nourishing Cuticle Oil that helps soften, protect, and refresh dry cuticles, because even they need a little extra love during the winter.
Aromatherapy Companion
Diffuse Roman Chamomile + Patchouli during evening reading or when a quiet moment is needed. This blend mirrors the week’s theme: comfort, peace, and protection.
Week 4: Glow Naturally & Be Radiant
Weekly Intention: “I choose rituals that help me shine each day.”
This final week is about celebrating the care you’ve been practicing and letting it show. By layering nourishment & scent, these rituals invite a natural glow that comes from feeling comfortable, confident, and fully at home in your skin. Celebrate the radiance you’ve built, inside and out, and carry it into your everyday life by continuing to choose small moments that help you show up feeling your best.
Week 4 Rituals
• Pretend It's Summer: There's a trend on social media to 'be delusional' (or #delulu) about your dreams & desires, meaning to pretend like you already manifested what you want and act like it's here. Try this similar mindset shift to help you get that feeling of a late summer glow, even in January with this Summer in a Bottle recipe that will literally have you glowing like it's summer.
• Glow from Within: Apply this Frankincense & Ylang Ylang Perfume Roll-on to pulse points as a daily finishing touch, like an invisible accessory that completes your look. The ritual of scent becomes a quiet moment of self-assurance, helping you move through your day feeling centered and radiant.
• Shine Like a Glazed Donut Weekend Reset: End the challenge on a high note with a Honey & Jojoba Face Mask that leaves skin dewy, nourished, and unmistakably luminous. This a sweet, satisfying ritual seals in everything you’ve cultivated this month: confidence, more peace and glowing, soft skin.
Aromatherapy Companion
Diffuse Grapefruit + Tangerine while getting ready for the day. It’s uplifting and inspiring, to match your glowing Aura this week.
Closing Thoughts
A reset doesn’t have to be rigid. It can be gentle, sensory, and deeply supportive. A collection of small moments that leave you feeling more restored than when you began. These 30 days are about creating space for softness, reconnecting with your body, and choosing rituals that make your daily routine feel more grounding and more you.
Here’s to your softest, calmest, glowiest start to the year.
