sea salt vanilla everything shower routine 🛁🫧
The Sea Salt Vanilla Everything Shower 🌊🍦✨
This routine has been my go to recently and has made me so excited for the summer!! This routine is for the girls who want to smell like a high-end beach resort mixed with vanilla bean icecream. 🐚
It’s a 6-step process, but the scent layering is 10/10. Here’s the breakdown:
Step 1: The Scalp Detox 💆🏻♀️
Starting with the OUAI Detox Shampoo to get rid of all that dry shampoo buildup. It’s the ultimate "reset" button for your hair. I also the scalp scrub to really feel fresh and clean! 🫧
Step 2: Scrub!
I love using tree hut scrubs to exfoliate before shaving!
Step 3: The Silk Base 🪒
(Not pictured, but I first do a scrub with dove sensitive skin bar soap!!) Then I lather up with Truly Smooth Legend and Vanilla Baby Shave Cream. This combo makes the closer-than-close shave actually happen without the irritation. ☁️
Step 4: The Hydration Seal 🧴
Slathering on the Sand + Fog Tahitian Vanilla body butter while my skin is still damp. It smells like real vanilla beans, not the fake sugary stuff. It might be the best thing I’ve ever smelled in my life.
Step 5: The Finishing Mist ⚓️
A final spritz of Sand + Fog Dune. This adds that fresh, "salty air" note that keeps the vanilla from feeling too heavy.
Total Score: 11/10. I feel like a new human and I smell like a vacation. 🏝️✨
Adding a sea salt vanilla shower routine to my daily self-care has truly transformed my skincare and haircare habits. I found that starting with a scalp detox shampoo, like the OUAI Detox Shampoo featured in this routine, helps to deeply cleanse and remove any product buildup, which is especially refreshing when the weather heats up. The scalp scrub is an excellent addition—not only does it stimulate circulation, but it also leaves your scalp feeling rejuvenated. Before shaving, the Tree Hut sugar scrub works wonders for exfoliating the skin; it prepares the surface by removing dry, dead skin cells which reduces irritation and helps you get a smoother shave with less razor burn. For shaving, switching to a gentle cream like Vanilla Baby Shave Cream is a game changer—it has a creamy texture and a true vanilla scent that’s soothing and helps prevent nicks or redness. A step I never skip is applying body butter when skin is still damp. Using a product like Sand + Fog Tahitian Vanilla body butter locks in hydration and the scent is authentic—not artificial or overly sweet, which makes the vanilla note feel natural and comforting. Finishing with a light mist of Sand + Fog Dune eau de toilette adds a subtle salty air fragrance that balances the vanilla’s sweetness perfectly. This layered scent approach creates a unique and inviting aura reminiscent of a calm California coast beach day mixed with creamy vanilla bean ice cream—that relaxing, fresh yet indulgent feel. It’s a routine I personally felt excited about repeating daily, especially as it layered scents beautifully without overwhelming. Plus, all steps contribute to not just smelling amazing but also having healthier skin and hair. For anyone looking to uplift their shower routine for summer or any season, focusing on a combination of detoxification, gentle exfoliation, irritation-free shaving, deep hydration, and scent layering could be the key. These products are also paraben & sulfate free, which is gentle on sensitive skin types, making the routine suitable for a broad range of users looking to elevate their body care experience.
I need this whole routine in my collection ASAP! 😍