In a world where our “downtime” often looks suspiciously like doomscrolling in sweatpants, true relaxation has become a rare art form. But here’s the thing: your skin knows when you’re stressed. Your nervous system isn’t just about fight-or-flight — it’s also the on/off switch for inflammation, hydration, and your skin’s natural repair mode.
So if you want a calm, happy face in the mirror, you need to give your body and your skin permission to chill out. And yes, we can absolutely help with that.
Step 1: Set the Mood with Ootanga Mist
Before you dive into oils and balms, prime your skin and your senses. Ootanga Mist blends organic watermelon hydrosol, aloe vera, and alcohol-free witch hazel to instantly hydrate and refresh.
Ancient wisdom: Misting rituals go back thousands of years — from Ayurveda’s rose waters to herbal tonics in traditional Chinese medicine — used to prepare the skin for deeper nourishment.
Science side: Hydrating first helps your skin absorb the active compounds in the products you apply next. Aloe vera soothes while watermelon hydrosol delivers antioxidants, making your skin more receptive to the ritual ahead.
Step 2: Release Tension with OMg
Stress isn’t just mental — it hides in your muscles, creating tightness in your jaw, shoulders, and neck. OMG delivers pure magnesium chloride oil, MSM, organic aloe vera, and rose hydrosol to help muscles unclench.
Ancient wisdom: Magnesium-rich oils and baths have been used for centuries in balneotherapy to relax the nervous system and ease physical tension.
Science side: Magnesium helps regulate muscle contractions, nerve activity, and the body’s stress response — but only if your cells can actually absorb it. That’s where MSM comes in. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) enhances magnesium’s bioavailability, helping it absorb more effectively through the skin so you get faster, deeper relief. Aloe vera and rose hydrosol soothe the skin barrier so all that mineral goodness can get to work.
Step 3: Comfort & Restore with Cottonwood Creek
This balm is like a deep exhale for your skin. We infuse wildcrafted arnica flowers, cottonwood buds, and devil’s club root into nutrient-rich oils, then blend them with birch tar, mustard oil, beeswax, and essential oils like ginger, clove, and eucalyptus.
Ancient wisdom: Cottonwood buds, revered by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, were used to ease muscle aches and soothe skin. Devil’s club has long been a plant ally for strength and resilience.
Science side: Cottonwood contains salicin (a natural anti-inflammatory), arnica boosts circulation, and mustard oil delivers warming compounds to release muscle tension and support recovery.
Step 4: Nourish Your Hair – Equinox Hair Oil
Relaxation isn’t complete if your scalp feels like the Sahara. Equinox is a rich blend of pistachio, mongongo, hemp seed, and argan oils — infused with stinging nettle and tamanu for scalp health, plus an essential oil bouquet of rosemary, lavender, peppermint, and more.
The science: Mongongo oil is packed with eleostearic acid, which polymerizes under UV light — basically creating a natural shield for your hair. Stinging nettle has been shown to improve scalp circulation and strengthen hair follicles.
The ritual: Massage a few drops into your scalp before a bath or shower, letting the oils soak in like your favorite deep conditioner. Bonus: The massage itself tells your parasympathetic nervous system it’s safe to chill out.
Step 5: Calm Your Nerves (and Skin) with St. John’s Wort
Our St. John’s Wort Salve is a single-herb infusion — wildcrafted St. John’s Wort blossoms steeped in olive oil — capturing the plant’s natural golden-red compounds.
Ancient wisdom: In traditional herbalism, St. John’s Wort has long been valued as a nervine — an herb that supports and soothes the nervous system. Herbalists often say, “What arnica does for your muscles, St. John’s Wort does for your nerves.”
Science side: Rich in hypericin and hyperforin, St. John’s Wort is used topically to help calm nerve-related discomfort and reduce inflammation. It’s a go-to for soothing areas where the skin and underlying nerve endings need extra care — like post-injury soreness, mild burns, or tender spots after repetitive strain.
Step 6: Seal It In with Oasis
Finish your ritual with Oasis, a rich botanical blend featuring organic buriti, marula, moringa, hemp seed, cherry, and apricot oils.
Ancient wisdom: Desert and tropical cultures alike relied on nutrient-dense plant oils to keep skin hydrated under the harshest conditions.
Science side: These oils are rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamins A and E — all of which reinforce the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss while you rest.
The Quick Ritual Recap
- Ootanga Mist — Hydrate & prep
- OMG — Release tension
- Cottonwood Creek — Warm & restore
- Equinox Locks — Scalp Treatment
- St. John’s Wort — Nervine soothing
- Oasis — Seal & protect
Ready to Exhale?
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