How to Achieve That Lit-From-Within Glow: A Body Care Ritual You’ll Crave This Winter
Hey Kiya Collective,
Let’s talk glow, not the kind from a ring light or a dusting of highlighter, but that deep, healthy, lit-from-within kind of glow that makes you feel radiant even when it’s grey outside.
As we settle into the slower pace of the colder months, your skin deserves softness, attention, and a moment of indulgence.
This is your sign to romanticise your body care ritual, because your skin deserves the same level of love and intention you give your face.
✨ Step One: Start with a Steamy Bath or Shower
Cold air strips moisture. Hot water can too. But a steamy shower or bath preps the skin beautifully when done right. Keep the water warm (not scorching), and allow the steam to soften your skin. It opens up your pores, relaxes your body, and creates the perfect environment to begin your glow ritual.
Optional: Add a few drops of essential oil to the tub or your shower floor for a sensorial boost.
🧼 Step Two: Cleanse Gently but Thoroughly
Reach for something deeply cleansing but non-stripping. Our African Black Soap Bar is a rich, traditional cleanser that removes impurities and helps smooth texture without drying out your skin.
Massage it over damp skin with your hands or an African Body Net to encourage gentle exfoliation and boost circulation.
🌹 Step Three: Exfoliate to Reveal Radiance
Slough away dry patches and dullness with a natural body scrub like our Shea Body Scrub. It helps soften rough areas (like elbows and knees) and preps your skin to absorb the goodness that comes next. Think of this as your skin’s reset button.
Use 2–3 times a week to avoid over-exfoliating.
💧 Step Four: Seal in the Glow with Layers of Moisture
While your skin is still damp, go in with a rich body oil. Of course we would suggest our cult fave Sweet Nourishing Oil. It’s packed with nutrient-rich oils that sink in beautifully, helping to restore your skin’s barrier and keep moisture locked in.
Following with a generous layer of Whipped Shea Butter as your final step adds an extra cushion of protection, especially for dry-prone areas, leaving your skin feeling buttery-soft and glowing.
💫 Step Five: Lock in the Ritual
Wrap yourself in a soft towel, slip into something soft, and take a deep breath. This ritual isn’t just about products, it’s about how you feel in your skin.
Let this moment remind you that glow isn’t about trends, it’s about intention. About slowing down enough to honour your body, even in the simplest ways.
💭 Final Thoughts
You don’t need a spa day to feel luxurious. With a few simple steps and the right ingredients, your bathroom becomes your sanctuary, and your skin? A soft, radiant reflection of your care.
You’re allowed to glow, even in the dead of winter.
