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A Real Talk on Skincare, Routines, and Why Your Skin Deserves Better Than a Once-a-Week Body Butter Panic

I know, I know … the temptation to buy and use a light cream that is easy to slather on, is absorbed quickly and allows you to crack on with your busy life, is powerful.  I used to do that. 

And yet—I wondered why my skin felt dry, tight, flaky… and just meh.

We’re all busy. Life happens. And in between doing All The Things, a full-body skincare routine can feel like some distant luxury reserved for spa days or influencers who apparently have 28-hour days.

But here's the truth I’ve learned (the hard way): if we don’t take the time to care for our skin, it eventually shows us exactly what neglect looks like.

And when we do take the time to nourish it? Oh wow. Our skin softens. Glows. Heals. It becomes our outer cheerleader, quietly saying, “Thanks for noticing me.”

Skin Is Smart—Let’s Work With It, Not Against It

Your skin is your largest organ and it's constantly working: shielding you from the elements, detoxifying, regenerating, and communicating (hello, stress breakout!).

But modern life doesn’t make it easy. Between long days, screen time, hot showers, tight clothes, and environmental toxins, your skin ends up depleted. Its natural barrier weakens. And the beautiful ecosystem of microbes that keeps it balanced? Disturbed.

That’s where a simple, consistent skincare routine comes in—not just for your face, but for your whole body.

Nourish, Replenish, Repeat: The Ritual That Changed My Skin (and Sanity)

I used to think bath salts and body butters were a treat—something indulgent. But once I started using them regularly, I realised they’re not a luxury—they're support. Support for your skin, your mood, your nervous system, your overall health.

And the best part? You don’t need an hour-long routine with twelve steps. You just need to start noticing what your skin is telling you.

Dry patches? Time for some rich Cocoa Butter or Mango Butter

Feeling tense, twitchy, or tired? A warm bath with epsom salts is basically nervous system therapy in a tub.
Flaky shin skin? Body butter to the rescue.
Skin looking dull? An Exfoliator or Body Scrub and soak can help bring back your natural glow—and balance your skin’s microbiome while you’re at it.

Why These Ingredients Deserve a Permanent Spot in Your Routine

Let’s break it down, because these beauties are doing more than just smelling nice:

🧈 Cocoa Butter – Deeply hydrating, full of antioxidants, and gives your skin that silky, velvety feel. Bonus: it smells like dessert.
🥭 Mango Butter – Lighter than cocoa, but still rich in fatty acids. Helps with elasticity and gives dry skin a dewy bounce.
🧂 Epsom Salts – Not just bath filler. Rich in magnesium, which is crucial for healthy skin function, reducing inflammation, and even calming the mind.
💧 Magnesium Oil – Like a mineral top-up for your body. Helps with sleep, stress, and supports your skin’s natural repair cycle.

These are ingredients your body actually wants. It recognises them. They work with your skin, not against it.

But I Don’t Have Time for a Routine!

I hear you. I am you. Some days I’m lucky to remember to eat, let alone exfoliate.

But building a skincare routine isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. About reclaiming just five minutes to slow down and say, “Hey body, I see you. Thanks for getting me through today.”

Whether it’s a soak in the bath once a week, a quick sweep of body butter after your shower, or a quiet moment massaging magnesium butter into your feet before bed—it all counts.

Small acts of care lead to big shifts. Your skin will reflect it. Your energy will feel it. And over time, your routine won’t feel like a chore—it’ll feel like a gift.

Final Thoughts (From One Formerly-Dry-Elbowed Human to Another)

If you’ve been treating body care like an afterthought, consider this your loving reminder: your skin deserves more than just leftovers. It’s not about “pampering”—it’s about partnership. When you care for your skin, it returns the favour in the most beautiful, glowing ways.

So tonight, maybe skip the scroll and reach for the bath salts instead. Or slather on that body butter you’ve been “saving.” You deserve it. Your skin deserves it. And who knows—tomorrow, someone might just ask you why you’re glowing.

With warmth (and a dollop of cocoa butter)

Clare

Founder & Skincare Formulator, CL&RE Wellness