We always talk about skincare routines, body butters, and all that self-care goodness, but when was the last time you showed your hands some real love?
Our hands are out here working overtime: texting, typing,, cooking, doomscrolling… and half the time, we just slap on a little lotion and keep it moving.
But, we need to change that.
We’re building a scented handcare ritual that’ll make you feel like you just stepped out of a spa (or like you have your life 100% together, even if you don’t).
Step 1: Cleanse Gently (and Make it Cute)
Ditch that basic hand soap that leaves your hands dry and sad.
We’re upgrading to something that makes even hand washing feel bougie.
Look for soaps with nourishing oils and light scents like lavender, rose, or even honey. My current obsession? Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash . It smells like a chic botanical garden and makes my tiny bathroom feel like a 5-star hotel.
Step 2: Exfoliate (Yes, Your Hands Need It Too)
You exfoliate your face and body — why not your hands, boo?
A gentle scrub gets rid of dead skin and makes everything buttery soft.
You can go the DIY route: 1 tablespoon or sugar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Or grab something ready-made. The L’Occitane One-Minute Hand Scrub is bomb and smells like fresh almonds. Either way, scrub softly in circles, rinse, and get ready for silky magic.
Step 3: Nourish & Massage (Because You Deserve It)
Now comes the best part — moisturizing with a scented hand cream that smells so good, you’ll be sniffing your hands like a weirdo (no judgment, I do it too).
Here are my top picks right now:
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Eos Shea Butter hand creme- As a devoted vanilla cashmere fan, this does not dissapoint.
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Oaui Hand Creme Rue St. Honoré — subtle, powdery, floral, and smells expensive (because… it is).
Take a deep breath. Rub it in slow. Do a little mini hand massage — press into your palm, and stretch your fingers gently.
Step 4: Seal It In (Cuticles Matter Too)
Cuticles dry and crusty? Not on our watch.
A scented cuticle oil keeps everything soft and adds an extra layer of fragrant goodness. Your favorite body oil will do the trick.
Tell me what’s YOUR favorite hand cream scent?
Drop it in the comments or DM me on IG so we can swap recs. 💖💅🏾
Stay soft & stay smelling good,
XOXO
- eau de Karis