Written by Madeleine White - Founder of JUNI & CO
In 2021 Madeleine received the highly acclaimed CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) Young Achiever Award. She's also an Advisory Board Member for the British Beauty Council's Sustainable Beauty Coalition.
The concept of an Everything Shower is nothing new, but more just a catchy name given to those intense beauty routines we do before special events, or - if you're big on self care - on a weekly basis.
Imagine a lazy Sunday at home indulging in a spa-like experience; a body scrub, a face mask or two, a scalp treatment, a plethora of oils and moisturisers... Here are our favourite products for the ultimate Everything Shower.
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Pre-shower
Pre-shower is the perfect time to give your scalp some TLC. Whether it's a mask, oil or serum, a weekly scalp treatment can make a huge difference not only to how your hair looks but to the health of your scalp.
The Nue Co's Supa Thick Scalp Serum has been specially designed for hair that is thinning or regularly sheds. The formula supports the health of the scalp, aiding circulation, rebalancing the scalp microbiome, removing product build up and protecting follicles. The lightweight texture leaves roots refreshed and the scalp feeling calm and nourished, improving overall hair quality as a result.
Once in the shower
Sure, supermarket shower gels get the job done, but there's something truly luxurious about a premium body wash. This gentle daily body cleanser has been developed to effectively remove dirt and impurities without causing dryness. Skin is left feeling soft, supple and with a beautifully delicate scent.
A weekly body scrub will ensure your skin is in tip-top condition. Gently removing those 'dead' skin cells will help give that coveted glow, and prevent ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing.
Suzanne Kaufmann's oil-rich scalp and body scrub has been developed to gently buff away dead skin and toxins and promote healthy, supple skin. Formulated with a blend of natural oils, including sunflower, apricot kernel, rapeseed and echium seed oil, to nourish dry skin, and apricot kernel powder and blackcurrant seed particles, to exfoliate and detoxify. Gentle enough for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Have you ever felt like you've found the perfect shampoo, only to be left disappointed after a few months of use? This is where a great clarifying shampoo can make all the difference. Once a week or so - depending on your hair type - switch up your nourishing or volumizing shampoo for something with a little more oompf.
City Life shampoo has been formulated to detoxify, cleanse, remove product build-up and love your scalp. With anti-pollution benefits, it will leave your hair fresh and clean for the week ahead. Formulated with Vitamin E and Zinc PCA, which are both gentle on the scalp, and Centella Asiatica which is reputed to have antibacterial qualities. Other ingredients help to lift and remove hard water and heavy mineral salts, including iron and copper salts.
Following your clarifying shampoo, apply a nourishing conditioner to mid-lengths and ends. I sometimes hear people say they skip conditioner as it weighs their hair down, but it's so important to close the hair cuticle and keep each strand in optimum condition.
Designed to be used alongside the Larry King Wash Cycle shampoos, this nourishing yet lightweight conditioner has been formulated as a cuticle sealant to smooth down the hair shaft, lock in moisture and combat tangles during rinsing, reducing the need for brushing.
Post-shower
Post-shower, once skin in soft and supple from the steam, is the perfect time to apply a face mask. Over-exfoliation is a common issue we see in store, so using a dedicated exfoliant just once a week or so is our recommendation.
Active Enzyme Exfoliator is a resurfacing treatment that works to clear, soften and renew skin. Potent fruit, honey and herbal enzymes together with acids gently slough away dead skin cells while finely-ground, rounded walnut shells polish and mechanically reveal new skin. This dual-action exfoliant delivers visible results.
Nutrient-dense plant oils and raw honey combine to restore moisture and help clear skin issues, while rich herbal antioxidant synergies assist to calm, regenerate, and help reset the skin's natural healing ability and support healthy skin function.
After exfoliating why not indulge in a calming, hydrating mask? This is an Everything Shower routine after all!
Resurrection Girl is a rich gel mask that pours moisture back into dry, lifeless skin. It quickly hydrates and smooths, reviving dehydrated skin in just ten minutes.
It’s all down to a powerful recovery team of ingredients. The Resurrection plant takes the lead – it's a desert extremophile that can bring itself back to life from complete dehydration, and it does the same for your skin.
Next is Blue Tansy Oil, which brings more than its vibrant colour to the table. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, it keeps your complexion calm, while its aroma soothes your senses.
But this isn't just a quick fix. Pai have added hyaluronic acid, prebiotic Inulin and NMF sugar complex for longer-lasting comfort.
Whilst finishing off the ultimate Everything Shower routine and before getting cosy in your favourite lounge-wear, apply the Bagliora Cooling Eye Patches to mimic the feeling of a good night's sleep.
These soothing and refreshing Hydrogel Eye Patches provide an immediate cooling and revitalising effect on the skin around the eyes while working against aging, and reducing dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
They contain ingredients such as caffeine, hydrating hyaluronic acid, soothing centella asiatica, and a molecule that provides an instant cooling sensation on the skin. The skin around the eyes feels rested, hydrated, and awake.
We're big believers in taking care of the skin on your whole body, not just your face. This is where Danish brand Bodyologist really shines; they've taken the active ingredients usually found in facial skincare and added them to your everyday body products for maximum results.
Instant Booster is a favourite at JUNI & CO - a nourishing and extra-caring natural body serum filled with active ingredients to leave the skin feeling soft, toned and protected.
Formulated with glycerin and shea butter to soften and maintain the skin's natural moisture balance and elasticity, vitamin A (retinol) which refines signs of aging and improves the skin’s texture, and natural AHA acids to promote a smoother and younger looking skin by stimulating cell renewal.
And finally, seal in all that lovely hydration with a rich, nourishing body cream. Night Glove is particularly nice massaged in dry elbows and knees.
Formulated with glycerin and shea butter to soften and maintain skin's natural moisture balance and elasticity, squalane from European olives, and hyaluronic acid which has a well-documented anti-ageing effect.