Achieving bliss is a lifelong quest and a daily shower is a beautiful step along that path. An approach to showering that engages all the senses is a way to increase in "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and dopamine,* aid in decreasing stress hormone cortisol in the blood, release mood-boosting neurotransmitters, such as endorphins, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin and to unleash the power of the anandamide.** Increasing the circulation of anandamide in the bloodstream can reduce feelings of anxiety and release feelings of bliss.*** By combining aromatherapy, contrast hydrotherapy, andamine releasing (faah (the enzyme that breaks down anandamide) suppressing) plant ingredients like apples, aloe, berries and chaga, reiki and maitake mushrooms****, layering textures that awaken sensory release with high touch application techniques.

*Cathy Wong, The Health Benefits of Rose Oil, Very Well Health
**Nikolai A Shevchuk, Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression Science Direct, National Library of Medicine, 2008. 
***Maria Scherma, Brain activity of anandamide: a rewarding bliss? Nature, July, 2018
****Mary Biles, Anandamide, The Body’s Own Antidepressant And How To Boost It Naturally, Medium, August 2017

Light Icelandic Moonflower and Spanish Gardenia candles.Turn the shower temperature up to 120F to fully stimulate circulation and blood flow. That matters because improved blood flow helps reduce tension, muscle pain, helps flush the lymphatic system, revives the system to warm and give energy and brings oxygen to every cell in the body.

Follow with an invigorating scrub. Place two tablespoons of Bioactive White Peat Exfoliant applies smoothly and most effectively in the vigorous circular motions including the back and neck in cross-motions. The exceptional exfoliating action comes from a superfine grain of certified organic sea salt. as the grains disintegrate on contact, they function like an instantaneous peel, removing dead skin cells and excess toxins while pulling moisture and minerals in. The soothing essential oil of the geranium treats dry skin, firms and helps balance oily complexions. hand-ground, non-abrasive berry seeds, aloe butter and algae provide a powerful antioxidant boost to restore a smooth complexion, keeping skin dewy fresh, energized and healthy. Berries are naturally high in  “Salt has a sort of instantaneous effect of taking dead skin cells off the surface of the skin. It does it very gently, leaving the skin smoother and more able to absorb moisture and nutrients. It's especially effective when combined with warm water, which increases circulation. One of the best ways to keep skin youthful, energized, and healthy is to increase blood flow while pulling moisture and minerals in. Salt converts the water that you put on your face to give skin a higher mineral content --and minerals are absolutely crucial to healthy skin." Rinse for 2 minutes under cold water. This further stimulates blood flow and circulation, tightens pores, firms skin, and is shown to balance hormonal shifts especially in pituitary gland imbalances such as thyroid disease and improves the effects of contrast therapy and tightens pores and best of can alleviate symptoms of melancholy and depression.

“Exposure to cold is known to activate the sympathetic nervous system and increase the blood level of beta-endorphin and noradrenaline and to increase synaptic release of noradrenaline in the brain as well. Additionally, due to the high density of cold receptors in the skin, a cold shower is expected to send an overwhelming amount of electrical impulses from peripheral nerve endings to the brain, which could result in an anti-depressive effect.” **

*April Long, Sea Salt Benefits, Elle Magazine.
**Nikolai A Shevchuk, Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression Science Direct, National Library of Medicine, 2008.

While under hot streaming water mist hair, face and body withRose Camellia Plum Soft Water Mist to increase cellular turnover, tone and anti-oxidize inspired by the steam-filled air of the bathhouse, this soft-water mist helps the skin to breathe by keeping pores toned, bringing deep hydration and replenishment. plum wine helps to anti-oxidize and reveal a fresh layer of skin, while soft-water, sweet-smelling camellia, rose and plum blossoms provide the pleasure of dewy fresh skin. high in vitamins a, c and e these blossoms help keep skin fresh and glowing. plum wine serum adds natural, gentle sugar acids that accelerate the skin’s cellular renewal rate and stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis. Helps reduce the effects of sun and aging while delivering sweet softness to the skin. Rich in rose hydrosol to help release “feel good” hormones gives the sense of uplift and relaxation. Inhale and exhale deeply to enhance the sensory benefits. 

Step out of the shower, the body will immediately cool but the heart energy and body temperature are warmed so a flush of contrast therapy takes further effect doing wonders to reduce pain, stress and insomnia. Massage Flowers Hold Life Indian Jasmine Aromatherapeutic Body Oil into the skin, while the skin is still damp (before toweling off) this will allow oil to penetrate quickly and retain skin moisture levels and will help lock in the maximum amount of hydration possible. Tap the body off with a towel. Open jar of Arctic Berry Cloud Milk Cream and appreciate the natural glistening with the rare and precious cloudberry that brings softening fatty acids and antioxidizing vitamins that encourage the skin's complete and radiant rebirth. Wrap in a large heated towel.  Remist the Rose Camellia Plum Soft Water Mist over face and hair. Comb fingers through hair and wrap in a towel then let air dry.