A shower is truly a sanctuary, it provides an instant release and feeling of comfort, energy and relaxation. We see it as the bright spot for the brain and body between meditation and the runner's high. It is also a place where the unexpected happens -fresh ideas can spark and creativity unleashed. The neuroscience behind the shift in brain activity when the mind relaxes is well-documented. The correlation between new ways of seeing the same problem while bathing is as old as the originally documented use of the word eureka, greek for I found it. “One of the oldest and well-known tales revolves around Archimedes' legendary “Eureka!” moment while taking a bath in a tub, when he made a remarkable discovery, what is now known as the Archimedes Principle. Supposedly, Archimedes was so thrilled and excited with this discovery that he immediately hopped out of the bath and ran onto the streets to tell the king, shouting loudly 'Eureka! Eureka!' (I have found it! I have found it!), in delight.”*

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Light Wanderlust candle.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, reduce risk of stroke and heart disease, 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. Lemon Coffee Blossom Olive Stone Scrubis an obsessively wonderful combination of blend of coffee, black olive, sugar, neroli, orange peel, lemon rind and fresh lemon juice with a euphoric scent and texture that has a wonderful with lather-like effect it applies smoothly and most effectively in the vigorous circular motions including the back and neck in cross-motions. If you can - rinse with very 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. Lemon Coffee Blossom Olive Stone Scrub is also rich in naturally occurringhyaluronicacid to improve skin moisture levels.coffee contains caffeine,caffeic acid, catechins,theophylline which act as strong stimulants and help relax muscles. applied topically, coffee helps to redistribute fat cells and decrease the formation of cellulite. Additionally, it acts as a vasoconstrictor by tightening and shrinking blood vessels, helping to reduce the appearance of varicose veins. almond oil and black olive oil are very high in oleic fatty acids, which are very nourishing to the skin. combined with abundant and fresh essences and oils of citrus fruits to further stimulate and recharge the body.

While under hot streaming water mist hair, face and body with orange quince steam mist. Recreates the sensation and effects of a steam shower. This super aromatic mist has gently toning citrus oils, stimulating wood and fresh fruit extracts, encouraging cell turnover to renew the surface of the skin. filled with rich fruit acids and vitamin c, it is a gentle antioxidant and very mild astringent. with every mist, stimulate blood flow and circulation and remove impurities from the skin’s surface, tighten pores, brighten and rehydrate the skin. Misting in the steamy shower humidity quickly cools the skin, stimulating blood flow and circulation for a feeling of recharge.

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. Apply a generous palm-full of Palo Santo Softening Lotion while the body is still damp. Lotion is an essential moisturizing step to seal skin from harsh conditions and help repair small cracks. Especially effective after an invigorating scrub to leave skin soft.Wrap in a large heated towel. Remist the Orange Quince Steam Mist.Find the eureka, discover a refreshed state of mind and the good feeling of healthy, clean and revived skin.