From layering skincare to using specific ingredients for their many benefits, body care rituals differ all over the world.
Western body care rituals are perhaps one of the most influenced, taking inspiration from all kinds of places and incorporating them into daily routines.
And whilst it’s great to take inspo, it’s important for us to look at where it comes from, and why it works so well!
We’re going to take a deep dive into body care rituals from around the world and where we’ve taken inspiration from them.
Korean Skincare
Korean Skincare has become a popular trend over the last few years and has been praised for helping to achieve radiant, youthful skin.
Through innovative processes and natural ingredients, Korean skincare offers a step-by-step approach to skincare and emphasises the culture’s use of nature and the importance of self-care.
Our blog dedicated to Korean Inspired Skincare explores these processes and why they’re so great for our skin.
East Africa - Shea Butter
An old favourite of ours, Shea Butter is a rich plant butter and is popular in lots of skin and body care formulas.
It is extracted from the nuts produced by Shea trees and works to leave the skin feeling buttery smooth.
In Uganda and other East African countries where Shea Butter is produced, it is used for cosmetics purposes as well as a replacement for cooking oil.
Shea Butter’s moisturising, soothing properties make it the perfect addition to our Sandalwood & Tonka Bean Body Wash For Men.
This product utilises this ingredient to leave the skin moisturised and supple.
Tanzania - Coconut Oil
Another popular skin, body, and hair care ingredient, Coconut Oil offers tonnes of different benefits.
As the largest producer of Coconut Oil, Tanzanian locals grow up with it as a staple ingredient, used for keeping skin supple and protecting from the sun.
Our Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Hand Cream makes use of Coconut Oil as a key ingredient, using it to keep hands soft and not irritated.
Middle Eastern Body Care Rituals
Middle Eastern body care rituals include age-old practices such as Hammam rituals and Henna.
These rituals are often linked with celebrating and purification, emphasising the use of natural ingredients like Argan Oil and Rose Water.
As part of Middle Eastern culture and religion, these rituals aid with not just physical appearance, but spiritual well-being, too.
Western Body Care Rituals
In today’s Western society, it’s easy to see that there have been influences taken from all over the world.
Now, we have a mixture of age-old practices utilising ingredients like Coconut Oil and Argan Oil, innovative processes inspired by Korean Skincare, a growing interest in organic products, and more.
These body care rituals from around the world show us that self-care goes beyond borders, and influence can be taken from everywhere.
Being able to appreciate the practices and processes of different cultures allows us to foster respect between cultures, celebrating cultural diversity in every way.
Self-care is a universal practice that can be understood and enjoyed by all!