Your ultimate guide to the perfect shower: here's the routine that regenerates both skin and spirit!

It's a ritual none of us can forgo. One of the most common, recurring yet underrated steps in our daily routine. Some see it as a moment just for themselves, where they can finally sing out loud and exercise their singing skills. Some love to harness all its meditative potential, finding inspiration - under the water - for the response they should have given to their colleague in the conversation a few hours earlier. Finally, there are those who can't wait to 'get it over with' and dedicate themselves to it in just a few hurried minutes!

You might have guessed it: we're talking about the SHOWER. And what if we told you that a normal shower can become your first and essential beauty gesture, both for your skin and your mood? Yes indeed, your skincare routine starts right from the perfect shower: get ready to discover the 5 beauty habits to adopt (and maintain) under the water, to reap the maximum benefits. Without questioning your singing skills, promised!

1. Hot shower or cold shower, that is the question...

Are you also on team "take away everything but not my hot shower"? We could bet on it: there's no person in the world who would give up a nice hot shower, especially during the colder seasons. However, water that is too hot is one of the most common mistakes made in the shower, as it risks drying out the epidermis, removing the fats that keep it protected and hydrated. The ideal temperature should be around 32-34°C, with peaks of 37°C only to achieve an enhanced relaxing and soothing effect. The Rhea tips? Finish the shower with a refreshing splash of cold water, from bottom to top: a gesture that will help tone and firm the skin of the face and body, tightening pores and improving circulation and metabolism.

2. The perfect shower: it's not about when, but how long!

Some dive under the water as soon as they wake up, in the early morning, to energize themselves for the day ahead, while others prefer to relax after hours of work or study, treating themselves to a nice shower in the evening to prepare for sleep. Who makes the right choice? Everyone! Regardless of your daily habits, it's not so much about the time of day as it is about time management: you could shower in the morning or at night, with the warmest water possible, but if you linger in the shower for more than 20 minutes, you still risk dehydrating your skin. The perfect shower should last between 5 and 10 minutes: just enough time to wash properly and relax, without overdoing it. Plus, you'll avoid unnecessary water waste, and the environment will thank you too!

Moreover, it's important to remember that a shower can't replace your usual morning cleansing routine or thorough evening makeup removal. We've already talked about Rhea's 3-step facial cleansing in this article: our formulas purify the skin, leaving it radiant and balanced, visibly younger-looking. So, all that's left is for you to choose the Makeup Remover, Cleanser, and Toner tailored to your needs... and don't play tricks on your skin!

3. Don't forget to exfoliate your skin in the shower.

It's written "exfoliation," but it reads: that beauty habit as ignored and underestimated as it is precious and necessary, which helps remove dead cells and impurities from the skin's surface to reveal healthier, radiant, and more even skin. Not only that: by promoting cellular renewal and the absorption of products applied afterwards, exfoliation can truly breathe new life into your skin!

However, if you're not an exfoliator lover, don't panic! Since our mission is to simplify your life as much as possible, we've developed a 2-in-1, multitasking product that combines cleansing with scrubbing... without wasting your precious time! HappyScrub is our new body scrub cleanser that combines the mechanical exfoliating action of Rice Powder with microspheres that release Salicylic Acid when massaged, enhancing its exfoliating power. And when we say it can make your skin happier, we're not kidding: the action of Cannabis Stem Cells, combined with the soft, pearly texture and the vanilla and gourmand scent, contributes to the neurocosmetic function of the product, stimulating well-being and good mood. Use it once or twice a week, during your shower or bath, massaging it onto damp skin in circular motions, starting from your hands and feet and working your way up to your heart, focusing on areas where it's most needed.

4. Take advantage of your shower time to apply your face mask.

Do you hate wasting even a moment of your time? Then, this is the habit for you: the steam released by the shower helps to open pores, promoting enhanced penetration, delivery, and absorption of active ingredients in cosmetic formulas. What better time, therefore, to apply a face mask, making use of the minutes while your hair or body conditioner is setting! All Rhea face masks can be applied in the shower, following the Steam Facial method, which harnesses the thermal activation generated by steam: in just 5 minutes of application, the Steam Facial purifies, promotes circulation, stimulates collagen production, and soothes the skin. Try our Lumi-Oxygenating Face Treatment, CaipirOxy, especially designed for impure, dull, and suffocated skin. It revitalizes the skin with a gentle mechanical exfoliation balanced by the hydration of Cocoa Butter, while deeply purifying.

5. Moisturize your skin... right in the shower!

Once you've exfoliated and washed everything away, it's time to nourish your skin with cosmetics formulated specifically to "seal in" moisture and maintain the correct level of skin hydration. For those always on the go, from today onwards, this step can take place directly under the water: Rhea has launched the new H2ONutri, a body balm designed to be used during the shower, following cleansing. It combines the nourishing, protective, and elasticizing action of active ingredients such as Sweet Almond Oil, Murumuru Butter, and Shea Butter with the hydrophilic action of ingredients like Hydraglucose and Aquaxyl. For soft skin and a feeling of deep comfort... even after rinsing! Apply it during your shower or bath, massage onto damp skin, and leave on for 2-3 minutes, then rinse off; at the end of your shower, pat your skin dry without rubbing, using a towel.

Now that you know what to do - and what to avoid - to turn your shower into a true beauty treatment, hurry to discover the unmissable Shower Routine by Rhea Cosmetics!