You know that feeling when your skin’s so soft, your scalp’s tingling from a heavenly massage, and you emerge from the bathroom like a dewy, glazed donut? That, my friends, is the magic of the everything shower routine and I’m about to walk you through mine, using my favourite Australian skincare products.
Whether you’re craving a full reset, dealing with dry skin, or just want an excuse to stay in the bathroom for an hour with a candle and a playlist, this is the ultimate shower routine for glowing skin.
I’ve tried, tested, and loved every product in this routine, and spoiler alert they’re all available at VAMS Beauty and Biobod, because only the best will do.
Ready to dive in? Here’s my everything shower routine step-by step.
Step 1: Scalp TLC Starts Before the Shower
I start with the Muse by Gaia Strengthen Scalp & Hair Oil — it’s like green juice for your hair follicles. Infused with organic herbs and oils, this pre-wash treatment strengthens strands and promotes healthy growth (especially if your scalp has been stressed or flaky).
I massage it in with the OVEV Wellness Scalp Renewal Brush to boost circulation and help the oil sink in.
Leave it on for at least 30 minutes (or overnight if you’re really committing), then hop in the shower.
Read: The Very Unconventional Method I Use to Detox My Sensitive Scalp
Step 2: A Gentle Facial Cleanse That Gets The Skin Ready
While my hair mask is still marinating, I cleanse my face with the Muse by Gaia Jelly Cloud Milky Cleanser. It’s creamy, dreamy, and doesn’t leave your skin feeling squeaky or tight.
This one’s a go-to for anyone experience dry winter skin or compromised skin barrier.
Step 3: A Deep Hair Wash and Reset
Once I’ve let my scalp oil do its thing, it’s time to give my hair the brunette-toning, shine-boosting love it deserves. I start with the Better Blonde Toning Shampoo, which is my secret weapon for keeping brassiness at bay.
It lathers like a dream, smells fresh (without being overpowering), and leaves my hair looking salon-bright without the dryness that usually comes with purple shampoos.
I follow up with the Better Blonde Toning Conditioner, which is rich enough to detangle and hydrate but never heavy or greasy.
Shop: Brondie Haircare Better Blonde Toning Duo,
Then comes the big guns: the OVEV Wellness Signature Hair Masque. This is a buttery, biotin-rich treatment packed with niacinamide and keratin to strengthen, smooth, and revive stressed strands.
I apply it mid-length to ends and let it sit while I move on to the rest of my body care routine.
Shop: OVEV Wellness Hair Mask Renewal Bundle,
Step 4: Wash Away the Day Head to Toe
Let’s talk about the best way to wash your body because it’s not just about getting clean, it’s about creating a mini spa moment.
My current obsession? The Saya Body Wash.
Shop: Saya Body Wash 500ml, $50.00
Think: a gentle gel that lathers like a dream, smells subtly citrusy, and leaves your skin feeling fresh but never stripped. It’s full of Australian botanical extracts and organic ingredients that work beautifully on sensitive or dry skin types.
Tip: I sometimes light candles and turn off the lights while I shower, try it and thank me later.
Step 5: The Best Scrub to Buff Away Everything
Dry skin? This is where I bring in one of the best shower products in my rotation the Oat Body Coffee Indulgence Scrub. It’s a deliciously gritty coffee scrub made from organic coffee grounds and hydrating oils that exfoliates and moisturises at the same time.
Shop: Oat Body Coffee Indulgence Scrub 200g, $21.95
It helps buff away dead skin cells and leaves you smelling like a cookie and coffee.
Step 6: Lock It All In and Lotion Up
Post-shower is your hydration window, so don’t waste time scrolling TikTok in your towel. While my skin’s still damp, I slather on the Saya Hand & Body Lotion. It sinks in fast, smells divine, and the formula (shea butter, aloe vera, coconut oil) is a dream for dry skin.
Shop: Saya Hand & Body Lotion 500ml, $69.00
This step is essential if you want to maintain that shower routine for glowing skin all day long.
Step 7: A Face Mask Moment to Relax
Now that we’ve done the heavy lifting, it’s time to relax.
I throw on the Good Living Only HYDR8 Bio Cellulose Sheet Mask it fits snugly, doesn’t slip, and floods your skin with collagen-boosting hydration. I love how plump and smooth my face feels after.
Shop: Good Living Only Cellulose Sheet Mask, $20.00
Step 8: Serum & Oil = Glow Combo
Sometimes I just keep it simple and I go in with the Replenishing Hydra-Soothe Serum by Biobod. This is a glass of water for your face, packed with barrier-supporting ingredients and perfect for calming any redness or post-shower flare ups.
Shop: Replenishing Hydra-Soothe Serum by Biobod
To seal it all in, I add a few drops of Muse by Gaia Blue Moon Facial Oil between my palms and press it into my skin. It’s a luxe finishing touch, with vitamin C and botanical oils that make my skin look lit from within.
Shop: Muse by Gaia Blue Moon Facial Oil, $69.00
TL;DR? Here’s Your Everything Shower Routine List Recap:
- Pre-shower scalp oil: Muse by Gaia Strengthen Scalp & Hair Oil
- Scalp massage: OVEV Wellness Scalp Renewal Brush
- Shampoo + conditioner: Brondie Haircare Better Blonde Toning Duo
- Hair mask: OVEV Wellness Signature Hair Masque
- Body wash: Saya Body Wash
- Body exfoliation: Oat Body Coffee Indulgence Scrub
- Face cleanser: Muse by Gaia Jelly Cloud Milky Cleanser
- Lotion: Saya Hand & Body Lotion
- Sheet mask: Good Living Only HYDR8 Bio Cellulose Mask
- Serum: Biobod Replenishing Hydra-Soothe Serum
- Face oil: Muse by Gaia Blue Moon Facial Oil
So if you’re wondering what the best way to wash your body really looks like this is it. A full-body lovefest with some of the best Australian beauty products on offer.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a steamy shower and a spa playlist waiting.
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