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So I’m kinda scared to admit this but I was never taught how to shower properly 😭 So what are some products I should use. I love the smell of vanilla so that may help
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Anonymous 11w

Black girls on TikTok will teach you step by step. They have the best skin.

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Anonymous 11w

what’s your current routine?

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Anonymous 11w

i'm gonna do the absolute basics first and then more of a full shower after if you wanna incorporate more steps. for the basic order i like to do hair, body, then face. absolute basic shower, warm up for a few min under the water to open the pores. massage the shampoo at the root into your scalp. i like to use a scalp massager for the shower to gently do this. afterwards i brush my hair w conditioner. then i use body wash to get rid of any lingering conditioner on my skin and make sure to lather

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Anonymous 11w

I highly recommend this body wash + palmers cocoa butter lotion. Also, a bar of soap like dial once all over before you use the body wash. Exfoliate with a net sponge or a new wash cloth each time. Any further in than outer labias should be water only.

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Anonymous 11w

wdym you were never taught how to shower properly? what do you wash?

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Anonymous 11w

what do you mean shower properly. just wash your body and your hair

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Anonymous replying to -> slutty_anakin 11w

If you are prone to backne, I recommend you wash out your conditioner, put hair into microfiber towel, and then wash your back and body. Here’s the body wash pic I forgor

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 11w

I didn’t have a stable house hold ok. I had to fend for myself

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 11w

Shampoo, conditioner then body wash. But ppl talk about exfoliating deep conditioners so I’m a lil confused

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 11w

tbh that’s all you need

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Anonymous replying to -> #7 11w

Like should I be using a cloth or loofa or anything else special?

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 11w

everything. for labia i use a mild unscented cleanser but everything else normal body wash. i like to pay particular attention to labia (do NOT get it inside the vagina!), armpits, ears (also don't get soap or anything inside), bellybutton, and feet. most of these areas you should be gentle around. afterwards, deodorant (~30 min before physical activity ideally), lotion/body oil, skincare, and hair styling (if you want). it seems like a lot of steps but only takes maybe 20-30 min

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 11w

if you use a loofah, change it regularly if you use a wash cloth, change it every shower you can also use your hands, i used to think i wasn’t as clean but i recently switched to hands only and im not any less clean after a shower

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 11w

for a more in-depth shower, for me before i step in i gently dry brush my body and use a wooden scalp massager for my hair, some people like to oil their hair for 10-20 min but i usually add it in smaller amounts as part of my daily hair care so i skip personally. shampoo as normal, once a week or so i'll put on a hair mask afterwards, put on a hair cap and exfoliate and shave while i wait. then wash and condition as normal. if i feel particularly grimy i might double cleanse my body (oil based

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 11w

yeah i understand that, i was just curious about what you do

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 11w

wash then removing oil w diff cleanser). everything else same as reg shower. if you can't reach areas like your back you can probs use a shower towel or something just make sure not to leave wet cloth/spongy items in the shower or it'll become pretty gross almost immediately. for exfoliating there isn't actually a hard and fast rule, some people's skin is more sensitive than others and the intensity also matters. my skin doesn't do well with rough exfoliation too often to i usually wait till i

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 11w

go to the spa and have the aunties exfoliate a whole new layer lol but part of it is also cultural practice. you can use scrubs, i like exfoliating towels for at-home and i just do it whenever i feel like i have dead skin built up but some people prefer more/less often. after the shower, same stuff but maybe a leave-in conditioner and/or perfume in areas with lots of heat (neck, inner elbow, behind the knee, etc.)

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Anonymous replying to -> #6 11w

for specific products it's hard cuz 1. i hate vanilla scents so i don't have personal experience 😵‍💫 2. it depends on your skin/hair. some ingredients don't mesh well with people at all, whereas those same ingredients can be a holy grail for others. experiment, sniff the bottles, figure out what works best for you and what you like

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 11w

you don’t have to do a deep conditioning treatment like if your hair is super dry it’s good but it’s not a big concern. and if you’re using a washcloth vs your hands you shouldn’t have to exfoliate very frequently. you don’t want to stress your skin out too much

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