Rituals journal
Self-care rituals & how-to guides
Clear, practical guides to bath salts, sugar scrubs, magnesium butter, salves and more, written by the people who make them. No miracle claims, just how to use them well.
How to Use Bath Salts for a Ritual Bath (Step by Step)
Bath salts are the easiest ritual there is. Here's how much to use, how long to soak, and how to give the whole thing a beginning, a middle and an end.
How to Use a Sugar Scrub (and How Often)
A sugar scrub polishes skin and leaves a layer of butter behind. Done right it takes two minutes, once or twice a week.
What Is Magnesium Butter, and How Do You Use It at Night?
Magnesium butter is one of our most-asked-about jars. Here's what it is, what the evidence says, and the simple wind-down ritual we like it for.
What Is a Salve? Salve vs. Balm, and How Salves Are Made
Salves are one of the oldest things an herbal kitchen makes: oil, herbs and wax. Here's what they are, how they're made, and how to use one well.