The holiday season is short but oh-so-sweet-and occasionally, a little frightful. Whether you're trying to keep the kids occupied, hosting one-too-many festive soirées, or finally committing to that self-care routine you've been side-eyeing all year, you deserve products that support your very real, very valid needs.
Here are some practical ways to use Soft Services products you might already have-helping you feel more at ease, a little less stressed, and a whole lot softer this season and beyond.
with Buffing Bar
Buffing Bar is a body exfoliating brick, yes. But in the grand scheme of things, it's a tool with major buffing abilities. If you've been tapping in to pottery, painting, gardening, and other activities that leave your hands covered in residue: use your hand wash to get the initial layer off and then go in with Buffing Bar to help you with the rest.
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from Rebecca
(lover of real Christmas trees. they smell so good!)
"We're a real Christmas tree household. Every year we go to a local farm to pick out and cut down our own tree! Once we get it home, we trim and groom a bit. It is the most satisfying experience... but leaves your hands gritty from the debris and needles and sticky from the sap. Of course, I reached for Buffing Bar to scrub myself clean-the bar with many talents."
with Comfort Cleanse
Let's be honest, kids are always somehow covered in a layer of some sort of substance-chocolate? ice cream? paint? dried glue? We support their enrichment activities, but at the end of the day, it's time to scrub-a-dub-dub to start the next day anew. Comfort Cleanse uses the same cleansing agents as in baby products*, so in a pinch, it'll definitely get the job done effectively yet gently on their delicate skin.
*Comfort Cleanse has not been tested on children, however the formula was made with the most sensitive skin types and concerns in mind. Risk is expected to be minimal, though please patch test if using on children as a precaution.
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from Julia
(wishes she was home in Italy for the holidays)
"Playdates are a common theme in our household, and as we're approaching the holiday period, they are definitely getting more frequent! When my kids hangout with their friends, they'll go through around 10 to 15 activities, including messy paint or glue exercises. I refer to Comfort Cleanse as a safe and effective option for them to wash them off before handing them off to their parents. Comfort Cleanse is gentle, cleanses their skin while keeping it moisturized. Fun note: my kids love Comfort Cleanse because they can use the pump, and dispense the product themselves. So many pumps out in the market are so hard to press down, which makes it so frustrating for kids (all about them feeling independent!)"
with Carea Cream and Theraplush
After conquering a holiday feast, scrubbing the aftermath (kids included), wrestling with gift wrap and DIY projects, or battling winter's icy grip, your hands deserve to be pampered.
When it's finally "you" time, spend five luxurious minutes paying it forward to your hands with a massage, Ilana style: Start with a half pump of Carea Cream as your massage medium. Its silky, milky texture glides like a dream without leaving behind a greasy after feel. After a few minutes of blissful kneading and allowing the cream to soak in, follow up with 2 pumps of Theraplush to seal all that precious moisture in before bed. Pay special attention to your cuticles and nails during this step.
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from Ilana
(excited for Hanukkah and Hawaii)
"I try to give myself a hand massage every night before bed, though it's inconspicuous and quick enough to do on the go (at my desk, on the subway, etc.). I like to use my knuckles to really get into the fleshy parts at the bottom of my palms. You should feel some 'crunchiness'-this means you're doing it right!"
with Comfort Cleanse
For many of us on the Soft Services team, Comfort Cleanse is not only our daily body wash of choice, but also our preferred hand wash-at the office and at home. Especially so in the kitchen where it feels like your hands are constantly soiled from handling egg slime, oil, meat, or just paranoia. This formula is ultra gentle and moisturizing, and it's ready to be put to work in your household.
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from Rebecca
(CEO and Hostess with the mostest)
"I'm a kinetic thinker, meaning I learn best and am most engaged when I get my body and sense of touch involved. Probably why cooking is one of my favorite ways to unwind and refresh creatively-up there with dancing. My hands are my go to when I'm in the kitchen, I much prefer to mix with my hands, form in my palms and spice with my fingers. This means my hands are constantly getting washed in the kitchen, I'd say at least a half dozen times every meal, which is why there is a bottle of Comfort Cleanse next to our dish soap in the kitchen."
with Smoothing Set
Whether you're trying to save on spending or if your go-to salon is booked up, an at-home pedicure is the way to go! The Smoothing Set-which consists of Buffing Bar, Smoothing Solution, and Carea Cream-addresses concerns like rough, bumpy skin, keratosis pilaris, ingrown hair, and discoloration on the body, but that doesn't mean you can't use it for general exfoliation and soft skin maintenance. This includes those steppers down south which carry you through each day-treat'em right, treat'em well.
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from Karina
(loves to hibernate and is dreaming of snowfall)
"To be honest, pedicures at the salon are not an enjoyable experience for me. Between my sensitive cuticles, being a straight up liability when they scrub my soles (I'm extremely ticklish), and feeling manhandled during the massage, I only go during the summertime. The rest of the year, I just extend what I'm using on the rest of my body down to my feet."
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