April 22, 2025self care

Skincare Is Self-Care: The Healing Power of Ritual Touch and Nature’s Oils

In a world that moves fast, we often forget the simplest form of nourishment: touch. Not from someone else — but from ourselves.

At Made By Coopers, we believe skincare is more than a routine. It’s a ritual. A moment to return to yourself. A space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect — not just with your skin, but with your soul.

And that’s where the magic begins.

The Science of Touch: Why Loving Your Skin Heals More Than You Think

When you touch your skin with care — massaging in oil, taking your time — something beautiful happens. The brain releases oxytocin, the “love hormone” that lowers stress, anxiety, and even blood pressure.

Studies show that self-massage and intentional touch can:

Lower cortisol (stress hormone)
Increase serotonin (feel-good neurotransmitter)
Improve sleep quality and mood

That 2-minute facial oil massage at night? It’s not vanity. It’s neurobiology. It tells your nervous system: you’re safe, you’re cared for, you’re enough.

Nature’s Intelligence: Why We Use Plant-Based and Essential Oils

Our ancestors didn’t have synthetics — they had plants. And they thrived on their wisdom.

Every oil we use in our skincare serves a dual purpose:

Nourish the skin barrier with antioxidants and essential fatty acids
Soothe the mind through natural, mood-balancing aromas

Take our Luna Goddess Oil, for example. This nourishing night time ritual in a bottle, Luna Goddess Oil blends evening primrose, argan, and rosehip oils to deeply replenish and restore mature, tired skin while you sleep. Infused with the grounding aroma of cedarwood and the mood-balancing notes of petitgrain, it soothes not just the skin, but the nervous system too. Think of it as a night time hug for your face — soft, sacred, and soul-soothing.

Essential oils are more than scent — they’re messengers. Lavender can calm the nervous system. Rose lifts the heart. Geranium brings emotional balance. They work through the limbic system — the part of the brain that governs emotion — making skincare a deeply holistic experience.

The Spiritual Side of Skincare: A Modern Ritual

Skincare, done consciously, becomes a daily act of devotion. In many spiritual traditions, anointing the body with oils was seen as sacred. It symbolised protection, purification, and presence.

What if your night time skincare wasn’t just about fine lines… but about letting go of the day?
What if applying a face oil became your meditation, your prayer, your pause?

Each time you gently massage your skin, you’re telling your inner child, your inner warrior, and your future self:
"I honour you. I’m here. I care."

A Few Ritual Ideas to Try Tonight:

Warm a few drops of Relaxing Face & Body Oil (or which ever your fave oil is) between your palms. Inhale deeply. Feel the aroma shift your mood.
Apply slowly in upward motions. Whisper a mantra: “I am grounded. I am glowing.”
Close your eyes and visualise tension melting away. Let your skincare be your sanctuary.