If you’re exhausted after December - physically, emotionally, or just… done - you’re not alone.
The holidays have a way of leaving us overstimulated and under-rested. Add cold air, dry skin, disrupted routines, and the pressure to “reset everything” in January, and it’s no wonder so many of us feel off before the year has even really started.
At Simply Stated, we believe January doesn’t need a full reinvention.
It needs gentle rituals that bring you back to yourself…one small moment at a time.
That’s where a winter skin reset comes in.
Why Micro-Rituals Matter (Especially Right Now)
When life feels overwhelming, the nervous system looks for predictability and sensory comfort.
Research shows that short, repeatable rituals, even just 2–5 minutes, can help regulate stress levels, lower emotional reactivity, and restore a sense of calm. It’s not about doing more. It’s about creating tiny anchors in your day that remind your body it’s safe to slow down.
Warm water.
Familiar scents.
A moment of intention.
That’s the foundation behind our winter reset — and the reason we lean so heavily into aromatherapy and skin-loving formulas this time of year.
The 3-Step Winter Skin Reset Ritual
(Simple. Supportive. No pressure.)
Step 1: Gently Exfoliate (Not Scrub)
Cold weather can leave skin dull and tight, but winter exfoliation should always be gentle and intentional.
Our Body Polish from the Signature Line is designed to softly buff away dry skin without stripping moisture, making it ideal for winter use. Think polish, not scrub.
✨ Tip: Use once or twice a week, focusing on arms, legs, and anywhere skin feels rough and dry.
Step 2: Replenish Deeply
After exfoliating, your skin is primed to actually absorb moisture.
Our Signature and Aromatherapy Body Crèmes are rich in shea butter and nourishing oils that help restore the skin barrier, exactly what winter skin needs most. This isn’t about lightweight lotions that disappear in minutes. It’s about long-lasting comfort.
January favorites include:
- Warm Vanilla + Sugar (Signature Line): cozy, familiar, and comforting
- Lavender + Vanilla (Aromatherapy Line): calming and grounding for evening routines
Step 3: Ground Yourself with Aromatherapy
This step is where the reset becomes emotional, not just physical.
Many of our December subscribers received aromatherapy favorites like:
- Calming Mist (Lavender + Chamomile)
- Shower Steamers (Eucalyptus + Spearmint, Lavender + Vanilla, Tangerine + Citrus)
- Body Oil (Rosemary + Eucalyptus)
- An exclusive roll-on blend designed just for the season
These products were chosen intentionally — not as one-time treats, but as introductions to our Aromatherapy Line, which we carry year-round.
✨ Try this:
- Mist your pillow before bed
- Use a roll-on at your wrists or temples during the day
- Drop a shower steamer in during your morning shower for a clear-headed reset
You don’t need a full spa day. You just need one moment of sensory calm.
Signature Scents to Support January Moods
If choosing a scent ever feels overwhelming, start with how you want to feel:
- Warm Vanilla + Sugar → comfort, softness, familiarity
- Lavender + Vanilla → calm, rest, emotional grounding
- Eucalyptus + Spearmint → clarity, fresh energy, deep breaths
These are the kinds of scents that work with your nervous system not against it.
Start Where You Are
There’s no checklist here.
No resolutions to keep.
No routine to overhaul.
Your winter skin reset might be:
- Using body crème after every shower
- Keeping a roll-on in your bag
- Turning your daily shower into a 5-minute breathing reset
Start with the step that feels easiest today.
We’ll meet you there.
