Still Milly Rituals
Our formulations are crafted to transform everyday routine into beautiful moments of self-care. More than effective skin and hair care, we offer a sensory experience. A moment of stillness to prepare for, or gently recover from a busy day.
We’ve created a collection of simple, meaningful rituals to bring calm into your daily rhythm. Each practice is shaped with care, offering a moment of presence and gentle restoration.
Explore these rituals in your own time, at your own pace. Let each one remind you that tending to yourself is not a luxury, but a way of honouring who you are.
Body Butter
Relaxing Foot Ritual
1. Warm & Prepare
Rub together clean, dry hands to generate heat.
Melt a pea‑sized amount of Still Milly Body Butter (Mango or Cocoa Butter) between your palms.
2. Toes & Forefoot
Beginning at the toes, gently massage each one, moving slowly toward the ball of the foot.
3. Arches, Tops & Heels
Using light, gentle strokes, glide across the arches, tops of the feet, and heels.
Sweep upward toward the ankles using light pressure.
4. Presence & Breath
Remain present, breathing deeply as you massage.
Notice the warmth beneath your hands and the subtle scent rising from your skin.
5. Overnight Nourishment (Optional)
For deeper hydration, slip on a pair of socks and leave the butter to absorb overnight.
Wake to restored, deeply cared‑for feet.
Nourishing Hand Ritual
This beautiful ritual is perfect for those who work with their hands from gardeners to makers, and anyone spending long days at the computer.
1. Warm & Prepare
Rub together clean, dry hands to generate heat.
Melt a pea‑sized amount of Still Milly Body Butter (Mango or Cocoa Butter) between your palms.
2. Light Sweeps
Using the opposite hand, sweep lightly from fingertips toward the wrist on both sides of the hand.
3. Finger Release
Hold each finger at the base with your thumb and index finger. Gently glide upward to the tip, repeating twice per finger.
4. Palm Circles
Using your thumb, make slow, light circles through the centre of your palm.
5. Soothing Finish
End with slow, light strokes from wrist to fingertips, allowing the body butter to fully absorb.
6. Presence and Breath
Remain present throughout, breathing deeply as you massage.
Notice the warmth beneath your hands, the scent of the body butter, the relaxing feeling self-care.
Body Care Ritual
This ritual is perfect for nourishing the body and improving circulation to enable you to ease into relaxation after a long day.
Best performed after a warm shower or bath to support absorption and relaxation.
1. Warm
Rub your hands together to generate heat. Scoop out a pea‑sized amount of body butter and let it melt between your palms.
2. Lower Legs
Starting at the ankles, use light, upward sweeps toward the knees continuing until the body butter is absorbed.
3. Upper Legs
Adding more body butter as required, sweep upward toward the hips using long, gentle strokes.
4. Arms
Glide from the wrists toward the elbows massaging lower arms with light pressure before moving to upper arms. Add extra body butter as required to any dry areas massaging until absorbed.
Using the opposite hand, sweep from the back of the arm up and over the shoulder toward the collarbone repeating on each side.
5. Décolletage
Nourish the chest with slow, outward and upward strokes.
6. Anywhere Else Needing Care
Apply to any other areas requiring nourishment, using light, heart‑ward movements.
7. Settle the Nervous System
Finish with five deep breaths: inhale for five, hold for five, exhale for five to help ease your body and mind into rest.
I te Ata- Morning Self-Care Ritual
An uplifting ritual using our Face Care Trio designed to nourish your skin, and set a calm, purposeful tone for the day.
Massage
Massage 2–3 pumps of Kānuka & Mandarin Cleanser into your face and neck using small circular movements from the centre outward.
Cleanse
Wet your hands with warm water and gently work the cleanser until it turns milky. Rinse with warm water and pat face dry.
Refresh
Close your eyes and spritz your face with Mānuka Hydrosol breathing in the fresh scent of nature. Take 2-3 deep breaths- in for 5, hold for 5, out for 5.
Nourish
Using 2-3 drops of Still Milly face oil press gently into your face and neck until absorbed.
Energize
Using fingertips gently tap your face from the centre outward- across the forehead, over eyelids, under eyes, from your chin along the jawline to the ears, down the sides of the neck.
Intention
Closing your eyes place your hands on your chest. Take 3 deep breaths- in for 5, hold for 5, out for 5. Choose one word to guide your day. A small anchor to return to as your day unfolds.
I te Pō- Night-time Self-Care Ritual
A relaxing ritual using our Face Care Trio to nourish your skin and ease your mind and body into rest.
Massage
Massage 2-3 pumps of Kānuka & Mandarin Cleanser into the skin using small circular movements working from the centre outwards.
Cleanse
Wet your hands with warm water and gently work the cleanser until it turns milky. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Balance
Close your eyes and spritz your face with Mānuka hydrosol letting this settle over your skin. Take 2-3 deep breaths. Breathe in for 5, hold for 5, out for 5.
Nourish
Press 2–3 drops of Still Milly Face Oil into your face and neck before massaging in with your fingertips upwards and outwards. Massage your neck up through the centre and down the sides.
Wind down
Place fingertips of both hands at the base of your forehead and slide upwards towards the hairline. Place fingertips of both hands together in the centre of your forehead and slide away from each other towards the temples. Place on hand on the opposite shoulder and slide forwards towards collarbone.
Gratitude
Place your hands on your chest and take three slow breaths. Breathe in for 5, hold for 5, out for 5. Focus on one thing you’re grateful for to ease into a calm, restful night.
Begin your self-care ritual
Our morning and night self-care rituals are designed to elevate your Still Milly Face Care Trio transforming your routine from beautiful skin nourishment to meaningful moments that support your hauora (well-being).
Use these rituals to set the tone for your day, to calm your mind and body as you ease into rest at the end of a busy day.