Galentine’s, Valentine’s & Self-Love: Loving the Skin You’re In

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love. It’s about all forms of love - the kind you share with your best friends, and the kind you give to yourself. Whether you’re planning a Galentine’s night in with the girls, a solo self-care date, or simply craving a moment of calm, this is your reminder that love starts with you.

This year, swap the pressure for presence and create a cosy, feel-good ritual that celebrates connection, laughter, and loving the skin you’re in.

The Perfect Galentine’s Night In

Think soft lighting, comfy loungewear, nourishing snacks, and a shared intention to slow down. A Galentine’s night in is all about togetherness, no planning stress required.

1. Set the Mood

Create a calm, inviting space:

• Light candles or fairy lights
• Put on a chilled playlist (think soft R&B, acoustic, or lo-fi)
• Diffuse calming scents like lavender, rose, or sandalwood

In Ayurveda, scent plays a powerful role in calming the nervous system, so this step alone sets the tone for deeper relaxation.

2. DIY Beauty Rituals

Turn your living room into a mini spa with simple, natural rituals you can all enjoy together.

Face Mask Moment
Apply a nourishing face mask and use the time to chat, laugh, and unwind. In Ayurveda, masking is seen as a way to feed the skin while encouraging stillness, perfect for a shared self-care pause.

Abhyanga (Self-Massage) Lite
Warm a few drops of body oil (such as The Delhicious Migh-Tea Moisture Body Oil ) between your palms and gently massage into arms, hands, or feet.

• Encourages circulation
• Deeply moisturises winter-dry skin
• Helps ground the body and calm the mind

This practice is traditionally done daily in Ayurveda as an act of self-love and respect for the body.

Hair or Scalp Oil Ritual
If you’re feeling extra indulgent, do a light scalp oil massage together.

• Use gentle circular motions
• Focus on the crown and temples to release tension
• Braid hair loosely after

It’s nourishing, relaxing, and very Galentine’s-coded. The Delhicious Rich Roots Hair & Scalp Oil would be perfect for this.

3. Cute Galentine’s Activities to Do with the Girls

Balance beauty rituals with playful connection, because joy is self-care too.

• Love Letter Exchange: Write short notes to each other celebrating strengths, memories, or inside jokes
• Affirmation Cards: Pull or create affirmations focused on self-worth and confidence
• Vision Boarding: Manifest glowing skin, peace, travel, or whatever your heart desires
• Rom-Com or Comfort Film Night: Bonus points for matching blankets

Laughter and emotional connection are powerful for overall wellbeing - Ayurveda recognises joy as just as healing as herbs.

Valentine’s Day, Your Way

If you’re spending Valentine’s solo or with a partner, the intention remains the same: presence over perfection.

• Take a warm bath or shower and follow with a slow body oil ritual
• Do a facial massage to boost circulation and glow
• Sip herbal tea and unplug from social media

This is about choosing softness in a world that often demands more.

Self-Love, Every Day (Not Just February 14th)

Self-love isn’t a single evening, it’s a practice. In Ayurveda, caring for the body is seen as caring for the soul. When you nourish your skin, hair, and nervous system consistently, confidence and radiance follow naturally.

So, whether it’s Galentine’s with the girls, Valentine’s with a loved one, or a quiet night just for you, remember: Loving the skin you’re in is the most powerful form of love there is.

Light the candle. Warm the oil. Choose yourself.