Practice
The ritual
Washing is the one act we do twice a day and almost never notice. Indriya asks you to notice.
- 01
Wet
Warm water first. Wet the face or body, then the bar. Douce prefers a damp stone dish, never a puddle.
- 02
Lather
Work the bar between the palms until the cream rises. Do not grate it on the skin. The lather is the wash.
- 03
Rinse
Cool water to close. Leave a faint film of shea — it is not residue, it is the point.
- 04
Rest
Stand the bar on a dry dish. Air is the preservative. A well-rested Douce lasts six to eight weeks of daily use.
A day in three bars.
Soleil at first light. Douce through the day. Nuit before sleep. The ritual set is the house in a single wrap.