For Michelle Martinez, a Sales and Service Representative at Kuumba Made, fragrance is more than something you put on before heading out the door. It has become part of the rhythm of her day, from her morning routine to the quiet moments before bed.
Michelle’s pick for this month is Golden Sky Body Oil, which she reaches for every morning after her shower.
“I apply it to my entire body, and it just helps me feel really soft throughout the day,” she says.
Michelle likes to layer her scents, starting with her everyday favorite, Vanilla Bean Fragrance Oil, followed by her personal perfume and finishing with Golden Sky Body Oil. The combination changes depending on the mood she’s going for that day.
But when evening comes, Michelle has an entirely different ritual.
Her nighttime routine begins with Lavender Lace Fragrance Oil, applied to her pulse points: the back of her neck, inner arms and wrists. Sometimes she adds a little to the backs of her knees, too.
There’s something about Lavender Lace that has become a signal to slow down.
“It’s very comforting and soothing,” Michelle says. “When I smell that scent, it’s like, okay, my body is getting ready to go to sleep.”
She pairs the fragrance with Happy Hemp Extra Strength Body Oil, which she massages into her temples, neck, shoulders and feet, particularly after a long day in heels. She finishes with Sonoran Soles, applying it to her feet and other areas that need extra moisture before pulling on a pair of socks for the night.
What started with a love of Lavender Lace gradually became a whole nighttime ritual. Michelle discovered Happy Hemp after receiving a sample and found that it became a natural addition to her routine. Sonoran Soles eventually joined in, creating what she describes as a step-by-step experience that takes care of different needs, from fragrance and moisture to simply creating a moment of calm.
“I really like that there’s a step for every part of my body,” she says. “The moisturizing aspect, the scent aspect, all of it creates the perfect routine for going to bed.”
And perhaps that's what Michelle loves most about her Kuumba favorites. They aren't just individual products. Together, they help mark the transition from one part of her day to another.
Her favorite nighttime scent, Lavender Lace, even carries a hint of nostalgia. Michelle says it sometimes reminds her of childhood, although she can't quite put her finger on exactly what the memory is.
“I think it’s a really beautiful scent, and I love wearing that one during the nighttime.”
For Michelle, that's the magic of fragrance: sometimes you know exactly where a scent takes you, and sometimes you simply know how it makes you feel.
And for her, Lavender Lace, Happy Hemp and Sonoran Soles have become a little ritual of comfort, calm and getting ready to call it a day.
