Indulgence Spa and Body Products

Top right is me about two years ago. Bottom right was just a few months ago, after I lost the 30bs. The large picture is me today, at 54.

Almost a year ago, I got serious about my health, so some of the change in my face is weight loss. I’m proud of that. But compare my skin from just a few months ago to now. That’s the part I’m especially excited about.

I’ve had extremely dry skin most of my life. My family name is Drye, D-R-Y-E, and my skin has definitely lived up to it. 😂 And for many women, dryness and dehydration can become even more noticeable during perimenopause and menopause as the skin produces less oil and has a harder time holding onto water.

That’s why hydration is such an important part of Southern Roots™.

The Hydrating Serum features okra, rich in moisture-loving polysaccharides that help attract and hold moisture, plus hyaluronic acid and ceramides for hydration and barrier support. Sweet potato, blueberry, green tea and rice round out the formula.

I use it with the Southern Roots™ Botanical Oil to help seal in hydration. It features bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative that supports smoother, more even-looking skin.

My skin is clearer, smoother, and most importantly for this lifelong dry-skin girl, the hydration LASTS.

The large picture is the oldest me in this collage.

54, and my skin has never looked better. 🩵

Southern Roots™ Hydrating Serum + Botanical Oil works very well for scalp health too!

I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since people went bonkers for that Popeyes chicken sandwich. 😂

I made this to be funny, but people really wanted that chicken scented body butter.

Oh, what a time. What a time. Hope this brings a smile to your face. 🙂

Rooted in North Carolina. Formulated in Baltimore.

At the heart of Southern Roots™ is okra, a botanical I’ve known since childhood, now thoughtfully formulated for skin. Paired with sweet potato, blueberry, and green tea, it creates a deeply hydrating ritual designed to nourish skin and support its moisture barrier.

Southern Roots™ Hydrating Serum + Botanical Oil.

Two steps. Deep hydration. Beautiful skin.

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Southern Roots™ began with a question I couldn’t ignore.

What happens when perimenopause, stress, and time leave your skin feeling dry, your scalp flaky, and your hair feeling more brittle than it once did?

Like many women over 40 and 50, I wasn’t chasing perfection. I wanted healthier-looking skin, lasting hydration, and hair that could stop shedding and retain the growth I was working so hard to achieve.

As a cosmetologist, I drew on my decade of salon experience, my love of formulation, and the Southern botanical traditions that have been part of my life since childhood. Ingredients like okra, blueberries, sweet potatoes, and rice weren’t chosen because they were trendy. They were chosen because they were part of my story.

Sharing these photos is honestly a little vulnerable for me.

But I know I’m not the only woman navigating the changes that come with perimenopause. If you’ve been struggling with dry skin, a flaky scalp, brittle hair, or simply feel like your skin and hair aren’t responding the way they once did, I hope this encourages you.

Southern Roots™ is more than a skincare collection. It’s where my family’s traditions, my professional training, and my passion for creating thoughtful products came together.

I’m excited to finally share it with you.

Southern Roots™ is now available.

— Stephanie

Most people know me as the founder of Indulgence.
But Indulgence wasn’t the beginning.

Long before I created products, I spent years learning, teaching, studying education and psychology, serving, and building. Every chapter added something to the person I am today.

Looking back, I can see that none of those experiences were wasted. They shaped how I think about beauty, self-care, education, and caring for others.

I wanted to share a little of that journey because the next chapter is one that’s been years in the making.

Soon, I’ll be introducing Southern Roots™, my botanical skincare collection inspired by the traditions that were shared with me, my years as a licensed cosmetologist, and a lifelong love of thoughtful ingredients.

I’m excited to finally bring you along for what’s next.

Thank you for being part of this journey. 💙

Yesterday, we introduced Step One of the Lather to Layer™ Ritual.

Today, we’re highlighting Step Two: Body Pudding. Great skin doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of ingredients chosen with purpose.

Rich shea butter and mango butter help replenish and soften the skin. Humectants attract moisture, while emollients help smooth the skin and help reduce moisture loss. Together, they create lasting hydration instead of a temporary feeling.

That’s why Body Pudding is more than a moisturizer. It’s an essential step in the Lather to Layer™ Ritual. Tomorrow, we’ll share Step Three. indulgencespaandbody