Meditation and the Skin
It’s been quite awhile since I have done a post. Life has been busy, but I’m committed to doing at least one post a week now. As life has been so hectic, I have been relying on my meditation and yoga practice a lot more to bring balance and grounding to my life. An early morning meditation […]
New Product Coming Soon
A new Misha Jo Naturals product is coming in the next month. I will give you a hint…it is going to be a hydrosol, which is another name for a a botanically infused water meant for topical use on the face and body. Hydrosols have been used throughout history for their skincare benefits. They are less concentrated than […]
Holiday Potpourri
This time of year, I like to make a potpourri and give it out as gifts so they can be enjoyed during Thanksgiving through the New Year. I generally use ingredients that can be found at the grocery store, but sometimes I like to make a few unique additions. Here is how you make it: Ingredients: Oranges […]
Benefits of Sunflower Seed Oil for the Skin
Sunflower seed oil is such an amazing oil for the skin. We use it in two of our products—our Mint Balm for Lips and our Rose Peppermint Lip & Cheek Tint. It is truly a magical oil. It is incredibly moisturizing and it has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, as well. One of its most powerful attributes is that […]
Delphinium
Delphinium are one of my favorite flowers. Their history is just as rich as their beauty. It’s rounding off the season for them so I thought I’d do a little post about them. They are native to Europe and North America and their blue blossoms were used by the Native Americans and settlers alike to create blue dye […]
Serenity & How it Benefits Your Skin
Up close with these country kids. There is a lot of wisdom in their eyes. Being around animals brings a lot of serenity to my life. What brings serenity to your life? Having a serene and peaceful inner state not only uplifts your spirits, but it can also bring tremendous benefits to your body and skin. It helps to reduce […]
DIY Pumpkin Face Mask
This face mask is particularly nourishing during autumn. As the weather cools off and our skin gets a little drier, it’s important to apply a skincare regimen that is extra moisturizing. This face mask fits well into that regimen. Pumpkin contains zinc, beta carotene and fatty acids, which are all incredibly beneficial for the maintenance of a clear, […]
The Benefits Flowers Can Have on Our Lives
Claude Monet once said, “I must have flowers always and always”. The flower was his muse for his greatest works and unsurprisingly so. Flowers have the power to make our days a little brighter, and a little more beautiful. They give you a greater appreciation for the beauty of life and nature. I know that when I have flowers […]
Tomatillo Salsa
This past weekend, I picked a bunch of tomatillos and husked them. Tomatillos are full of minerals, vitamins and proteins, which are very beneficial for the skin and body. What’s the best way to use tomatillos you may ask. Well, I love to make a green salsa with them. It goes perfect with tortilla chips this time of year. Here […]
Botanical Infusions
Making herbal or floral infused oils is a fun and rewarding process. This time of year is the best time to get picking your flowers and herbs for drying. So once you pick them (one of my favorite flowers to pick and dry is chamomile and calendula) then lay them out on a clean surface covered with […]
Summertime Potpourri
I think that one of the most lovely things about summer is gathering flowers and herbs in June and July, drying them out, and by August incorporating them into a Summertime Potpourri that you can enjoy in your home for up to four months. This is one of my favorite potpourri recipes. You, of course, […]
Sugar Cane Body Scrub
Exfoliating your skin is essential for removing dead skin cells clogging the skin and exposing new skin cells beneath. This will allow your skin to absorb moisturizing products more easily and will leave your skin looking fresh and glowing. I love to use homemade sugar scrub in the shower at least once a week. Just fyi, it is […]
Yarrow Healing Salve
Yarrow is one of my favorite little herbs because it has so many healing properties. It is so beneficial in treating minor cuts, burns, and rashes. Some people have skin reactions to yarrow so its best to ensure that your skin doesn’t react negatively to it prior to use. I love to leave this healing salve handy in […]
Yoga for Glowing Skin
Can doing yoga benefit the skin? Yes, indeed! Practicing yoga postures (asanas) can increase blood circulation and lead to a reduction of toxins in the body. Poses that increase blood flow and oxygen to the face, such as forward bends and inversions, help to provide you with a gentle radiance, due to the increase in blood circulation to […]
The Beneficial Effects on the Skin of Spending Quality Time with Animals
One of the greatest things a person can do to help alleviate stress on the mind and body, and hence the skin, is to spend quality time with animals. There have been studies done where it has been discovered that playing with animals can help elevate seratonin and dopamine in the body, which can help calm […]
Ayurvedic Massage & Oil Recipe
The art of ayurvedic oil massage is called Abhyanga and it is an important daily routine in Ayurveda, an ancient Indian health theory and practice that began thousands of years ago. Ayurveda itself is a health practice that is centered on maintaining a balanced body and mind. In this ancient theory, there are a series […]
Mother Earth as Teacher
I was recently thinking about how the sun and the rain and how symbolic it is to the way we live our lives. Where bright sunshine in the sky and some added warmth to the air can influence our mood in positive ways, a windy or stormy day can make us more introspective and indoors […]
Staying Hydrated in the Warmer Months + Water Infusion Recipe
With the warm weather coming its so important to ensure that your skin and body are getting full hydration. This can be particularly challenging when you live in a super dry climate like Southern Utah and the other southwestern states. The first tip, albeit obvious, is to make sure you are getting enough water each day. I try […]
Spring is in the air
Although October is my favorite month, spring is my favorite season. In spring, our sense of smell begins to heighten and our bodies begin to reawaken from the dull winter months. Spring is a time for getting outside, planning a garden and possibly shedding a few pounds. It’s definitely a season of new beginnings. I recently ordered some seeds […]
Lavender for Relaxation
I was recently filling some sachets with lavender from last summer’s lavender crop and I started to think more about the important role of our sense of smell in our daily lives and how different scents can have such an impact on our mood. Lavender is definitely one of my favorite scents. I really like to […]