Hydrosols (Botanical Waters): What They Are & Why I Create Them
My love for hydrosols first began many years back when I was introduced to rose water and orange blossom water. Hydrosols are not perfumes, but they really are the ancestors of what are perfumes today. Hydrosols are botanical waters, often called floral waters, and they are created from steam distilling different flowers and/or herbs. The hydrosol is the […]
Gua Sha
Lately, I’ve been learning more about Gua Sha, which is a traditional Chinese skin scraping technique to help improve circulation. It typically involves scraping a flat or round stone over the skin in upward strokes to promote tissue drainage and to relax the muscles. I was intrigued to practice facial Gua Sha on myself because we often […]
Blueberry Lemon Marmalade
I like to make this recipe right before Autumn begins when the blueberries have come to their peak. This recipe is a nice amalgamation of blueberries and citrus–lemons and oranges. You can substitute the orange for all lemon or keep the oranges in for a more balanced flavor. Blueberries have wonderful benefits for the skin, […]
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 […]
Radishes for Healthy Skin~Recipe: Summertime Radish Tartine
Radishes are a root vegetable that have been around for as long as can be remembered and they are known to be a great vegetable for healthy skin. Radishes have a high water content, helping to keep the body hydrated and maintaining moisture in the skin. Radishes also contain Vitamin C, which are known to […]