“Taking joy in life is the best cosmetic.”
– Rosalind Russell
Week 13 let’s incorporate lighter, hydrating skincare products to suit the changing weather. Switch to pastel makeup shades and lighter fragrances that reflect the freshness of spring. For haircare, consider a trim or a new style to rejuvenate your look. Organize your beauty products and tools, discarding expired items and making space for new, seasonal additions. Implement a consistent personal hygiene routine, focusing on cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. Embrace newness by trying out DIY beauty treatments using natural, seasonal ingredients. This week is about planning and organizing your beauty and hygiene routines to align with the vibrant energy of spring.
Hearty makeup setting spray
This setting spray locks in your makeup and gives skin a fresh, hydrated finish without the cost of department store brands. Glycerin is the hero here, acting as a humectant that draws moisture to the…
Bloom headache relief spray
Peppermint essential oil contains a high concentration of menthol, which has been clinically shown to be as effective as acetaminophen for tension headaches when applied topically. It works by creating a cooling sensation that overrides…
Bloom facial toner mist formula
A good facial toner mist is one of the simplest and most purposeful things we can make at home. This blend combines the astringent and pore-tightening properties of witch hazel with the deeply hydrating and…
Bloom pillow mist for sleep formula
A pillow mist is one of the simplest and most effective sleep aids you can make. Lavender has been extensively studied for its ability to reduce anxiety, slow heart rate, and promote deeper, more restful…
Probiotic for gut health tip
Your gut is far more than a digestive organ. It is a living ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms that influence nearly every system in your body, from how well you fight off…
Apple cider vinegar before meals tip
Benefits One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted in water, taken before a meal, is a well-known folk remedy with some emerging research support. Here is a breakdown of the most commonly cited benefits.…
Hearty peony petal sleep sachet
Peony petals carry a soft, powdery floral sweetness that has been treasured for centuries in both Eastern and Western traditions for its calming and restorative qualities. When dried and tucked into a sleep sachet, those…
Child of the universe
Desiderata By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your…
What we love
Love is not merely an emotion. It may just be the origin of knowledge. A way of knowing. The human experience forces each of us to grapple with the labels wisdom and knowledge in so…
Just ask
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Keystone Becoming more confident, proactive, and open to collaboration.…
Curiosity and the bad habit
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankl Who knew mindful curiosity could have…
Chooser
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.”Theodore Roosevelt Analysis Paralysis…
Tough enough
Tough times never last, but tough people do.– Robert H. Schuller Keystone Tough times are a part of life, but the resilience within us defines our lasting strength. Challenges may feel overwhelming, but they are extended…
What is precious
Our mind is a brilliant instrument. It categorizes, analyzes, compares, and concludes. But our mind focuses on what is useful, what is logical, what is safe, what is efficient. The heart finds what is precious.…
Mothering ourselves
Mothering myself has become a way of listening to my deepest needs, and of responding to them while I respond to my inner child.- Melinda Burns Setting our hearts on being a loving mother to…
Antidotes to anger
“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” – Unknown Anger held over time creates an illusion of action. It feels like doing something, like maintaining a stance, keeping…
Mightier still
“Knowing others is intelligence. Knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.”- Lao Tzu, Chapter 33 of the Tao Te Ching Living a life that requires an enormous amount…
Finding peace
“You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them with courage and compassion.” Running from difficulty does not bring peace, facing it does. People instinctively want to escape pain…
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