Abhyanga, or self-massage, is one of the daily rituals prescribed in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian form of medicine. It is the process of anointing yourself with warm oil and massaging … Continue reading Aromatic Self-Massage Ritual
Tag: skin care
Summer Self Care Ritual: Skin nourishing body oil
If you are like me, you love spending as much time as you can outside in the summer. Exposure to the elements can take a toll on our skin in … Continue reading Summer Self Care Ritual: Skin nourishing body oil
Spring Self-Care Ritual: Ancient sea salt body scrub
Botanical body scrubs are so easy to make and a simple aromatic self-care ritual that you can practice once a week. Why should you exfoliate? Finely ground sea salt makes … Continue reading Spring Self-Care Ritual: Ancient sea salt body scrub
How to make a salt scrub
Salt scrubs are completely invigorating to the body and mind. They are simple to make, easy to use, and leave your skin feeling soft and glowing! Massaging the skin of the whole … Continue reading How to make a salt scrub
Rose: essential oil profile
The rose has traditionally been called the Queen of Flowers and in aromatherapy, rose is often thought of as the queen among essential oils. Besides the gorgeous smell, what I … Continue reading Rose: essential oil profile
The science behind washing your face with oil
I recently created a cleansing oil for a teenage client using organic plant oils and essential oils. While it might seem counter-intuitive to wash the face with oil, particularly teenage skin prone … Continue reading The science behind washing your face with oil
Rice Bran Oil
I recently crafted a face oil for a friend that was a rich and nourishing blend of eight different base oils, including rose hip seed oil, apricot kernel oil and … Continue reading Rice Bran Oil