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Editor’s Picks: 21 of the Best Face Mists to Refresh, Hydrate, Calm or Mattify Your Skin

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Whether you're dealing with dryness, redness or an oily T-zone, there's a face mist out there that can help.

Of course, a quick spritz is always great to refresh your skin—like after a long day at work or a sweaty yoga session.

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But as I explained in my face mist tutorial, you can also use mists to pack in more moisture in between other skincare products, calm sensitivity, absorb excess sebum, and more.

Here's what to look for, plus the best face mists I've found to date!

What to Look for in a Face Mist

Face mists from Dr Roebuck's, Tata Harper, Herbivore, Pai, Odacité, BIOeffect and Éminence.

Since face mist is a leave-on product that can be applied on bare skin as well as on top of skincare and makeup, it's important that it doesn't irritate, clog pores or increase photosensitivity.

I look for face mists that meet the following criteria:

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Low in fragrance: It's the number one cause of skin reactions. Keep in mind that essential oils can also be sensitizing (with citrus in particular making your skin more sun sensitive).

Low in alcohol: It's too drying, especially if you already have dry or sensitive skin.

Low in witch hazel: Not everyone reacts to it, but it can cause irritation if you are sensitive.

Low in silicones: Not only are they the worst ingredient for causing product pilling, but they can also trap other ingredients in your pores, leading to clogging and breakouts.

Has humectants: These are ingredients like glycerin, aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, which draw moisture into the skin. (Just make sure to lock them in with emollients or occlusives like oils, waxes and butters, whether in your moisturizer or the mist itself.)

Has stable oils: You don't have to use a mist that contains oils, but if you do, make sure they are stable. Saturated and monounsaturated oils are best; polyunsaturated oils oxidize (go rancid) quickly and generate free radicals.

Has a preservative: All water-based products must have a preservative to prevent bacterial growth.

The Best Face Mists

Dr Roebuck’s Bondi Hydrating Mist

Dr Roebuck's Bondi Hydrating Mist

Dr Roebuck's Bondi Hydrating Mist is a face mist and hydrating toner in one. It ticks off all my boxes with its blend of aloe vera, glycerin, niacinamide and extracts of cucumber and Kakadu plum (a rich source of vitamin C). If you're looking for a great basic mist, this one suits all skin, including sensitive.

Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence

Packed with hyaluronic acid, Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence can be used both as a face mist and as a hydrating essence underneath your moisturizer. The all-natural formulation features neroli, lavender and rose hydrosols; glycerin; propanediol; and botanical antioxidants. And the green glass packaging is beyond gorgeous!

BIOeffect OSA Water Mist

BIOeffect OSA Water Mist actually hydrates AND mattifies. It's named for orthosilicic acid (OSA), a type of silica the skin can absorb that helps increase moisture content and gives a semi-matte finish. It also contains glycerin, hyaluronic acid and pure Icelandic glacier water. The tube is perfect to pop in your purse for spritzing throughout the day.

Pai Rice Plant & Rosemary BioAffinity Skin Tonic

Pai Rice Plant & Rosemary BioAffinity Skin Tonic is a non-drying natural mist for combination and blemish-prone skin. Rather than alcohol, it uses mineral-rich rosemary, rice and geranium waters to balance oil production while offering light hydration. This one really drenches your skin, and feels super refreshing.

Caudalie Grape Water

Grape water extracted from organic grapes is the star ingredient in Caudalie Grape Water, along with two percent grape juice. Since grapes are high in polysaccharides, minerals and potassium, they make this one of the most soothing and hydrating sprays—especially for sensitive skin. I've used and loved this product for years!

Tower 28 SOS (Save.Our.Skin) Daily Rescue Facial Spray

Tower 28 SOS (Save.Our.Skin) Daily Rescue Facial Spray is the anecdote for stressed-out skin. Whether you're oily, dry or sensitive, its hero ingredient, hypocholorous acid, boosts skin's immunity to stimulate healing. So you can use it whenever your skin feels irritated, dry, broken out or sun damaged.

Tatcha The Satin Skin Mist

When you shake and spray Tatcha The Satin Skin Mist, it emits a lightweight liquid powder to mattify oily and combination skin. Its oil-controlling ingredients include silk powder and kaolin and bentonite clays, while green tea, rice and algae extracts improve water retention. I've been using this instead of loose powder and love it!

Youth to the People Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist

Youth to the People Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist is like a spray-on serum for dry and sensitive skin. It nourishes with both humectants (like aloe and hyaluronic acid) and emollients (like propanediol and shea butter), so you don't need to worry about moisture escaping. Plus, the mushroom extract and peptides help to calm down redness.

Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist

There are 18 active ingredients in Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist, and my favourite is the sodium ascorbyl phosphate, a stable form of vitamin C that's great for brightening dull skin and clearing breakouts. Others include hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA to bind moisture, and hesperidin (a flavonoid) to fight pigmentation. It also has an excellent price point!

Skinfix Barrier+ Nutrient Water Misting Tonic

Skinfix Barrier+ Nutrient Water Misting Tonic is a 99 percent natural mist to quench thirsty skin of all types. Among its hydrating and conditioning ingredients are coconut, rose and cucumber waters, hyaluronic acid and panthenol (provitamin B5), which leave skin plump and dewy.

Marie Veronique Pre + Probiotic Daily Mist

Marie Veronique Pre + Probiotic Daily Mist is all about maintaining your skin's microbiome. The brand's proprietary microbiotic complex contains prebiotics plus 34 different probiotic strains to reduce irritation and inflammation. Coconut water, licorice extract, niacinamide and chamomile add to the calming, hydrating effects.

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist

Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist gets its inspiration from the world's first perfume, formulated for the Queen of Hungary in the 14th century. Hungarian thermal water—prized for its high mineral content—is the base for rose, orange blossom and sage waters, glycerin and apple pectin. Not only does it smell divine, but it also dispenses a super-fine mist that won't mess up your makeup.

Odacité Mint + Green Tea Hydra-Purifying Treatment Mist

Odacité Mint + Green Tea Hydra-Purifying Treatment Mist is an all-natural mist that helps keep oily skin and breakouts in check. Peppermint and willow bark reduce and regulate sebum, while green tea extract neutralizes free radicals. They're infused into aloe vera, instead of water, for lightweight hydration.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hydrating Face Mist

Dr. Barbara Sturm Hydrating Face Mist gives your skin an instant hydration boost with two of the doctor's favourite ingredients, hyaluronic acid and purslane (Portulaca oleracea). The super-fine mist is also packed with glycerin, panthenol, allantoin, aloe and prickly pear extract for maximum moisture.

OSEA Sea Minerals

Ideal for normal and combination skin, OSEA Sea Minerals has a formula you won't find anywhere else. Dead Sea salt; red and brown algae; and copper, manganese and zinc ferments are among its all-natural ingredients. They not only moisturize, but also reduce inflammation and protect skin from the elements.

COSRX Low pH PHA Barrier Mist

COSRX Low pH PHA Barrier Mist is a fragrance-free mist made with 98.1 percent coconut fruit extract and 0.5 percent gluconolactone (a polyhydroxy acid). Together, they keep skin at its optimal pH so it can stay hydrated and fight off bacteria.

Skin Inc Supplement Bar Pure Serum Mist

Skin Inc Supplement Bar Pure Serum Mist is a face mist that doubles as a serum, thanks to its blend of hyaluronic acid, glycerin and water from the Izumo Yumura hot springs in Japan. The latter has a high mineral content that also helps reduce redness and irritation, especially if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Éminence Red Currant Mattifying Mist

Red currant, a natural astringent, is the star ingredient in Éminence Red Currant Mattifying Mist for normal to oily skin. Other botanicals in the mix are aloe juice, magnolia bark and elderflower to hydrate, soothe and clarify. It is both refreshing and oil-controlling, and the finish is semi-matte (not too dewy).

Pai Lotus & Orange Blossom BioAffinity Skin Tonic

Pai Lotus & Orange Blossom BioAffinity Skin Tonic is especially good if you're dealing with redness and dehydration—even eczema. Lotus root water, a source of vitamins and amino acids, helps soothe reactive skin. Glycerin moisturizes, and orange flower water helps tone and brighten.

Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Coconut Water Hydrating Face Mist

Herbivore Rose Hibiscus Coconut Water Hydrating Face Mist was recently reformulated, with hyaluronic acid and rose hydrosol being added to the mix of aloe vera, glycerin, coconut fruit and hibiscus extract. (And no more witch hazel!) This is a super-juicy mist that leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh.

Biossance Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist

Biossance Squalane + Micronutrient Fine Mist may dispense a fine mist, but it's one of the most moisturizing, thanks to squalane oil (the brand's hero ingredient). It also contains glycerin, panthenol, hyaluronic acid and algae, plus a mineral complex to combat stress and pollution.

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STAYING IN BALANCE WITH AYURVEDA

Try these 5 Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer.

The warmth and brightness of summer filled with long days, picnics, ice cream, and good reads is a refreshing reward after a chilly winter and spring. But summer also can mean skin eruptions, sweat, and dehydration in hot, humid weather. No wonder it's so easy to get off-balance. Focusing on solutions like Ayurveda to retain balance in your mind and body during the summer months can keep you at your healthiest and happiest throughout the season. Try these 5 Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer. Then join Yoga Anytime’s challenge as we all come together in a live practice, guided by Melina Meza.

1. Offset the heat of summer by indulging in more "cooling" foods and limiting "heating" foods. Eating water-rich foods such as watermelon, pears, apples, berries, asparagus, broccoli and cucumber not only rehydrates your body, but loads you up with antioxidants.

Avoid or limit garlic, fried foods, chili, salted cheese, alcohol, red meats, and sour citrus fruits, which tend to add heat. Try Melina Meza’s Arugula and Watermelon Salad for a light and easy summer treat:

Ingredients (organic if possible):

· 3 Cups Arugula

· 2 Cups Watermelon chunks

· 2 Tablespoons Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

· 1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese

Dressing:

· 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 1 Teaspoon White Balsamic Vinegar

· Pinch of Sea Salt

· Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

Prepare all the salad ingredients and place in a large bowl.

Stir dressing ingredients together in a small container until blended.

Drizzle dressing onto salad and toss until the salad is evenly coated with dressing.

Enjoy!

2. Spend time outdoors in morning or evening. Take advantage of the long days of summer to enjoy nature, but avoid the hottest time of the day. Hiking on a trail or spending time near water (beach, lake, riverbank) can bring calmness to a hectic and irritating day. Simple sounds of nature (ocean waves, chirping birds, rainfall, crickets) can be refreshing and soothing. Try an evening walk under the cool summer night sky for peacefulness before sleep.

3. Add cooling colors such as blues, pastels, and whites into your wardrobe and home. Choose lighter shades when getting dressed, even paying attention to accessories. Wear loose, breathable, light, and natural fabrics like linen, cotton, and hemp to stay cool. Pillows and throw rugs in colors of nature are simple ways to bring lightness into your space. Household plants with their green hues are especially pleasing to sun-irritated eyes.

4. Practice patience to keep anxiety at bay and enjoy each moment. Impatience is stressful and increases your heart rate, which can add to feeling overheated. Picking the long line at the grocery store, visiting the inside of the bank rather than the drive-thru, and adding a few extra blocks to your dog-walking routine are all ways to cultivate patience in your everyday life.

5. Make use of aromatherapy and essential oils. Bring bouquets of fresh-cut jasmine, lavender, peony, rose, and honeysuckle in your home for a sweet scent. Take a soothing bath by adding a few drops of chamomile, honeysuckle, geranium, lavender, or sandalwood in the water. Rub coconut or sunflower oil on your body before taking a bath to soothe your skin. Try a spritz of rose hydrosol on your face, neck, or feet for a quick cool-down.

KEEP YOUR COOL WITH SUMMER AYURVEDA

Along with these tips to use throughout the season, get a jumpstart on beating the heat with Yoga Anytime as we welcome the Summer Solstice on June 20 and celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21 with an Ayurveda challenge. This is the perfect time to join others in a LIVE five-day course where you'll build a foundation for keeping cool this summer. Yoga Anytime’s instructor, Melina Meza will guide you each day where you'll gain tips to build into your everyday life for optimal health and wellness.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE CHALLENGE?

Melina will guide you through five 1-hour dynamic and playful practices designed to bring you relief from the summer heat, reduce inflammation, and cool and nourish your whole system. You will get practical advice and strategies to easily incorporate the beneficial practices into your daily routine for maximum efficiency and balance. Melina will weave together asana, loving-kindness meditations, and Ayurvedic self-care routines and rituals to promote a calm, clear, and balanced energy leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Day 1 (June 22): Stay Cool, Be Cool

Day 2 (June 23): Slow and Curious

Day 3 (June 24): Into the Wild

Day 4 (June 25): Surrender to Awaken

Day 5 (June 26): Elemental Dance

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Each day beginning June 22 through June 26, Melina will lead a live Ayurveda yoga practice. The course is a LIVE class where you will enjoy a shared experience with others. The one-hour class begins each day at 10:30 a.m. PDT.

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Join YogaAnytime.com free for 30 days (use code SUMMERYOGA) and start the five-day challenge on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. PDT. As a Yoga Anytime member you have unlimited access to thousands of videos whether you seek to play into the subtlest realms of being or fine-tune your handstands. You can fully customize your yoga journey with filters for any duration, level, or special need. Yoga Anytime goes live for yoga practices and meditations every weekday at 10:30 am PDT, so you will always have fresh new videos to try. You can cancel your free trial membership at any time.

ABOUT MELINA MEZA

Melina Meza is a pioneer in the field of yoga, nutrition, and Ayurvedic health, sharing her knowledge with yogis around the world for more than 20 years. She is the creator of Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga, a holistic practice that features lifestyle, diet, and yoga practices tailored to the rhythms of the four seasons to help people stay healthy as they age. Her passion for nature, the five elements, beauty, and humor forge the foundation of her unique approach to well-being. In addition to working with individual clients, Melina facilitates year-round yoga and Ayurveda workshops, leading retreats in extraordinary sanctuaries around the world. She is the author of "Seasonal Health and Wellness" and the "Art of Sequencing" books as well as the creator of the Yoga for the Seasons – Fall Vinyasa DVD.

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Try these 5 Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer.

Ingredients (organic if possible):

· 3 Cups Arugula

· 2 Cups Watermelon chunks

· 2 Tablespoons Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

· 1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese

Dressing:

· 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 1 Teaspoon White Balsamic Vinegar

· Pinch of Sea Salt

· Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

Prepare all the salad ingredients and place in a large bowl.

Stir dressing ingredients together in a small container until blended.

Drizzle dressing onto salad and toss until the salad is evenly coated with dressing.

Enjoy!

KEEP YOUR COOL WITH SUMMER AYURVEDA

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE CHALLENGE?

Day 1 (June 22): Stay Cool, Be Cool

Day 2 (June 23): Slow and Curious

Day 3 (June 24): Into the Wild

Day 4 (June 25): Surrender to Awaken

Day 5 (June 26): Elemental Dance

HOW DOES IT WORK?

GET STARTED

ABOUT MELINA MEZA

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cedarrrun · 4 years

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Try these 5 Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and comfortable during the dog days of summer.

Ingredients (organic if possible):

· 3 Cups Arugula

· 2 Cups Watermelon chunks

· 2 Tablespoons Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

· 1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese

Dressing:

· 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

· 1 Teaspoon White Balsamic Vinegar

· Pinch of Sea Salt

· Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

Prepare all the salad ingredients and place in a large bowl.

Stir dressing ingredients together in a small container until blended.

Drizzle dressing onto salad and toss until the salad is evenly coated with dressing.

Enjoy!

KEEP YOUR COOL WITH SUMMER AYURVEDA

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE CHALLENGE?

Day 1 (June 22): Stay Cool, Be Cool

Day 2 (June 23): Slow and Curious

Day 3 (June 24): Into the Wild

Day 4 (June 25): Surrender to Awaken

Day 5 (June 26): Elemental Dance

HOW DOES IT WORK?

GET STARTED

ABOUT MELINA MEZA

#sleep sounds #sleep music #white noise app #nature sounds #relaxing sounds #rain sounds for sleeping

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quintinefowler-blog · 6 years

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DIY: Natural Recipes for Healthy, Beautiful Lips

NOTE: This article has multiple DIY: Natural Recipes for Healthy, Beautiful Lips. To make it easier to navigate, use the Table of Contents button to your right!

For Dry, Chapped Lips

Chapped Lips Remedy

Apply to the lips:

Chamomile 2 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Mix well with 2 teaspoons Aloe Vera Gel to help heal chapped lips.

Alternatively, use these oils as well: Eucalyptus, Rose, Sandalwood and Neroli.

How to Make Lanolin Lip Balm

1 tsp lanolin

1 tsp grated beeswax

1 tsp petroleum jelly

Melt the lanolin, wax, and petroleum jelly together over medium heat in a glass measuring cup in a pan of boiling water (water bath technique). Pour the melted mixture into a lip gloss container or clean pillbox. Cool completely, until cool to the touch, approx. 20 minutes. Rub into lips and enjoy. Yields 1/2 oz.

DIY Chapped Lip Balm

General rule of thumb for winter chapped lips…basic lip balm recipe: melt together one ounce (by weight, not volume) of Beeswax preferably grated, it will melt faster), a ‘solid' fat…Shea Butter, mango butter, Coconut Oil, etc. and one oz of a rich liquid oil. (I like to use Avocado oil or Kukui Nut for this.)

This makes a basic soothing balm or salve that can be divided into smaller portions and/or enriched in innumerable ways. Use herbal infused oils (infused chamomile or Calendula) for skin soothing.

Chapped Lips Moisturizing Blend

Chamomile 3 drops

Sandalwood 2 drops

Flaxseed 1 teaspoon 5 (ml)

Apply Aloe Vera gel to your chapped lips before using this moisturizing formula.

Pink Pamper for Lips Recipe

This herb-infused pink lip balm will soothe and pamper your lips. Pure rose concrete add an unmistakable feminine aroma, and coupled with the kaolin, creates a smooth texture that goes on without a hitch. The pink color does not transfer to the lips.

6 grams St. John's Wort infused extra virgin olive oil

10 grams avocado butter

4 grams alkanet infused sweet almond oil

6 grams fractionated coconut oil

10 grams beeswax

a pea-sized amount rose concrete

a pea-sized amount kaolin (China clay)

Combine olive oil, avocado butter, fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil and beeswax in a heat proof measuring cup with a pour spout and place in a hot water bath. Once the beeswax has melted, remove from heat. Stir well. I use disposable pop sickle sticks to stir.

Add rose concrete and kaolin and stir again to ensure an even mix. Make sure the kaolin is completely broken up and dispersed. Pour into lip balm jars, tins or tubes and allow to cool before using.

How to Make Cocoa Mint Lip Balm

1T. + 1.5t. Sweet Almond Oil

1T. Beeswax Pastilles

1.5t. Shea Butter

1.5t. Cocoa Butter

8 Drops Peppermint EO

1 Vit. E Capsule (400iu)

Melt beeswax, then add and melt the butters. Let cool some, then add EO and Vit. E. Pour into lip balm tubes or tubs.

Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy supplies at the place where we shop – StarWest Botanicals!

Lip Gloss Recipes

Naturally Delicious (and Simple) Lip Gloss Recipes

Chocolate Lip Gloss

1 1/2 teaspoons grated Cocoa Butter

1/2 teaspoon Coconut Oil

1/8 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil

1/4 teaspoon grated milk chocolate

In a double boiler warm the Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, chocolate and Vitamin E Oil until melted. Pour into lip gloss container and allow to cool.

Aloe Vera Lip Gloss

1 tsp. Aloe Vera gel

1/2 tsp. Coconut Oil

1 tsp. petroleum jelly

Mix together in glass bowl and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on high in the microwave will yield about 1/2 ounce.

Coconut Lip Gloss

1 tsp. Coconut Oil

1 tsp. petroleum jelly

Same mixing and heating instructions as for the Aloe Vera Lip Gloss.

Coconut-Almond Lip Gloss

1 tsp. Coconut Oil

1 tsp. Almond oil

1/2 grated Beeswax

Same mixing and heating instructions apply as for the Aloe Vera Lip Gloss.

Colored Lip Gloss

This is an excellent way to use up lipstick that is too dark.

1 teaspoon grated Beeswax

1/2 teaspoon lipstick

1/2 teaspoon petroleum jelly

Melt the ingredients in a small can placed in boiling water. Stir it well and pour it into a small jar.

Apricot-Orange Lip Gloss

1 tsp Beeswax

1 tsp Apricot Kernel oil

1 tsp Calendula oil

3-4 drops of essential oil of Orange

Beet juice

Melt Beeswax in top of double boiler. Add Apricot Kernel and Calendula oils, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add beet juice if desired, for color. When partially cooled, add oil of Orange. Store in jar. Transfer a small portion to a purse sized container for use when away from home.

Vanilla Lip Gloss

1 tablespoon grated Beeswax

1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

1/8 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil

1/8 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Place the Beeswax, Coconut Oil and Vitamin E Oil in an ovenproof container. Heat gently until the wax and oils are melted. Stir in the Vanilla extract and mix well. Pour the mixture into a clean container and allow to cool completely.

Sweet Lip Gloss

2 tsp Beeswax

1 tsp honey

7 tsp Castor Oil or Jojoba or sweet Almond oil

1/8 tsp. Flavor oil

Melt the oil and Beeswax together in pan over low heat until Beeswax is melted. Remove from stove, add honey and whisk. When the mixture is nearly cool add flavor oil, mix it up again and then pour into lip Balm container.

Since this comes out to be more like a gloss you can always add more Beeswax to it so that it is a little harder (about 1/2 tsp).

Cranberry Lip Gloss

1 tablespoon Almond oil

10 fresh Cranberries

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional – for more shine)

Mix together all ingredients and place in a microwave or heat-resistant container. Heat in the microwave or a water bath until the mixture just begins to boil (1-2 minutes in the microwave). Stir well and gently mash the berries. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove all pieces of cranberry. Stir and allow to cool completely. When cool, spoon into a clean container.

To use: Spread a small amount onto your lips.

Lava Lamp Lip Gloss

6 Tablespoons Glycerin

50 Drops Lip Balm Flavoring

10 Drops Liquid Food Coloring

Mix together Glycerin, flavoring (I use green apple) and ordinary food coloring (I used red) in a small cup with a pour spout. Fill a roll-on lip gloss bottle about 1/4 with this mixture.

Fill remaining space in bottle with light oil such as sweet Almond oil. Be sure to leave a little room at the top to insert the roller ball assembly. I’ve heard that you can add a little mica or glitter, but I’ve also heard that it may clog the roller.

Citrus Lip Gloss Recipe

This make-it-yourself Citrus Lip Gloss tastes lick-your-lips delicious with both Tangerine and Lemon essential oils offering their benefits and flavors. Tangerine essential oil is a bit of an Aphrodisiac, so it is nice to wear out on a special date. The essential oils and honey combined make the gloss a tasty product that will keep your lips soft and moist for some time.

3 tablespoons sweet Almond oil

2 teaspoon Beeswax (pearls or solid Beeswax grated and measured)

1 teaspoon Aloe Vera gel

1 teaspoon honey

800 IU Vitamin E

4 drops Lemon essential oil

3 drops Tangerine essential oil

Melt the Beeswax and sweet Almond oil together in a heat-proof container over boiling water. When the Beeswax is melted, remove from the heat. Add the honey and Vitamin E, mixing briskly with a wire whisk. Add the Aloe Vera gel and stir into the mixture. Add the essential oils and stir in well. Pour into a low wide-mouth jar.

Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy supplies at the place where we shop – StarWest Botanicals!

Lip Masks, Treatments

Kiss Appeal Lip Mask

Kiss Appeal Lip Mask is soothing and is especially nice after warming it in the microwave about 10 seconds before using.

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon kaolin (China clay) or other cosmetic clay (I do not recommend green clay because it is probably too drawing for delicate lips)

1 teaspoon emu oil

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon rose hydrosol

Measure clay and set aside. Measure rose hydrosol and warm in the microwave about 20 seconds. Add emu oil to warm hydrosol and honey and stir well to incorporate. Add liquid mixture to clay and stir with a pop sickle stick to form a smooth paste. Use the popsicle stick to apply to lips and leave on for about 2 minutes, no more or it may dry your lips out. Rinse well with warm water, blot excess water gently and apply lip balm.

3 Natural DIY Lip Scrubs

While many people know of the importance of using a scrub on the skin of their face and body, they often forget about their lips. Your lips also need a good scrub, which removes dead skin cells and leaves behind soft, plump lips. The following lip scrubs are easy to make and use just a few simple natural ingredients.

Raspberry Lemonade Lip Scrub

This is a really fun lip scrub that you can make for yourself or give it to someone else as a gift. To turn it into a raspberry lemonade scrub, all you need is a single serving packet of drink mix in this flavor. If all you can find is strawberry lemonade, go ahead and use that!

Then you want to add some white table sugar, coconut oil, and essential oils you think compliment the scent. This can be lemon or another fruity essential oil. Combine them together and store in a small container.

Coconut and Sugar Lip Scrub

Another lip scrub that you can try out once again uses coconut oil, but it is going to use brown sugar instead of regular white sugar. This gives it a fun texture and flavor for your lips. With the coconut oil, make sure you are using organic, unrefined coconut oil.

This is the most natural form and will be best for moisturizing your lips. If you don’t have brown sugar, there is no reason you can’t use white sugar instead. Combine the ingredients and scrub your lips with the mixture, then rinse off. You can store the excess in an airtight container.

Lemon Lip Scrub

Lemon tends to be a favorite for most salt or sugar scrubs, including a nice lip scrub. The reason sugar is used for these scrubs is because if you have chapped lips, salt can be much too harsh. For the lemon lip scrub, use white table sugar with some lemon essential oil and a little coconut oil.

This is one of the easiest lip scrubs to make. You of course can go further and customize it with other oils or essential oils, as well as using brown sugar if you prefer the softer texture to regular white sugar.

Lip scrubs are among the easiest DIY natural beauty products to make, and are perfect for the summertime. Experiment with your own combinations and see which one you like best.

Get your dried, organic herbs, organic essential oils, bulk spices, loose leaf organic teas and aromatherapy supplies at the place where we shop – StarWest Botanicals!

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AROMATHERAPY AROUND THE CLOCK

.Essential oils can boost your wellness from morning to bedtime.

Aromatherapy aficionados will tell you that incorporating essential oils into daily living is an easy and enjoyable way to boost your wellness quotient.

Begin your mornings with a refreshing, caffeine-free burst of energy. Like your favorite juice, citrus oils like TANGERINE (Citrus reticulata) and LEMON (Citrus limon) offer a natural wake-up call for your senses. Upon rising, add a few drops to an aroma diffuser to combat fatigue and those Monday morning blues.

In addition to their therapeutic properties, many essential oils offer cosmetic benefits as well since they can quickly penetrate the skin. Essential oils purify the outer dermis, using vital antibacterial components to ward of airborne germs and hearty antioxidant elements to combat damaging free radicals.

After cleansing, spritz your face with a hydrosol the byproduct of the steam distilling process that captures essential oils from plants. Hydrosols offer the same properties as their parent oils, but in far lower concentrations. Choose sweet ROSE GERANIUM (Pelargonium roseum) or bracing TEA TREE (Melaleuca alternifolia) to treat combination or oily skin; lightly loral ROSE OTTO (Rosa damascena) to bolster dry or mature skin types; and woody SANDALWOOD (Santalum album) for post-shave skincare. Or make your own skin tonic by mixing 6–8 drops of your favorite skin-loving essential oil in 2 oz. distilled water in a dark glass spray bottle. The bonus? The aromas are soothing and can be applied throughout the day when skin (or mood) needs a little lift.

Instead of reaching for another cup of java midmorning to boost lagging energy, take a whif of cooling essential oil of PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita), whose invigorating menthol scent will enhance alertness and boost stamina.

Another option is BERGAMOT MINT (Mentha citrata) when you need to hit the pause button during a too-busy day: As an adaptogen essential oil, it is simultaneously calming and uplifting. The fragrance is citrusy like Bergamot, but with a slightly sweet hint of mint. Adaptogens ofer both stimulating and relaxing constituents that work to balance the nervous system and are a restorative go-to during stressful times.

Stomach growling? Try inhaling GRAPEFRUIT (Citrus paradisi) essential oil for one minute, which scientiic studies indicate helps quell hunger. he tangy aroma provides a quiet, steady energy to hold you until you can sit down for a proper lunch. And along with the herbal freshness of ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus oicinalis) known as a memory enhancer grapefruit is the perfect addition to an afternoon pick-me-up blend.

It’s Five o’clock, when an essential oil one-two punch of clarifying EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus globulus) and tart LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon citratus) is called for. A pre-exercise spritz of an energy mist will help amp up your energy level while supporting respiratory health for a late-day workout. Or blend these companion oils in a carrier oil such as calendula, an excellent choice to treat muscle spasms and swelling, and apply postworkout.

For a blissful evening, choose from the calming members of the spice family such as VANILLA (Vanilla planifolia), CINNAMON (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), and GINGER (Zingiber oicinale). These rich essential oils are known for their warming and aphrodisiac properties that inspire relaxation. Blend these grounding oils with 2 to 3 ounces of a carrier oil such as grapeseed or sweet almond to create a comforting blend for moisturizing skin or for massage.

Ah, at last lovely LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia), the most popular, effective aromatic for instilling tranquility no matter the time of day. I often add lavender to each of my blends simply to promote balance it’s that versatile.

The essential oil’s sedative properties, however, make it the prime choice for bedtime. Whether you choose to simply toss a few drops of lavender on your pillowcase or diffuse several drops in an aroma difuser, the scent will lull you into a peaceful state.

This is an excerpt from The upscale existence blog.

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Essential oils effect on skin

Some of the suggested oils are photosentizers. Angelica, and cold pressed citrus oils should not be used on the skin within 12 hours of exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light. If you choose to use one of these oils on your face, please use it only at night.

See our Methods page for suggested methods of using the oils in skincare. Also see our descriptive Carrier Oils page to help select appropriate carriers for your skin type.

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Skin Care (General)

Lavender, Rose, Rosemary, Camphor, Cypress, Geranium, Chamomiles, Rosewood, Geranium Essential Oils and all Hydrosols

Acne

Tea Tree, Manuka, Helichrysum, Lavender, Spike Lavender, Thyme Linalool, Rose Geranium, Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Mints, Basil, German Chamomile, Atlas Cedarwood, Rosewood, Palma Rosa, Thyme, Cajeput, Niaouli, Yarrow Hydrosol. See also our suite of Clarifying Products to gently sooth and heal problem skin. Try and use once essential oil carpet deodorizer

Astringent

Grapefruit, Yarrow, Rosemary, Lime (Distilled)

Black Heads

Coriander, Thymus vulgaris, Peppermint, Lemongrass

Chapped / Cracked Skin

Myrrh, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cajeput, Roman and German Chamomile, Lavender, Calendula Infused Oil

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Chilbains

Black Pepper, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud, Ginger, Lavender (ie, circulatory stimulants to promote warming)

Cleansing

Sweet Basil, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Niaouli, Peppermint

Combination Skin

Geranium, Rosewood, Ylangylang, Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Neroli Hydrosol

Couperose (Thread veins, congested capillaries)

Lemon, Helichrysum, Cypress, Rose, Lavender, Parsley, Roman and German Chamomiles, Geranium, Calendula Infused Oil, Helichrysum Hydrosol, Neroli Hydrosol

Devitalized Skin

Eucalyptus Globulous, Myrtle, Neroli, Basil, Juniper, Lemon, Lemongrass, Niaouli, Peppermint, Pine, Orange, Oregano, Rosemary, Spearmint, Geranium, Grapefruit

Dry Acne

Petitgrain, Lavender, Spike Lavender, Clary Sage, Rose Geranium

Dry Skin

Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Jasmine, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Palma Rosa, Rose, Roman Chamomile, Rosewood, Neroli, Petitgrain, Mandarine, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Ylangylang, Carrot Seed, Lavender, Rose Hydrosol, Neroli Hydrosol, Calendula Infused Oil. See also our Dry Skin Sampler for suggested carrier oils to nourish dry, fragile skin.

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Eczema

German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Atlas Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Juniper, Myrrh, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Teatree, Yarrow, Ylangylang. Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil. See our Eczema and Psoriasis Carrier Oil Sampler for a selection of carrier oils all recommended for helping deal with eczema. We have also had excellent feedback from clients using our Baby Bottom Balm as a treatment for dry eczema (available seasonally).

Hydrating

Palma Rosa, Sweet Orange, Mandarine, Tangerine, Rose, most Hydrosols, especially Neroli

Infections

German Chamomile, Manuka, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Myrrh, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary, Spikenard, Tea Tree, Thyme Linalool, Calendula, Palma Rosa, Niaouli, Laurel, Myrtle, Rosewood

Inflammation

Helichrysum, St. Johns Wort Infusion, Carrot Seed, Cistus, Galbanum, German and Roman Chamomiles, Clary Sage, Myrrh, Myrtle, Rosewood, Angelica Hydrosol, Yarrow Hydrosol, Helichrysum Hydrosol, Witch Hazel Hydrosol, Chamomile Hydrosol

Itching

Jasmine, Helichrysum, Lavender, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Lavender Hydrosol, Witch Hazel Hydrosol

Large Pores

Myrtle, Lemongrass, Rose, Cedarwood

Mature, Aged Skin / Wrinkles

Carrot Seed, Elemi, Cistus, Frankincense, Galbanum, Fennel, Geranium, Myrrh, Patchouli, Rose, Clary Sage, Rosewood, Sages, Cypress, Fennel, Lavender, Neroli, Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract, Rose Hip Extract. Also consider our CO2 Combo or our Mature Skin Elixir. See our Mature Skin Carrier Oil Sampler to gently nurture and rejuvenate mature skin. Best yet, see our Cleopatra's Secret line of skin care products, Creme Cleanser, Serum, Toner, and luxurious bath products, all designed to nurture mature skin and give the user a youthful glow.

Normal Skin

Atlas Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Roman Chamomile, Rose, Rosewood, Ylangylang, Angelica, all Hydrosols

Oily Skin

Roman and German Chamomiles, Cedarwood (Atlas, Red, Texas), Geranium, Clary Sage, Lavender, Ylangylang, Lemon, Peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, Cypress, Calendula Infusion, Frankincense, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Juniper, Melissa, Yarrow, Coriander, Petitgrain, Lime (Distilled), Grapefruit, Thyme Linalool, Lavandin, Spike Lavender, Rose. See our recommended moisturizing carrier oils for oily skin in our Oily Skin Carrier Oil Sampler.

Pimples, Blemishes

Tea Tree, Manuka, Lemon Myrtle, German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Thyme Linalool, Cajeput, Oregano (spot only), Niaouli, Rosemary. See also our Clarifying Soap and Treatment Gel.

Psoriasis (extremely difficult to treat)

Bergamot, Helichrysum, Cajeput, Carrot Seed, German or Roman Chamomile, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Calendula Infused Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil. We have had fantastic results from people applying our Pomegranate Seed CO2 to areas with psoriasis. See also our Eczema and Psoriasis Carrier Oil Sampler designed to help alleviate symptoms.

Puffiness

Oregano, Spanish Marjoram, Cypress, Peppermint, Rosemary, Fennel, Celery, Clary Sage, Roman Chamomile

Regeneration

Frankincense, Lavender, Neroli, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Helichrysum, Elemi, Vetiver, Spikenard, Caraway, Palma Rosa, Spanish Sage, Clary Sage, Lavender, Galbanum, Myrrh, Myrtle, Calendula, Carrot Seed, Cistus, CO2 Combo

Revitalizing / Basal Layer

Carrot Seed, Rosewood, Niaouli, Tea Tree, Orange, Calendula

Rosacea

German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Rosewood, Helichrysum Hydrosol, see our Rosacea Synergy and other products designed to soothe inflamed and/or ultra sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin

Roman and German Chamomile, Rose, Palma Rosa, Helichrysum, Neroli, Rosewood, Carrot Seed, Angelica, Jasmine, Neroli Hydrosol, Chamomile Hydrosol, Yarrow Hydrosol

Scars

Helichrysum (in a base of Rose Hip Seed Oil), Carrot Seed, Lavender, Petitgrain, Galbanum

Skin Toner

Calendula Infused Carrier Oil (for dry skin), Lemongrass, Chamomiles, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Rose, Frankincense, Petitgrain, Lemon, and all Hydrosols

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