Your skin isn't something to fix- it's something to support.
Hello beautiful,
This week’s podcast episode is a love letter to mature skin. If you’ve ever felt like the skincare world was all about fighting wrinkles or reversing time, this one’s for you.
In “Collagen, Hydration & Confidence,” I talk about how to care for your skin naturally—with hydration rituals, skin-nourishing foods, and one of my favorite gentle plant-based ingredients: bakuchiol.
This is about supporting your skin's needs from the outside and inside—no harsh treatments, just herbal-infused self-care and soulful routines.
🌿 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What happens to skin as we age and how to care for it gently
- How bakuchiol supports collagen and radiance (without irritation)
- Foods and nutrients that keep skin hydrated, supple, and glowing
And of course, I included three recipes below to support your skincare journey.
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Rest and Renewal Journal
Discover the gift of peace and rejuvenation with the Rest and Renewal Journal.
Designed to bring more rest into your busy life, this journal is your personal guide to slowing down and recharging. Inside, you’ll find a customizable bedtime routine builder, a morning routine builder with skincare focus, weekly reflections, and a weekly reset checklist to keep you grounded.
Embark on a 7-day Rest and Renewal Challenge featuring inspiring journal prompts and self-care activities, track your habits with easy-to-use trackers, and reflect deeply with prompts like Reflecting on Rest, Embracing Renewal, and Connecting Rest & Renewal to Daily Life.
Plus, find comfort in calming scripture reflections. Perfect for anyone craving balance, this journal is your invitation to rest, renew, and thrive.
Recipes
🌼 Bakuchiol Glow Oil​
A gentle DIY facial oil that supports collagen and calms the skin.
→ 1 tbsp jojoba oil
→ 1 tbsp rosehip oil
→ 4 drops bakuchiol
→ 2 drops lavender essential oil
→ 1 drop frankincense essential oil
Mix and apply 3–4 drops to clean skin at night.
🍓 Radiance Smoothie​
A skin-loving blend to nourish from within.
→ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ ½ banana
→ ½ cup mixed berries
→ 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
→ 1 scoop collagen powder (or hemp seeds for plant-based)
→ 1 handful spinach
→ Blend and enjoy!
🍵 Herbal Collagen Support Tea​
Drink in support for elasticity and hydration.
→ 1 tsp dried nettle
→ 1 tsp horsetail
→ ½ tsp rose petals
→ Steep in 1.5 cups just-boiled water for 10–15 min. Add honey if desired.
Your skin tells the story of your life—let’s care for it with grace, intention, and a little plant-powered magic.
🎧 Click here to listen to the episode now​
📬 Don’t forget to forward this to a friend who’d love a gentle approach to glowing skin!
With care,
Carrie
​Carrie’s Handmade Essentials​
🌸 DIY skincare, slow self-care, and seasonal rituals
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