Summer heat. Hormonal shifts. Irritated skin. Sometimes our faces just need a moment to cool off.
This week’s episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy is all about gentle, plant-powered ways to soothe your skin using ingredients you might already have at home. These cooling teas and compresses are simple, effective, and perfect for hot days, flushed skin, or a little midday reset.
✨ We’ll cover:
- Why cooling teas and compresses work so well
- The best herbs to use (hello, chamomile + peppermint!)
- How to create your own botanical compress ritual at home
🎧 Listen now
🧴 DIY Recipe: Peppermint + Chamomile Cooling Compress
This is great for calming redness, cooling down after time in the sun, or just feeling more grounded.
You’ll need:
- 1 tsp dried peppermint
- 1 tsp dried chamomile
- 1 cup hot water
- Soft cloth or cotton pad
To make:
- Steep herbs in the hot water, covered, for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain and let cool.
- Soak your cloth in the herbal tea and place it gently over your face.
- Rest, breathe, and enjoy for 5–10 minutes.
Tip: Store the tea in the fridge and use as a splash or mist throughout the day!
🌿 Plant of the Week: Peppermint
Refreshing, cooling, and invigorating, peppermint is a summer skincare staple. It's naturally astringent and gently antibacterial—perfect for hot, tired, or blemish-prone skin. Use it in:
- Compresses and mists
- Facial steams with rose or lavender
- Tea blends to cool you from the inside out
Peppermint reminds us that a little breath of fresh air is always just one leaf away.
Have You Seen This Month’s Zine?
Moments of Light is a sanctuary for your soul—a beautiful little zine packed with:
- Seasonal devotionals and scripture reflections
- Herbal skincare tips and recipes
- Journaling prompts + cozy rituals
Issue Two is available now—perfect for your morning quiet time or evening wind-down.
Grab your copy here
☀️ Radiant Things I’m Loving This Week
My fridge facial tea jars – Sometimes I keep a blend of rose and mint in a mason jar ready to mist all days
Flower blooming in my garden
Currently sipping: Water with lemon and mint.
New ritual: Laying a rosewater-soaked cloth over my eyes before bed and breathing in peace
Sending you cool breezes, soft petals, and gentle beauty,
Carrie 🌿
Carrie’s Handmade Essentials
P.S. What’s your favorite herb for cooling down—skin or spirit? Reply and let me know 💌 Or join the chat here.
