Carrie's Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook
🛀🏻🌿Discover the art of crafting homemade, all-natural skincare products for healthy, radiant skin! This book is your guide to creating personalized skincare solutions that cater to your skin's specific needs, using only natural ingredients. 🌿Listen to my Natural Skincare for Women over 40 private podcast series when you sign up for my newsletter below.
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: 🌿 Why I’ve Never Worn Makeup—And How It’s Helped My Skin Thrive 🌿
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Why I've Never Worn Makeup I’ve never worn makeup.And that choice has deeply shaped how I care for my skin—and how I see myself. In a world that often encourages us to cover, conceal, or correct, I chose something different: to nourish, protect, and honor my skin as it is. That mindset became the foundation of Carrie’s Handmade Essentials and the inspiration for this week’s podcast episode on Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy. ✨ Here's what I’ve learned: Your skin...
READ POST🌿 Self-Care Saturday: Nature, Ritual, and Simplicity
Carrie's Handmade Essentials www.carrieshandmadeessentials.com Dear Friend As we wrap up the Botanical Rituals for Radiant Skin podcast series, I hope you’re feeling a little more connected—to your skin, to nature, and to the quiet power of simplicity. This week’s final episode is a love letter to slow, soulful skincare. It’s a reminder that you don’t need a 10-step routine or a cabinet full of products. Just a little intention, a few beloved plants, and time carved out just for you. Let’s...
READ POST🌸 A Sip of Spring—For Your Skin 🌿
Carrie's Handmade Essentials A Sip of Spring for Your Skin 🌸 A Sip of Spring—For Your Skin 🌿 Inspired by this week’s podcast episode on Simple Spring Skin Teas, I’ve brewed up something special for your skin! Just like your favorite floral teas nourish from the inside out, this gentle Wildflower & Green Tea Facial Toner brings that same love to your daily skincare ritual. It’s calming, refreshing, and packed with springtime goodness—perfect for a quick reset or a soft floral mist after your...
READ POSTSkincare Rituals for Busy Days 🌿💛
Hey there, Ever feel like your schedule is too full to really care for your skin? I see you—and I made this week’s podcast episode just for you. 💛 ✨ New Episode: Skincare for the Time-Starved – Rituals for Busy Women In this episode of Botanical Rituals for Radiant Skin, I’m sharing how to turn even your busiest days into moments of self-care. You’ll learn: 🌼 How to create simple skincare rituals that fit your life 🌿 My favorite multitasking products and time-saving tips 💧 How to make...
READ POSTSpring Self-Care Saturday: Declutter & Refresh Your Skincare Routine!
Declutter & Refresh Your Skincare Routine! Hello, Lovely!Spring is the perfect time for renewal—not just for your home but for your skincare routine, too! This Self-Care Saturday, let’s refresh, simplify and declutter our skincare routine. ✨ 🌿 Step 1: Sort & Assess Check your skincare products for expiration dates and if the texture has changed. Throw out anything you haven't used in a long time. Get rid of those things that are not useful for your skin anymore. 🌸 Step 2: Simplify Keep the...
READ POSTSteam Your Way to Glowing Mature Skin
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Steam Your Way to Glowing Mature Skin Last week, I caught my reflection in the mirror and sighed. March had left my mature skin looking parched—fine lines deeper, radiance gone, just a tired version of me staring back. I’d tried pricey creams, but they sat heavy, full of chemicals I couldn’t pronounce, and my skin still begged for more. Then I thought: what if I could use something pure, something mine? I grabbed my lavender essential oil and decided to steam my...
READ POSTLemon Balm Mood Lift
Carrie's Handmade Essentials www.skincarecookbook.com Self-Care: Lemon Balm Mood Lift Crush 5 fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried) into a mug, pour in 8 ounces of hot water, steep for 5 minutes, and sip slowly before bed. Add a drizzle of honey if you like. Why it Works Lemon balm’s natural compounds calm your mind and lift your spirits—ideal for March’s weird, in-between energy. If you’re feeling restless or wound up, this is your no-fuss way to unwind and sleep better. Great...
READ POSTSelf-Care Saturday - 10 Ways You Can Use Lemons for Self-Care 🍋✨
Carrie's Handmade Essentials 10 Ways You Can Use Lemons for Self-Care 10 Ways You Can Use Lemons for Self-Care 🍋✨ Lemons aren’t just for adding a yummy flavor to your water or zesting up your favorite recipes—they’re also great for self-care! Full of vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural antibacterial properties, lemons can be very invigorating. From skincare rituals to mood-boosting remedies, here are 10 ways you can use lemons for self-care: 1. Lemon, Turmeric, and Black Pepper Water for a...
READ POSTRefresh & Recharge: Natural Energy-Boosting Infused Water Recipes!
Carrie's Handmade Essentials www.skincarecookbook.com Hi! Have you ever felt sluggish in the middle of the day and reached for coffee or an energy drink, only to crash later? Staying energized doesn’t have to mean relying on caffeine! Simple, natural ingredients like citrus, berries, herbs, and spices can refresh your body and mind—one sip at a time. In my latest podcast, I talked about ways to boost energy naturally, including hydration, movement, and self-care. See the link below. Today,...
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