Carrie's Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook
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Ayurveda, Balance & A Calming Skin Ritual
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Ayurveda, Balance & A Calming Skin Ritual Good afternoon, friend This week I’ve been thinking about the word balance. It was my word of the year last year. Do you do that? My counter is cluttered. Frankly It’s always cluttered. Today it’s with herbs, teacups, and notebooks. There’s something steady in the rhythm of preparing tea, tending skin, and pausing to breathe. Balance doesn’t always mean tidy or perfect—it often looks like small choices that bring us back...
READ POSTHerbal Skincare & the Wisdom of Plants.
Plants Teach Us Beauty Chamomile & the Art of Gentleness Moments of Light Zine Shop The Course Library YouTube Books Good afternoon, friend My kitchen counter is covered in little jars of basil and thyme this week. I’ve been drying herbs, and every time I walk by, I catch their scent—calming, grounding, and reminding me that beauty often comes from the simplest things. It’s this thought that inspired this week’s podcast: Herbal Skincare & the Wisdom of Plants. Less Is More: Herbal Skincare...
READ POSTMore Than Lines ✨ Wrinkles, Wisdom & Skincare for Mature Skin
More than Lines Wrinkles, Wisdom & Skincare for Mature Skin Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books My kitchen is a mess, but the smell of herbs drying on the counter makes me smile. I was just telling my friend yesterday that there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done so I try to get the big things done first and then all the little things. Do you have a strategy for this? The mint is a little reminder that beauty doesn’t disappear just because things feel...
READ POST🍂Beauty Grows With Time
🍂Beauty Grows with Time This Week’s Word: Rooted + A Simple Recipe Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books Good afternoon! I’m writing this with a candle burning and tea in hand—what about you? Actually, the candle is in the candle lamp. Its coffee scented and I love it. I only drink one cup of coffee in the morning so it’s nice that I can smell it at other times. Sneak Peek: The Radiance of Time Something new is coming to my YouTube channel this week: a signature podcast...
READ POSTReady to Prepare? Glow, Reflect, Reset
Ready to Prepare? Glow, Reflect, Reset Prepare your body, mind, and spirit for autumn’s gentle reset. Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books Why Listen: Pumpkin Face Mask for Glowing Skin Over 40 As crisp air sets in, mature skin often feels dry and dull. In this month’s podcast, I share a simple, at-home DIY pumpkin face mask recipe made with fresh ingredients that revives, softens, and brightens mature skin—perfect for that autumn glow. 👉 Listen to Pumpkin Face Mask for...
READ POSTJournaling Your Glow: 3 Simple Ways to Blend Skincare, Self-Care, and Reflection
Journaling Your Glow 3 Simple ways to blend skincare, self-care, and reflection Moments of Light Zine Shop Course Library YouTube Books Do you love your skincare routine—those moments of applying a soothing chamomile mask or massaging in rosehip oil—but wish you could make them even more meaningful? What if you could deepen your self-care with a touch of reflection, without writing pages? Journaling is the perfect way to do just that, and it doesn’t require being a writer or spending hours....
READ POSTCozy Rituals, Chai Blends & a Touch of Creativity
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Cozy Rituals, Chai Blends & a Touch of Creativity If you missed this week’s podcast episode — Skin Rituals for Deep Self-Care — I shared how baths, oils, and gentle touch can become grounding rituals for slowing down and reconnecting with your body. You can listen to it here: 🌿 Skincare Recipe of the Week: Chai-Spiced Body Oil Warm, comforting, and deeply soothing — this oil blend wraps your skin (and senses) in cozy autumn vibes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup jojoba oil...
READ POSTGather Inspiration
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Gather Inspiration Hi Friend, I hope this week finds you well and savoring the shift from long summer days into the crisp beauty of fall. There’s something special about this time of year—it feels like a gentle invitation to slow down, release, and prepare for new rhythms. This week on the podcast, Plants, Flowers, Oils, and Whimsy, I’m talking about Gentle Summer-to-Fall Exfoliants. Exfoliation is a lovely ritual during seasonal transitions, not just for skin but...
READ POSTYour Summer Skin & Soul Reset Awaits
Carrie's Handmade Essentials Your Summer Skin & Soul Reset Awaits Hi friend, Ever feel like summer’s sun and hustle leave your skin—and spirit—begging for a break? Let’s hit reset together with a soothing herbal ritual, a gentle journaling session, and a moment to breathe deeply. Nourish Your Spirit This Week’s Podcast: Reducing Inflammation NaturallyDiscover how calendula, comfrey, and oats can calm summer-stressed skin. I’m sharing a 5-minute face mask recipe you can whip up from your...
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