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Carrie's Handmade Essentials The Benefits of Winter Baths and Ingredients for Skin-Nourishing Soaks Winter weather is harsh on both our mood and our skin. Taking a bath isn’t just a way to get warm—it’s also a relaxing self-care ritual that supports your overall well-being and helps with winter skin issues. The Benefits of Taking a Winter Bath Sleep - Taking a bath before bed can help you fall asleep faster and adding oils like lavender, valerian, and chamomile make the bath even more helpful...

Winter Workshop and a Challenge Winter is here, bringing shorter days, cozy nights, and the perfect chance to nurture yourself inside and out. This season can be hard on both your skin and your spirit—but with the right rituals, you can feel radiant, grounded, and rejuvenated. I’m so excited to invite you to my upcoming workshop:“Radiance and Ritual: Skincare, Self-Care and Seasonal Renewal.” This workshop combines three powerful elements to help you thrive this winter: Winter Skincare –...

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Cinnamon Honey Hand Scrub Here’s a recipe for dry, cold weather hands that also smells nice. Cinnamon & Honey Hand Scrub Gentle exfoliation to keep hands soft in colder weather.Ingredients: 1 tbsp fine sugar 1 tbsp raw honey 1/2 tsp olive oil A pinch of cinnamon powder Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Massage into hands for 1–2 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and apply a rich hand cream. Ingredient Spotlight November’s Herbal Spotlight...

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Let your Saturday be a sanctuary of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Hello! I hope you’re enjoying fall and have a chance to enjoy it. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller I’ve put together some ideas for skincare and self-care this November. I’d love to hear from you and know what your fun fall activities are. Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash 10 things to do to adjust your skincare for...

5 Simple At-Home Rituals to Reset Your Mood Everyone has days where they wake up on the wrong side of the bed or have something happen and just need a reset. Here are 5 things you can try to change your mood for the better. You can enjoy these whenever you need to refresh, relax, and reconnect. Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated and time consuming. Sometimes the little things make your days brighter. Warm Foot Soak with Epsom Salt and Essential Oils Why It Works: Soaking your feet in...

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Using Essential Oils for Colds My Book: Radiance & Ritual: Skincare and Self-Care for The Winter Season Colds are no fun. But there are ways we can use plants and essential oils to help us feel better. Below are some essential oils, ingredients, and ways to use them for self-care when we are sick. Photo by Jeffrey Wegrzyn on Unsplash Cinnamon - Cinnamon is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal. Use it for digestive discomfort. It contains antioxidants with...

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Revitalize & Renew Essential Oils for Mature Skin Listen to the Podcast Essential Oils for Mature Skin Ever wondered which essential oils you should be using on your skin and why? I have put together 10 blends to try in your skincare, why you should use them, ways to use them, and some recipes to try. For the face, you should only use 1 % essential oils in your creations. This means 6 drops per ounce or 1 drop per teaspoon. If you have never used an essential oil,...

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Soft, Smooth, and Hydrated Skin Why Mango Butter Should Be Your Skincare Essential Download 10 of my favorite self-care spray recipes for skin and hair. I love mango butter. I use it to make moisturizers, lip balm and deodorant. I love the way it looks and feels and makes my skin feel. You can find it on Amazon. I like to get it in a tub. Here are a few reasons why you should use it and some recipes to try. Photo by Brittney Weng on Unsplash Mango Butter Mango...

Carrie's Handmade Essentials 🌹Hydrosols or Decoctions? Listen to the podcast 🌼Which should I use? 🌼What is a hydrosol and how do I make one? 🌼Things to create with a hydrosol. 🌼What is a decoction and how do I make one? 🌼Things to create with a decoction. 🌼Hair rinse and hair refresher recipe Which Should You Use? The answer depends on the needs of your skin and what you want to use it for. For skincare purposes, hydrosols are mild, and they can hydrate and tone the skin. Decoctions are...

🛀🏻🌿I will guide you through the world of herbal infused skincare, rituals, and self-pampering. Let me show you how to care for your skin with love and create skincare for your skin type. Beginners and all curious seekers welcome! Essential Skincare Habits Photo by Bee Naturalles on Unsplash Make Sun Protection a Priority Use your sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 daily to prevent sun damage including age spots and wrinkles. Wear your sunglasses and a hat when you go outdoors. Cleanse...