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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.

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10 ways to use lemon for self-care

Self-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...
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 Simple Ways to Boost Energy Naturally

Refresh & 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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5 Herbs for herbal infusions

5 Herbs for Skincare Infusions

Carrie's Handmade Essentials 5 Herbs for Skincare Infusions Calendula: Known for its soothing and healing properties, calendula is helpful for sensitive or dry skin. Calendula helps to soothe and repair the skin and reduces injury recovery time. The plant is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory and is good for reducing redness, itching and topical inflammation. It helps to soothe and repair the skin and reduces injury recovery time. Infused oils with calendula have been used for many years for...
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Self-Care Saturday - the art of saying no

The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time on Saturdays

Carrie's Handmade Essentials skincarecookbook.com Self-Care Saturday I hope you're enjoying your weekend and taking some time to rest. It's my birthday and I enjoyed watching a movie with my 13-year-old this morning and am going out with my other one tonight. Below is my podcast episode for this self-care Saturday. I hope you enjoy it. -Carrie The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time on Saturdays Today, we're going to discuss something incredibly important for your well-being—learning how...
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The Ultimate Cozy Self-Care Routine for Winter Nights

The Ultimate Cozy Self-Care Routine for Winter Nights.

Carrie's Handmade Essentials. www.skincarecoookbook.com The Ultimate Cozy Self-Care Winter Evening Winter is the perfect excuse to indulge in a little extra self-care; especially when you can't get out. This month I've caught up on my sleep. My kiddo has let me sleep until 8:30 many mornings. Whether you're seeking to unwind after a long day or just want to embrace the season's coziness, creating your own winter hygge can be a transformative experience. Here’s how to make your own cozy...
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Oils for hydration

Oils for Hydration

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Oils for Hydration Since it is wintertime I thought we'd talk about hydrating oils, how to use them in your skincare routine, and how to choose one. Rosehip Seed Oil Rosehip seed oil which is known for containing vitamins C and E provides antioxidant protection and helps skin regeneration and moisture retention. It is lightweight and absorbs quickly, making it ideal for all skin types. To use it, simply apply 2 to 3 drops to damp skin after cleansing or mix it...
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Self-Care Saturday: The Gift of Christmas: Rest, Joy, Peace, and Love

Self-Care Saturday: The Gift of Christmas: Rest, Joy, Peace, and Love

Carrie's Handmade Essentials Self-Care Saturday The Gift of Christmas: Rest, Joy, Peace, and Love Workshop - Radiance and Ritual: Skincare, self-care and Seasonal Renewal Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope you are enjoying the season. Are you ready for next week? Has life been crazy and stressful? On this self-care Saturday, let’s take a moment to rest and think about the reason for the season and some of His wonderful gifts to us. This is meant for 4 days before Christmas. If you like...
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Festive Masks

Festive Face Masks

Winter is the perfect time to slow down, pamper yourself, and give your skin the love it needs. To help you get started, I’m sharing some of my favorite face mask recipes that are perfect for nourishing winter skin. These DIY recipes use natural ingredients that soothe, hydrate, and rejuvenate. But why stop there? If you’re ready to truly transform your winter skincare routine and embrace self-care rituals that warm your soul, I’d love for you to join my upcoming workshop: Radiance and...
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The Benefits of Winter Baths and Ingredients for Skin-Nourishing Soaks

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...
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