When I used to work in the supplement department at my local health food store, I loved perusing the beauty products as I straightened the shelves. One of the products that stood out to me was a simple formula by Nourish Organic called Rosehip and Rosewater Body Mist. I remember reading the ingredients and exclaiming […]
Hydrosols, Mists, and Toners
Skin Softening & Acne Reducing Apple Cider Vinegar Toner
One of the most common questions I get about skincare is if you can swap out rose water with raw apple cider vinegar as a toner. My answer? Yes! You most certainly can! As much as I adore using rose water in my skincare routine for its astringent and pH balancing properties, not to mention […]
How to Make Micellar Water
Have you heard of micellar water before? I hadn’t until a few readers started asking me what my thoughts were on this supposedly magical must have beauty product. So of course, I started researching to see what all the fuss is about. So what IS micellar water? Basically, it’s water that contains tiny droplets of […]
Rose Infused Witch Hazel
Here is another favorite rose infused recipe- rose infused witch hazel. If you didn’t know already witch hazel has some pretty amazing benefits for the skin. Its astringent properties improve circulation, tighten the skin, and heal wounds. Native Americans have long recognized witch hazel’s healing properties and nowadays, we know of more uses for this […]
How to Make Rose Water
Once again roses are the center of attention, and how not with their prickly personalities and alluring scent? If you asked me, it sounds like the perfect date IMHO. As you may already know, I’m pretty obsessed with roses not only for their beauty or their lovely aroma, but for their medicine. That’s right, the […]