Let's Talk About Natural Skincare

This summer I have been working on my Natural Skincare Formulation Diploma program through the School of Natural Skincare in the UK. It has been an amazing experience in learning more about all the other components of high end botanical skincare products. I already had a solid foundation in my understanding of essential oils for skincare through my aromatherapy certifications, and the additional education has been very enlightening.

Natural skincare provided my formal entrance into the world of aromatherapy. I started making basic skincare products two years ago--which is hard to believe--and really love crafting natural products using essential oils. I have expanded my original practice which was just a day cream, night cream, and undereye roller to include so many wonderful products, which I am working on putting up on my online store.

Suffice it to say, moving to all natural facial and skincare products has really changed my life. Take care of your skin, folks!

On the left, here I am at age 41 without makeup before incorporating natural skincare products into my life, and on the right, here I am at age 43, with no makeup after two years of using natural skincare products. I can't get over how bad my eyes used to look - puffy, red, dark circle, lines and whatnot. At some point last year, I even tried Botox, which didn't really make any noticeable difference. I wish I had photos in the same lighting situation, but I moved last year, so that changed and I also got a new phone.

My current facial care regimen includes:

• Hormonal Acne Facial Cleanser - I had breakouts on my chin all summer so I am being proactive in taking care of it. I am experimenting with making an oil-to-milk based makeup remover. (Recipe forthcoming)
• Anti-Aging Serum - I switched to using this blend from my original face serum and love it. I apply it after washing my face and before applying my face cream. I do this in the morning and evening. I used to use an undereye roller for wrinkles and dark circles, but I find that this serum does the trick for both.
• Ultra Restorative Body Lotion - I primarily use this on my face, but you can really use it anywhere. It is one of my newer creations.
• I occasionally use the luscious vanilla sugar scrub or my heavenly essence salt scrub for exfoliation, but not as much over the summer.

I'm currently working on a facial/body beauty balm for glowing skin. I don't think that I would use it daily or maybe I would use it combined with the Ultra Restorative Body Lotion. 

I love working with natural skincare products and it is one of my primary passions. I cannot stress the importance enough of taking care of your skin, especially with the changes that come with aging. I used to be a "I just wash my face with water" girl and never moisturized... and as you can see in the photos above, what a difference it has made!

Check out my store for more natural skincare and aromatherapy products