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In the latest episode of the podcast "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy," host Carrie Scharf explores the issue of dry patches around the eyes. The episode also includes a simple DIY recipe for a Calm & Nourish Eye Oil made with these oils and optionally soothing herbs like chamomile and lavender. The episode wraps up by introducing the 'Radiant Renewal Journal' for further insights into self-care and skin nourishment. Find me on substackFree Course - Ageless Glow: Formulating Herbal Cleansers, Toners, and Moisturizers for Mature Skin CareThe Radiant Renewal Journal
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This episode of the podcast "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy" hosted by Carrie Scharf delves into the intriguing topic of slow cell turnover in mature skin. The podcast explains the concept of cell turnover and its importance for skin health, and how its speed can decrease with age, leading to less youthful-looking skin. Carrie discusses a variety of natural methods to aid this process, including the use of gentle exfoliants like oats, beneficial herbal infusions, natural oils, and balanced hydration. Nutrition's role in skin health is also emphasized. A DIY recipe for an exfoliating cleanser is shared, incorporating natural ingredients like oats, white kaolin clay, and rose powder. Sign up for my newsletter here Free Course - Ageless Glow: Formulating Herbal Cleansers, Toners, and Moisturizers for Mature Skin Care
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In the episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy, Carrie shares insights on skincare for mature skin, emphasizing on the critical role of hydration with the help of proper cleansers and enriched diets. She discusses the importance of collagen production, explaining how to support it using Bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative to retinol, and maintaining a balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients such as Vitamin C and Zinc. Additionally, she singles out vitamins like A, E, and D, along with Omega-3s and Polyphenols, necessary for maintaining skin health. Lastly, she recommends creating self-care rituals as a positive strategy to enhance confidence. In her newsletter, she will share recipes for collagen-supporting tea and her preferred bakuchiol facial oil blend. Subscribe to my newsletterTransform your self-care with 10 easy, DIY sprays - Free PDFFree Course: Ageless Glow: Formulating Herbal Cleansers, Toners, and Moisturizers for Mature Skin Care
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In this episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy," host Carrie Scharf explores the art of layering skincare products, focusing on how the approach can enhance the natural glow and hydration of mature skin. Carrie discusses the vital functions of various skincare elements, starting with hydrosols or toner sprays for initial hydration, moving onto water-based serums for deep hydration and antioxidant boosting, and finalizing the process with facial oils or balms to seal in the moisture. Notably, the episode emphasizes effective layering of skincare as a customized, in-depth regimen rather than a single, one-size-fits-all approach. Furthermore, Carrie highlights the potential for layering to become a self-care ritual promoting mindfulness and self-love, demonstrating skincare's role in mental wellbeing and slower, more intentional living, in addition to its physical benefits. Subscribe to my newsletterCheck out my coursesBrowse my membershipsfree course - Ageless Glow: Formulating Herbal Cleansers, Toners, and Moisturizers for Mature Skin Care
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In this episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy," Carrie Scharf shares her personal journey of going makeup-free, highlighting the reasons behind her choice and its benefits. She discusses how avoiding makeup has helped her skin bloom naturally and uncover her inner beauty – she navigates listeners through her experiences both growing up and now, as she organically tends to her skin using plants, oils, and gentle skincare routines. Besides personal insights, Carrie provides engaging tips to help listeners experiment with their own makeup-free journeys. She also shares a simple yet rejuvenating botanical steam skincare ritual, promoting a deeper connection with oneself in addition to the external benefits it provides. The episode emphasizes the beauty and freedom of one's natural radiance and promotes the nourishment of the skin with natural products, while respecting everyone's individual preferences about wearing makeup. This episode serves as a love letter to barefaced beauty, celebrating authenticity and self-care. Subscribe to my newsletterQuiz: Discover Your DIY Skincare Personality
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In the final episode of the spring series, host Carrie Scharf explores the themes of simplicity and ritual in skincare. Using everyday botanicals like calendula, chamomile, rose, and rice, she emphasizes the importance of minimalist, high-quality ingredients in skincare routines. Carrie sheds light on how intentionality transforms everyday skincare practices into moments for meaningful mindfulness and self-care. She encourages listeners to pay attention to their skin's daily changes and experiment with different ingredients. The host also highlights the efficacy of a simplified skincare regime over elaborate, product-heavy routines. Listeners are also directed towards her Spring Hydration Mini Course for more detailed guidance. The podcast series is a journey towards embracing natural solutions for skincare, underscoring the need for quality over quantity while elevating daily rituals into instances of self-respect and love. Subscribe to my newsletterMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of the podcast "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy", host Carrie Scharf discusses the importance of connecting with your skin and adjusting your skincare routine for spring. Subscribe to my newsletterMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of the podcast, "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy," host Carrie Scharf explores the benefits of herbal teas for skincare from the inside. In light of the spring season, Carrie highlighted the need for revitalization after the winter and introduced users to her favorite springtime herbs. Subscribe to my newsletterMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy, host Carrie Scharf shares five quick and effective botanical skincare routines for busy schedules. All these fast and straightforward botanical skincare rituals ensure nourished skin and a refreshed nervous system in just five minutes. Subscribe to my newsletterMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of the podcast "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy", host Carrie Scharf discusses various nature-inspired self-care rituals that can be done at home. She focuses on four main rituals, one for skincare, one for bath time, one for nutrition and a "nightcap" ritual. If you enjoyed it, please subscribe at the links below. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration - Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy", hosted by Carrie Scharf, she explores the idea of creating skincare rituals intended for the time-starved. Carrie emphasizes that maintaining intentionality is more important than having an elaborate skincare routine, suggesting that a few minutes can be ritualistic if the ingredients used are grounding and nurturing. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration - Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy", host Carrie Scharf explores the need for a change in skin hydration as we transition from winter to spring. She discusses the reasons behind seasonal effects on skin hydration, highlighting factors like wind, sun exposure, allergies, and shifting to lighter creams. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration - Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of the podcast 'Plants, Flowers, Oils, and Whimsy', the host, Carrie Scharf, delves into the fascinating topic of using herbal infusions in skincare. The episode emphasizes on the different types of infusions such as oil infusions, herbal teas, glycerin infusions, and vinegar infusions, each tailored for different skin needs. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In the latest episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy, host Carrie Scharf explores the benefits and methods of creating glycerin infusions, known as herbal glycerites, for skincare. She discusses why glycerin, a plant-derived humectant, is a perfect choice for hydrating and preserving herbal extracts in skincare products. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy," hosted by Carrie Scharf, the focus is on the benefits of using rice and spring flowers in skincare routines. Carrie covers different skincare rituals that incorporate rice and spring flowers, such as chamomile, rose, and jasmine, to achieve radiant skin. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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The latest episode of the podcast "Botanical Rituals for Radiant Skin" focused on three skincare ingredients - clay, activated charcoal, and essential oils. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelQuiz - Discover your DIY Skincare PersonalityMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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The podcast episode "Botanical Rituals for Radiant Skin" presented by Carrie Scharf explores the benefits of using natural kitchen ingredients for skincare routines. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In the episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy,” hosted by Carrie Scharf, she introduces a new series titled "Botanical Rituals for Radiant Skin". This series aims to teach listeners simple, natural skincare rituals using botanical ingredients and herbal infusions. Throughout the series, the goal is to make natural skincare accessible and fun for everyone. Subscribe to my newsletterSubscribe to my YouTube ChannelMini Course: Spring Hydration: Crafting Wildflower Mists
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In this episode of "Plants, Flowers, Oils and Whimsy," host Carrie Scharf discusses the challenge of practicing self-care on low-energy days. She redefines self-care as small acts of kindness that meet you where you are, helping you to navigate difficult days. My Website and NewsletterRadiance and Ritual
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In this episode of Plants, Flowers, Oils Whimsy, hosted by Carrie Scharf, the topic of DIY facial steams for mature skin is covered. The benefits of steams, which are said to boost blood circulation and hydration for a revitalized skin, are discussed. The process includes a combination of natural ingredients like chamomile, rosemary, and lavender, known for their soothing, circulation boosting, and relaxing properties respectively. A few tips for effective steaming sessions are discussed. Furthermore, Carrie shares 3 easy DIY recipes for mature skin. Carrie also mentions a course she offers called Renew and Replenish: Using Essential Oils for Mature Skin. Course: Renew & Replenish: Using Essential Oils for Mature SkinQuiz: Discover Your DIY Skincare PersonalityMy newsletter and website
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