Summertime Skin Care: Natural Recipes & Grounding in Nature
Embracing Nature for Grounding and Wellness
Summer invites us to reconnect with the earth. Grounding—walking barefoot on grass, sand, or soil—reduces stress, balances energy, and boosts mood. Natural water sources like springwater and the ocean amplify these benefits. Springwater, rich in minerals, hydrates deeply and supports skin health. Ocean water, packed with magnesium and trace elements, soothes inflammation and promotes relaxation. Spending time outdoors near water enhances mental clarity and vitality. Make time to ground yourself this summer—it’s a simple, powerful way to recharge.
Summertime Skin Care Recipes with Essential Oils
1. Cooling Peppermint Face Mist
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
• 4 oz distilled water
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
• 1 tsp witch hazel
Instructions:
Instructions:
• Combine ingredients in a glass spray bottle.
• Shake well before each use.
• Spritz on face for a refreshing, cooling effect.
Benefits: Peppermint cools and invigorates; lavender soothes and calms. Perfect for hot summer days. Order your oils here
Benefits: Peppermint cools and invigorates; lavender soothes and calms. Perfect for hot summer days. Order your oils here
2. Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Scrub
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
• ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
• ¾ cup raw sugar
• 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
Instructions:
Instructions:
• Mix ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
• Store in a glass jar.
• Massage onto damp skin in circular motions, then rinse.
Benefits: Coconut oil hydrates; sugar exfoliates; grapefruit uplifts; ylang-ylang balances skin oils.
Benefits: Coconut oil hydrates; sugar exfoliates; grapefruit uplifts; ylang-ylang balances skin oils.
Images:
• Face Mist: A glass spray bottle filled with a clear liquid, surrounded by fresh peppermint leaves and lavender buds on a wooden surface.
• Body Scrub: A glass jar of creamy scrub with a wooden spoon, accented by grapefruit slices and a tropical flower on a beachy background.
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