by Brittney Park-Sawyer
Keep your skin healthy, glowing and acne-free with this DIY Lavender, Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask. This all-natural face mask helps relieve redness and skin irritation all while leaving a natural glow to the skin.
Just like Lavender, oats are known to be soothing and help relieve inflammation as well as irritation. Oats naturally balance oils and dryness, and help slough off the dead skin cells. Honey is antibacterial and is also antiseptic, also like Lavender! Combined, the Oats + Honey + Lavender together create a soothing face mask.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon lavender buds
- hot water
Directions:
- In a food processor or blender, blend oats and lavender until fine powder.
- Pour the ground oats/lavender mixture into a bowl.
- Add the honey and mix with a spoon until incorporated.
- Add a splash of hot water to the mixture and stir until well combined. [Aim to have the face mask a bit on the thicker side, so add a small amount of water at a time until finding the right consistency. It should be like a paste instead of runny.]
- Apply the mask to a freshly cleaned face and let sit for about 10 minutes. [TIP: it’s nice to apply before a hot shower or bath because the steam from the shower will open your pores to allow the mask to soak in and penetrate deeper.]
- Rinse off the mask with warm water and cleanse your face again with Skin Fresh Facial Mist. [Recommended to repeat 1 to 2 times per week.]
Works wonderfully into your skincare routine of Belvedere Lavender’s Skin Fresh Facial Mist, Face & Eye Cream, and Anti-Aging Serum daily; and Coffee Body Scrub 1-2x weekly!
by C Sawyer
It’s that time of year again! Cozy nights by the fireplace, a good book, and a warm cup of hot chocolate. Unfortunately, winter also brings dry and flaky skin. Adjusting to Winter Skin Care is paramount.
The Canadian winter is harsh. With dropping temperatures, our skin naturally loses moisture (hello, chapped lips!). Cold air tightens pores and reduces circulation. Indoors, we crank up the heat, further drying and irritating our skin.
Luckily, Belvedere Lavender’s line of nourishing, all-natural products can help keep your skin happy and healthy throughout winter.
Belvedere Lavender Face & Eye Cream
This delicate cream, suitable for slightly dry to very dry skin, melts into your skin and under-eye area. It combines moisturizing and regenerative ingredients like rose hip oil, borage seed oil, jojoba oil, peach kernel oil, and aloe vera to soothe dry winter skin. Lavender essential oil reduces inflammation, while sweet orange essential oil boosts circulation, keeping your skin soft.
For supple skin, apply a small amount to your face after cleansing and toning. Use light upward strokes and pat under your eyes with your fingertips. At night, apply serum before the cream.
Belvedere Lavender Hand & Body Lotion
Winter can lead to painful cracking and bleeding of the skin. This lotion’s ingredients, like pumpkin seed oil and peach kernel oil, nourish and soothe sensitive and chapped skin. Kokum butter and bamboo extract prevent dryness and soften the skin, keeping your hands well-hydrated.
Skip the extra-long hot showers in winter; they strip away natural oils. Instead, massage the lotion gently into your body after a warm shower or bath to seal in moisture.
Belvedere Lavender Rosy Le Balm
Keep dry and chapped lips at bay with this ultra-moisturizing lip balm! Loaded with ingredients like rosehip seed oil, peach kernel oil, lavender essential oil, beeswax, and vitamin E, your lips will be ready to brave the winter.
Apply to lips as often as desired. How are you Adjusting to Winter Skin Care?
See our full line of all-natural lavender skincare products in our shop, read more social media or Blogs about lavender, or create a V.I.P. account to stay in the loop.
by C Sawyer
The art of any good anti-aging routine requires detoxification. The best products to trust your skin with should be all-natural and non-toxic, which makes lavender oil a great candidate.
How do you choose a Lavender oil skin care product?
With so many skin care benefits, lavender is infused into many skin products, but not all products are created equal.
The most important factor in choosing lavender products for your skin care routine is the words “natural” and “organic.” It is important to look at the ingredients! A long list of unpronounceable chemical names on the back label is a good indication that the product is not “natural” as it is often advertised. The product ingredients should all be natural additives and herbal extracts that are tested and proven to be beneficial for skin care.
Also, keep in mind that you should order lavender products from distributors that are the “hands-on” experts in lavender—from growing to harvesting to product creation.
Detoxifying Effects of Lavender
With natural balancing effects, Lavender bath products such as gels, and Belvedere Lavender Goats Milk Bath or Lavender Salt Body Scrub are extremely beneficial in detoxifying your skin.
Lavender’s Anti-Aging Properties Prevent Wrinkles
Lavender is a fantastic source of antioxidants that fight free radical damage. Free radicals can cause damage to parts of cells, such as proteins. That means lavender can help protect against wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
Check out our full line of skin care here and FEEL GOOD about your skin care. The art of any good anti-aging routine starts with Belvedere Lavender.
All products in this blog are available at Belvedere Lavender and more blog post can be read on our Blog page.
by C Sawyer
What is Self Care and How Can I Practice It?
One of the most wonderful things you can do for yourself is set aside a few minutes to practice self-care.
What is self-care?
Self-care is simply taking the time to care for yourself. It’s about prioritizing your well-being and doing things that make you feel good. This could be anything from taking a long bath to spending time in nature.
How do I start practicing self-care?
Self-care is personal and unique to each individual. Start by asking yourself:
- What do I enjoy?
- What makes me feel relaxed and happy?
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Enjoy a long soak in the bathtub. Add bath salts, essential oils, or bubbles to enhance the experience. Relax with our Goat’s Milk Bath, nourish your skin and soul.
- Exfoliate your skin with a body scrub. This will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Our Coffee Body Scrub will gently exfoliate, tighten and smooth, leaving you feeling refreshed!
- Pamper yourself with a pedicure or manicure.
- Create an at-home spa experience. Light candles, play relaxing music, and indulge in a face mask.
- Try a gift set or bundle. These often include a variety of products designed to promote relaxation and well-being. We have Bundles for everyone’s needs and price range, they even make the perfect gift.
Remember, self-care is not selfish. It’s essential for maintaining your physical and mental health. So make time for yourself and enjoy the benefits!
While you practice some self-care, feel free to read more Lavender Blogs or browse our Shop for the perfect lavender companion.
by C Sawyer
Lavender has long been recognized for its therapeutic properties. Here are some ways you can incorporate lavender into your wellness routine:
Aromatherapy
Topical Application
Culinary Use
Other Uses
Remember:
- Consult a healthcare professional: If you have underlying health conditions or are pregnant, consult with a healthcare professional before using lavender.
- Patch test: Before applying lavender oil to your skin, do a patch test to check for any allergic reactions.
- Quality products: Ensure you are using high-quality lavender essential oil or products.
By incorporating lavender into your wellness routine, you can experience its many benefits and promote overall well-being. Check our other Blog post to find more healthcare and selfcare articles!
by C Sawyer
The last few years have seen a surge in popularity of lavender essential oils for skincare routines, but there are many other ways to bring the magic of lavender into your life! Love Lavender? We have great news, you can use it almost everywhere!
Most of us are familiar with lavender oil, likely because it is one of the most popular essential oils in the world. With a plethora of innovative ways to use this oil to boost your health and wellness, let’s look at these great tips:
Use Lavender to Make an All-Purpose Cleaner
Avoid nasty, harsh cleaning chemicals by using lavender to make an all-purpose cleaner for counters, floors, stovetops, etc. The ingredients are simple! Just take a large spray bottle, add a cup of white vinegar, about a tablespoon of baking soda, a cup or so of water, and then add lavender essential oil drops (as many as needed for the desired scent). Mix gently, and you have a beautifully scented general-purpose cleaner for your home. Also, because lavender is antibacterial, you will have added health benefits – two for one!
Use Lavender All-Natural Laundry Detergent
Using lavender laundry detergent along with distilled white vinegar is a safe, easy, and effective way to get clean clothing that smells incredible. Lavender’s antibacterial properties ensure your laundry is disinfected naturally. A rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon of our laundry detergent for every 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar. Good for 48 loads!
Use Lavender to Scent Your Closets and Drawers
Putting a sachet with lavender flowers adds this wonderful fragrance to any number of areas/spaces in your home. Another option is to add lavender essential oil to a piece of cloth, then put that in a fabric bag and place it in drawers, in your closet, or other areas that get that musty smell, such as storage areas and broom closets. Or try a lavender sachet in your suitcases when traveling.
Use Lavender for Great Sleep
The fragrance of lavender essential oil is a very effective way to induce deep, rejuvenating sleep. Clinical testing has proven how this essential oil not only gently induces sleep but is also effective for incidences of insomnia.
To get a great sleep, try using a lavender sachet in your bed or using lavender mist on your pillow and/or comforter.
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