by C Sawyer
What is self-care?
Self-care simply means taking care of yourself. It’s about prioritizing your well-being, both physically and mentally. It can be anything that makes you feel good and helps you manage stress. Just like you care for your loved ones, it allows you to show yourself some love and attention, especially through the stress of the holidays.
Is it selfish?
Self-care is not about being selfish. In fact, taking care of yourself through the holidays and everyday allows you to be more present and supportive for the people in your life. When you’re well-rested, relaxed, and feeling good, you have more energy and patience for others.
How to practice:
Self-care is personal. What works for one person might not work for another. The key is to find activities you enjoy and that make you feel good. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Relaxing baths or showers: Indulge in a warm soak with bath salts or essential oils. You can also use a scrub to exfoliate your skin and a moisturizer to keep it hydrated.
- Spa treatments at home: Give yourself a manicure, pedicure, or create a spa-like atmosphere with candles and calming music.
- Other activities: Explore activities like reading, spending time in nature, listening to music, taking a walk, or spending some holiday time with loved ones.
Remember, this is about finding what works for you. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Start your self-care journey over the holidays and be the best version of yourself during whatever stress the holidays bring.
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by C Sawyer
Lavender and skincare have a long and intertwined history, dating back to the earliest written records and even further to prehistory based on archaeological evidence.
Ancient Uses:
- Egyptians: Hieroglyphs document lavender’s use in cosmetics and as an anti-aging agent. It was also an essential herb in the Holy Temple of Jerusalem.
- Greeks: Medical writings from the 1st century AD mention lavender’s medicinal properties.
- Romans: Lavender was used for indigestion, headaches, and as an antiseptic for sore throats, wounds, and burns.
Victorian Era:
- Ladies of status used lavender oil as a perfume. Even Queen Elizabeth I enjoyed lavender for both fragrance and medicinal tea.
Early America:
- People would freshen wet bedding and clothing by laying them over lavender bushes to absorb the lovely scent.
Modern Uses:
- Scientific research confirms lavender’s benefits for a variety of conditions, including:
- Skin conditions
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Exhaustion
- Irritability
- Headaches and migraines
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Digestive issues
- Colds
- Breath freshening
Lavender’s Enduring Appeal:
Lavender’s benefits are well-documented and continue to make it a popular choice for skincare and alternative medicine today. At Belvedere Lavender, we combine the power of lavender with other natural ingredients to create the best possible all-natural skincare products. Learn more about our natural ingredients and their benefits here.
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Lavender Stories: Deep History
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?
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by C Sawyer
Feeling Down? Lavender May Help! Research suggests that lavender oil holds promise for treating anxiety and depression. Used for over 2,500 years for beauty and medicinal purposes, lavender is now undergoing clinical trials to explore its potential anti-depressive effects.
Studies show that lavender may have several properties beneficial for anxiety, mood swings, pain relief, and even convulsive disorders. These potential benefits come without the addictive issues associated with many traditional anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications.
What is Lavender Essential Oil and How Does It Work?
Lavender’s essential oil is present throughout the plant, offering defense against microbes and aiding its own functions. Even the aroma of lavender has measurable relaxing effects. This is because our sense of smell is linked to the limbic system, which regulates emotional responses. In simpler terms, smelling lavender can make you feel better.
While lavender plants don’t have high concentrations of essential oil (it takes 200 lbs. of flowers to produce 1 lb. of oil), it’s quite potent. Its calming properties have led scientists to explore its potential as a natural alternative to medications like Prozac and Valium, without the side effects like drowsiness or addiction.
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