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THINGS IVE BEEN LOVING // April

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I have always found joy in knowing I am taking care of myself. Whether it be with the food that I eat, the music I listen to, or the people I surround myself with, I am someone who always wants to learn and grow. 

 I've realized recently that many of my daily routines and the products or even people I reach for, have an underlying theme of wellness and self-care. And so, welcome to my Things I've Been Loving for April 2018...

 SUN POTION. The history and power of adaptogens and Ayurvedic medicine first intrigued me in the beginning of 2017. What interested me about this practice and these herbs was the general naturalness, wholesomeness, and its wonderful reputation seeing that it has been around for so long. I've been incorporating Reishi in my daily diet, mixing in a teaspoon of the mushroom powder with my coffee or tea. One of my current goals is to fully embrace mental clarity and I like to think that that mental health can come in the form of a little scoop. 

 GREEN ALGAE PILLS. Right along the lines of adaptogens are Hum Nutrition's Daily Cleanse pills. These algae green capsules are to be taken daily to support and improve overall skin health and clear the body of toxins. Even after just a few days of taking these happy pills, I noticed a difference in my skin and the way my body felt and functioned. I think it is safe to say that these little guys have been my greatest new friend of 2018. 

 PAI. The rose has so many wonderful properties and powers that it should win an award. I am familiar with rose water and rosehip essential oil, but Pai's Rosehip Bioregenerate Oil has changed my whole skincare routine. Due to my skin type, I would never generally reach for an oil, but Pai's product is filled with nutrients and antioxidants that diminish the redness and hyper-pigmentation while providing enough moisture for an entire day. LOVE. 

 POETRY. A couple months late (I know), but I have finally prepared some resolutions for 2018. One of the top goals I wrote for myself was to rediscover classic literature and poetry. I am on a mission to broaden my vernacular and even find the words to describe who I am. I discovered Tyler Kent White very late at night one week and I was taken back by how beautiful his work was. He has truly breathtaking pieces for a dreamer like me. 

 EMBROIDERY. A recent trip to visit my grandmother left me with a fun interest in embroidery. While the work pictured here is not my own, I am hoping to work towards pieces as beautiful and as meaningful! 

 HUMANS. Sometimes social media is filled with photos and people that scream that life is perfect and beautiful and fun, but sometimes that is just not the case. I have really come to appreciate people that acknowledge the bad and offer a reminder that sometimes life actually isn't okay, but that itself is in fact okay. I discovered Kath Brose on Instagram quite a bit ago, but her words have never spoken to me quite like they have this year. She is truly a friend through a screen in the way she writes. 

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DIY ORGANIC BRONZER

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Putting kind things on your body is just as important as putting kind things in your body. 

I made a goal a few months ago to only purchase and use cruelty free products and made a more conscious effort to only use organic, natural products. It is so tough, as so many aisles and shelves are fully stocked with products that are effective and get the job done, but I discovered that, personally, I would rather be kind to my skin and only use products that aren't filled with things I can't even pronounce. It is a step in loving myself.





It is no secret that what you put in your body reveals itself on the outside of your body. What you put on your skin is no exception, as your body just as easily absorbs it.


So how easy is it to make organic bronzer? It is so simple, not to mention most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry. Just a few simple ingredients that you can mix and add to your heart's content. There are no preservatives, chemicals, or fillers. Just pure powders and spices. 



Ingredients:
  • Cocoa - cocoa determines the depth and darkness of the bronzer. (Be sure there are no additives in the cocoa powder you are using!)
  • Nutmeg - nutmeg serves as a natural highlight
  • Cinnamon - the more cinnamon you add, the more glowy your skin will be
  • Arrowroot - arrowroot serves as a natural base and is a powder that can be used in SO many beauty and wellness products. It is commonly used in natural deodorants. 
Directions:
Begin with arrowroot then mix in the remaining powders and spices keeping in mind each of their roles in the final product. I personally kept mine on the lighter side so that I could use it as an all over face color as opposed to just a contour-style bronzer. I also used quite a bit of nutmeg to achieve a more glowy look.



So there you have it. The simplest bronzer made of spice and everything nice. Place it in a clean compact and perhaps make yourself some homemade hot cocoa with the leftover spices.