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  • My passion for natural skincare - stems from my fascination with the SKIN. . The organ of communication! ⠀ ⠀ When you connect with your skin - it's this magical way to access the inner parts of yourself that you can't see or touch... ⠀ ⠀ Through the skin and the plants and herbs that you apply onto your skin - you can influence your nervous system, circulatory system... you can support your respiratory system, digestive system, and immune system.⠀ ⠀ And so skincare becomes a tool for total wellness. ⠀ ⠀ I think its a shame the beauty world taught us a shallow view of the skin and skincare. . As an herbalist, I focus on the skin because there is great depth and beauty and potential for wellness that you can access...⠀ ⠀ The next time you take a bath.... make yourself a big brew of herbal tea, like this blend of pine needle & mandarin peels... and pour it into the water. . You'll feel the difference inside and out 💚 *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #thehappynow #herbs #herbal #herbalist #nutrition #skincare #skin #skincareroutine #glowingskin #healthyskin #skinfood #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #plantbased #plantpower #essentialoils #oils #herbalism #facial #tips #skincareaddict #iloveskincare #dryskin #skinhealth #skingoals #healthyskincare
  • Resourceful remedies | . Get a boost of vitamin C from Pine Needles and Orange Peels! Free medicine 💚 . Pine needles are high in vitamin C - you can taste it! If you chew on a needle, it’s It’s delicious - it tastes tart. And save those orange peels - they’re full of vitamin C too. . Vitamin C is water soluble - so you want to infuse the plant material in water to extract the vitamins . That can be: . A cup of pine needle and orange tea. Yum! Or infuse it into apple cider vinegar, and make a vitamin C enriched salad dressing. Yum! You can also make a bath remedy. Pine needle is relaxing and restorative... like a walk in the woods 😌
  • RESOURCEFUL REMEDIES: Herbal Tea Body Oil⠀ ⠀ Maybe right now in your kitchen - you have an herbal tea that helps you feel relaxed...⠀ ⠀ Like CHAMOMILE tea, a SLEEPY TIME tea. Or something comforting like CHAI...⠀ ⠀ When you infuse the herbs as a tea, the herbs help to bring calm to your body, from the inside. ⠀ ⠀ But we can also infuse those same herbs into OIL, and bring soothing calm to your body, from the outside. ⠀ ⠀ Here’s the basic recipe - and if you want more details - it's on the blog for you right now! It’s a good read to check out. ⠀ ⠀ 〰️HERBAL TEA BODY OIL〰️⠀ ⠀ 1/2 cup of an herbal tea that brings you comfort or calm.⠀ ⠀ 1/2 - 3/4 cup Olive Oil ⠀ ⠀ Fill the jar with the herbs, and begin to pour in the oil until the herbs are fully saturated and covered. Depending on the herbs this may take less or more oil. ⠀ ⠀ Seal the lid and label the jar. Allow to infuse for 6 weeks. If you want it faster, go to my blog and look up the post "How to Make Potent Oils using a Sous-Vide"⠀ ⠀ I named my blend "calm' because I want to remind myself every day, that I have the power to bring calm to my body. ⠀ ⠀ What would you call your body oil?⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #thehappynow #herbs #herbal #herbalist #nutrition #skincare #skin #skincareroutine #glowingskin #healthyskin #skinfood #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #plantbased #plantpower #essentialoils #oils #herbalism #facial #tips #skincareaddict #iloveskincare #dryskin #skinhealth #skingoals #healthyskincare
  • I started creating natural skincare recipes in Singapore in 2010. Back then there were only handful of organic brands available in Singapore… and I couldn’t afford to buy any of them!⠀ ⠀ So I started learning how to make them. I would look at a product, read the ingredients list and try to “reverse engineer” my own recipe. ⠀ ⠀ I couldn't create anything complicated that required special equipment. My kitchen was TINY! I couldn't use ingredients that I didn’t understand. And I couldn’t use “specialty” ingredients that I couldn't buy in my local supermarket. ⠀ ⠀ But all of those “limitations”… developed my passion and my perspective on skincare. In my tiny kitchen, I figured out how to make natural skincare that was simple, that felt luxurious and worked. ⠀ ⠀ The obvious thought may have been to create my own line of products. There was definitely a gap in the market for what I offered. But the gap wasn’t another product. It was education.⠀ ⠀ So I started teaching. And over the years I ran dozens of workshops teaching people how to simplify and use real food ingredients to make their own skincare. ⠀ ⠀ Groups of mamas would come to learn how to care for their babies. People came to learn how to heal their eczema and acne. And many of my students went on to create their own line of skincare and teach their own workshop too. It was such a beautiful time in my life!⠀ ⠀ But to be honest, when I moved to the US - and saw the abundance of natural skincare products available here - I didn't know if my homemade message had a place. And I held back...⠀ ⠀ I’m not holding back anymore. It’s clear to me how important it is to provide education, tools, and resources. So I’m leaning into my calling as a teacher. . 👉This week, I'm offering my online workshop, Simplify Skin from $79 to $29 . This is the digital version of the workshop that I taught for YEARS in Singapore. You get videos, recipes, and lessons to make skincare with simple, accessible ingredients. It will help you in these times . When you sign up, you also get a 20% coupon code to use at @mountainroseherbs to order any materials you may need!⠀ ⠀ The link to join is in the profile 💚
  • I'm seeing a lot of DIY sanitizer recipes out there... but are they effective? ⠀ ⠀ The CDC says that we can make a DIY sanitizer - but the final product has to be 60-95% alcohol content to be effective. ⠀ ⠀ The most popular DIY recipe that I see is:⠀ 3/4 rubbing alcohol + 1/4 aloe vera gel ⠀ ⠀ BUT *this is important to think about* If you're making this recipe with 70% isopropyl alcohol - then the total alcohol content would be too diluted to be useful. ⠀ ⠀ We need to consider formulation. ⠀ ⠀ So let's see... . ➖ If you only have 70% isopropyl alcohol, you can use it - but you would need to do 7 parts alcohol + 1 part aloe gel. ⠀ ⠀ And that's almost no aloe gel! Your hands may become really dry using this as sanitizer! 😩⠀ ⠀ ➖ If you have a 99% isopropyl alcohol, then you can do 2 parts alcohol + 1 part aloe vera gel.⠀ ⠀ This is the best way to go. And it's also what the CDC recommends! 😄⠀ ⠀ EFFECTIVE DIY SANITIZER RECIPE⠀ ⠀ - 99% isopropyl alcohol (or 190 proof spirits)⠀ - aloe vera gel ⠀ - empty sanitizer bottle ⠀ ⠀ - fill the bottle 2/3 of the way with alcohol ⠀ - fill the remaining 1/3 of the way with aloe gel ⠀ ⠀ * you can add essential oils - but it's the alcohol that's doing the work - so add it for the scent, what makes you feel happy. ⠀ ⠀ *sanitizers are for when you can't wash your hands. Handwashing with soap and water is more effective.⠀ ⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #herbalism #herbalifestyle #herbalist #herbalmedicine #herbalskincare #skinhealth #herbalskin #herbalskinsolutions #skincareherbal #skincarenatural #selfcaretip #urbanherbalist #familyherbalist #homeherbalist #floridaherbalist #herbalistlifestyle #elderberry
  • “Help, my hands are dry from so much sanitizer use!”⠀ ⠀ Last week, I would have told you to go buy some shea butter, mango butter and cocoa butter and make a whipped moisture cream… ⠀ ⠀ But right now, it's just not that simple. Online orders are delayed. Going out for cocoa butter is not an essential. Finances are strained. ⠀ ⠀ Yet your hands are dry and hurting - and you need relief ⠀ ⠀ What I know - is that in tough times - we become resilient, and resourceful, and create solutions. So let's do that!⠀ ⠀ RESOURCEFUL REMEDIES FOR OVER-WASHED HANDS:⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣ OLIVE OIL: the best choice during these times, because it’s accessible, inexpensive and specifically supports DRY skin. . To use: Keep a bottle of oil by your sink. After every time you wash your hands, apply a few drops of oil and massage onto your hands. And also before you shower, first massage oil onto your hands. This supplements your skin and creates a protective shield from overdrying. ⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣ HERBS: anti-inflammatory herbs can help to soothe the skin, while mucilage rich herbs can help to hydrate the skin. And you might just have some herbal tea in your pantry that you can use!⠀ ⠀ 👉If your hands are inflamed: Chamomile⠀ 👉If your hands are hot and burning: Lavender ⠀ 👉If your hands are dehydrated: Marshmallow Root, Mullein and Slippery Elm (Herbal tea blends for Sore Throats & Coughs often contain these mucilage rich herbs, look in the ingredients) You can also use Flaxseed.⠀ ⠀ * I put the recipe for an Herbal Hand Mask on the blog LINK IS IN PROFILE . 👉 I hope this helps - it’s effective and it’s simple. That’s what we need. It's a time for us to be resourceful. And that’s a skill that will not only help you today but will carry on to help you take care of yourself, always.⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #herbalism #herbalifestyle #herbalist #herbalmedicine #herbalskincare #skinhealth #herbalskin #herbalskinsolutions #skincareherbal #skincarenatural #selfcaretip #familyherbalist #homeherbalist #herbalistlifestyle #handmade #selfcare #feelgood #inspiration #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #sustainablelife #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #diy #natural #wellness #wellnessjourney #holisticwellness #wellnesslifestyle
  • Here in Florida, we're on Spring Break, but my husband and I have decided to self-quarantine and stay home with our girls. ⠀ ⠀ And I realize that while we're lovingly choosing to be distant from others - it's important to stay connected. To our neighbors, our family, community, to ourselves and to nature. ⠀ ⠀ So while I'm staying home: ⠀ ⠀ - I'm going to be supporting my local businesses, on this platform and in my purchases. . - I'll also share on my stories businesses that are providing discounts - or their services virtually to support you during this time of uncertainty. (DM me if you have something to offer!) ⠀ - And I'm going to step up more to share herbal remedies, beautiful self-care recipes, fun nature crafts... for those of you who crave making these things too. . Sending love! ⠀ PLEASE don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything that I can do as an herbalist to support you! *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ *⠀ #herbalism #herbalifestyle #herbalist #herbalmedicine #herbalskincare #skinhealth #herbalskin #herbalskinsolutions #skincareherbal #skincarenatural #selfcaretip #urbanherbalist #familyherbalist #homeherbalist #floridaherbalist #herbalistlifestyle #homeherbalist #elderberry #homemadewithlove #homemadegoodness #herbalism #naturalremedy #homeremedy #herbalremedy #naturesremedy #urbanremedy #naturalremedies #naturalsolutions #wellnesstips
  • Hi 👋 How’s it going! Over the break I’ve been working on a recipe for the @floridaherbalconference next month Where I’ll be showcasing a remedy to receive feedback from other herbalist. And there are incredible herbalist that come from all over to be there - so it’s a big opportunity to have that interaction!! . I want to make a very special herbal infused topical oil - so potent with herbs, that you can feel ease and flow all over - body and mind! . And to make this infusion, I’m using a sous-vide. If you want to make herbal oils - I’ve shared the step-by-step on the blog & how to make them super potent (and quicker) with a sous vide. And as soon as I have this recipe down, I’ll share that too!! The link is in my profile ✨ . . . . . #sousvide #herbalmedicine #herbalist #floridanature #herbalremedy #bodyoils #oilinfusion #herbaloil #herbalskincare #selfcare #herbalmedicine #herbalmedicinemaking #medicinalherbs #healingherbs #floridaherbalist #wellnesstribeme

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I was a busy mom living in a busy city, frustrated by the things I learned about the products I brought into my home. I began to make my own skincare from necessity and it turned into a happy, healthy & green lifestyle. And now I want the same for you too.

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