the ritual for:
rosacea, eczema, & dermatitis
I came into formulation due to my own lifelong battle with severe eczema and perioral dermatitis. For years, I lived in skin that would regularly erupt in blisters and bleed. I know on a very personal level what it feels like to want to crawl out of your skin and, at the same time, be scared to even leave your own home and be seen.
This collection was born from seeking answers. These formulas have changed my life and now those of countless others who come from a shared experience.
heroes for rosacea, eczema, & dermatitis
the ritual:
a.m.
Massage a fat, blueberry-sized dollop of The Honey Mud into wet skin to emulsify into a gorgeous and silky cleansing milk, alternating (or even blending!) with The Clean Dirt on your exfoliation days.
p.m.
Begin with The Pendulum Potion to cleanse face, neck, and décolleté (note: this gorgeous formula also doubles as a body & hair oil!). Massage several pumps into dry skin, focusing on areas of makeup or congestion. Wet hands and continue massage, then place our warm, damp, Facial Steam Cloth over face and neck. Press, rinse, and repeat until skin is soft and happy.
Follow with The Honey Mud to enhance your cleanse, feeding goodness right back in. Either swirl into damp skin, or smooth richly over dry skin, for a luscious, glow-inducing treatment.
the ritual:
Measure 1 tsp. of The Clean Dirt's concentrated powder and blend with just shy of equal parts water to form a soft mousse. Massage into damp skin with the pads of your fingertips, ideally while in the shower, to allow the heat and steam to soften and prepare skin. Leave for a few minutes, then face into the water to easily wash the formula away, massaging as you go.
Continue the massage on your now-clean skin for at least another minute after the grains have been rinsed clear, focusing on areas of dullness, dryness, or flakiness - often, you can feel dead skin releasing at your fingertips in this step! When you feel this sensation, continue rubbing that area of the skin until the texture shifts. Continue until skin is soft, smooth, and bright.
Bonus: Try blending The Clean Dirt with several pumps of The Pendulum Potion or a dollop of The Honey Mud (or both together!) for a nourishing, supportive boost every other treatment.
the ritual:
Twice weekly, treat with The Problem Solver to gently encourage cell turnover. Be sure to use enough powder to reach a rich, bubbling mousse consistency - at least ½-1 true Tbsp. - blending with just shy of equal parts water to form a soft, rich mousse in our treatment bowl. Brush over skin and relax for 30-45 minutes until dry. When your treatment is complete, step into a warm shower, allowing the steam and running water to rehydrate the masque before rinsing away easily.
To enjoy The Honey Mud as an enzyme masque, smooth generously over clean, dry skin, leaving it to work its magic from a few minutes up to an hour before rinsing clear as you massage with the pads of your fingertips.
Bonus: I like to mask at least twice weekly with The Problem Solver, and an additional time or two with The Honey Mud. For a lush, glow-inducing alternative, try blending The Problem Solver with a dollop of The Honey Mud (my favorite!).
the ritual:
After every cleansing or treatment, feed and hydrate skin immediately with The Blue Cocoon and The Youth Dew. Always massage both, layered or blended together, into fully WET skin directly following rinsing (skip your towel completely), while skin is still warm and at its most receptive. When followed with The Jasmine Garden, this creates a water-oil-water sandwich that is especially beneficial for dry, dehydrated, and maturing complexions.
Give a little extra love to your eye area and your lips and, double up on your portion size in the evenings to nourish skin as you sleep.
the ritual:
Complete your cleansing ritual by saturating skin with The Jasmine Garden and continuing your massage AFTER applying your oils. This unique formula enhances penetration and assimilation of everything that comes before it, enabling the deepest possible absorption of both fat and water-soluble nutrients. Mist throughout the day to soothe and refresh skin (+ hair & body!), and to envelop you in a cocoon of calm.
step 6: nourish neck-to-toes
product: the happy galaxy and/or the good stuff
frequency: following every bath & shower
the ritual:
After shaking bottle, dispense 4-6 pumps into wet hands, pressing between palms to trigger the vitamin actives. Massage this cerulean elixir from toes to hips, repeating generously over your upper body, and gliding over your every dip and curve with a firm, loving touch.
Try leaving your bottle in the shower for easy access and a daily reminder to massage into fully wet, softened skin prior to reaching for your towel.
bonus tips
First, take a big, deep breath. You are beautiful and whole and perfect, exactly as you are. You are not your skin, and this will pass.
Perioral dermatitis, eczema, and rosacea are the kind of monsters that can come and go with a vengeance, not always with a clear and pinpointable cause. They live in our bodies and are often chronic, with skin flare-ups happening when exposed to irritants and aggravated by the dramas of life.
I encourage you to look at the big picture of what elements might be contributing to your skin, and make a commitment to eat clean while addressing what we can together from the outside. Indulge in lots of good fats internally - you'll benefit from a bounty of avocados, raw coconut oil, olive, flax, and fish oils. Simultaneously decrease the consumption of inflammatory foods - dairy, sugar, gluten, alcohol, soy, and corn. Ensure you are drinking a plentitude of water in every season. All of this can make a world of difference when coupled with a loving and nurturing skincare ritual.