HOMEMADE SKINCARE

had a lil bit of a self care sunday so i thought i’d share some simple things i’m loving!

2 of my favorite things right now that are incredibly easy to make yourself—

first:

dev & i call this “botox in a bottle”. i’ve never had botox, but i imagine this is better! i can tell the second dev puts it on because his skin is GLOWING and smooth!

•pu’er green tea packet + water. that’s it. mix it up and spray on your (clean) face a couple times a day to tighten, brighten, tame inflammation, balance your skin’s delicate microbiome, and protect against sun damage.

it’s refreshing, polyphenol-rich, and probiotic!

second:

a scrub/mask to cleanse, heal, hydrate, protect, purify, brighten, and nourish—

•1/2 t organic pure castor oil + 1/2 t organic matcha powder + 1/2 t sea salt

•stir & massage into your face, neck, body (don't forget the eyebrows! it will help them grow!). let it sit as long as possible to allow your skin to absorb the nutrients, then wipe off.

**remember, the quality of your ingredients matters. organic castor oil only bottled in dark glass, & my favorite place to buy the pu’er & matcha: pique tea.

PUMPKIN PIE NO-BAKE COOKIES

(just ate these with a side of chocolate coconut yogurt + organic blueberries for dinner and i’m reaaaally happy about it.)

finally cool(er) in arizona and we are here for it!
these were so easy and delicious. i love keeping things like this in the fridge that taste like a treat but ground and nourish my body + are easy on digestion. they are also so satisfying, and brain fuel at is best!

mix:
2/3 c raw macadamia nut butter
1/4 c melted organic coconut oil or vanilla bean ghee
1/3 c organic pumpkin purée
vanilla stevia to taste (you’ll want the batter to taste a bit sweeter than you’d like the cookies to taste)

in a separate bowl mix:
1/2 c organic coconut flour (sub 1/2 of this for vanilla collagen powder to give these a protein upgrade)
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t cloves
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t nutmeg
1/4 t vanilla bean powder

-combine the two mixtures well and if needed, add a little coconut flour at a time until you get a malleable dough that isn’t too sticky.
-roll into balls (helps to have slightly wet hands) and press down a bit on a parchment lined tray. option to top with pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, or cacao nibs. chill a few hours until firm and enjoy with your favorite cup of nut milk or homemade hot coco.
-oh, and you can go ahead and double the recipe to freeze some for later (:

did you know...
ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg are carminative spices, meaning they help reduce bloating and stimulate digestive strength. a much needed aid this time of year when a lot of foods around us cause digestive upset!
swap your regular pumpkin cookies for these from time to time & enjoy the best of health this winter.