Self-care comes in many forms: Luxurious, affordable, organic… You get the drift.
My favorite type of self-care shouldn’t surprise anyone. It’s mystical, a bit strange and very Earthy. You guessed it: I am a “witchy” self-care junkie.
I read all of those “your beauty regimen according to your astrological sign” articles and swoon over the sparkly, mysterious items that are listed. And though I *may* remain a bit skeptical about the mystical credibility the items on those lists have, I’ll always give them a shot.
Recently, I was given the opportunity to sample a handful of deliciously Earthy and somewhat witchy self-care items from Yoga Outlet. Here are my thoughts on each:
NOW Real Bamboo Ultrasonic Oil Diffuser
Diffusing your favorite essential oils (essential oils are often used for aromatherapy) is a simple task thanks to the new and improved oil diffusers that are on the market. Although there’s a bounty of oil diffusers to choose from, I was given the chance to try NOW’s Real Bamboo Ultrasonic Oil Diffuser.
This diffuser, similar to the other diffusers that already reside in my home, is simple to assemble and operate. This particular diffuser’s sleek design (the diffuser has a bamboo exterior) and subtle light feature (it features color-changing LED lighting) however, make it a more stylish addition to my home. The user can choose the diffuser’s setting—it can run continuously or intermittently—knowing it will run between 7 and 14 hours. It also has an automatic shutoff and is BPA-free.
I’m a fan of oil diffusers because I can set them and forget them for an entire night. This diffuser is quiet, and its light-free setting is easy to find, too.
A note for finding essential oil: Only buy oils that are organic, non-synthetic and come from a high-quality seller. Priced at $49.99
Aura Cacia Pillow Potion
It only takes a few drops of Aura Cacia’s Pillow Potion to smell its soothing scent, which is meant to help you sleep better. Although the oil smells predominately like lavender, it does have an earthy after-scent. I tried a bit of this oil in my diffuser, and a little goes a long way.
In addition to using this oil in a diffuser, you also can use it as a mist—the bottle suggests adding 18 drops to one once of water—or as a body oil—add 7 drops to a teaspoon of almond oil. Priced at $10.99.
This is not the actual oil I got, but a representation:
SoulMakes Crystal Collection in Serenity
You don’t have to think that stones and gems do anything to gain something from their purported abilities. I’ve always been taken with crystals and their apparent properties since I was a young person. And although I’d never turn to one of my crystal sets to heal myself, I enjoy meditating on their meanings, which helps me get to know myself — which brings us to the SoulMakes Crystal Collection set in Serenity.
This SoulMakes Crystal Collection set was curated with the intention of promoting serenity and clarity. Each stone offers powerful healing properties. These are the five crystals included with the set and their target properties:
Pyrite: Energizing, nourishing, optimism
Labradorite: Calming, clarity, transformation
Moonstone: Inner growth, spiritual insight, hope
Agate: Emotional balance, acceptance, courage
Tourmaline Quartz: Spiritual grounding, deflection of negative energy, clear thinking
Crystals are ideal for setting on an alter, by your bed or carrying on your person. Priced at $18.
Among the Flowers Floral Smudge Wand
Although I’m used to using sage smudge sticks, this floral smudge wand from Among the Flowers was a welcome change!
The stick is composed of dried flowers and herbs that are harvested from California land and bound with colorful string — it looks beautiful! It’s the perfect smudge wand to use to ring in the spring season. Priced at $16.
Fat and the Moon Bath Soak Self-Care
This mineral-based bath soak from Fat and the Moon is the perfect day-off treat!
The powdery soak smells subtly of lavender and clary sage. It coats the user’s entire body with gentle ingredients meant to exfoliate a person’s skin. Its main ingredients are arrowroot starch, rhassoul clay and honey powder. Priced at $18.
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Abbie Stutzer is a writer and editor from Lawrence, Kansas. Find her on Twitter at @abbiestutzer and on Insta at @abbiestutzer. Email her at abbie@ynotcam.com.
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