NATALIE'S RITUALS

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.

step 1: Cleanse

The Ritual:

a.m.
If it feels good, skip a morning cleanser altogether, massaging instead with warm water only or The Jasmine Garden. Alternatively, massage a fat, blueberry-sized dollop of The Honey Mud into wet skin to emulsify into a silky, ultra-luscious enzyme treatment. 

p.m.
Cleanse with The Pendulum Potion and our warm, damp, Facial Steam Cloth if wearing makeup, sunscreen, or if you are in need of a deeper clean. (note: this gorgeous formula doubles as a nourishing and hydrating body & hair oil!) 

Follow with The Honey Mud (or enjoy The Honey Mud solo on makeup-free days) to enhance your cleanse, feeding goodness right back in. 

Step 2 : Exfoliate

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.  

*If skin is feeling especially sensitive or delicate, skip this massage portion in those areas, simply sweeping on with our brush, and rinsing after a few minutes. 

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Step 3 : Mask

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 Tablespoon - 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.

Step 4: Moisturize

The Ritual:

After every cleansing or treatment, follow with The Blue Cocoon as your star, massaging into warm, WET skin immediately following rinsing (skip your towel completely), giving additional attention to any areas of sensitivity or suffering. Pair with The Youth Dew for additional nutrition and antioxidant protection.

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.

Step 5: Mist

The Ritual:

After every cleansing or treatment, follow with The Blue Cocoon as your star, massaging into warm, WET skin immediately following rinsing (skip your towel completely), giving additional attention to any areas of sensitivity or suffering. Pair with The Youth Dew for additional nutrition and antioxidant protection.

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.

Step 6: Nourish

The Ritual:

After every cleansing or treatment, follow with The Blue Cocoon as your star, massaging into warm, WET skin immediately following rinsing (skip your towel completely), giving additional attention to any areas of sensitivity or suffering. Pair with The Youth Dew for additional nutrition and antioxidant protection.

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.

Bonus Tip

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.