When the outside world is throwing crazy at you.

When the outside world is throwing crazy at you, put your feet strong on the ground and take a deep breath!

Sometimes, I look at the current beauty models and I feel, oh boy! What a sad state of affairs!
Confusion is the game and it is all around us. But we need not to succumb to it.

The fact is that you were born a perfect being and nothing and no one can take this away from you unless you’re willing to surrender your greatness.

Being an expression of life (which you are) is in itself sacred and beautiful. There’s no need to augment anything.

‘Perfect’ features (whatever the trend is at the moment), don’t ensure happiness. I have met plenty of women who by societal standards are very attractive yet believe themselves to be ugly.
I have also met many who are thought of as ‘average looking’, who own their beauty like a boss and feel fantastic about themselves.

Connect to what’s real and true!

Finding ways to ground and re-connect with self and nature is fundamental to thriving in a confused world.
For me it is plants! I love working with plants not only because I do what I do but also because they keep me grounded, connected to life and they bring real beauty into my life experience.

Designating time and energy to take care of yourself helps you to be present with your body, strengthens confidence in your own choices, and ups your self-worth.

Choosing local food which comes directly from the earth is not only healthy but also ensures that you stay connected to your environment and your food growing community.

Choosing skin and body care products like Woman Divine allows you to bring healing plants into your everyday life in an effortless and beautiful way.

Meditate, contemplate and/or journal regularly on what are your values and what has real meaning for you, so you never forget it and can live without confusion!

And talk to your friends!!! Many women feel disturbed by what’s going on. Share your insecurities, have a laugh (there is lots to lough about) and give each other a big hug!

And most of all remember who you really are!

With love,
Magdalena

A few thoughts on the concept of stagnation.

As skin care professionals, we are usually interested in the topic of stagnation as it relates to tissue congestion and toxicity. Stagnation, or lack of proper flow, is often the cause of deterioration, premature aging and all sorts of skin/facial tissue problems. So in our product formulation and facial treatment applications, we are always searching for ways to bring more flow and more aliveness to the skin and tissues which support it.

However today,  I want to focus on a different type of stagnation - the stagnation in one’s skin care practice, when you end up doing the same thing, the same way every single day without giving it any thought. 

The most undesirable aspect of a stagnant skin care practice is that it lacks presence and has become purely mechanical. You sort of become like a robot… going through the motions every time you do it. Sadly, even the nicest organic skin care products on the planet will not makeup for your disconnect. 

Since living on automatic pilot is not the most joyous, engaging or present way to be, your skin care practice may be one way to help you snap out of it and improve your skin health at the same time.

Sure, having a set skin care practice can feel desirable. It can feel like it is well-planned, well-organized and fits perfectly into our schedule. It may also feel good because it doesn’t require additional thinking. You can just do it and be done with it.

But we are a living, breathing being which is dynamic in nature. Our sophisticated physical system constantly adjusts and fine tunes in relation to the environment we are in, our emotional and mental state, the food that we eat and so on. It continuously communicates, letting us know how we are doing. And it sends us messages when our attention is needed.  A message may look something like this: your skin suddenly looks and feels irritated, your skin feels way more tight today, a painful pimple on my chin yet again, the product I just applied didn’t feel right, the area around my eyes looks unusually dehydrated.

If you have mastered the automatic pilot motion in your skin care practice, you may not notice any of the messaging until these become chronic issues and even then it takes a while for some to notice. 

In my 25+ years of practice, I have met many wonderful women who were completely unaware that their skin was inflamed and very red. It was puzzling for me how could a person not realize that their skin was on fire? But I know now that all of us have our blind spots and what is obvious to others may be totally out of our peripheral. 

I am not asking you for some elaborate new way to go about your skin care. Simply observe, feel and admire regularly:) When you notice a new skin behaviour, adjust your routine. Maybe a little more of this and a little less of that is all that’s needed. Or maybe you need to cut that red wine out. Or maybe it’s your job…

In the world of smart phones, smart cities and supposed connection to everything and everyone, we find ourselves the least connected to what matters most - our true selves. Asking ourselves to be fully present for 5min every night while we tend to our skin, sounds weirdly demanding and difficult.

We have strayed so far away from ourselves, so probably baby steps are the way back. Are you willing to commit to 5 minutes of full presence while you take care of your skin each night? 

Magdalena xo

Eye Balm | arnica + blue tansy

The aromatic chemical compound Chamazulene present in Blue tansy (Tanacetum Annum) essential oil, gives the beautiful blue hue to Woman Divine Eye Balm.

Besides its stunning deep blue colour and beautiful sweet, apple like aroma, Blue tansy essential oil is a rather impressive skin healer.

I included it in WD Eye Balm because it’s cooling and soothing, it reduces inflammation and helps to alleviate dark circles (I paired it with Arnica to help lighten darkness around the eyes).

The aroma of Blue tansy has a similar effect on the mind and spirit as it’s oil has on the skin. It’s soothing and calming and it helps to let go of the heated emotions that we experience.

I love making and using this formula very much!
It was created with the intention to address dehydration, fine lines, dark circles, and also to uplift your spirit.
My wish is that its texture, colour and aroma will invite a deeper connection with the self and healing plants every time you apply it.

Love and Light,

Magdalena