Hello my dear! And welcome to my July 2021 natural beauty empties! What a month July has been for me personally. We’re in the process of choosing a new house and readying ours for sale, and did you hear my news over on Instagram? We’re expecting our third child in October! So I’m trying to put my feet up a little in the evening which means less blogging. However, there will always be time for empties, where I share the skincare, haircare, and beauty we’ve used up through the month. And I have another bumper month for you! Packed with summer skincare essentials and beauty products to help you feel good! In July, I used up a gorgeous digital detox face mist, solid shampoo bar, hydrating moisturiser, vetiver face mask, and more. My kids went through 3 natural sunscreens plus a grizzly mane detantangler! Do you want to learn more…
Welcome back, my dear friend! Today I’m focusing on vetiver skincare! Have you heard of vetiver before? You’ve probably seen vetiver oil mentioned in ingredients lists. Its INCI listing is vetiveria zizanoides. Vetiver is a perennial grass similar to other fragrant grasses such as lemongrass, citronella and palmarosa. It’s native to India, and its major producers include Haiti, India, Indonesia, and Réunion. (source: Wikipedia) Its essential oil is derived from its fibrous roots which are cleaned, dried and distilled to produce the oil. (source: Soil) What does vetiver smell like? To me, it’s warm, earthy, green, woody, and smoky. It’s a bit like a plant hug from some ancient tree in a damp forest. Vetiver is a traditionally masculine fragrance. Its grounding notes draw me in and comfort me; perfect in these times of uncertainty. Think you haven’t experienced vetiver before? You’re likely mistaken. Surprisingly, vetiver features in up to…