Humidity, sweat, sun, chlorine; your skin takes it all over the summer.
Help it bounce back with these DIY Summer Skincare Recipes & Tips.
Why Raw Skincare?
You wouldn’t eat a diet of solely pre-packaged foods, why should your skin?
Raw Skincare allows you to choose the vibrant ingredients your skin is craving, and easily put them together into a beautiful, nutritious meal with no added preservatives, emulsifiers, colours or synthetic fragrance.
Take control of what you’re feeding your skin!
Our Skincare Synergies have been expertly formulated to address specific skincare needs and bring balance to each skin type.
Not sure which skin type you are? Take the quiz!
Hydrate Synergy - Sandalwood, Neroli, Frankincense, Petitgrain, Sweet Orange...
Glow Synergy - Neroli, Helichrysum, Frankincense Co2, Rosemary Verbenone...
Clear Skin Synergy - Rose Bulgarian, Lavender Highland, Rosemary Highland, Thyme Linalol, Turmeric...
Calm Synergy - Blue Tansy, Helichrysum, Roman Chamomile, Lavender Highland...
Repair Synergy - Vetiver, Coriander, Copaiba, Rose Bulgarian and Cistus...
Our Summertime Raw Skincare Pantry:
Aloe Vera Gel - anti-inflammatory & lightly hydrating
Hydrate Synergy - regenerative, moisturizing & collagen boosting
Evening Primrose Oil - moisturizing & rejuvenating
Glow Synergy - brightening, balancing & rejuvenating
Green Clay - deep pore cleansing
Honey Powder - cleansing, humectant & brightening
Jojoba Beads - Gently exfoliating
Matcha - detoxifying & cleansing
Oat Flour - soothing & softening
Clear Synergy - astringent, detoxifying & balancing
Roman Chamomile Hydrosol - calming, soothing & healing
Rose Bulgarian Hydrosol - hydrating, balancing & heavenly
Calm Synergy - calming, anti-inflammatory & healing
White Kaolin - calming & balancing
Repair Synergy - intensely healing & protective
Deep Pore Honey Matcha Cleanser
Here in Ontario, we are getting hit with very hot, humid weather. Spending the day out and about, particularly in cities, leaves our skin feeling congested and sticky. We head straight to our Honey Matcha Cleanser when we walk through the door at the end of the day; it pulls the smog, sweat and dirt out of our pores and leaves us feeling refreshed and detoxified.
- In a mortar and pestle, combine 5 drops Clear Synergy with 1 tbsp Matcha Powder, 1 tbsp Honey Powder, 1 tbsp Green Clay & 1 tsp Jojoba Beads. Mix thoroughly and transfer into a jar (this mixture can be stored in a dry place).
- In a small bowl stir together 1 tbsp of your Powder Mixture and 1 tbsp of Natural, Liquid Honey. This should create a nice, thick paste.
- To use, first spritz your face with Rose Bulgarian Hydrosol.
- Gently massage your Honey Matcha Cleanser into damp skin, creating small circular motions.
- Allow your cleanser to sit on the skin for 5 minutes before rinsing with warm and then cold water.
Calming Kaolin Face Mask
For us, summertime means outdoor time! Our precious chance to bike, hike, canoe, or just sit outside soaking up some much-needed vitamin D. The elements of summer can be harsh on the skin, between the extreme heat and the sun, many of us experience redness and inflammation. This face mask is our key to calm.
- In a mortar and pestle, combine 5 drops Calm Synergy with 1 tbsp White Kaolin and 1 tbsp Oat Flour. Mix thoroughly and transfer into a jar (this mixture can be stored in a dry place).
- In a small bowl stir together 1 tbsp of your Powder Mixture and 1 tbsp of Natural, Liquid Honey. This should create a nice, thick paste.
- To use, first spritz your face with Roman Chamomile Hydrosol.
- Gently massage your Kaolin Facial Mask onto damp skin.
- Allow your mask to sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.
Get that Glow Facial Toner
This toner is great for all skin types at any time of year, but it’s our favorite for these hot, muggy days. The ingredients in this recipe are the best for brightening and balancing skin tone, while keeping the skin clear and radiant. Store your Toner in the fridge and get that glow every time you spritz ;)
- Place 30 drops Glow Synergy directly into a 100 ml bottle of Rose Bulgarian Hydrosol.
- Shake well and enjoy!
Light & Luxurious Hydrating Elixir
For those with combination skin, summer can be a challenging time; finding the balance between hydration and clear pores is tricky. This Hydrating Elixir uses our most moisturizing Skincare Synergy in a very light and easily absorbed base, it strikes the perfect balance between nourishment and detoxification.
- Place 15 drops Hydrate Synergy into the bottom of an empty 50 ml Lotion Bottle.
- Fill the bottle with Aloe Vera Gel and shake well.
- Apply to clean skin in the morning and evening.
On days where you feel more moisture is required: Add a small squirt of Evening Primrose Oil to the Elixir in the palm of your hand before applying it.
Damage Repair Facial Oil
If you feel you've overindulged in the sunshine, or just want to give your skin some extra TLC, our Repair Synergy is your key ingredient. Combined with the deeply hydrating & healing power of Rose Hip Seed Oil, this facial oil will target, repair & protect against sun & other weather related skin damage.
1. Place 12 drops Repair Synergy into a 30 ml bottle of Rose Hip Seed Oil
2. Secure the lid and shake well
3. Apply to clean, damp skin in the morning and evening