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Bespoke Blends

Posted on by Lili Giglia
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14
Apr

Bespoke Blends

The best way to celebrate our 10th Anniversary
is by doing what I love – making new blends.

Image: Unsplash Crystal Weed.

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The Request for something special

It’s been 10 years since I started making all-natural skincare products, helping as many as I could to resolve a variety of issues from dryness, cracked skin, acne, eczema, burns and scars.  I would never have thought that during my most trying times that I could my own frustration and experiences to help others.

Most recently, I was asked to make a new bespoke product for my client, who has been struggling with dehydration of her skin whilst undergoing chemotherapy.

My thought process is always about what are the best all-natural ingredients that can be combined to give the most effective results.  I wanted to chose ingredients that provide the most benefits without overpowering the smell of the blend, especially when applied to sensitive areas like one’s face.

Utilising my array of studies in Holistic Skincare Products & Aromatherapy, I began researching what kinds of all-natural ingredients would be best to help resolve not only facial dryness but wrinkles caused from chemotherapy treatment.  Asking my client to send me a picture of her face, I decided that a liquid blend would be the better option to assist in rehydrating and rejuvenating her skin’s condition.

With Aromatherapy, some oils and essential oils can’t be used for certain health conditions, or age groups.  Writing my list of potential ingredients and calculating what would be added, I began blending a thickish liquid that can be applied quickly.  I wanted to ensure the product would be easily absorbed into the skin.   What’s great about being the Alchemist is trying the products that are made.

After a quick shower, I lathered myself in the leftover product, applying it to my arms, tummy and legs, noticing how wonderfully soft it is, and how far those few drops can be spread.

Gallery of Bespoke Blends: Ingredients – Unsplash Roberto Pomegranate, St John’s Wort, Unsplash Ian Dooley Lathering skincare, Unsplash Nicolette Meade Alchemy.

All-Natural Ingredients

Included in this particular Bespoke Blend, I added some hydrolats, Aloe Vera, Evening Primrose, Pomegranate, Calendula, Grapeseed Oil and Baobab.

They are calming and have rich repairing properties which benefits our skin.  The Essential Oils chosen include St. John’s wort  which for centuries has been used for its medicinal benefits. Roman Chamomile, Carrot Seed, Sandalwood and Patchouli, which are wonderful for repairing the skin’s condition.   It’s available in the 50ml Bottle size, whilst the 100ml Bottle size has been recently added to the webpage.

Additional Bespoke Products made at Essentially Lili   

For those that love the smell of Christmas, there’s the Xmas blend that can be added to your vapouriser or candles.  This includes Black Spruce, Ginger, Frankincense, Spike Lavender, Fennel and Cedarwood in a Coconut Oil base. This comes in a 10ml serum bottle.

A blend to help calm the ADHD over-activity, I made a blend including Vetiver, Cedarwood, Rosemary, Peppermint, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Frankincense in a Coconut Oil base.  This blend was applied to the nasal and wrist areas to assist with relaxation.  This comes in a 10ml serum bottle.

For an autoimmune condition that appeared all over the bodies of a few kids in our area, I made an anti-bacterial blend that was easily spreadable, with ingredients like Eucalyptus, Tea Tree Oil, Tamanu, Grapeseed Oil, Lemon and Carrot Seed.  This comes in a 50ml bottle.

Within a short space of time, the bumpy rash that was all over the child’s skin had subsided until it disappeared completely 2 weeks later.  We were so relieved with the quick results as it meant the itching irritation had gone.

Others clients have requested bespoke products due to the existing range containing ingredients that they are allergic or intolerant to. Making blends without Wheatgerm or Coconut oil to ensure that using the Essentially Lili range does not have any unwanted side-effects.

This is definitely a special part of the Essentially Lili service that I have loved being able to do – provide personal assistance and a whole lot of love in the products that I make for all of you.

About Essentially Lili
As Natural As You Skincare Products,
Using 100% Natural Ingredients.

About Lili Essentially Lili – My Health Studies include from 2016-2019 Diplomas in Aromatherapy, Holistic Skincare Products, Clinical Nutrition, Stress Management, Reflexology, Holistic Pain Management, and a Member of International College of Holistic Medicine.

My aim is to help you get the results you want as I have already been on that hard journey to overcome the autoimmune disorder. If you wish to know more about Clinical Nutrition and how to kick start your health, book a private Consultation. Please send an email  should you need further assistance.

At Essentially Lili, the products made are all using 100% Natural Ingredients. See the wide variety of Products which are available on the webpage.

Should you need help in deciding, start by reading the Reviews & Testimonials about other Customers who have enjoyed using the products.   We have had some amazing Before & After results from Clients using the All-Natural Skincare products. Please don’t forget to write your comments and reviews on our pages to share the love with others.

See the Blog Library for previous writings.  These include topics like Face Mapping, Dry Skin in Winter, Anguish of Acne/Rosacea, How to deal with Cystic Acne & Understanding Your Body.  Your feedback allows us to improve the content and information provided and products made.

Always love hearing from you, your feedback and reviews.  With Love Essentially Lili.

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Dry Skin During Winter

Posted on by Lili Giglia
Renew Balm Dry Skin During Winter
20
Feb

Our 5 year old played in the snow
without gloves during Swiss winter.
His dried out hands hurt so much
he couldn’t bend his knuckles.

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Dry Skin and the Winter months wherever you are, the weather can be cruel to especially if you are prone to your skin drying out quickly, cracking and becoming irritated. Eczema loves to play havoc during the cold season which is not pleasant if you suffer badly.

Last year, during the cold Swiss winter, our 5-year-old son enjoyed playing in the snow at kindergarten without his gloves.
After a few days, his hands and knuckles were red and sore from drying out.He found it hard to dress and play with his Lego as bending his hands hurt a lot.He was also in a habit of using lots of soap when washing his hands and not rinsing properly, which was also drying the skin.

For him, we started monitoring him whilst he washed his hands to make sure there was no residual soap. as well as drying the water off. At bedtime, we applied Renew Balm to his hands, then put a pair of socks on his hands to keep the product contained, allowing it to penetrate into his dry skin whilst he slept.We only had to carry on with this routine for a week, which gave his dry skin a chance to repair.

Here are a few other suggestions for taking care of your Dry Skin During Winter Months.

1. Hydration
Make sure you keep your body hydrated and replenished with plenty of water. This helps your body to function, flush out toxins and keeps your skin looking fabulous. The recommended daily intake of fluids for children aged 5-8 years of age, 5 glasses (1 litre); from 9-12 years of age, 7 glasses (1.5 liters); from 13+ to Adults, 8-10 glasses (2 litres).

2. Avoid Hot Water
Make sure you only wash your face and neck with lukewarm or tepid water.This includes your baths, showers, shaving, cleansing and exfoliating. When your skin is sensitive and prone to drying out, you want to make sure that the temperature is not going to cause more damage and break the tiny veins in your face.Blotches are likely to happen when super hot water is applied to your face.If you really want to have a steamy hot shower, ensure the water is on your back or chest, but not directly on your face.

3. Be Gentle with Your Skin – all the time!
Try not to use harsh ingredients on your face. Avoid techniques that require you to pull or stretch your skin.Use gentle circular upward motions, and pamper your skin by tapping and stimulating the blood flow to your face. This will help you feel wonderful as you get ready to start your day or prepare for a restful night.

4. Moisturise Your Face
It’s important to ensure you keep your face moisturised for your day out in the cold weather. Use a good one that keeps your skin feeling soft and nourished, without the need to keep reapplying throughout your day. Often products are water-based and fluid, which tend to be drawn from the skin quicker than butter and oil-based products.
We make a range of moisturisers for various ages which help make the skin feel soft and nourished.
Natural Baby Moisturising Oil For Babies & Children,
Youth Face Balm for Under 30s,
Hydrating Face Balm for men Over 30s,
Nourishing Face Balm for women Over 30s and
Diamond Era Balm for women Over 50s.
We also make the Vitamin Rich Mens Face Balm and Vitamin Rich Womens Face Balm if your skin needs more tender loving care due to irritation or damage, and Evanesce Balm for those that have Acne which needs treatment.

5. Don’t Forget Your Hands, Feet & Body
Your body also needs to stay nourished in order to seal the moisture in your skin.The butter-based products literally melt onto your skin, helping it to stay soft and nourished.Our Geranium Hands & Body is lush and great for applying all over the body and suits expecting and nursing mums.For those that love Peppermint, Mint Body Butter is so delish you will be tempted to eat it … please don’t though! Peppermint Feet is a favourite for those that have cracked heels. It also helps with fungal infections and smelly feet.Though Peppermint shouldn’t be used if you’re expecting and nursing, so try Tango Twinkle Toes instead!Made with Tangerine, my daughter and I named it imagining expectant & nursing mums wanting to dance with their little ones whilst they were being taken care of!

Gallery: Before and After with Eczema, Renew Balm, Before & After using Pink Clays.

6. Rug Up & Stay Warm With Breathable Fibers
Prevention is always best, so make sure you keep your gloves on when out in the cold weather. Wearing Cottons also helps your skin breathe and prevents irritation.Avoid wearing synthetics, polyesters, and other fabrics which can cause your skin to sweat and itch. Pyjamas feel nicer when they are cotton too, particularly if you have skin prone to getting irritated whilst you sleep.

7. Have A Cleansing Routine at Night Time.
Did you know you are only meant to cleanse at night time?The reason for this is because our skin is subjected to pollution, dust and smog from traffic and the environment we live in. It builds upon our skin and if we don’t cleanse it out, the muck can begin to clog our pores.Make sure you are gentle when cleansing and to include your neck and shoulders if they are also exposed to the environment. Remove your makeup with either Almond or Coconut Oil.If you don’t like using oils, try removing makeup with a little Aloe Vera instead. Then you can use our Cypress Cleansing Balm which is made with Beeswax, Butters and Essential Oils.It feels wonderful as it penetrates the skin’s reserves – it’s just like having an all-natural Botox fill!

8. Monitor the Temperature in the Home
During the winter months, the temperature at home is usually really warm and toasty. This often high temperature dries out the moisture in the air and affects us with dry skin the most.In the mornings, you should start by opening your windows and changing the air in the home, refreshing any stuffiness. This is particularly important if you have sensitivity to dust or dust mites that thrive in warm climates.In the evenings, you can place bowls of water in your rooms to prevent your skin from dehydrating. You will be pleasantly surprised how much water remains in the bowl the following morning. You can also turn on your humidifiers to replace any moisture which is lost from having the heating on.Steamers are also great, especially if you are able to add Essential Oils to freshen and help clear any signs of Congestion and Sinuses.
We make Concentrated Serums which mums have been using in the bath to help their little ones with congestion and coughs. The carrier oil makes the products safe to use in the bath, which are Kids Breathe Easy Concentrate and Breathe Easier Concentrate .They can also be applied to the chest, feet, and tips of the nose for easy breathing.For infants, it can be used in a diffuser 30 minutes before being put to bed and on nearby linen. From 1 year of age up, you can apply to their pyjamas and feet. The direction is with the Product information.

9. Patience …
Patience is key especially if your skin dries out very quickly during the winter months. You have to keep applying, keep drinking fluids, keep yourself rugged up, stay moisturised and monitored your clothing and temperature all the time to prevent your skin from cracking.It’s often frustrating especially if your skin feels like sandpaper and looks like it’s been hacked by a knife.With time, and persistence, it will get better for sure. Just be patient!

10. Lastly… start all over again from Step No 1
And we go back to the top .. Hydration, Avoid Hot Water, Be Gentle With Your Skin – All the Time, Moisturise Your Face, Don’t Forget Your Hands, Feet & Body, Rug Up & Stay Warm with Breathable Fibers, Have a Cleansing Routine at Night Time, Monitor the Temperature in the Home and have Patience!

These are the steps I found worked best for me and when I don’t do these, my skin suffers for it.

And to treat yourself, if you love mucking around with Masks & Facials, you might enjoy doing this too:
1 teaspoon of Pink Clay mixed with 2 teaspoons of Aloe Vera, mixed onto your palm.
Apply to your face and allow to set.
When it dries, apply some warm water to soften before removing with either tissues or cotton wool.

The pink clay has a unique blend of Kaolinite, Iron, Montmorillonite, Illite, and Calcite. It helps to detoxify your skin, removing any dead cells and allows the creation of new ones whilst leaving you feeling refreshed.

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We would love to hear what annoys you the most about the winter months and what you do to keep your skin from drying out. Share your tips and stories with us and we’ll give you something to try out.

Should you wish to contact us for more information about our All-Natural Products, please send me an email info@essentiallylili.com

You can read more About Lili here, see the range of Products on offer at Shop Categories or refer to our Blog Library for more topics covered.

Kind Regards Lili @ Essentially Lili