Natural Beauty- New Trend or Return to Ancient Ways?

Natural Beauty: The Reawakening

I’ve been keeping up on what’s happening in the natural products world and it amazes me how many times I’ve read about natural beauty being the “new trend”. It’s remarkable to see a shift back to something as timeless and profound as natural beauty. We’ve witnessed the rise of a new trend—except, calling it “new” feels misleading. This movement toward embracing natural beauty is more like a return, a reawakening, a happy remembering of the ways of our ancestors. It’s as if we’ve been handed a map to the treasure that’s been buried deep within our earth-friendly routines—and it’s there for everyone to rediscover.

Delving into the world of natural products many years ago, I am heartened by the increasing awareness around non-toxic brands and homemade concoctions. The term ‘natural beauty’ isn’t just about what we apply to our skin—it’s a philosophy, a lifestyle choice that aligns with sustainable living and environmental mindfulness. It’s the embodiment of caring not just for ourselves but also for the Earth. Each time someone opts to choose plant-based ingredients over synthetic chemicals, they contribute to this profound circle of ancient harmony.

My journey toward natural beauty was inspired by my personal mission to create an earth-friendly environment at home. I remember the wellness, clarity and peace I felt after banishing chemical-laden cleaning products from my home. The very air around me felt lighter, and I noticed an extraordinary change within myself—my persistent headaches and recurring bronchitis disappeared, and my overall health improved. It was eye-opening to realize that just the act of routine cleaning had been doing me harm all those years. Switching to all natural alternatives was a revelation that has transformed my life.

Fragrant chemical cleansers and bleaches once adorned my shelves, their alluring scents masking my more toxic reality. After using these products, I often found myself afflicted by headaches and an inflamed respiratory system. This wasn’t just discomfort; it was my body’s plea for relief, an SOS to escape the invisible toxic concoctions of our modern lifestyle. Rediscovering healing plants and all natural products allowed me to heed that call, reconnect to Earth’s natural beauty and make changes for the better.

My Own Remembering

This transformation extended beyond cleaning—it seeped into every corner of my existence, from makeup and shampoo to the scents I chose to enhance my day. The turning point was a gift: a book about plant identification and medicine that opened a door to a world I remembered and always yearned to deeply explore. I found myself engrossed, my excitement mounting with every page I turned. It felt like a reconnection to the wisdom that had flowed through my grandmother’s hands.

My grandmother was, in many ways, a medicine woman. In her arsenal were aloe plants for burns, cloves for toothaches, and countless other home remedies from the heart of the earth. As a child, I was in awe of the ways she knew what to use, though I didn’t fully grasp it at the time. In adulthood, I’ve grown, harvested and cultivated plant medicines and crafted my own natural beauty and personal care products,

I’ve sensed her presence guiding me as I’ve chosen this path of wellness. I would be crafting something wonderful and a the smell of her home would become immediately present in my awareness. Her legacy of natural wisdom and home remedy resourcefulness was a melody that resonated in my heart, encouraging me to share what I’d learned.

Today, when I hear the words “natural beauty” tossed around as a trend, I smile at the irony. This trend is ancient, enduring, and remarkably resilient. It’s something I have committed to passing on, like a precious heirloom, to future generations—including my beautiful granddaughter. She is learning the names of plants from my yard and garden and how her GaGa (grandma) is using them in balms and salves, in making natural skincare products and so much more.

Each concoction I create is an offering, a continuation of the timeless tradition my grandmother imparted. I am grateful my granddaughter will have these memories to carry forward and if she so chooses, will share what she learns with our future generations.

The practice of embracing natural products for personal care and beauty care ensures that the ancient knowledge of plants and the harmony they bring remains vibrant. It’s my hope that another medicine woman is rising, carrying forth these earth based ways, so that natural beauty never fades from trend but remains a constant, as eternal as the earth itself.

In gratitude, I often whisper a silent “thank you” from my heart to my beloved grandmother for her enduring presence, her ways, and her love, both then and now. She is, and forever will be, my guiding star on this natural journey. 🌿

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