🌹 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Beauty Magick

[Jeannie1]

This is me in the morning, if I don’t have coffee, I would not be doing any makeup or anything! lol
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Jeannie

[christina4]

Haha that’s me too!!!

[Limeberry]

Ah! I did the thing! I’m back in the challenge game
Golden Glow Oats Recipe Beauty Magick - Recipes - The Spells8 Forum

[Bee12]

Hi! This will be my first challenge, looking forward to it!
I’ve been looking for a way to incorporate more magic into my daily routine and this seems like a perfect way!
Also have been having some confidence (circumstantial) issues as of late. Hoping this can get me moving in a better direction.

[Susurrus]

Ah! Hi! How are you? I’m so happy to see you back in the challenges.

I still have no idea what to do… I suppose this could help with my self love & creativity, but I really don’t know where to start. I don’t typically wear make-up, nevermind making it.

I have seen everyone’s entries so far & they are amazing! Great job! I’m hoping something sparks some inspiration

[IrisW]

Here’s my entry for this week: My weekly challenge entry - Beauty Magick 🌹

[Limeberry]

HI! I’m good! My battle with energy and motivation is going well at the moment so hoping I’ll be a little more involved as long as I can keep it up
How are you?! I’m sure you’ll think of something great to do!
I was definitely thinking of inner-beauty and self-love with this challenge!

I love this paragraph from The Inner Beauty Bible by Laurey Simmons:

[moonshadow]

A body is nothing without a soul that radiates inner beauty.
Invest the time in yourself and go inwards and meditate. Spend more time in silence and increase your inner beauty which is reflected through the body. There is no need for any makeup or beauty products that will cost a fortune. If your heart is pure you naturally shine and glow. Grow your inner beauty. Your eyes will speak what your heart says. Your face will reflect what your heart is. Your body will glow with the radiance of your heart and soul.

[BryWisteria]

Good for you for taking time for some self love @Susurrus- and witchy soaps and music sound like a wonderful accompaniment for a wholesome shower! Enjoy

Welcome, @MyLyn! Sorry to hear that you’ve dealt with inappropriate comments about your weight too. But that’s a lovely message about treasuring beauty outside and within- I agree that it’s your own perception that is the most important!

Looking forward to seeing what you will decide to do @Jeannie1- you are both beautiful and creative. You have every right to be proud of your talents and traits!

Thanks again for your lovely post in the other thread, @IrisW- the Glamour Magick you found is a real treasure!

That’s a powerful revelation @Princess_Tara- I love the idea of “beauty from knowledge”. A strong inner beauty that lasts longer than any outward appearance

The guided meditation sounds lovely @Kasandra And Father Time offered a very interesting meditation on beauty and the concept of beauty over time. I agree that society as a whole could benefit greatly from reassessing the concept of beauty and appreciating the beauty of the kindness, warmth, and wisdom of the older population

A makeup dedication sounds like a wonderful and uplifting morning ritual @steph! I have some friends who refer to makeup as their “armor”- protecting them from the outer world and helping to increase confidence Makeup can indeed be a powerful tool!

I loved your oats recipe, @Limeberry- thanks again for sharing!

Welcome @Bee12! I hope exploring Beauty Magick can help you find fun ways to use magick daily and hopefully give your confidence a boost too- good luck!

Inner beauty is indeed a powerful force, @Moonshadow! By accepting your inner beauty, it really can manifest itself externally too.

[BryWisteria]

It’s friendly reminder time!

This challenge will close TOMORROW

If you would like to participate and haven’t done so already, please post about your challenge experience(s) by the deadline: Tomorrow: July 20th, 7:00 AM CET (Central European Time Zone)

Blessed be, beautiful witches!

[Jeannie1]

Limberry,
Wow this really coincides with my weekly challenge that I interred!
I always have had low self esteem but I used a spell that will help my self-critical mind and feel good about who I am when I put my lip balm on in the morning!
Thanks Limberry loved your post! Miss you on the forum too so much!
Jeannie

[Susurrus]

I took a self-love shower. I played my Brigid Playlist on Spotify & used my self-love rose quartz soap. When I got into my room I used my lavender & oatmeal lotion on my feet & ankles & hands & wrists. I used an all-natural lotion with SPF 15 on my face.

I know it’s simple & not very magnificent, but these showers always make me feel better. I’m washing away all the stress & negativity of my day & I just feel so much better afterward.

I actually have 4 witchy soaps - Red Jasper for Grounding, Rose Quarts for Self Love, Amethyst for stress relief, & Citrine for healing & abundance. I love using them when I take my showers. They make me feel so much better.

[Jeannie1]

Siofra,
That is so awesome thank you! I definitely need that recipe!
Jeannie

[RyuWyn]

I draw a tarot card today and got “The High Priestess”, in the course I’m currently doing about Tatot reading it mentioned the Salomon’s temple, and looking further to that I found Aserah or Astarét; a canaanite Goddess of the sky, beauty, fertility, sex, war, love, and passion and was equal to the God Baal. I’ve read and watched some Youtube videos about her, then did a meditation I found about her on Spotify and I had some sort of revelation. My problem with inner beauty, sexuality, and more specifically, my polycystic ovaries come from a childhood trauma that I need to take care of. I don’t know how to start yet, but this is definitely a good start.

It’s just curious and amazing how everything starts talking to you when you begin to listen to yourself. How our ancestors admired and adored both femenine and masculine as equals, how important is to remember who we were and bring back this femenine empowerment, when you don’t, you start losing half of yourself, as I’m feeling right now.

I’ll totally do some ritual this week focused on my inner beauty, thank you for bringing this up!

[Amethyst]

Hello all!

I don’t do make up really, or follow any beauty regimens so I was at a loss of what to do for this challenge. So I did the Self-Love and Appreciation Break and it was lovely! Focusing on what you like about yourself helps drive out the bad thoughts. I’ll have to do that one more often!

[steph]

That’s such a good way of putting it too ! It’s like protection form the outside world. And underneath the shields of (makeup) is your true self that maybe, sometimes you don’t want people to see. I like the thought that we choose what/when/how/where & why we give ourselves away to the world! The Power of Makeup is Real Y’all ! Cuz I never thought about it like an energy in itself but makeup definitely gives me the confidence to Rule the Day!!

[steph]

You are so right tho! Cuz I feel like I’m real self-conscious if I don’t put on “my face” lol…. I really should try more self appreciation’ maybe I can start wearing less makeup’ and more of myself!
Thank You for this!

[Abs53]

I missed you @Limeberry !! glad to hear your energy levels are back up.

Take care

[Abs53]

After Sun Face Toner

My best friend is pregnant and struggling with the heat so I made her this toner - it’s refreshing and calming, perfect to help the skin recover during and after a day in the sun and it smells awesome

NB: This is not a replacement for SPF and please research essential oils before using as some are not recommended for various medical or pregnancy related reasons

Recipes are in % format so you can adjust based on the batch size needed.

Stage 1

• 65% Rose Water
• 20% Witch Hazel
• 10% Aloe Vera Concentrate

Stage 2

• 2% Emulsifan (optional - will bind water, concentrate and oils to eliminate product split)
• 2% Essential Oils (optional - if using, check suitable for you to use)
• 1% Preservative 12 (optional - will extend shelf life, can be swapped for vitamin E)

• Combine Stage 1 ingredients
• Combine Stage 2 ingredients separately from Stage 1 if using Emulsifan, as ingredients will need time to solubilise (this could take up to an hour). Err on the side of caution when adding Emulsifan as it can make the product too sticky if overused!
• Combine both when ready into a small spray bottle.

Charge at Full Moon for added sparkle and use whenever you need a refresh

[Amaris_Bane]

I must know about these soaps!! They look lovely too! I don’t have a bath tub so I’m always on the hunt for alternatives for bath rituals.