#Backhousia citriodora

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Costa meets a young gardening couple who have created a habitat haven and productive paradise four storeys up.

City living offers many conveniences – but also many challenges for keen gardeners.

In busy Edgecliffe, right in the heart of Sydney, a rooftop garden overlooking a busy train line is the only space available to Philip Georgiou and Ian Belgiorno-Zegna, but they’ve still managed to carve out a productive, potted palace to enjoy outdoors.

“We’re really lucky to have this space,” says Phil.

The total area is 350 square metres – and 200 square metres of that is the roof garden. Some is paved and some has decking, but all the plants – from tiny succulents to olive trees – are in pots.

“I’ll use the herbs from here – we use the rosemary nearly every night,” says Ian. “Phil got me onto the native trees and I’m eating lilly-pilly berries now.”

Their Eureka lemon (Citrus limon cv.) tree looks really healthy. “We had lavender underneath, but we took it out and it’s really taken off,” says Ian. Costa agrees that’s a good move because lemons don’t like any competition around their shallow roots.

Costa spots a tumbler compost bin: “Because you can’t put in on the ground, this is really appropriate for this space,” he says. Turns out it was a gift from Phil to Ian for his birthday!

They’ve also joined the ShareWaste scheme after seeing in on Gardening Australia. They receive donations of other people’s garden scraps to make compost to use on their garden.

Costa checks out the compost and says moisture wise it’s perfect – he advises mixing it into the soil after clearing a crop or spreading it around crops, making sure to cover with mulch to stop it drying out and killing the useful microbes in the compost.

“Then that compost will perform all those feeding and water-holding roles.”

Ian and Phil are growing peas, silverbeet, carrots, rocket, pineapples, herbs succulents, cycads, cacti and plenty more.

They have done a lot of work to the roof area, which was all decking when they moved in. Some of the challenges include having to get an engineer’s report to check that the roof would sustain the weight of their many pots – the large cube planters weigh more than a tonne by the time they’re full of wet potting mix, and there are 13 of these alone, plus dozens of others.

Another issue was drainage – they had to make sure all the water would drain into one corner.

The pair loves native plants and have nearly 20 grevilleas, plus callistemon, eucalyptus and banksia. There’s also lots of edible produce that they use in the kitchen. Phil’s favourite is Grevillea rhyolitica ‘Deua Flame’, which has a pretty, pendulous red flower and bright green leaves. He loves them because they flower all year around and attract loads of bees.

They ask Costa about how best to prune a bottlebrush tree to reduce the size without hacking it too much. Costa advises trimming back the flower spikes after flowering. “That will keep it nice and dense,” he says. Cutting any dieback from the centre will also encourage more light in, and hence more shoots.

The row of larger native plants offers the garden some privacy from neighbouring buildings and a nice view from the sitting room.

Ian makes a rosemary sugar syrup to use in cocktails, so Costa presents him with a lemon myrtle bush (Backhousia citriodora) that he’ll be able to use for lemon-flavoured drinks, too.

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Watch "Benefits of Lemon Myrtle" on YouTube

Here are some potential benefits of the beautiful plant of Lemon Myrtle, Backhousia Citriodora.

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Unveiling the Magic: The Beauty of Australian Evergreen Canopies

Welcome to Evergreen Canopy Trees Australia, your one-stop shop for transforming your landscape into a vibrant oasis! Here at Evergreen Canopy Trees, we understand the unique charm and importance of evergreen trees in the Australian climate. They provide year-round colour, privacy, and a habitat for our diverse wildlife.

Today, we embark on a journey to unveil the magic of Australian evergreen canopies. Whether you’re seeking a majestic statement tree, a fragrant haven, or a vibrant privacy screen, we have the perfect option for you.

Unveiling the Diversity:

Australia boasts a remarkable selection of evergreen trees, each with its own story to tell.

Native Marvels: Immerse yourself in the beauty of our iconic gum trees (eucalypts) like the vibrant flowering Corymbia ficifolia (formerly known as Eucalyptus ficifolia) or the fast-growing Lilly Pilly (Syzygium Australe). These native wonders offer a connection to the Australian landscape and provide essential food and shelter for native birds.

Fragrant Delights: Indulge in the sensory experience of fragrant evergreens. The Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) will invigorate your senses with its citrusy aroma, while the beautiful frangipani (Plumeria) adds a touch of tropical paradise.

Colourful Characters: For those seeking a pop of colour, we have a variety of options. The Bottlebrush (Callistemon) boasts vibrant red flower spikes, while Camellias offer a stunning display of pink and white blooms throughout winter.

Unveiling the Benefits:

Evergreen canopies offer a multitude of benefits beyond aesthetics:

Year-round Beauty: Enjoy the comfort of a lush green haven all year long. Evergreen trees provide a sense of permanence and stability in your landscape.

Privacy and Screening: Create a natural barrier for privacy and block unwanted views with strategically placed evergreen trees.

Shade and Shelter: Escape the harsh summer sun and create a cool, shaded retreat with a well-positioned evergreen canopy.

Habitat and Wildlife: Evergreen trees provide vital food and shelter for our native birds, bees, and other wildlife.

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Portfolio: Bexley Garden Design

This is a sweet little garden I designed about 4 years ago and it has been lovingly slowly built by the owner’s friend. It is a small rear garden behind a modest brick house in the south western suburbs of Sydney where the mac mansions are taking over. On my visit today the first thing I noticed was not how wonderful the front garden was looking but how the next-door neighbours monstrosity of a new 3 storey house is completely blocking my clients solar panels on the northern side. Honestly, I do not understand Sydney councils…

Planting for privacy for this new build was very important and we are both very glad we kept the exisitng Callistemons on the northern side. The garden is divided up into several small outdoor spaces for contemplation and visitors.

A dry creek bed separates the entertaining paved area from two small sitting nooks.

The seating areas are placed on opposite sides of the garden to provide shade and capture sun during the different seasons.

There is a dense bus food area to the rear boundary and mixed screening trees and shrubs. We used Grevillea ‘Ornage Marmalade’ and Backhousia citriodroa as the main privacy backdrop hedges, and then placed Acacia fimbriata Dwarf, Eucalyptus ‘Summer Red’ and Leptospermum brachyandrum ‘Silver’ as foreground and feature specimens.

The planting palette is quite simple and due to the gardens aspect and location in a built up suburb of Sydney I used plenty of luscious green foliage and layered planting to create a cool relaxed hideaway space.

My favourite plant in this garden is easily this Casuarina ‘Freefall’, it is drooping happily all over the place and is about 70cm high. I’m very happy with the soft weeping combination in this planting bed, in the background you can see Baeckea virgata Dwarf, then Acacia ‘Mini Cog’ with Casuarina ‘Cousin It’ rambling amongst the rocks.

Planting on the other side f the dry creek bed includes Acacia baileyana Prostrate (simulating water under the bridge), Poa ‘Kingsdale and Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’.

The garden still requires some more shade, ironic considering the new shadows cast on the solar panels 😉 so a small Eucalyptus will be planted to the north west as added shelter for humans and animals alike.

The garden is wonderful habitat for blue tongues and skinks, they love the warm rocks and strappy leaves,  the birds and bees are also abundant in this garden as there is always something in bloom. I look forward to me next visit.

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Cocktail Recipe: Pink Magma | Husk Distillery

The Husk distillery was a bit of a midlife crisis project for Paul Messenger. He left the life of a geologist to follow his true passion - rum. After tasting his creations, you can almost channel his journey. All of life’s stresses are smoothly washed away as his Husk rum warms your insides in the truest sense.

Under the gaze of Wollumbin - ‘cloud catcher’ in Bundjalung language - Paul & his family have developed the certified organic paddock on their breathtaking property to bottle Rhum Agricole. The sugar cane is grown, crushed, fermented & distilled on site with cattle on stand-by in the field next door to eat up the waste mash. 

While most other rums are derived from molasses, at Husk they ferment the sugar cane juice rather than using the byproduct of sugar production. Much like cachaca, or the French colonial Rhum Agricole, it lends itself to a light fresh vegetal flavour that is great for cocktails.

The farm is on the bank of the Tweed river, Tumbelgum, a small town that appeared as the “red gold”.  Toona ciliata got turned into furniture and gives one of the aged rums its name. Aged in new American oak barrels, the northern rivers climate with its high-temperature range is perfect for ageing rum.

To the west there is preserved ancient forest harbouring Gondwana flora like Podocarpus Elatus (Illawarra plum) one of our much loved flavours. Twenty million years ago lava would have been pouring out of the massive volcano, Wollumbin, gushing down to form the Tweed valley, mountains & reefs of the area. So much to consider as you sip on a glass of Tumbelgum rum.

Inspired by the majestic location & local ingredients we took a bottle of the ‘north coast bar series’ back to Flight Club. The non-aged cane spirit felt like it would be at home as a Pisco Sour. To make it feel more comfortable we mixed it up with the local flavours of lemon scented myrtle (Backhousia Citriodora) & Illawarra Plum (Podocarpus Elatus).

Pink Magma 

Ingredients

60ml North Coast Bar Series                                          

40ml fresh lemon

25ml lemon myrtle syrup

10ml Illawarra plum tannic tincture

1 egg white

 Method 

Dry shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker before adding ice, shake like a maniac, strain into a chilled cocktail class.

 Taste

A sophisticated flavour of mingled cane spirit & citrus, finishing with a dry fruit flavour from the tannic tincture.

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Aceite esencial de Arrayán

El árbol arbustivo crece hasta 15 pies de altura y es nativo del norte de África. Ahora crece a través del Mediterráneo y se cultiva como un arbusto de jardín en toda Europa. El aceite se produce principalmente en Córcega, España, Marruecos y Túnez.

Hay una serie de tipos de aceite de mirto producido. Un arrayán rojo rico en cineole proviene de Marruecos, y la isla francesa de Córcega produce un arrayán verde rico en linalool. El aceite de mirto rojo es a menudo más oscuro y alcanforado.

En España, el Myrtus communis se llama Arrayan, por lo que se puede ver el aceite llamado "arrayan oil".

Existen muchas otras variedades de arrayán en la familia de los arrayanes, por lo que es imperativo prestar especial atención al nombre botánico para asegurarse de que se está utilizando el aceite correcto para la aplicación necesaria. Algunos otros tipos incluyen:

Arrayán (Backhusia citriodora), originario de Australia.

El mirto anís (Backhousia anisata) produce un aceite muy rico en anetol.

Mirto de pantano (Myrica gale L.), también conocido como vendaval dulce.

El mirto de miel (Melaleuca teretifolia) es un teratógeno que puede causar malformaciones embrionarias.

Si necesita encontrar un sustituto para el aceite esencial de mirto, primero determine la calidad que desea en el aceite y elija un aceite que lo ofrezca. Por ejemplo, para las cualidades antimicrobianas, antisépticas o expectorantes, puede elegir eucalipto radiata.

El aceite de mirto contiene pequeñas cantidades de metil eugenol y estragol, lo que lo hace posiblemente cancerígeno. No debe ser utilizado por una persona embarazada o en período de lactancia, por varios medicamentos o por un cáncer dependiente de estrógeno.

El aceite esencial de mirto nunca debe usarse en niños. 2] Este aceite siempre debe diluirse; el uso máximo en la piel es de 1,9 por ciento. 3] No tome el aceite internamente.

Uso del aceite esencial de mirto

El mirto se utiliza a menudo en perfumes, eaux de toilette y eaux de Cologne. El aceite también se utiliza en diversos medicamentos y preparados para la piel. A menudo se utiliza como sabor. La hierba va bien con otras hierbas en recetas como las salsas de carne. [4]

A lo largo de la historia, el mirto ha sido asociado con Venus, la diosa romana del amor, así como con la diosa griega Afrodita. Las ramas se usaban a menudo en las bodas y eran un símbolo de felicidad y vigor sexual.

Según el Dr. David Stewart, que escribió "La química de los aceites esenciales simplificada: el amor de Dios se manifiesta en las moléculas", el aceite de mirto es útil para equilibrar la tiroides.

Masaje de pecho

Las infecciones del tracto respiratorio pueden ocurrir cuando menos se esperan, y parecen durar para siempre. El aceite de mirto es un expectorante y anticatarral. Cuando entren bacterias o virus, pruebe la siguiente mezcla.

4 gotas de Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia) 4 gotas de romero (Rosmarinus officinalis) 3 gotas de Tomillo linalol (Thymus vulgaris var. 3 gotas de Mirto (Myrtus communis) 1 gota de menta (Mentha piperita) Para utilizarlo, mezcle los aceites y añada 5 gotas a una cucharadita de aceite base para frotar en el pecho, la espalda y el cuello.

Difusión para la meditación

Al meditar, ayuda a difundir los aceites esenciales. Sin embargo, usted no quiere elegir aceites que le recuerden algo, como los aceites que huelen a comida. Tampoco quiere elegir los aceites que utiliza regularmente para un propósito específico.

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This garden contains selected native edible species native or endemic to the Big Scrub. Most are endangered, vulnerable or threatened by habitat loss and grow alongside selected introduced edible and medicinal species classified as weeds.

Small-leaf Tamarind (Diploglottis campbelli)

Native: Endangered

Strawberry Gum (Eucalyptus olida)

Native: Vulnerable

Pandanus Palm (Pandanus tectorius)

Native: Habitat vulnerable

Bush Nut (Macadamia tettraphylla)

Native: Vulnerable

Red Lilly Pilly (Syzygium hodgkinsoniae)

Native: Endangered

Native Elderberry (Sambucus australasica)

Native: Stable

Yulli / Angular Sea Fig (Carpobrotus glaucescens)

Native: Habitat vulnerable

Davidson’s Plum (Davidsonia jerseyana)

Native: Endangered

Native Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon ambigiuus)

Native: Endangered

Bunya Bunya (Araucaria bidwillii)

Native: Vulnerable

Giant Spear Lily (Doryanthes pameri)

Native: Vulnerable

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)

Native: Stable

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

Native and Introduced

Broad leaf plantain (Plantago major)

Introduced: Invasive

American Elder (Sambucus canadensis)

Introduced: Potentially invasive

Burdock (Arctium lappa)

Introduced: Invasive

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Introduced: Invasive

Long leaf Pine (Pinus palustris)

Introduced: Invasive

Repurposed hessian bags representing monoculture surround the Plant Treaty garden, stencilled onto them are terms PLANT TREATY, CROP TRUST, SEED FUND, BIOSECURITY, GENE BANK. These terms are commonly used rhetoric by Big Agriculture and corporate food entities seeking to monopolise global food systems while green-washing their environmental impact.

Supported by a public program of talks by traditional knowledge holders, the Plant Treaty garden reminds us that such terms and their meanings are intrinsic to ancient and ongoing food­–plant–people relations. Relationships that are inherent to traditional Indigenous land care practices in Australia and many other cultures around the world. Practices that nurture water to drought-poof the land and create biodiversity, to support healthy ecosystems and sustainable foodways.

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Rivya Hadir di Pekanbaru, Skincare Ektra Tanaman Backhousia

Skincare ekstrak tanaman backhousia citriodora pertama di Indonesia, melalui brand skincare Rivya hadir di Pekanbaru. Hal itu ditandai dengan dilakukannya launching dan gathering Rivya di Pekanbaru. Berlangsung di Premiere Hotel Pekanbaru, Selasa (21/6/22) malam. Mengenal Rivya Rivya merupakan brand skincare Indonesia dengan produk berbahan aktif alami tanaman backhousia citriodora, yang telah…

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Bush foods are on the menu of fancy restaurants everywhere, but Clarence has some tips for growing your own. And if you’re short of space don’t worry – many edible native plants are perfectly suited to growing in containers.

Clarence is combining a few plants in a large 50cm pot – you need something at least 40cm across to give plants room to grow. The plastic pot will then sit inside a more ornamental holding pot, which will also help insulate the inner pot from the direct sun.

The pot is filled with a premium potting mix that will provide good drainage and nutrition. For some natives, especially those in the Proteaceae family, a low-phosporous mix is essential, but for the plants Clarence has chosen, any premium mix is suitable.

As a central feature plant, Clarence has chosen a favourite – Cinnamon myrtle, which is related to lemon myrtle. Both can be used to make a herbal tea; simply cover 1-2 leaves with hot water and allow to steep. The leaves can also be used in baking and even curries. Both trees also originate from rainforests along Australia’s east coast, so need protection from hot afternoon sun. As a small tree, is will get quite large in the pot but can be kept small by regular pruning; trim back to just above a leaf node to encourage more leaf growth.

Next in the pot is Midyim berry (Austromyrtus dulcis). It has pretty white star-shaped flowers, but its main attraction is the fruit that develop from these. Clarence describes their taste as a mix between cinnamon, blueberry and sherbet. There are a few Austromyrtus species to choose from in the garden. Narrow-leaf Myrtle is slightly taller, and a hybrid of the two is called ‘Copper Tops’, named for its reddish new growth.

Clarence adds an Apple Berry to the pot, too. These will grow in a range of climate, and produce tubular fruit that are ripe to eat when yellow. Clarence describes the flavour as between kiwifruit and stewed apple (with a seed inside)!

Their scrambling habit means they can trail over the edge of the pot.

The final plant for the pot is a native violet, whose flowers can be used to decorate cakes and salads.

Filmed on Dharawal Country in Heathcote, NSW

Featured plants:

Cinnamon myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia )

Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)

Midyim berry (Austromyrtus dulcis)

Narrow-leaf Myrtle (Austromyrtus tenuifolia)

Midyim berry (Austromyrtus dulcis x tenuifolia ‘Copper Tops’)

Apple berry (Billardiera scandens)

Native violet (Viola banksii)

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Native Australian Essential Oils

Native Australian Essential Oils

Australian essential oils Today I’d like to talk about some native Australian essential oils. Some you may have heard of and others may be new to you. I love them all for their unique qualities and the fact that they are grown right here in Australia, where I live. So without further ado, I introduce you to… Aniseed Myrtle (Backhousia naisata) This sweet refreshing essential oil shares the same compound as all aniseed-scented plants like Fennel, Aniseed and Star Anise, anethole. It has antispasmodic, antiseptic and expectorant properties making it perfect for treating colds, coughs, and flus. It is also a helps to settle the digestive system. It is stimulating for your mind, enhances creativity and imagination and visualization. It is great if you are feeling stuck, helping you to rejuvenate, move forward and live your dream Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropica) This beautiful essential oil is blue in color. It has strong anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It is very hydrating for the skin and has been used for centuries by Australian Aborigines to moisturize, protect and soothe dry skin in the harsh climate. It is excellent for eczema, burns and inflamed or itchy skin conditions and also helps reduce muscular tension and pain. It is relaxing and calming, good for communication, inner wisdom, letting go and harmony on all level. Eucalyptus Australiana (Eucalyptus radiata) This Australian eucalyptus is lighter in aroma than others. It is good for muscular soreness and headaches. It is stimulating for the immune system. It has antiseptic, anti-bacterial and expectorant properties making it ideal for flus, colds, coughs, sinus congestion, and throat infections. It aids the respiratory system and helps to breathe. A “must have” winter essential oil! It is refreshing, stimulating and energizing for the mind and healing for the spirit Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Possibly my favorite of the Australian essential oils. I often have it burning in my oil burner and find it fabulous to use in my massage treatments. Lemon Myrtle is very cleansing, detoxifying and refreshing. It also has strong anti-bacterial properties making it a great remedy for colds and flu and for problem skin. It is a great anti-depressant, emotionally uplifting & invigorating, it enhances openness and compassion Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Tea tree has a warm, fresh, almost spicy aroma that I love! It’s anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties are great for treating cuts, abrasions, bites, skin infections, and acne. It assists in healing wounds and soothing insect bites. It has a strong anti-fungal effect and can be used for athletes foot, thrush and cradle cap – the scaly skin on the scalp of newborns – and it also great for dandruff in older children and adults. It stimulates the immune system and assists in the relief of coughs, colds, flus, mucous congestion, and respiratory infections. I also find it fantastic for treating mouth ulcers. It is purifying and cleansing for the mind, helping to bring clarity and confidence I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about these essential oils. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gardensnurs0b-20"; amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "Australian Essential Oils"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "Beauty"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "c3be52d1991620937c77fdec3f76ee57"; amzn_assoc_default_browse_node = "3760911"; Follow us: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Read the full article

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[UYU REVIEW] wish formula special kit from JOLSE

Hello everyone! I hope your February has been swell! I’ve been a busybody recently because I have a ton of reviews I want to post before I start uni, and today is no exception! 💕

Today’s post is a brand review / first impression on Wish Formula! Personally I had never heard of them before receiving these items and their items are very new to Jolse. The aesthetic that I grasp from their brand seems to be very convenience-oriented, at least with the products that I tried. Instead of having a bottle of ampoule for example, you have a pad that you can easily pat onto your face. Their packaging otherwise looks really clean and simple.

I would highly recommend Jolse as a place to purchase k-beauty goods! I’ve been shopping there for years and I love that they have free shipping of their products, plus they give nice free gifts.

DISCLAIMER: These products were provided for review by JOLSE.com. I am not being compensated for this review. I am not otherwise affiliated with Jolse or Wish Formula, and all opinions are my own.

Here are all the items that came in the package!

REVIEW: Bat Eye Mask

The first product I tried was the Bat Eye Mask, with Centella Honey Fermented Essence. This product is basically a sheet mask in the form of a bat!

Here are the features of the product, according to Jolse:

Vitamin C, adenosine, centella and fermented honey in the mask essence provide anti-wrinkle & anti-aging effect on the bat eye-zone

Natural extracts like centella asiatica, honey ferment extract, olive leaf ferment extract, peppermint leaf ferment extract and hyaluronic acid soothe the sensitive and extra dry skin intensively

Strong hydration and soothing effect to brighten up the skin tone

Centella asiatica helps to soothe, moisturize and supply nutrition

To be honest, I didn’t even know the Bat Eye zone was a thing...

And here are the ingredients, taken from the packaging:

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Black strap powder, Butylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Arctium lappa root extract, Citrus limon (Lemon) fruit extract, Humulus lupulus (Hops) extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Salvia officinalis (Sage) leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Saponaria officinalis lead/Root extract, Saccharomces/honey ferment filtrate, Centella asiatica extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Beta-glucan, Lactobacullus/Olive leaf ferment extract, Saccharomyces/Peppermint leaf ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/Clover flower ferment extract, Panthenol, Ascorbic acid, Allantoin, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphensin.

There are a ton of plant extracts, plus vitamin C and adenoside. Only weird thing I notice is that centella and honey are a bit further down the ingredients list than I would have liked especially since the mask is advertised as a centella and honey mask!

You can apply this like you would a normal sheet mask! I applied it after I cleansed and applied toner. After removing the mask, I gently patted my skin to help absorb the essence.

I found the mask had a really good fit since it has so many slits that allow you to adjust it for your face.

OVERALL RATING: 3.5 / 5

I think a huge part of me liking this mask was the packaging! I love sheet masks and entertaining sheet masks are even better. 

I think the effects of this mask were simply temporary but it did reduce the puffiness of my eyebags - I cannot attest to the anti-wrinkle properties though. Overall, I found the experience of using this mask pretty enjoyable and it’s a bit more ridiculous than most sheet masks 😬 While I do like it, they are a little pricey and I’m not sure I would repurchase for the results alone since hydrogel eye patches have basically the same effect and they’re about $10 for 60 while these are $3 each. I could imagine myself buying a few to mask with my friends though.

REVIEW: C200 Bubble Peeling Pad

Isn’t the packaging on the C200 Bubble Peeling Pad so cute? It looks like a beaker! The concept of this is it’s basically the same design as a cushion puff but it’s really an exfoliating pad! 

There is AHA on one side of the pad (the netted ‘exfoliating’ side, top picture) and vitamin C on the other side of the pad (soft ‘vitamin’ side, bottom picture). 

If you’re not familiar with AHA, it’s a chemical exfoliator which helps to clear clogged pores and promotes skin renewal but removing dead skin cells. I definitely think it’s an interesting idea to put AHA, a chemical exfoliator, with a physical exfoliating pad. Vitamin C is commonly used for brightening, and vitamin C serums have really helped me with lightening acne scars.

Here are the ingredients, taken from the packaging:

Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoyl Flycinate, Cocamide DEA, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus (Olive Leaf) Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces (Peppermint Leaf) Ferment FIltrate, Lactobacillus (Clover Flower) Ferment Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Brassica Rapa (Turnip) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Arginine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, DMDM Hydantoin

Bolded are the 'key’ ingredients or those to take note of. Good to see AHAs and vitamin C is relatively high.

I was reading the cosDNA analysis and it was a little worrying that 2 ingredients had a red safety rating. These are italicised.

I’m not overly familiar with these ingredients but according to cosDNA, DMDM Hydantoin is used as a preservative but it apparently released formaldehyde. Cocamide DEA is a stabiliser but it has been linked to causing cancer. 

Here are the features of this product, taken from Jolse:

Removes dead cells and dirt for trouble, pore and sebum care

Easily to apply professional peeling program at home

Solve skin problems through natural AHA and natural fermented sources

Contains pure Vitamin C for skin anti-oxidation and brightening effect

Here’s how to use it!

Create bubbles with the pad by squeezing it. Make sure your face is clean and damp before proceeding.

Rub the entire face with fiber side for 2 to 3 minutes, avoiding the eye and lip areas Wash thoroughly with water if the solution gets into the eyes.

After exfoliation, flip over to the band part. Use the soft side of the pad to pat vitamin contents into the skin and rinse off.

OVERALL RATING: 2.5 / 5

I felt like this product was a bit too much for me. I do use chemical exfoliants lika BHA and AHA quite frequently but I just feel like this pad was a bit harsh, with the AHA and physical exfoliation from the net going at the same time. If you have a higher AHA tolerance than me (I stick with 7% AHA) then this might be better for your skin (although the 2 ‘unsafe’ ingredients are a bit eh to me)! As well as that, the product seems quite wasteful to me since you basically have to throw the pad out every time - plus these are expensive!

REVIEW: I’m Pro Ampoule Pad

The last product I’ll be talking about is the I’m Pro Ampoule Pad-C. It’s similar to the concept of the Bubble pad above, except this is a pad that’s soaked with ampoule and 10% vitamin C!

The Jolse listing recommends using the Bubble Peeling Pad and Ampoule Pad-C one after the other, which I did (my face feels super sensitive though).

Here are the features, courtesy of Jolse:

Groundbreaking pad & concentrated ampoule technology

Home spa product 

Gives maximized absorption and transmission into the skin

And here are the ingredients:

Water, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1-2 Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Pinus Radiata Bark Extract, PEG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil, Backhousia Citriodora (lemon myrtle) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Aralia Elata Root Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea (peanut) Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Wine Extract, Tocoppherol, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (mistletoe) Ferment, Saccharomyces (Imperata Cylindrica) Root Ferment, Lactobacillus (soybean) Ferment

As I mentioned above, this pad has a pretty high concentration of vitamin C, especially if you've never tried a vitamin C serum before! I'd recommend working up to a 10% concentration first to avoid damage to your skin.

Retinyl palmitate has a 9 out of 9 safety on cosDNA, which isn’t a good thing unfortunately. However, studies have shown to be inconclusive and most products like this have stabilising agents that should stop it from causing any issues. It’s still something to be wary of though!

If you’re sensitive to peanuts or soy, just note that tere are extracts in here too.

The colour kinda reminds me of a bandaid...

How to use:

Balance out the skin by using toner after cleansing.

Place the Ampoule Pad band between the fingers and apply all over the face.

Tap the Ampoule Pad onto the skin to absorb

1 min later, massage the remaining ampoule onto the skin.

OVERALL RATING: 3 / 5

My face was definitely glowing after using this, although it was a bit sensitive after using the Bubble Peeling Pad before too. The next few days I had a nice glow to my skin too. 💖

While I did like the effect, a vitamin C serum could do the same thing and is a lot more cost effective. You could soak a cotton round with vitamin C and it’s basically the same product!

My overall opinion on Wish Formula is that while their products definitely have the convenience factor, they’re also quite expensive for what they are. The only time I could see myself using these things is if I’m travelling, since the packets are somewwat handy and no risk of breaking bottles.

Here's a look at some of the samples that came with this package! I personally don't like using samples that much, especially when I only get one foil packet since it's hard to actually gauge if a product is good or not. My skin has been kinda bad recently so I’ve been careful of what I put on it.

But here are some impressions of the products I did try:

Aloe Gel: I ran out of my Nature Republic aloe so I used this, and they feel fairly the same.

Fermented AC-X Spot: I don’t think this has any effect on my acne. And it smells bad.

Fermented Oil-free Dr Milk Sun Block: I don’t love it but I don’t hate it either. Has a pleasant smell but takes a while to blend out and has a white cast.

Reparative K Cream: A very heavy cream, a bit too much for me but was good for a quick behind-my-ears moisturiser and on dry patches around my house. haha. It claims to help repair your moisture barrier, which can be damaged when you overuse acids.

Thank you for reading everyone! I hope it was helpful, and I’m trying to work on more skincare reviews in the future. A big thanks to Jolse for sending me these products to try out, here are the links to the products again if you want to look into them further. ✨

Bat Eye Mask

C200 Bubble Peeling Pad

I’m Pro Ampoule-C Pad

Have a great day! ❣

[timclymer]

Safe Pregnancy For Magical Mommies

In honor of the Great Mother, and to all mothers, I present this.

Many herbs common in magical studies and practice are dangerous to use during pregnancy. Mugwort tea, for instance, part of any standard divination ritual for many practitioners, will cause miscarriage (even late in the pregnancy) , and subsequent hemorrhaging. Fortunately, most herbs are safe to handle in small amounts, such as for charging and placing in charm bags, sprinkling around a ritual circle, or candle dressing. Essential oils, incense, smudging, consumption, and magical baths are the big concern, as they all involve contact with the skin, mucous membranes, and alter individual chemistry to a great degree.

Smudging

Perfectly safe when done OUTSIDE, and in small doses! Sitting in a room full of billowing smoke is not healthy ( carbon monoxide), which is usually why smudging is contraindicated during pregnancy. Prolonged smudging without proper ventilation is a recipe for miscarriage. If you are looking to cleanse your aura and prepare for ritual, salted baths are lovely, however, many essential oils need to be avoided in your mixtures.

Essential Oils

An oil diffuser is an excellent way to enjoy the aroma-therapeutic and magical properties of plants, especially as a healthy alternative to incense for those in delicate health or with allergies to smoke. For the anal retentive out there, yes, it still corresponds to the element of Air. Add a feather if you need further, more visual aids.

All essential oils are contraindicated during the first trimester, (and should be avoided entirely for high-risk pregnancies) however, if you miss your favorite scent, floral waters (hydrosols) are widely available, and can be safely employed, as they are not nearly as concentrated as neat essential oils. After the first trimester, most citrus oils are considered safe, including Bergamot, at a 1-50% dilution rate; evergreen oils such as cedar ( Atlas, Virginia, and Texas cedars inclusive ), as well as spicy or irritating oils (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Allspice) are to be avoided entirely. The following list is nowhere near complete, and some herbalists are much more conservative than others, and opinions, experience and science swing the vote one way or another. Avoid the following, or do more research as to dilution rates.

Allspice (Pimenta officinalis) Anise seed (Pimpinella anisum) Balsam, Peru (Myroxylon balsamum) Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Bay (Pimenta racemosa) Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata) Cajeput (Melaleuca minor) Camphor (Cinnamonum camphora) Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica) Cedarwood, Virginia (Juniperus virginiana) Celery Seed (Apium graveolens) Cinnamon (C. zeylanicum) Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Clove (Eugenia aromatica) Copaiba Balsam (Copaifera officinalis) Coriander Seed (Coriandrum sativum) Cornmint (Mentha arvensis) Dill Seed (Anethum graveolens) Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus, E. citriodora) Fennel, Sweet (Foeniculum vulgare) Galangal (Alpinia officinalis) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Grapefruit, white (Citrus paradisi) Ho Wood (Cinnamomum camphora) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) Labdanum (Cistus ladaniferus) Lavender, Spike (Lavendula latifolia) Lemon (Citrus limonium) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Lime Peel (Citrus aurantifolia) Lovage (Levisticum officinalis) Mandarine, Red (Citrus reticulata) Marjoram, Sweet (Marjorana hortensis) Marjoram, Wild (Thymus mastichina) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) Myrtle (Myrtus communis) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) Opopanax (Commiphora guidotii) Orange (Citrus sinesis, C.aurantium) Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Parsley Seed (Petroselinum sativum) Pine, Scotch (Pinus sylvestris) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Sage (Salvia officinalis) Savory, winter (Satureja montana) Spruce (Tsuga canadensis) Tagetes (Tagetes minuta) Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata)

Wondering what you CAN use? Actually, quite a few of the oils listed above are safe, but only under the guidance of an experienced aromatherapists. For example, many pregnant woman have no negative reaction to ylang-ylang, however, if you also have liver damage or suffer from epilepsy, and intense migraines, it would cause a problem. This isn’t something I can help you with over the Net, so I tend to err on the cautious side!

The following are considered safe by most aroma therapists, however, ALWAYS dilute your essential oils in a base, or carrier oil (jojoba and sweet almond are okay), DO NOT, under any circumstances, take essential oils internally, and when in doubt, ask your herbalist, Midwife, or Ob/Gyn.

Benzoin, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Tea Tree, and Vetiver.

Rose, Jasmine, and Clary Sage can be helpful during the actual delivery.

Herbs

Do not consume mugwort, wormwood, yarrow, prickly ash, slippery elm, chaste berry, motherwort, parsley, and any of the poisonous herbs, OBVIOUSLY. Some people recommend against ginger during pregnancy, as it is considered a mild stimulant, but it is the single most useful treatment for morning sickness. Simply slice a bit off of a fresh ginger root, cover with nearly boiling water, and allow to steep for about five minutes. Sip it slowly; you WILL feel better within moments. This really does need to made with the fresh root, as ginger powder is horribly acidic.

This has been, by no means comprehensive! Keep researching, keep learning.If you need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact your OB/GYN, as more doctors within this field are educating themselves on the benefits and dangers of alternative medicine.

Source by Carmin Austin

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