Cultivating a Summer Glow: A Woman’s Personal Care Guide for Inner and Outer Radiance

Summer is gently kissing us awake on all levels. She brings with her an energy of inner and outer vitality. Our bodies crave more sunlight, fresh air, vibrant foods and movement in every way. With the heightened energy, our bodies also need a bit more nourishment to support optimal yoni, digestive and nervous system support. Not to mention that the underlying stress our bodies have been under collectively over the past few months has strained our systems.

I wanted to share a few of my favorite personal care products and practices with you. These products support whole body health, both internally and externally.

Cheers to a summer filled with vitality, radiance and enjoying your body every way you can!


Medicine Mama V-Magic Balm

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This is an all-natural vulva and intimate skin cream that soothes, protects and calms. This nourishing cream provides immediate relief for dryness, redness, itching, burning and general discomfort. Vaginal tissue is vulnerable to temperature change and dampness. This is a proprietary blend of antimicrobial and antibacterial ingredients that can counter the irritated tissues.

This proprietary blend of organic olive oil, organic avocado oil, organic sea buckthorn oil, organic cera alba beeswax, organic honey and propolis. Free of: estrogen, synthetic dyes, fragrances, chemicals, preservatives, parabens, sulfates, soy, fillers, binders and petroleum.

This is an everyday cream that can be used both day and night.

Why V-Magic:

Stress can throw off your pH as well as disconnect you from your body

Exercise can leave you less than fresh

Everyday activity can affect natural pH levels

Hormonal changes can result in a loss of moisture

Intimate activity should feel good

Post grooming shouldn't include irritation

The perfect antidote to spending the days wearing bathing suits and nights getting frisky:)



LIVER VITALITY dAILY GREEN DETOX

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A nutritionally dense, therapeutic green cleanse with the power to detoxify your liver and gall bladder. (A healthy liver supports healthy hormones).

This highly cleansing mix can jumpstart your overall digestion and contains a mega-load of anti-cancerous chemicals known for their ability to eliminate heavy metals, environmental toxicity accumulation and stresses inhibiting overall organ function. This formula contains a full spectrum of naturally occurring, absorbable and non-toxic vitamins, minerals, all the essential amino acids, antioxidants, chlorophyll, soluble and insoluble fibers, tens of thousands of phyto-nutrients, and a plethora of other synergistically bound, organic nutrients.

One of Anima Mundi's most popular signature formulas and one of our personal favorites! I use this every day!

Ingredients:  Moringa*, Chlorella* (broken cell wall), Spirulina*, Burdock root, Dandelion Root, Turmeric*, Graviola^, Chanca Piedra, Milk Thistle. [ *Organic / ^Wildcrafted ]


YONI EGGS

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Aside from the many benefits that can be gained from a yoni egg practice (see below), yoni eggs also stimulate the vagus nerve aka ‘relaxation and healing mode in our nervous systems’… When we are in a restful state, we can experience more pleasure and sensation in our bodies, our digestive systems work on a more optimal level to absorb and assimliate nutrients and we breathe deeper… enter in more vitality and oxygen.

Yoni egg practices can be a game changer in healing, soothing, communicating with and expanding our whole body connection!

-Gain control of the perineum and all groups of pelvic floor muscles

-Improve bladder control and bladder health

-Reduce PMS, menstrual cramps, breast discomfort; as through regular practice it can increase blood flow to pelvic organs and help move stagnant energy.

-Support Orgasmic Health: including vaginal, cervical and uterine orgasms

-Regular practice stimulates the bartholin gland inside the vagina that is responsible for producing lubrication. One of the first effects women experience is feeling juicier, which can ease vaginal dryness during intercourse

-Stimulate reflexology points of all the major organs in the body

-Can help to release stored emotional and energetic imprints, as the vaginal tissue holds onto these psychological blockages

-Overcome traumatic experiences, as it can promote and encourage a sense of trust back in the body

-Cultivate and enhance a deeper and more loving relationship with one’s body

-Awaken creative energy, passion, libido and sexuality

THERE ARE JUST A FEW CONTRAINDICATIONS OF WORKING WITH A YONI EGG INCLUDING:

-Pregnancy (can induce uterine contractions)

-IUD (can stimulate the cervix and dislodge the device, which can lead to tearing of the tissue)

-Yeast Infection or pH imbalance

-During menstruation (it is extremely beneficial pre/post bleeding)



Good Hue Sun Shield FOR THE BODY & YONI

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Good hue ☀️ protection. This locally sourced oil blends is referred to as good hue, or good color. Good Hue believes that using plants is a way to care for our skin. With this blend we can interact with the sun responsibly. The sun (vitamin D) is essential for our body. Soak in the sun and all its rays. Make sure to know your limits, put sunscreen on when needed, and seek shade so you don’t zap your energy! Our sunscreen is all natural, most sunscreens contain chemicals harmful to ocean life and reefs. Its estimated that “over 5 thousands metric tons of sunscreen wash off of swimmers each year” the term swimmer pollution. One way to be mindful of marine life, specifically coral reef, is by choosing mineral based sunscreens that use zinc oxide. “Non-nano” zinc oxide size particles aren’t absorbed by the coral reef. This sunscreen is estimated to be 30-40 spf.

Only natural ingredients are used in this blend to protect and feed your skin while in the sun! SPF run down: Coconut oil (4-6), Zinc (2-20), Red Raspberry (25-50), Carrot seed (35-40). Lavender and Cape Chamomile support your skin if you get burned!

This is a super nourishing oil blend that can be used during yoni bathing… Ideally, getting true sunlight on the yoni is healing and nourishing on both physical and energetic levels


Yoni Steam

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Yoni steams are natural and non-invasive; it is purely steam and herbs gently rising into your vagina. The herbs are customized blends based on each woman’s individual health focus. Yoni steams can be supportive with regulating pH balance, yeast infections and monthly cycle support.

Other health benefits include (but are not limited to):

  • Significantly reduce pain, bloating and exhaustion associated with menstruation.

  • Decrease menstrual flow as well as reduce dark purple or brown blood at the onset or end of menses.

  • Regulate irregular or absent menstrual cycles.

  • Increase fertility, especially when combined an optimal eating plan and lifestyle support

  • Speed healing and tone the reproductive system after birth.

  • Treat uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine weakness, uterine prolapse & endometriosis.

  • Assist with the repair of a vaginal tear, episiotomy, or C-section scar.

  • Assist with the healing of hemorrhoids.

  • Treat chronic vaginal/yeast infections, and works to maintain healthy odor.

  • Relieve symptoms of menopause including dryness or pain during intercourse.

  • Detoxify the womb and remove toxins from the body.

  • Release stored emotions


BEAUTY SLEEP

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Catch up on your zzz’s and let your mind restore itself. Your body does much of its detoxification while you’re asleep. It is the time your body uses to repair damaged tissue and flush out toxins you’ve been exposed to throughout the day.

Gaia Adrenal Health Nightly Restore helps maintain the body’s systems that support a healthy response to stress. It has a proprietary blend of herbs including Ashwagandha which helps to promote normal sleep patterns and supports healthy endocrine and immune systems. Magnolia bark calms occasional nervousness and supports sleep.  Lemon Balm show promise in research studies in promoting a sense of calm in the body.

Take care of your lymphatic system. Nourish your girls! My favorite tool to support the girls at night is Rose Breast Oil by Turn to Nature. This locally made beauty includes herbs that are wound healing, support lymphatic system, tonifying, anti-inflammatory and boosts circulation.  This helps to move excess hormones, encourage the lymphatic system (can reduce cysts and lumps from forming) and is supportive in anchoring back into connection with yourself.  


LOVE UP YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

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It's no secret that I am a deep lover of supporting the lymphatic system. This system acts like the silent garbage truck traveling through the body, removing waste. When it is blocked, we experience decreased immunity, stagnant blood flow and poor skin tone. Activate and support it by using a dry skin brush every day! This tool not only enhances circulation, it also energizes the body and removes dead skin cells. Spending 2-3 minutes a day will lead to a goddess glow all day long! Interested in learning more about the lymphatic system?


HYDROTHERAPY & PLAY

Swim, bathe, float. Get your body in the water! If you live near Mother Ocean, celebrate it and jump in! The salt water is deeply nourishing and purifying. It will also calm and soothe the body. When you are in the shower, finish with a blast of cold water over the whole body to support circulation.