A beginner’s guide to crystal face rollers

April 9, 2018 · 2 Comments

A beginner’s guide to crystal face rollers

Crystal face rollers are very popular at the moment! Like a lot of things, we have rediscovered that ancient and all-natural traditional techniques are often the best.

What are they?

Crystal face rollers are a beauty tool made from crystals. Most commonly you will see them as jade, amethyst or rose quartz, shaped into rollers on a handle. They have been used for centuries in China as an anti-ageing beauty tool.

What are the benefits?

Using a crystal roller is basically giving your face a gorgeous massage every time you use it! As well as the roller benefits, you also get the benefits of the crystal too.

♥ Improves blood circulation to the face

♥ Releases tension in facial muscles

♥ Assists detoxification

♥ Improves lymphatic drainage

♥ Helps to decrease puffiness

♥ Helps to reduce wrinkles

♥ Helps the skin absorb serums and oils

♥ Increases cellular turnover for brighter skin

How do you use it?

Store your crystal roller in the fridge or freezer if you need extra help with de-puffing your face and under-eye bags.

Only use the crystal roller on freshly-washed skin. You can use it with a serum or facial oil applied first. The roller will help the serum or oil penetrate deeply into the skin. I love the Erica Brooke Precious Face Oil – it’s just beautiful.

On your neck area, roll in downward strokes. Move up to your face, starting in the centre and roll upwards and outwards. Use the small end of the roller for smaller areas like between your eyebrows, under the eyes and the lip area.

There are no hard and fast rules on how long to roll for so just do what feels right to you. A few minutes every night sets up a consistent practice to get results.

You can use the crystal roller anywhere on your body too. It’s quite addictive once you get going because it just feels so nice!

Give it a good clean with a mild soap and water regularly. You can also pop it outside under a full moon to energetically cleanse the crystal too.

What did I think?

I’ve been using the gorgeous amethyst roller for a few weeks now. It feels amazingly luxurious to use and I notice that I do store tension in my face, so that daily massaging really helped relax me.

I confess I am not really into using loads of beauty products and spending a lot of time on routines. However I found the few minutes using the roller to be a very nice daily ritual. I feel like it’s a little bit of self-care and self-love that I probably needed!

My face does look plumper and smoother after using the roller but I’ll check back and give you an update after using for a few more months.

Nina Weston, beautician and natural beauty expert at Beautiful Because says
“I have used a roller for the last few years, not only for the skin care benefits but the relaxing holistic ritual it provides. The ayurvedic treatment originates from Chinese medicine and helps stimulate blood flow and collagen production for plumper, fresher skin. Have a relaxing mini facial every day!”

Where do you get them from?

Find them online at Beautiful Because here.

PS. You can get 15% off your next order when you join the new loyalty program!

Have you used one? What do you think?

How to cleanse your crystals

February 14, 2018 · 2 Comments

How to cleanse your crystals

Did you know that crystals need to be ‘cleansed’ regularly in order to get the most benefit from them?

Now when I say cleanse, don’t mean cleaning physically with soap and water, I mean cleansing on an energetic level.

Why would you cleanse crystals?

Crystals work with energy. They pick up and absorb the energy around them, both positive and negative.

In order to keep the crystals energised and working in the best way possible for you, they should be cleansed.

You should always cleanse any new crystals you get to clear away any old or negative energy and start afresh.

Cleanse your crystals regularly, depending on how often you use them and how you use them. If you use them for healing or meditation or guidance, cleanse before and after.

Use your intuition to choose a cleansing method – whatever feels right for you and the crystal you want to cleanse.

How do you cleanse crystals?

♥ Moonlight

Simply leave your crystals overnight outside under the moonlight, preferably a full moon. This is the safest method and suitable for all crystals and crystal jewellery.

♥ Sunlight

Place your crystals outside in the sun. Leave from dawn until dusk or just a few hours at noon. Some crystals may fade over time with this method.

♥ Running Water

Hold your crystals in your hand (or in a porous bag) under running water. Fresh or sea water is best, but tap water is also okay if it’s all you have. Porous crystals should not be cleansed with water in case they get damaged.

♥ Salt

You can cleanse your crystals in salt water (fresh seawater or a water and sea salt solution) for a few hours. Alternatively, pop your crystals in a bowl of plain salt overnight. Make sure you use a glass or ceramic bowl, not metal. This method is not recommended for crystals that are porous or have metal or water.

♥ Visualisation

You can simply visualise all negative energy flowing out from the crystal and then visualising the crystal filling with clean and clear light.

♥ Other crystals

Some crystals are good at cleansing other crystals. Choose amethyst, clear quartz, carnelian or selenite crystals that have been cleansed and are bigger than the crystal you want cleansed. Crystal geodes or clusters are great for this.

♥ Earth cleansing

Bury your crystals in the earth (either outside or in a pot plant). Leave for two or three days and then uncover. Make sure you mark where you buried them!

♥ Smudge

You can smudge crystals using sage or a smudge stick. Hold it while you smudge around all sides of the crystal. Find out how to smudge here.

You can also use incense, but make sure it’s a natural one, not one made with nasty toxins!

♥ Sound

Sound has a lovely vibration which can be used to cleanse crystals. Use a singing bowl, gong, bells, cymbals, drums, a tuning fork or just your voice. Get the crystals as close as you can to the sound or pass through the sound wave too.

What do you use to cleanse your crystals? Let us know!

Need some more crystals?

Have a look at these crystal beauties.

Want to learn more about crystals?

The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

Crystals by Rachelle Charman

Sources: The Book of Crystals, Judy Hall

20 Practical Tips to Protect your Energy

September 18, 2014 · 14 Comments

20 Practical Tips to Protect your Energy

You know that feeling?

You feel tense, drained, uncomfortable, confused not quite right?

You may have taken on some negative energies. Perhaps you are an empath or a highly sensitive person. Your job might be highly stressful or emotional.

When your energy is balanced, your health is better, you are happier and life is easier.

Check out these 20 practical tips to protect your energy.

1. Crystals. Black Onyx protects our personal energy and can absorb negative energy. Black Tourmaline protects against negativity directed at us. Rose quartz is another that can be used. The high energy of rose quartz gives it the ability to enhance love. It will bring love into your life and any situation, lower stress and soothe. You can wear crystals as jewellery, put them in your pocket or tuck them in your bra.

2. Becoming aware. A crucial part of protecting your energy is becoming aware. What are you feeling? Is it because of a place, a person or a situation? Once you learn to be in tune with your body and emotions, it’s easier to be pro-active and protect yourself.

3. Kashyapa Mudra. This mudra (hand positions) helps to balance and protect against negative energies. Use it when you are in a situation of negativity or visiting a place with dark energy. Find out more here.

4. Salt Bath. Bathing is fabulous for getting rid of any negativity or unwanted energies. You can add sea salt, pink himalayan salt or magnesium chloride flakes to your bath for a lovely cleansing effect.

5. Earthing. Connect with nature. Stand on the grass or beach with barefeet and imagine the energy rising up from the earth and filling your body. Doing this regularly can also make you stronger against negative forces.

6. Meditation. Meditation can bring us back to ourselves and refuel our own energy when it has been depleted. Check out this guided meditation from Helen at The Little Sage that is specifically designed for this purpose.

7. Bubble of Light. This is a very popular and effective technique to use prior to going into situations where you feel your energy might be compromised. Visualize a bubble of light – some people like white, blue or purple coloured light (it’s up to you). Imagine yourself stepping into that bubble and being surrounded by the colour and protected. Another idea from our Facebook community was to send pink healing, loving light to negative or difficult people.

8. Ask the angels. Ask Archangel Michael for protection by simply saying “Archangel Michael, protect me now”. For more information take a look here.

9. Cut cords. “Basically, an energy cord is created between two people where an energetic exchange occurred – usually formed by an exchange of emotions or thought forms.” If this connection becomes toxic, you are able to visualize the cord or bond being cut. For a great explanation of how to do this and more information, visit the website of psychic Amanda Linette Meder.

10. Space clearing mist. This beautiful mist from Australian Bushflower Essences is a blend of aromatherapy oils, botanicals, cleansing herbs and Australian Bush Flower Essences. It encourages a feeling that you are in a sacred and harmonious environment and protects from negative energies.

11. Essential Oils. All essential oils help raise your vibration but for specific protection of your energy, try geranium, sandalwood, myrrh, sage, frankincense and cedar wood. Choose good quality, pure oils for the best benefit.

12. Feng Shui. According to Feng Shui principles, four animals can protect the energy of your home. The Green Dragon, The WhiteTiger, The Black Turtle and The Red Phoenix. Find out more here.

14. Dance, music and moving. All these things can all help clear negative energies and restore balance in your body. Try specialized dance like Wu Tao, Chakra Dance or Nia which are all spiritual based.

15. Learn to say no. Taking on only what you want to do and what you can physically do is one of the best ways to protect your energy and avoid being emotionally and physically drained. Kirri White, life coach tells us how to say no and reclaim our life.

16. Be choosey about what you allow into your consciousness. Avoid gossip, drama and negative talk. Keep away from toxic, draining energy vampires. Stop watching the news. Raise your vibration with things that make you feel good. As Oprah says “Surround yourself only with people who will lift you higher”.

17. Affirmations and Intentions. The power of the sending out your intentions to the universe is amazing. I used to do this when working in retail before each day began. After a spate of negative interactions, I started affirming that “only happy, positive people come into my space today” and it worked! As you leave a negative situation or place you can also say something like “I now release anything which does not serve me”.

18.Smudge. Smudging is used for clearing negative energies. To use, just light the bundle of herbs and blow it out until it is emitting a lovely stream of smoke. Take it around your house or office or just around your aura and set your positive intentions while doing so. The negative ions in the sage will make you feel cleansed and peaceful. Read more about how to smudge here.

19. Use your breath. A simple and quick technique that can be done anywhere. Visualize all the negative energy leaving your body when you exhale. On the inhale, visualize your body being filled with positive energy, happiness or love.

20. Self examination. If negative energy, places and situations keep cropping up in your life, you may want to ask yourself why you are attracting this. Is it a life lesson to learn? Why does it serve you?

You might also like to read:

What is smudging and how do you do it?

How to cleanse your crystals

I would love to know how you protect your energy!

Does any of this resonate with you?

Five Favourite Things – January

January 31, 2013 · 7 Comments

January is almost done and dusted.

What a month – Mother Nature really has shown us who is in charge, the kids have gone back to school and resolutions have been set.

I think I need a little nap!

First, I will share with you the five things I have loving this month.

Purple Amethyst. I have been so drawn to this crystal this month. “More than any other crystal it will quieten the mind… allowing you to more easily make contact with spirit.” ~Healing Crystals for You.

Coconut Crunch. My dad actually got me onto this product and it’s so delicious! Coconut crunch is the natural air-dried coconut flesh after virgin coconut oil has been removed. It’s really high in fibre and iron. We use it sprinkled on cereal, muesli, chia puddings and in baking. You can get it here, direct from the wonderful people at Banaban, who are my most recent affiliates!

Ester Plus Face Serum. I have always shied away from oils and serums, having had oily and problem skin most of my life, but I am loving the serum from the gorgeous girls at Twenty 8. It is actually made from jojoba oil and a mere three drops massaged into damp skin is all you need. You can also use it as a cleanser. I just love the way it makes my skin so soft, without an oily, greasy feeling. As from everything at Twenty 8, it smells heavenly! Check it out here

Collected and Co. recycled notebook. The lovely people at Micador sent me one of these and it has come just at the right time, as I commit to writing down the things I am grateful for this year. It’s sturdy and beautiful quality and of course, I love it because it has been made from milk cartons. Very cool. You can get them online or in most Big W stores for $10.

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Faith in humanity. It brings tears to my eyes to see the overwhelming kindness of people in times of tragedy. In Australia right now, we are struggling with flooding waters – deja vu of two years ago. I am not worrying quite so much about my parents who have been evacuated from their home. They have been touched at the small, but significant gestures from the small community they have been taken to. From baking cakes for them to eat, to providing them with a bed, the local people have come out in force. One elderly gentlemen arrived back at the evacuation centre with a handful of western novels for my Dad, after he noticed him reading one. It’s times like this that one’s faith in humanity is restored.

So, that is what I am loving this month. What is your top 5?

You might like to read some of my other favourite things.

Our Trip to the Crystal Castle.

March 19, 2012 · 9 Comments

Some of you may have noticed the beautiful picture I have on my blog and Facebook page. It is a massive piece of quartz crystal, set in the gardens of the Crystal Castle. Nestled up in a little mountain in the Byron Bay Hinterland, not far from Mullumbimby in New South Wales, Australia is the most magical, spiritual, beautiful place I have ever been.

We went on a road trip to visit my parents last year and finally I got to visit the Crystal Castle! We even made a whole day of it, staying at nearby Murwillumbah overnight. You really need at least a good three or four hours to visit. Both of my children, as do I, have a fascination with crystals. They are drawn to their beautiful energy and love collecting them. So, we were really looking forward to this trip!

The Crystal Castle is like an uber cool hang-out joint in the rainforest! We had a lovely lunch first off at the Lotus cafe – sitting out on the deck, overlooking the mountains – bliss! The food was yummy, healthy and organic. We had a bit of stroll around the shops, all tucked away in little rooms, branching off the main area. You can buy crystals (of course!) in all shape and forms, spiritual books, music CDs, gifts and loads of other things. The kids had a bit of a muck around in the playground – it’s right near the deck, so you can have lunch while keeping an eye on the kids.

The focal point is Fireheart the dragon, complete with crystal eyes.

They also have a large building for all sorts of workshops and you can even have readings done by resident clairvoyants. If you go in school holidays, there are lots of activities on offer, including face painting.

Didn’t they do a good job on my Natural New Age Girl?

How awesome is this picnic table and chairs made from rose quartz? It was so cool and smooth to sit on!

Once we did all the stuff in the main area, we headed off for a walk in the gardens. They are magnificently landscaped and feature statues of all different gods. We followed the lead of many others and left coin offerings on the statues as we made wishes. Crystal Castle collect the offerings and donate them to a Tibetan kindergarten in India.

An image of Ganesha, a Hindu deity.

The walks are not long and there are plenty of spots to sit and meditate or just enjoy. The highlight of the gardens would really have to be the Blessing Buddha statue which is four metres high !

Blessing Buddha Statue with gorgeous lotus mosaic.

We walked the magic spiral, the ancient labyrinth and gazed at the enormous statue of Buddha. Then we sat down for some quiet time – just relaxing and soaking up the amazing energy.

Walking the rose quartz magic spiral.

What I found most incredible was the sheer size of some of these crystals. Absolutely breathtaking!

♥♥ Rose quartz – the stone of universal love. How could you not feel the love with a crystal that big?? ♥♥

We had such a wonderful time and left reluctantly, not wanting the spiritual high to end. The Crystal Castle’s motto is “enrich your spirit” and I can honestly say that they deliver on that promise. This is a tourist attraction like no other!