Christopher’s Tooth Powder, scrubbing her face with a washcloth, and applying a plant-based moisturizer. “As I discover how parts of my beauty ritual work or do not, I see in other aspects of my life.” For Swenson, acknowledging the interconnectedness between beauty and ritual is an affirmation of her path as a practitioner, creative, and individual.ĭynasty’s morning routine begins with brushing her teeth with Dr.

“My identity as a witch is always evolving,” she says. Like many, Swenson’s embodied definition of being a witch is far from fixed. Part of going back to more simple beauty products is revisiting how our ancestors looked to the earth for remedies, and how powerful they really are.” “Humans have been discovering the ways plants affect us since the beginning of our species. “So much of skin care is about harnessing the gifts from plant allies, learning about plants and their benefits to us both inside and outside is witchcraft,” Swenson explains. It's very high in vitamin C and feels fantastic on my skin.” “I've been using organic rose hip seed oil for my face and sometimes body for years now, after first learning about it at Flower Power in NYC. “I've always had dry skin, so moisturizer has always been important,” she says. Hydration isn’t just a key part of Swenson’s morning routine, but a year-round essential for keeping her skin healthy and happy. The right scents create a strong emotional response and state of mind.”

I also wear amber and sandalwood oil as perfume in the colder months, and lavender in the hotter months. Then, I moisturize with a face oil, usually organic chia oil as it is light on my skin. “If I don’t do this, I feel like I haven't really signified a start to a new day. “My daily beauty ritual starts with splashing cold water on my face, which cleans off sleep and helps to wake me up,” Swenson says.

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