
Getting under your skin:
A signature ingredient
We are so much more than our looks, yet sometimes what does meet the eye and
appears on the surface can potentially signal positive or negative processes
happening underneath our physical layers. The skin is our largest organ and a
mirror of our inner landscape. It is a brilliant messenger and whether it
communicates through redness, dehydration, or eczema—when it speaks, we
ought to listen.
At Soul & Sage we believe that beauty is more than skin deep - it is a conversation
between the physical and the energetic, the seen and the felt.
When your nervous system is stressed, your skin shows it: breakouts, dullness,
inflamation. When your skin is irritated or stripped, your nervous system reacts with
subtle stress signals like tension, anxiety, overwhelm.
This is becasue the skin and nervous system both arise from the same embryonic
layer (the ectoderm) - meaning they have been ultimately connected from teh very
beginning of your formation in the womb.
In short: what calms the skin, calms the mind. What soothes the nervous system,
softens the skin.
That’s why at Soul & Sage we turn to plant-based natural formulations (link), so we
receive more than nourishment - we receive vibrational support.
A SIGNATURE INGREDIENT we work with is the Bulgarian Rose (Rosa
Damascena), that grows only in the Valley of Roses. It contains natural
antioxidants, vitamins B, C and E. Rose essential oils are part of the water, Rose
Water is also known as “essential water” or “rose hydrosol”. Hydrolate is a
condensation that forms during the distillation of flowers and contains water-soluble
plant substances and essential oils. The ingredients of the hydrolate give rose
water a positive effect on the body and mind.
The Rose Water we work with is not a by-product of the production of
essential Rose oil, but it is destilled on its own. That makes the floral water much
more potent and concentrated with rose oil, without being dangerous for the skin.
The aroma is absolutely exhilarating.
None of the Floral Waters at Soul & Sage contain alcohol or conservatives and
chemical, which may dry the skin or destroy its surface.
HEALING THROUGH BOTANICAL INTELLIGENCE
Interestingly, rose water eliminates sadness. Inhaling rose water and spraying on the head and face makes the body relax. It also helps strengthen the heart. The release of
“endorphins” in the brain allows people to feel relieved and relaxed.
Rose Water is also used to relieve headaches. If you have a headache, put a scarf
soaked in rose water on your forehead. You will be surprised how quickly you will
feel better.
Rose water is very effective for soothing tired and tense eyes. This is especially
useful for those who have to work on the computer for long hours.
If your eyes are swollen in the morning, leave the rose water in the refrigerator for
about 20 minutes, then soak two cotton swabs with it and put them on your eyes.
Stand like this for a few minutes and you will immediately notice how your eyes are
much more relaxed and your eyes are brighter.
Rose water is useful for relieving depression and stimulating the heart, brain, eyes,
skin and is also effective in treating epilepsy. Dental problems such as periodontitis
can be effectively treated with rose water. It also relieves inflammation of the gums.
ROSE WATER SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
For radiant and young skin, the Bulgarians has long trusted the miraculous
properties of rose water. It serves to cleanse, refresh and aromatize facial skin.
Rose water has a tonic, emollient and moisturizing effect. Soothes irritations and
helps eliminate puffiness of the skin.
Ladies love Rose Water and fluids because of the fact that they successfully
fight wrinkles. Rose water has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and soothing
effect, which makes it useful for various skin problems – acne, eczema, burns,
insect bites and other allergic skin conditions.
It is best to spray rose water on the skin or rub it gently with a cotton swab. Repeat
this procedure in the morning and evening on a cleansed face to feel the
rejuvenating properties of rose water. And a little trick – after applying it on the face,
wait 2-3 minutes for it to soak into the skin. Thus, rose water is best absorbed by
the body.These are only a few of the useful properties of the Bulgarian Rose.
THE BEAUTY OF SLOW: A love letter to your skin
In our fast-paced world, we’re taught to seek the instant fix — the overnight glow,
the quick cleanse, the miracle cream. But your skin was never meant to be rushed.
It is a living, breathing part of you — a journal of your inner life.
True radiance doesn’t bloom under pressure. It unfolds gently, through daily
gestures of care: a few drops of botanical oil, a refreshing spritz of floral water, a
breath between each touch, a whispered affirmation in the mirror.
When skin is nourished over time — with respect, consistency, and mindful
presence — it begins to soften, open, and reveal its unique feminine rhythm.
Not because it’s been perfected, but because it has been witnessed.
Skin that has been loved — truly loved — becomes luminous in its own rhythm,
honoring its unique texture, tone, and feminine brilliance.
This is not about fast beauty.
This is about devotional beauty —
a beauty that rises slowly, like the moon,
from the place within you that knows she is already whole.