3 DIY SPICE MASKS
3 DIY SPICE MASKS
Not selfish. Sacred.
Loving yourself, taking care of yourself, making your happiness a priority? That’s not “extra.” That’s maintenance.Because how you care for yourself sends daily messages to your brain about what you’re worth. And babe—your nervous system is always listening.
(“How we care for ourselves gives our brain messages that shape our self-worth…” —Fred & Far)
Now let’s be honest: sometimes the vibe is…
“I am not happy. I need to take the edge off. I’m not adulting today.”
Same.
Here’s my definition of self-care: the ability to pay attention while you do what your body + soul actually need. Not what the internet says you should need. You can’t outsource care. You can buy products, sure—but you cannot buy presence. And the loudest modern distraction is that nasty little myth: “I should’ve healed that wound yesterday.”Please. Healing isn’t a deadline. It’s a devotion.
The real flex?
Self-care is how you stand when life presses you.
Not how cute your candles look—how steady you can stay in challenge, how quickly you can return to yourself, how tender you are with your own becoming.
So here—three simple, spicy-glowy recipes to help you balance and realign your season.
MORE POWER TO ME (Cayenne + Cocoa Avocado Mask)
Ingredients
½ ripe avocado
1 tsp cayenne pepper (use ½ tsp if sensitive)
1 tsp raw cocoa powder
Directions
Mix cocoa + cayenne first, then blend in avocado until smooth.
Use it to
Wake up circulation + bring the glow back online. Avocado feeds your skin with vitamins + fatty acids; cocoa brings antioxidant richness; cayenne brings heat and movement (aka: “hello, blood flow”).
GO GET MY GLOW (Paprika Polish)
Ingredients
1 tbsp jojoba oil
½ tbsp almond meal
1 tsp paprika
Directions
Mix paprika + almond meal, then slowly add jojoba oil. Blend until evenly combined.
Use it to
Brighten dull skin and support that “lit-from-within” look. Almond meal gently buffs; jojoba helps balance; paprika brings radiance energy (and yes, it’s rich in beta-carotene + iron—glow chemistry).
MORE OF ME (Turmeric Body Butter)
Ingredients
1 cup coconut oil
½ cup shea butter
1 tbsp turmeric
Directions
Soften coconut oil + shea butter in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add turmeric slowly and blend until fully even.
Use it to
Deep nourishment + tone support. Turmeric is that golden, anti-inflammatory queen—great for a more even-looking complexion and overall “my skin feels expensive” energy. (Tip: turmeric can stain—use a dark towel + patch test.)