During summer our skin needs some extra pampering & care not to be dry & dehydrated because of our exposure to the sun. We can wear moisturizers, apply sunscreen on our body before going to the beach, but most of the times we consider these 5-6 extra minutes in our bathroom as a luxury.
 
However, the following products are not only unnecessary, but are a must have in your bathroom. They are the ones that will make your skin even more perfect, more silky & shiny while filling with freshness & lifting your mood up! And that's because they rejuvenate the skin with ingredients working as “food for your skin”. If you are looking for new body products for your summer vanity case & you are on a limited budget, check out the following list.
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Are you ready to discover them?

​1. Coconut Moisturizing Whipped Body Butter
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Hydration and shine at the same time: the perfect summer combination. Bloomey Moisturizing Body Butter with coconut scent gives a velvet sense to your skin. Pure & natural ingredients, all carefully selected, are blended in this skin loving & deeply moisturizing body butter that is easily absorbed & just a small product amount leaves your skin hydrated for long hours!

Who doesn’t love coconut which scent travel our senses to exotic places?
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​2. Fig Refreshing & Moisturizing Body Oil
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Are you of those that wants skin care on-the-go? So, this is for you!
Just a few & simple natural ingredients are enough to make a deeply moisturizing & refreshing body oil! Easy to use…easy to have it with you all day!! A skin care product that you’ll surely adore and want to have it with you in your everyday bag!!

Refreshing fig, the ultimate summer sense!
Fig scented “FEEL FRESH” Body oil evokes summer memories & pleasures under the shady branches of the fig tree enjoying the freshness of the ripe fruit! It has a very special sweet scent note you will adore and want to use all year round!
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3. Wellness Aromatherapy Shower Gel
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Now is the perfect timing to upgrade your self-care ritual with products that foster relaxation & help you regain your body-and-mind balance! A light-textured body wash with a refreshing aroma that boosts your energy & restores vitality. The skin remains refreshed, hydrated & extremely velvety.

All toning essential oils included- rosemary, grapefruit & lavender e.o- are carefully selected to promote your wellbeing.

4. Bamboo Solid Lotion Bar
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Lotion bars is a wonderful, natural alternative to traditional lotions. There are solid, concentrated bars that melt when rubbed on skin & form a moisturizing layer like a film. Very comfortable for those travelling a lot with just a carry-on, who need space & comfort but not a dehydrated skin. Also ideal to be used as a hand lotion immediately after hands washing.

Bamboo scent is a delicate & refreshing fragrance with notes of lemon, bergamot, melon, rose, jasmine and balsam. It has a light scent that recalls the timber of the Asian indigenous plant by the same name.

​5. Cellulote Loofah Soap Bar

The embedded loofah bar in this cellulite soap is ideal for massage to boost the results of your cellulite treatment.

6. Organic Aluminum-Free Deodorant
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Long-lasting freshness with the natural way! This is a pure and 100% natural ALUMINUM FREE roll-on deodorant. It doesn’t contain aluminum compounds or other chemical additives that are frequently found in commercial deodorants. Only natural ingredients are used that moisturize your skin & absorb perspiration without clogging pores.
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Lemon, rosemary, lavender & tea-tree is a great refreshing & antibacterial essential oils synergy that does not only keep away unpleasant skin odors but also keeps your skin refreshed & silky soft!
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As working-from-home –and generally remote working- is redefined & becoming more & more famous especially during the pandemic period and also the way people are gathering has already changed a little bit-yes, veranda relax with friends is the new going out-, I got inspired I want to share with you some simple ways to make your home beautiful & elegant! A paradise to work from while at the same time an oasis to relax!

What does relaxation really mean & how a cozy place looks like for you?
Whether it’s reading a book, checking Instagram or just staring off into space while sipping a cup of tea, sinking into a sofa in a cozy place just seems to melt the day away. Taking the time to relax and just BE in an inviting space, calms the nerves and allows you to regroup.

 Give Your Space Fresh NEW Scent Notes! 
Creating a cozy space doesn’t mean overhauling your place or doing any kind of renovation. You can easily add small touches to your living or work space to make it feel warmer & more inviting. 

Now t's the perfect chance to revamp your space! Do small steps of wellness by keeping your home freshly scented with safety! 

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Scents have the power of creating a calm space at home! Being at peace in a relaxing environment is really important in order to be happy & productive!

Personally, each time I feel that I am overwhelmed or stressed out when being in a certain space, I take a look at my environment. A cluttered space with stuff we usually don’t need or use, make us feel anxious & not at ease.

Are you in need of creating a calm environment that brings you stress relief?
Some minimal, stylish & scentful elements can help you complete your home décor with the details that will turn your place into a work-from-home paradise & an oasis for relaxation!

Furthermore, don’t forget that…it’s all the little things that matter most in life!!
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I highly recommend you incorporating scent notes into your home!

Fragrances promote wel-lbeing & boost emotional health. Scents also have the unique power to evoke vivid memories. A whiff of a familiar scent instantly zaps you to another place or time!

​Is that feeling familiar to you?
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There are many ways to use scents to create a cozy place to live, work & relax! Using an eco-friendly diffuser is one of my favorite -and safe- ways to scent the room and bring relaxing vibes! 
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Reed diffusers are a simple & decorative way to fragrance your home in a sophisticated style. They are now an accessory trend for home, office or any other living space. Bamboo stick diffusers are the perfect way to subtly scent your place for approximately 1,5-2 months.
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​Life is too short to be boring!
Choose the scent that really make sense to you & let it overwhelm your place & lift your mood up!

Whether you pick scents that work with the seasons or not, find one that complements your style and stick with it!  Now with the Bloomey Reed Diffuser Refill you have the opportunity to keep your home smelling fresh & clean as long as you want! Keep your diffuser bottle and reload the Bloomey experience with the home fragrance refill!

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​In case you are a fanatic scent lover & you cannot easily choose, you can put a different scented diffuser in each room of your home, depemding on the emotion or feeling you want to evoke or just calm down!

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During my quarantine life I did things & adopted some habits which I realized that give some extra "structure" to my daily life! There are pretty simple things & basically expressions of self-care that during this hard time period we all did a little bit more consciously!
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Quarantine Ritual: My ways to make the stay-at-home challenge more pleasant!
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1. Home Decluttering
Putting things in order -sometimes like waiting for guests-, was something that really filled me with joy & made me proud of myself to see my place well organized!

Organizing my space & decluttering it from things I don't need or use is a spimple activity that not only helped me to fill out my day but also kept my psychology in a good mood!

When we get rid of things we don't need ot change the way or the position of some things, we help our home to become more functional either for working or relaxing!
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2. Journaling
With so much time available while being in social distancing, I believe that each of us could write the story of their life! However, I just started with a simple gratitude list! It may sound a little bit strange, but you will be surpised how many things come in mind every day, for which we can be grateful for! You will see that day by day this list will become longer & longer!

And in case you are one of the lucky ones who live in the countryside or have a garden or balcony, take advantage of it by journaling under the sunlight or blowing air. A nice scenery  can make the process more revitalizing & inspirational!
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3. Creative Self Expression-Drawing
Sketching or drawing something very small without that meaning it has to be a masterpiece, is a really relaxing activity. It helps the mind not only to concentrate but also to get rid of useless thoughts.

I foubd this activity very interesting & a good way to help myself to live in the moment and not to be be distracted by thinking the past or future.

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4. Cooking
​Personally speaking, my desire for snacks beame more frequent during quarantine, that made kitchen even more busy! However, during all this period I grab the opportunity to create healthier meals & get inspired by  some new gastronomic ideas! I truly believe that taking care of our diet with homemade and healthy cooked meals, is a sign of self-care!

One of my favorite parts of a typical quarantined day was combining the creative process of cooking with my favorite music in playlists, as it was the detail that took the whole experience to the next level!!

Tip: Enjoying a meal-especially lunch which is one of the most imporant meals during the day- without any distractions from electronic device (TV, laptop, smartphone etc.), really helps to concentrate to the process & enjoy it to the full.

5. Movies
Netflix on fire & movie nights at home!
Just by googling for the top 10 movies of the last 5 years & I discovered movies I've never noticed. Some other nights, I decided to watch again some of my favorites to laugh, be comforted and forget the hard time we all globally face.
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6. Self Pampering
Put on your skin products that foster wellness & smell great! Clearly the smell of a skincare product plays an important role, as it is what makes us feel good!
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7. Stretching
Inevitably, our life during quarantine became more sedentary than ever!
A simple way to calm my body & relax was stretching on the floor while listening to my  favorite playlist! The whole process really let my mind travel through the music & bossted my wellbeing status!
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8. Meditation
Another way to help body & mind to calm down, is to maditate.
The more we detox from screens and devote time to our personal well-being and relaxation, the better psychology we have! A candle or a reed diffuser with scent notes of our taste can really upgrade the experience!

A  great app I recently discovered & helped me to meditate during quarantine, is called "Insight Timer", where you can discover a whole library of meditation sessions! It really worths downloading!
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9. Communication
What I also marked as significant during my quarantine life, is communication with my loved ones-friends & family! Whether by video call or just a simple phone-call, once a day or more, this is something I tried to do more consciously than before! Although I'm not a phone-type person, these days of social distancing I used technology even more, as I don't think it makes sense to just send a typical SMS to a friend  to get information about what's going on, how do you do etc 

I realized how important it is to feel closer & together with your beloved ones in hard times like this.
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10. Book Reading
I found the time to clear up my bookcase & discover some "diamond" books I didn't have the time to read before! I have an obsession to self-improvement books!! Quarantine was the perfect chance to do it!

Book reading not only helps the mind to escape from reality but it is also a source of knowledge & inspiration! It is good to try to incorporate again this habit into our daily life.  At the beginning, you may not be able to concentrate & manage to read no more than 4-5 pages, but day by day you will get used to it & you will get captivated from the reading experience!

Keep on feeding your mind & soul!

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Now that global condition due to the pandemic, requires us to focus more than ever on our personal hygiene and the hygiene of our space, I believe it is imperative that we should trust the power of nature and especially essential oils.
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Essential oils do save!

In aromatherapy there is a fairly large number of essential oils with antiseptic & antibacterial properties that worth to incorporate them now –and forever- in our daily life.
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By integrating them into products of personal hygiene we use on a daily basis, we can create a protection shield from  germs for our body & our place - home, office.

Absolutely natural ways to use essential oils
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​1. Essential Oil Ceramic or Electric Burner
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​A simple, easy & safe way to use these essential oils to clean the atmosphere in the room where you live or work in,  is by putting a few drops of them-disolved in a small amount of water or oil- in a ceramic or electric essential oil burner.

By this way, essential oils combined with the heat from candle can eradicate bacteria.
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​2. DIY Hand Sanitizer With Soothing Properties
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Recipe:
- 94% Aloe Vera Gel
- 4% Vegetable Silicone or Natural Glycerin
​- 10 drops Camphor e.o.
​- 10 drops Lemon e.o.
​- 10 drops Grapefruit e.o. (or eucalyptus e.o or tea-tree e.o.)

This gel sanitizer can be easily made at home & is suitable forthe whole family! It cleanse your hands while keeping skin soothed, conntrary to the most common alcohol that dehydrates skin.

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Undoubtedly, everything we all globally live these days due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic is really unprecedented & has inevitably affected our balance & daily routine. However, what eaci of us can do to make things a little bit better?

Acknowledging & feeling grateful for what we have already gained through the stay-at-home & social distancing challenge due to the pandemic outbreak, can really help to ease the pain & discompfort! And as love is in the spotlight of all the things we can individually & as a community do to fight  virus spread -we stay come to protect not only ourselfes but also our fellow-citizens-, the most precious thing we now have is the chance to create more “me time”, time to destress our body & mind that seemed to be a luxury in the pre-quarantine period...time to express self-love!

Ok, I totally agree that relaxation & self-pampering are sometimes easier said than done, especially on times of worry & anxiety like this; we work from home, all the family members especially children are all day long inside the house transforming living room into a playgound, we rarely do some excercice etc. But keep in mind that it’s all the little things that matter most in life & believe me self-pampering does wonders!

So, I grab the chamce today to write this blog post & encourage you to create some time just for yourself...

Let yourself enjoy a rejuvenating experience with a scentful shower, listening to your favorite chill-out music while providing yourself with a DIY homemade spa of brown sugar body scrub that leacves your skin pretty soft!

Don't worry the recipe isn;t time consuming! It's very very simple & easy with just 2 ingredients that almost everyone can find in house-or they can easily be supplied!

And the best of all? It gives you the oppurtimity to make it as custom as you may want!
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What you will need to make the brown sugar scrub?

INGREDIENTS:
- 1-1,5 teaspoon brown sugar (or 1-2 brown sugar cubes)
- Almond Oil (scented or not)

Blend the 2 ingredients till the mixture get a texture like wet sand. Apply it on your body & stick with it for as long as you want (time does not chase us now...). Enjoy the cleansing & detoxifying effect of brown sugar combined with the soothing properties of almond oil that makes your skin baby soft & glowing! 

❣ TIP ❣: In case you want to deep further in the spa experience use in your recipe a scented moisturizing body oil!

Bloomey has a wide range of scentful body oils, the “FEEL FRESH” collection, that can satisfy all scent tastes. Either a floral, fruity, sweet or juicy scent note lover you will surely find the one that suits your taste, fills you with freshness & lifts your mood up! 

You will be really surprised with the velvet texture of your skin when the blend penetrates your wet skin. This  scrub recipe can be also used for lips!​
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Discover the "FEEL FRESH" Body Oils Collection here

So, may this sound easier now than before?
What are ypu waiting for? After kids going to  bed & before enjoying your favorite movie on Netflix or glass of wine...give yourself the opportunity to express some self-love & recharge your batteries! Now you need it the most!

Enjoy it & share the experience in the comments below!​

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Reed diffusers are a simple & decorative way to fragrance your home in a sophisticated style. They are now an accessory trend for home, office or any other living space. Bamboo stick diffusers are the perfect way to subtly scent your place for approximately 1,5-2 months. After all this time period of use, the blend is totally drawn up at both sides of the reeds, so the scent has been fully absorbed.

And what happens when the diffuser blend ends up?
For me the use of reed bamboo sticks doesn't end with the empty diffuser bottle.
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I have recently discovered an extra use of scented bamboo sticks for home and especially for drawer organozation: a simple way to make your closet smell amazingly good and give it a sense of freshness!
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You can keep the fragranced diffuser sticks (either entire or split it in more parts) and put it in your closet to give a refreshing scent note. 
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Bloomey suggestions for a fresh smelling closet!

Discover more & find ypur own favorite room & closet fragrance!

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Applying a deep body moisturizer after bath is a key part of skin care routine to keep your skin hydrated & silky soft. Most women skip it, either because of lack of time or tiredness! I just have good news for all of you! Here is a quick fix solution: solid lotion bars.

What is a solid lotion bar made of?
Lotion bars are concentrated bars that melt when rubbed on skin and form a moisturizing layer like a film just because they are made of natural beeswax combined with nourishing oils to make a body lotion in a solid form.
A lotion bar doesn’t contain any water. That’s why they look like a bar of soap. So, they don;t require any preservative and are shelf stable for at least 6 months.
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Reasons why prefer to use solid lotion bars.
​- If you are someone who hates slathering on lotion, here is a quick fix for you- lotion They are made with completely natural ingredients that are so skin nourishing!
- Lotion bars are easy handling & extremely portable, especially if you can store them in a soap tin. Very comfortable for those travelling a lot, who need space & comfort but not a dehydrated skin.
- Also, ideal for kids.
- They are concentrated: no fillers-no additives-no preservatives, just the good stuff your skin needs. Extremely benefitial for dry skin/skin that tends to get dehydrated.
- They are long-lasting. A little goes a long way when you are using a lotion bar.
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How should I use a solid lotion bar?
You just simply rub it on your skin-preferably on damp skin after showering when your skin is normally warmer and ready to absorb the oils in the lotion bar-and the heat from your body slowly melts it. Especially beneficial for dry feet and hands, but they can be used all over the body just like a traditional lotion. You can first warm the bar in your hands a bit, and then rub the melting bar over your skin.

In case you find that lotion bars not absorb as quickly as many traditional lotions, spend a little extra time rubbing it on your skin.
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Bloomey Solid Lotion Bars Collection

Discover more scent variations here

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​Summer has already gone & our skin starts to get prepared for the new season, autumn.
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​​Of course, one part of our body we shouldn’t neglect is our feet; the "victims" of summer. Our heels crumble, making them at least unattractive. Whether you hiked, walked long distances barefoot on the sand or strolling on the island win flat sandals or flip-flops, your summered-out feet need a little bit more care when you are back in the city life.

So I urge you not to end your post-summer healing beauty ritual neglecting your feet hydrating needs. There is no need to waste a lot of time or money to regain your feet their baby soft texture. There is a solution that comes directly from our kitchen & we can all have access to; Bananas, in fact the banana peel.
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The banana peel is full of amino acids & a bunch of vitamins, such as A, B, C & E, all of them extremely beneficial for soothe and soft skin.
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​WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Take the peel & rub it all over your heels. Rinse and repeat after a few days.
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After some days of repeating this simple & all-natural recipe, you will be surprised how silky soft have your heels become thanks to the banana peel!

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Running in an everyday hustle & bustle, we rarely find the time to offer our skin a right and thorough cleansing. Usually, our skin care routine is restricted in face cleansing and moisturizing cream application.

You don't need to be a pro or have the time to visit a beauty salon for the right skin care treatment. Below, there is a summary of the essential how-tos, organized in a step-by-step guide for a regular face clean up that provides us with a healthy and radiant skin.
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And don’t forget…flawless skin should be one of our self-care priorities!

MAKE UP REMOVAL: Using a cotton pad remove the entire make-up amount from your face with mild motions. 
​CLEANSING: Wash your face thoroughly with a facial cleanser avoiding hot water and then pat yout skin dry with a soft towel.
EXFOLIATING: By applying a face scrub for a few minutes, it eliminates dead skin cells, which make it look dull. 
FACIAL MASK: The application of a moisturizing face pack makes your skin soft and also improves your skin tone.
TONING: It helps maintain the pH balance.
MOISTURIZING: Keep your skin moisturized by applying your hydrating cream on your face and neck.

Skin Care Ritual:
The Bloomey Face Cleansing Trilogy

Foaming Facial Cleanser - Organic 2-Phases Make Up Remover - Face Toner

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​Cucumber extract is a super food for the skin. Except for its countless health benefits, it has become one of the key essentials to add to your daily skin care. 

​Cucumber consists of 95% of water that makes it a super cooling agent with both internal and external benefits for the skin. Great hydration properties on dull or/and dehydrated skin.

Cucumber extract is ideal as additional in beauty products that aim to rejuvenate skin. Its high consistency in vitamin E, fatty acids and antioxidants, provide skin with freshness, glow, softness while increasing the retention levels of natural moisture. Cucumber and your skin usually share the same level of hydrogen, which makes it easy for cucumber to keep all the problem areas covered, while acting as a magic wand for all your skin problems.

​Dark circles & puffy eyes are very common especially on very busy & stressful days.. Cucumbers may come into action to create an easy way out with its cooling properties along with antioxidants and silica. Thus, it helps to refresh the skin.

Cucumber has also great anti-inflammatory properties, leaves skin refreshed and is great for skin toning & firming reducing all signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. The antioxidants that cucumber contains resolve any inflammation on skin effortlessly. It helps to lighten the skin & relieve it from excessive oil and clogged pores.

​Have you been longing to have healthy, happy, glowing skin? If so, cucumber is a perfect solution. This super ingredient with the super cooling effect ‘the cucumber extract’ should now become a key element of your daily skincare routine, from facial toners to after sun soothing moisturizers.

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