Summer Glow Rituals from the Sea Witch's Shelf

Natural DIY Beauty Inspired by Ocean Calm + Y2K Shine

There's something about summer that stirs a need to slow down and shine up-just a little. This year, I've found myself craving something that feels both playful and grounding. Maybe it's the heat, maybe it's the nostalgia for early 2000s sparkle, or maybe it's the way the moonlight hits the water on quiet nights. Either way, this little trio of DIYs became my go-to glow-up kit. And yes, it's absolutely beginner-friendly!

Let's Start with the Shine-Not the Sparkle

If you've been feeling like your skincare routine is too heavy, too serious, or just...too much, these recipes are your permission to play again.

This post includes:

• A hydrating Ocean Glow Facial Mist

• A glistening Shimmer Citrus Salt Scrub

• And a calming, mood-lifting Herbal Sunshine Tea

They're all:

• Simple to make

• Created with your favorite kitchen witch ingredients

• Designed to bring joy without a learning curve

Why This Glow-Up is for You

This is for the person who:

• Needs five minutes to herself before the rest of the house wakes up

• Misses the shimmer sticks and body sprays of 2004 (without the parabens)

• Wants something small that makes them feel pulled together again

• Loves the idea of self-care without $300 skincare hauls

Everything here was build with that in mind

What You'll Be Making (Without Giving It All Away)

Ocean Glow Facial Mist

Think refreshing-not sticky. This mist blends rose water, green tea, and a touch of sea minerals to hydrate and tone without harsh ingredients. Mist it after cleansing or anytime you need a midday cool-down.

Shimmer CItrus Salt Scrub

This one's fun. It exfoliates fently with fine sea salt and leaves just a kiss of shimmer behind (optional mica, of course). The scent? Think creamy citrus-uplifting but not overpowering.

Herbal Sunshine Tea

A warm-weather version of your favorite calming blend. It's bright, lightly floral, and crafted with mood-lifting herbs that feel like a long exhale. Best served cold, under a wide blue sky!

Get the full printable recipes through the links below-each one includes exact measurements, scent options, storage, and safety tips.

The Secret? It's About the Ritual, Not the Routine

These aren't just recipes. They're small anchors.

I make the tea while my daughter builds her afternoon fairy fort. I swipe the shimmer scrub on my hands before heading out into the garden. I mist the facial toner right after my skincare, or sometimes just because it smells like summer should.

Small things that help me reconnect, reset, and remind myself that this body-this season-it's worth celebrating.

Your Summer Glow Kit

You can grab each recipe on its own or get them all in one discounted bundle here:

Herbal Sunshine Tea-Gumroad Download

Ocean Glow Facial Mist-Gumroad Download

Shimmer Citrus Salt Scrub-Gumroad Download

Summer Glow Kit Bundle-Gumroad Download

Items I Trust and Use in My Recipes

These items work well with the DIY recipes and are great additions for your budding apothecary.

• Organic rose water

• Fine sea salt or Dead Sea salt

• Unflavored mica shimmer powder (skin-safe)

• Dried lemon balm

• Reusable glass spray bottle

Final Thought

Sometimes we forget that self-care isn't about fixing what's broken-it's about making room for what lights us up. These glow up recipes won't change your life, but they might change your afternoon. And honestly? That's a kind of magic all its own.

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this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always test products on a small surface first and use caution when using essential oils around children or pets