Podcast

Welcome to Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy, the podcast where nature meets nurture in a celebration of botanical beauty, self-care rituals, and soulful living. Hosted by Carrie Scharf, author of Carrie’s Herbal Infused Skincare Cookbook, this podcast invites you to explore the art of crafting personalized skincare using the wisdom of plants, flowers, and essential oils.

Each episode offers practical insights into creating herbal infusions, embracing seasonal rituals, and cultivating a mindful skincare routine that honors your unique needs. From rejuvenating facial mists and nourishing balms to embracing the beauty of aging and finding comfort in cozy rituals, Carrie guides you through simple, effective practices that nurture both skin and spirit.

Whether you're new to herbal skincare or seeking to deepen your connection with nature's offerings, Plants, Flowers, Oils & Whimsy provides inspiration and guidance for a radiant, balanced life.

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Baths

• Creating luxurious Milk Baths

• The Healing Power of Water: Baths, Tea, and Nature

• The Benefits of Winter Baths and Ingredients for Skin-Nourishing Soaks

Mature Skin

• Best Exfoliants for Mature Skin (Summer to Fall Transition)

• Summer Skincare for Mature Skin: Repair Rituals That Actually Work

• Calendula for Mature Skin: The Anti-Aging Secret You Need

• Night Skincare Routine for Mature Skin (Glowing Summer Skin)

• DIY Face Masks for Mature Skin (Glowing Summer Skin Fix)

• Summer Skin Goals for Women 40+: Hydration, Radiance, and Protection

• DIY Cooling Skincare for Mature Skin: Facial Teas & Compresses

• Why Your Pores Change After 40 (and What to Do About It)

• Mature Skin Dullness Explained: Slow Cell Turnover Fix

• Skincare for Mature Skin: Collagen, Hydration & Confidence Tips

• Deep Hydration for Mature Skin: The Skincare Layering Secret

• Gentle Care for Dry Eyes – Soothing Herbal Solutions for Delicate Dry Skin

• Caring for Mature Skin Using Essential Oils

• Beyond Oats & Honey: More Kitchen Staples for Mature Skin

• Why Natural Skincare Is Perfect for Aging Skin

• Aging skin essentials: herbs and flowers to use in your skin routine

• Using Essential Oils for Mature Skin

• Mature Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

Herbal Skincare & DIY Recipes

• Pumpkin Face Mask for Glowing Skin Over 40

• Customizing Herbal Infusions for Your Skin’s Needs

• Spring Radiance—Rice & Floral Skincare for Glowing Skin

• Herbal Glycerites – Infusing Glycerin for Botanical Skincare

• 5 Natural Ingredients to Use in Your Winter Skincare Routine

• Make your own all-natural deodorant

Self-Care & Rituals

• Skin Rituals for Deep Self-Care (Slowing Down After 40)

• Whimsical Herbal DIYs You Can Make in a Day (No Fancy Equipment Needed)

• Barefaced Beauty: Why I’ve Never Worn Makeup and How It’s Helped My Skin Thrive

• Bringing Nature, Ritual, and Simplicity into Skincare

• 5 minute Self-Care for Your Skin

• The Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Time on Saturdays

• Skincare for the Time-Starved – Rituals for Busy Women

• How to Maintain a Consistent Skincare Routine When You’re Busy

• 10 Ways to lift your spirits and increase your energy

• 10 ways to use castile soap

• Oils for Hydration

• If You Wouldn’t Eat It, Don’t Put It in Your Skincare

• Nurturing Yourself with Nature: Using Plants as Self-Care

• selfcare Saturday- Sleep Ritual for Skin Repair

Plants & Flowers Spotlight

• Reducing Inflammation Naturally: Calendula, Comfrey & Oats

• Mango Butter for Skin, Make Lip Balm, Cuticle Cream, Stretch Mark Cream and more.

• Zinc Oxide: The Anti-Aging Secret for Women Over 40

• 10 Ways to Use Rice in Your Skincare Routine

• 🌹Rose Water: 10 Ways to use rose water for skin and hair

Seasonal Skincare and Self-Care

• Light Oils for Summer Glow

• Simple Spring Skin Teas: Sip & Glow

• Bringing the Outdoors In - Nature-Inspired Self-Care Rituals

• Springtime Hydration – Keeping Your Skin Glowing and Moisturized

• How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated in Winter: Tips and Tricks

• Moisturize and Glow: Caring for Hands and Neck This Winter

• The Beauty of Winter: Finding Serenity in the Season

Journaling

• Skincare Journaling Rituals for Self-Care & Reflection

• How to Start Journaling for the Soul: A Sacred Practice of Reflection, Prayer, and Healing

• Why Journaling Is a Powerful Self-Care Practice

Series

Radiance of Time

• Pro-Aging 101: Redefining Beauty Beyond Anti-Aging

• More Than Lines ✨ Wrinkles, Wisdom & Skincare for Mature Skin

• Episode 3: Herbal Skincare & the Wisdom of Plants

• Balance, Not Battle: How Ayurveda Helps You Age Radiantly

• Hygge for the Soul: Finding Comfort in Aging Gracefully

• Faith, Scripture & the Gift of Time

• Stop Trying to Be Perfect: The Secret to Peaceful, Radiant Skin Over 40