Ritual Oils Blue Lotus - The Ancient Egyptian Dream Flower

So I wasn’t able to try this gorgeous Blue Lotus Flower previously because I was breastfeeding Lolita but I stopped this month and I was like “wooooo I can finally try it come at meee” loll. I ordered 3 packets of Ritual Oils Blue Lotus flower which you can add to your bath, your tea or smoke it. The Blue Lotus flower is also known as the Ancient Egyptian Dream Flower andddd now I know why the Ancient Egyptians were so lit. I didn’t want to try it whilst I was breast feeding because it can have psychoactive affects and obviously this would then be passed onto my daughter so I didn’t want to risk it. I don’t think there have been adequate studies done but I encourage you to research for yourself.

This flower is gorgeousssss and versatile. Here’s a little bit about my experience with the flower. Every body is different and from a scientific perspective and what I experienced it will create a somewhat altered state of mind but it will totally depend on you and your body.

BLUE LOTUS TEA

So let’s start with having it as a tea. So just like other tea’s you let it steep in hot water for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you would like it.
Other people may put it in a teapot and the keep topping up the water as you can get quite a few cups out of a single flower but I just added it directly to my gorgeous mug and kept re-filling it in there. I added two flowers cause I bought an abundance lol but I am sure if you add just one at a time it will be fine. I didn’t add any sweeteners because I am sweet enough hahahahah nah I just don’t feel the need to make everything super sweet. I just have black coffee, no sugar & no milk so you can get an idea of what my tastebuds like.

The flavour is very mild. Almost like a Camommile if I had to compare it to anything but it is it’s own unique flavour. After about 15-20 minutes or so you will feel the amazing affects of this gorgeous flower. I would describe it as a super relaxing and chill vibes but not tired. Just like your whole body is reallllllly relaxed and comfy if that makes sense? I can see why people with anxiety choose this flower to drink as a tea and why it has been used for thousands of years in Egypt and China and many other countries especially in the East. I would recommend trying it before you sleep if you have insomnia or are anxious and I can guarantee you will fall into a deep sleep with quite vivid dreams.

I wouldn’t have this tea before work or when you’re going out. That’s just me personally. I would have it at home when you want to chill and relax. It also has aphrodisiac effect’s so that’s probably another reason to have some at home. Haha.

I read an article on how the Ancient Egyptians added it to wine and I think this would be super intense and a really nice but also get you lit experience. If you try it out like this let me know :)

SOAK IN BLUE LOTUS

The next way I used the sacred Blue Lotus flower is by adding it to my bath. I added 6 flowers to the running hot water with epsom salts and about 10 drops of Ritual Oils Moringa and Blue Lotus oil. It will turn the water a light pale yellow colour which to me signified the important qualities of the flower had been leeched. (Is that a real word or did I make it Up lol). If you haven’t tried this oil before it is SO AMAZING. It has the most divine smell so a bath and the flowers combined is pure relaxation. And we all need that weekly.

To be honest I got about 15 minutes of bath time to myself before the kids came in and wanted a bath as well but if you were to have a bath and a cup of Blue Lotus Tea before bed then oh my lordddddd it would be such a blissful sleep and you would smell like an angel. If I had longer I would have lit some candles and meditated in the bath fully emersed in blue lotus hehe.

SMOKE BLUE LOTUS

So I wanted to start off by saying I do not condone smoking cigarettes or vapes. Everyone can do as they please and no judgement from my end but I don’t smoke and I personally think the whole inhaling process of smoking is a factor of why people enjoy it.
It is a form of meditation as you are concentrating on your breath which is how you can enter into a meditative state during meditation. That’s just my opinion.

Secondly I am not saying I smoked the Blue Lotus flower. Please DM me on Instagram @thedesignerhippy if you have any queries.

BUT if I did smoke the Blue Lotus Flower and according to other people’s experiences then this would be my experience - totally euphoric vibes and a feeling of happiness but also a very awake type feeling that had a lot of creative insight and buzz.

All in all I really enjoyed the Blue Lotus flower. I personally believe ancient civilisations were a lot more in tune with nature’s gifts and I love it because it is versatile, cheap and looks really pretty in the bath or mug. You feel like a queen when you’re surrounded by it.

If you want to give it a go, click here and use my code ROMEO. It will get you discount. If you have tried it out I would love to hear about your experience as well.

Thanks for stopping by and I want to send some blessings, love and light your way. Vibe high babies.

XOXOXO

Daily Self Care with Ritual Oils Rose Quartz Face Roller, Gua Sha & Moringa Oil w Blue Lotus

Hello ! It’s me. And I am so happy to be back connecting with ya’ll.
As it is still lockdown here in Sydney, Australia ; I figured it’s the perfect time to check in with you and for you to see what I am doing.

Lockdown due to Covid -19 has been intense and whilst we are all riding the same storm; we are NOT all in the same boat. Some people are in boats and some are in yachts. I want to extend my love and blessings to absolutely everyone who has been affected whether that is financially, mentally, physically or spiritually.
Anyways, some comments I have gotten are how I am always happy and looking good (not sounding stuck up but for real some people said that which I have credited makeup, cute filters and a happy vibe lmao).
And while I believe I really consciously made an effort to use lockdown to my advantage, my hubby and I both can verify I am not always happy. I am super sensitive and highly emotional. I absorb other people’s energies and since the world is a mad house right now I do get in my moods …BUT I can say I have done SO MUCH internal work and I am really proud of how much I’ve evolved during lockdown.

If you want me to go more into my lockdown routine like my home workouts, what I am eating and how I am staying motivated for life then let me know but for now I am going to get back to my daily self care which has kept me sane and looking a lil fresher.

So if you can remember back to my post on Ritual Oils Moringa & Blue lotus , I absolutely love using this divine smelling oil and this gorgeous shop in general. Well when I was pregnant with Lolita in 2019 and living that virtual hell ( read about it here if you’re not familiar with Hyperemesis Gravidarum & why I am sounding so dramatic), Ritual Oils gifted me the Rose Quartz Face Roller, Gua Sha & Ritual Oils Set. Oh my goodness it must have been the pregnancy hormones combined with pre-natal depression but I sobbed like a baby haha I was so grateful.

Anyways I really enjoy using both the roller and the Gua Sha. I will admit the Gua Sha is my fave because of how it sculpts the jawline and cheekbones and I love high, defined cheekbones.
I found this lady on Instagram and she does all these crazy face massages using the Gua Sha and I also went onto Youtube and Googled techniques. It’s so easy and it works. I don’t have anything against botox or filler, I just don’t feel ready for it (and I hate needles) so this is perfect for me.
I use the Blue Lotus Moringa Oil, the Gua Sha and the rollwer after the shower every day.

**TIP** Keep them both in the fridge and it feels so good on the skin like wow.

If you’re not familiar, some other benefits of the Rose Quartz Face Roller and Gua Sha are :

• tension relief

• assists with facial lymphatic drainage

• assists with product absorption into the skin

• and supports blood circulation

If you have tried it out. Let me know :) i feel like I am puffy in the face in the morning but after using these three I see a HUGE difference.

After I do my skin care routine I have been getting into the habit of putting makeup on every second day or so even if I am just going to the fruit shop to get items for dinner.
Honestly, I enjoy makeup and getting dressed up. For me personally when I look good I feel better and since no beauty services are open- this is the next best option for me to keep me sane.

This little self care routine has made a difference to my mental state. I have a few more posts on the way with products from Ritual Oils. If you’re keen on trying out there products you can get a discount with the code ROMEO. Click this link and happy shopping cause you deserve it.

Lots of love beautiful people. Sending out love and light

xx

Moringa Oil infused with Blue lotus- Ritual Oil Review and Discount code

Hey honeys ! I’ve got an amazing product to share with you that you can introduce into your skin, hair and body care routine. You all know I love beauty products and this one has become a staple because of the way it makes my skin feel and look. Like a pregnancy glow but without the pregnancy ahaha.
Unfortunately my husband is also obsessed so we go through it quickly haha. Just kidding I love sharing everything with him and I love that my husband is open enough to let me put face masks and skin products on him.

This product is very special because it’s my friends company. I’m really proud of him for manufacturing something of this high standard that looks and feels amazing as well and has many health benefits.  I love to support small brands and Australian owned companies. Something so amazing about this product is that it was featured in Vogue Arabia early this year which is a great achievement since the product is relatively new. Congratulations Arri and the team at Ritual Oils !

Now onto the product…..Drum roll please…It’s called Moringa oil infused with Blue Lotus - by Ritual Oils. 

Prior to using this oil I was unfamiliar with the properties of Moringa and Blue Lotus. Sure it smelt good but how was it going to benefit me ? After looking into it further , Moringa is well known in the beauty and health industry and used extensively. It’s also set to be the next big ‘superfood’ so you will be hearing about it a lot soon. Sorry Kale, your time has come to an end. Haha.

Moringa is a tree native to India but grown all over the world. People digest it as a powder, tea or in tablet capsule form but in our case it is in oil format. It is high in Vitamins A, B and C as well as Iron and Zinc.

Blue lotus is also an amazing plant used a lot in Ancient Egypt, Ancient China and India. It assists with depression, is a muscle and sleep relaxant , an aphrodisiac, diabetes, assists with menstrual pain and has many more health benefits.

So this product is not only great for your skin but also your hair especially those fortunate enough to have tight ringlets. When using it on your skin and hair, it’s nourishing qualities include anti ageing and assists with rejuvenation, acne problems, dry skin, pigmentation, it’s a source of vitamin C and also is used to treat wounds. Because the product is cold pressed, you get 100% of the nutrients, minerals, enzymes and vitamins.
I am blessed with clear skin and don’t use this product as an acne treatment so I can’t comment too much on that aspect in too much detail but if you head to Ritual Oils Instagram you can see in the highlights that it has treated blemishes and acne. I would try this natural product before using chemical derived and unnatural products. There are also some story highlights of people putting it on their baby bump, hair, wounds and over-all body. Such a lovely all round product.

My routine with this is simple. After a shower, I rub 2-4 drops into my palm.
I then rub my hands together and massage it into my face, chest and neck. I close my eyes during the process and take my time with slowly massaging it into my pores. During this, I think about how grateful I am for my beautiful life and all the things I am blessed for.  I make it a ‘ ritual’ skin care routine when I treat myself to this mini relaxation and I look forward to it every day.
After the oil has been warmed in your hand, it glides beautifully over your skin and you can feel it absorbing into your skin, without leaving it feeling greasy. The brand as a whole has a wonderful message - it is there to reminds you and I how important gratitude is and I like those little subtle reminders. The more grateful I am, the more abundant my life becomes.

If you would like to add Ritual Oil into your skin care routine you can purchase it here. Use code ROMEO for a discount.

If you are wanting to purchase it over the counter, please see the stockists here. It is stocked in Australia, Indonesia, U.S.A and England.

In my opinion, the 3 pack is great value and currently on sale but if you’re unsure I would go for just one bottle. After that you will be hooked. The Rose quartz gift set (picture right) is the most PERFECT sentimental and useful gift for mother’s day as well. Get it before you forget and have to buy flowers from the service station haha.
Please let me know if this worked wonders for you as well.

Hope you loved this post as much as I enjoyed creating it for you.

All my love, TDH

xx