Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the balance between light and dark. It is a time of fertility, growth, and renewal. For witches and practitioners of witchcraft, Ostara is a time to connect with the energy of the season and harness its power for rituals and spells. One of the most common rituals observed during Ostara is the honoring of the balance between light and dark. This can be done by setting up an altar or sacred space with symbols and representations of the sun and moon. Candles, crystals, and images of the sun and moon can be used to symbolize this balance and serve as focal points for meditation and intention setting.
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However some sulfates are so good at their job, they can wash off your skin s own natural oils that keep it moisturised and protected which can lead to dryness and irritation. Due to the lack of substantial research into this area it is very likely there are other ingredients and class groups of ingredients that could feed Fungal Acne which have not been indentified.
Candles, crystals, and images of the sun and moon can be used to symbolize this balance and serve as focal points for meditation and intention setting. Another popular ritual for Ostara is the planting of seeds. As spring is a time of growth and new beginnings, witches often take the opportunity to sow the seeds of their intentions and desires.
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Parabens are a large group of preservatives which are used to prevent bacteria growing in cosmetic formulations. There has been some healthy controversy surrounding them due to a few studies finding paraben presence in breast tumours and breast tissue. However, the majority of the scientific community have deemed these findings non-conclusive due to the limitations of these studies. There's still a lot of support for avoiding parabens following the better safe than sorry route. If you do we completely support you! If you are concerned about the health safety of parabens, then feel free to avoid them by looking out for the Paraben-Free icon. If not, don't worry about it - they do have had one of the longest safety records as preservatives!
Which Ingredients are classified as Paraben?
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- Isobutylparaben
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- Butylparaben
- Ethylparaben
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Understanding Sulfates
Sulfates are a large group of ingredients which act as cleansing agents in Cosmetics. They help loosen up the dirt and grime from your skin and hair to allow for water to wash it away with ease. However some sulfates are so good at their job, they can wash off your skin’s own natural oils that keep it moisturised and protected which can lead to dryness and irritation. Most people will find no issues with sulfate, however if you find your skin doesn't like sulfates then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the sulfate-free icon on Skincarisma.
Which ingredients are classified as sulfates?
We've taken the Sulfates which are considered more harsh for our Sulfate-Free status. A product will be Sulfate-Free if it does not contain any of the following Sulfates:
- TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Understanding Simple Alcohols
Alcohol ingredients are widely used in cosmetics and come in different types. For the most part alcohols are not problematic at all. However one type of alcohols, simple alcohols can be quite drying to the skin because it evaporates very quickly. This can cause irritation which can also lead to other skin complications. These alcohols should never be used alone on your skin, but combined with other cosmetic ingredients, they are normally without issue. However, for some people with sensitive and easily irritable skin, avoiding products with these simple alcohols may be beneficial. If you find your skin doesn't like these simple alcohols, then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the Alcohol-Free icon.
Which Ingredients are classified as Alcohol?
A product will be alcohol-free if it does not contain any of the following alcohol ingredients:
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Understanding Silicones
If you've ever used a skincare, makeup or beauty product that's made your skin look and feel smoother tempoarily - it's likely contained Silicone. They are a popular class of ingredients found in cosmetics due to their smooth, soft, easy-to-spread and smooth properties that help creates an artificial layer/barrier on top of skin or hair (commonly found in conditioners).
For the same reasons they are popularly used, they are also commonly avoided. Anecdotally, many individuals have reported that Silicones cause/excerbate breakouts, irritation, cause a feeling of skin being unable to breathe, cause clumping of cosmetic products and find it difficult to wash off. As a result, those who find them problematic are avoiding them and increasingly, cosmetic companies are avoiding them as well.
If you have had bad experiences with Silicones in the past, or suspect they are problematic then look out for the tick on the Silicone-free label.
Disclaimer
The Silicone-free label only includes the most common Silicone ingredients that have indentified been reported by individuals that could potentially cause issues.
These include: Amodimethicone, Behenoxy Dimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Copolyol, Dimethiconol, Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone.
Note, that this does not include all ingredients part of the Silicone class of ingredients.
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Understanding the Identified Contact Allergens
The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has identified and established 26 cosmetic ingredients that are likely contact allergens (potential to cause skin allergies) as demonstrated in clinical or epidemiological studies. The EU's SCCS have recommend cosmetic companies to disclose them on the labels if used and in cases where the concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products, then they must be labelled.
Look out for the tick on the EU-Allergen free label to know your cosmetic is free from any of the 26 identified cosmetic ingredients.
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The EU Allergen Free label is for the 26 ingredients identified by the EU SCCS and products will be only flagged if a suspected ingredient is on it's ingredient list. It is possible for cosmetics to contain one of the suspect ingredients without it appearing on the ingredient list due to it not reaching the concentration threshold to disclose it and cosmetic manufacturers choice to not disclose it.
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Understanding Fungal Acne (Pityrosporum Folliculitis/Malassezia Folliculitis)
Pityrosporum Folliculitis/Malassezia folliculitis or simply known as Fungal Acne is a persistent acne-like condition that commonly responds poorly to traditional acne-treating methods. Unlike most cases of Acne where bacteria is the culprit, Fungi is the culprit of Fungal Acne (Hence the name!). There are certain classes & groups of ingredients that have been shown to promote and feed the growth of the Fungal Acne, Fungi such as fatty acids, oils, esters, polysorbates and fermented ingredients.
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Please Read: How to use the Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Label
At SkinCarisma, we've done our best to identify as many ingredients as possible but note the fungal-free label may not be 100% accurate due to the complexconditions and combination of ingredients that malezzeria can thrive on.
Additionally, products that may contain ingredients that have shown to feed Malassezia may not neccessarily exacerbate the condition due to concentration of ingredient used in the product, this information is simply not available on the products.
As a result, please note this is only an experimental label that can be best used to possible identify problematic products you have used in the past. It is in no way a perfect identifier nor a predictor in whether or not it will exacerbate or cause fungal acne. It will continue to be worked on as more information and research comes to light.
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Due to the lack of substantial research into this area it is very likely there are other ingredients and class/groups of ingredients that could feed Fungal Acne which have not been indentified.
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Alcohol ingredients are widely used in cosmetics and come in different types. For the most part alcohols are not problematic at all. However one type of alcohols, simple alcohols can be quite drying to the skin because it evaporates very quickly. This can cause irritation which can also lead to other skin complications. These alcohols should never be used alone on your skin, but combined with other cosmetic ingredients, they are normally without issue. However, for some people with sensitive and easily irritable skin, avoiding products with these simple alcohols may be beneficial. If you find your skin doesn't like these simple alcohols, then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the Alcohol-Free icon.
This can be done literally by planting seeds in a garden or pot and infusing them with intentions for growth and manifestation. It can also be done symbolically by writing down intentions or desires on pieces of paper and burying them in the earth or releasing them to the wind. Using elements of nature in rituals is also common during Ostara. Witches may gather flowers, leaves, or other natural materials to create floral arrangements or wreaths to symbolize the beauty and abundance of spring. These arrangements can be placed on altars or worn as crowns during rituals and can be used to infuse the space and the practitioner with the energy of the season. In addition, many witches choose to perform spells or rituals during Ostara to bring about specific desires or intentions. Spells for growth, prosperity, and abundance are popular during this time of year. These spells often involve the use of herbs, crystals, and candles that correspond to fertility, growth, or manifestation. The spells can range from simple rituals of manifestation to more elaborate ceremonies involving dance, chanting, or ritual tools. Overall, the rituals for Ostara in witchcraft focus on celebrating the arrival of spring, embracing the balance between light and dark, and harnessing the energy of renewal and growth. Whether it is through honoring the equinox, planting seeds of intention, using elements of nature, or performing specific spells, these rituals help witches connect with the powerful energy of the season and manifest their desires and intentions..
Reviews for "Moon Magick and Ostara: Witchcraft Rituals for Lunar Connection"
1. Mark - 1 star - I was extremely disappointed with "Witchcraft rituals for Ostara." It claimed to provide insightful and meaningful rituals for the holiday, but it felt like a shallow and generic collection of rituals that lacked any depth or true connection to the holiday. The instructions were confusing and poorly written, making it difficult to follow along. Overall, this book did not live up to the hype and left me feeling unsatisfied.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - As someone who has been practicing witchcraft for years, I found "Witchcraft rituals for Ostara" to be unoriginal and uninspiring. The rituals presented in the book were nothing new and seemed like a compilation of basic information that I had already encountered in other resources. I was hoping for fresh ideas and innovative approaches, but instead, I found myself reading the same old concepts in a different package. I would not recommend this book to experienced practitioners looking for something unique and refreshing.
3. Alyssa - 2 stars - The title of "Witchcraft rituals for Ostara" caught my attention, but unfortunately, the content didn't live up to my expectations. The rituals described in the book lacked depth and seemed rushed, leaving me feeling disconnected from the holiday itself. Additionally, the author's writing style was dry and uninspiring, making it difficult to fully engage with the rituals. Overall, I was hoping for a more insightful and meaningful exploration of Ostara, but this book fell short.