July Lunar Beauty Rituals

Welcome to July, love. The air is buzzing with solar fire, beauty, and just enough magic to remind us that transformation is a lifestyle. This month brings a delicious blend of bold energy, tender truth, and radiant self-expression — and yes, your skin deserves to be glowing through every single phase.

Let’s walk through the lunar phases and astrology of July 2026 — with beauty rituals, skincare tips, and soul-care ideas designed to align your glow with the cosmos.

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First Quarter Moon in Libra: Balance, Boundaries & Beauty Rituals (July 2)

The Libra moon invites us to check in with balance — emotionally, relationally, even aesthetically. This is a gorgeous day for reassessing how you’re giving and receiving.

Ritual Tip

Do a mirror meditation followed by a gentle gua sha facial. Libra rules the skin and Venus energy, so take time with your serums and oils — let your skincare become a sacred act.

If you’d like to try one of my favorite gua sha tools, this one is a dreamy must-have.

Product Highlight: Wildling Empress Collection

Wildling Empress Hydrasoothe Face Mist

What it is:

A cold-pressed toning mist to brighten, de-puff, and detox throughout the day. Vitamin rich sweet fern, known for purifying the environment by clearing contaminations, flushes the lymphatic system to increase circulation and flow for brighter, clearer-looking skin.

Cold-pressed ingredients are like a fresh, whole plant in a bottle, because they’re not damaged by heat in any way. It protects the biome and the constituents of the plants to allow us to get the most peak performance and optimal benefits for your skin.

 

Skin Type: All skin types.

Texture: Ultra-fine, toning mist.

Gianna’s Tip: Keep in your bag and mist throughout the day for an instant lift.

Key Ingredients

Sweet Fern Plant Water (Comptonia peregrina)

Traditionally valued for its astringent and tonic qualities, sweet fern plant water brings a clarifying touch to modern skincare. Rich in natural tannins and phyto‑compounds, it helps refine pores, balance excess oil, and soothe irritation. Its heritage as a botanical remedy translates into a gentle yet effective ingredient that supports skin’s resilience while leaving the complexion refreshed and toned.

Bulgarian Rose Flower Water (Rosa damascena)

Bulgarian Rose Flower Water is celebrated for its hydrating and soothing properties, making it a cornerstone of sensitive‑skin rituals. Abundant in antioxidants, it helps protect against free radical damage while calming redness and inflammation. This delicate floral water replenishes moisture, restores balance, and imparts a soft, radiant glow, embodying the timeless elegance of rose in every drop.

Douglas Fir Plant Water (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Douglas Fir plant water harnesses the power of forest‑derived actives to calm and restore the skin. Its essential oil components — including beta‑pinene, sabinene, and terpinolene — are known for their anti‑inflammatory and tissue‑repairing properties. By modulating immune responses and reducing irritation, Douglas Fir water supports skin recovery, leaving it soothed, fortified, and visibly healthier.

Radish Root Ferment (Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate)

Radish Root Ferment is a natural preservative that protects formulations while being gentle on the skin. Produced through bio‑fermentation, it generates antimicrobial peptides that defend against contamination without the harshness of synthetic preservatives. Beyond its preservative role, it contributes to a cleaner, safer skincare experience, supporting sensitive complexions with a balance of efficacy and gentleness.

How to use:

Mist onto clean face and neck, follow with Empress Balm of Gilead Barrier Repair Oil.

If you would like to try the Wildling Empress Hydrasoothe Face Mist, you can buy it on Bluemercury by clicking here. If you are a new customer, you can get 15% off when you sign up for emails.

Product Highlight: Wildling Empress Barrier Repair Oil

What it is:

A plumping, phytonutrient-dense facial oil rich in ceramides & vitamin C that promotes elasticity, brightens the skin, and supports a healthy skin barrier. This six-resin oil was inspired by Nicholas Culpepper, an ancient English biologist and astrologer. You’ll read about him in a minute.

Skin Type:

All Skin Types

Texture:

Rich, viscous oil with the perfect slip and glide for your Empress Gua Sha Ritual.

Britta’s Tip: Activate the flow and prep skin to best receive the Oil by first applying the Empress Sweet Fern Hydrasoothe Face Mist.

Key Ingredients

Olive Fruit Oil (Olea europaea)

Olive Fruit Oil is a time‑honored skincare ingredient celebrated for its antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, and reparative properties. Rich in polyphenols such as hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and oleocanthal, it helps stimulate fibroblast activity — the cells responsible for wound healing and tissue regeneration. This nutrient‑dense oil nourishes and protects, restoring suppleness while reinforcing the skin’s natural resilience against environmental stressors.

Balm of Gilead Resin (Populus balsamifera)

Balm of Gilead Resin carries centuries of tradition as a soothing remedy, prized for its anti‑inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial effects. Its natural compounds — including eugenol, caryophyllene, and myrcene — work synergistically to relieve discomfort, accelerate skin healing, and provide antioxidant protection. In modern formulations, it lends a restorative touch that calms irritation and supports a healthier, more balanced complexion.

Galbanum Resin (Ferula gummosa)

Galbanum resin is a rare botanical extract studied for its anti‑aging and skin‑repairing potential. Packed with phytochemicals, terpenoids, esters, and antioxidants, it helps neutralize free radicals that contribute to premature aging. By supporting collagen and elastin production, Galbanum resin promotes firmness and elasticity, unveiling skin that feels revitalized, resilient, and youthfully radiant.

 

Labdanum Resin (Cistus ladanifer)

Labdanum resin is a Mediterranean treasure known for its antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, and UV‑protective properties. Rich in labdane‑type diterpenoids and flavonoids, it helps defend against free radical damage while supporting the skin barrier and preserving collagen. This botanical resin lends strength and resilience to the complexion, keeping skin firm, radiant, and protected from environmental stressors.

Frankincense Resin

Frankincense has been revered for centuries across Asia, Europe, Arabia, and Africa as a healing resin. Its boswellic acids deliver powerful anti‑inflammatory, wound‑healing, and antioxidant effects, making it a versatile ally for modern skincare. Research suggests it helps calm acne, reduce signs of aging, and reinforce the skin barrier, leaving the complexion soothed, balanced, and visibly renewed.

Guggul Resin (Commiphora mukul)

Guggul resin is a rare botanical active studied for its anti‑aging and restorative potential. Its guggulsterones, sterols, diterpenes, and esters work together to stimulate collagen synthesis, inhibit elastase, and provide antioxidant protection. By strengthening the skin’s structural proteins, Guggul resin helps improve firmness, elasticity, and overall vitality, unveiling a complexion that looks youthful and resilient.

Opoponax Resin (Commiphora erythrea glabrescens)

Opoponax resin is prized for its soothing and reparative qualities. Packed with terpenoids and sesquiterpenes, it offers anti‑inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound‑healing benefits. By calming irritation, supporting the skin barrier, and promoting tissue repair, Opoponax resin restores balance and comfort to stressed skin, leaving it smooth, fortified, and radiant.

How to use:

After misting with the Empress Sweet Fern Hydrasoothe Face Mist, massage Oil generously onto the face and entire neck. For best results, follow application with gua sha using the Empress Stone.

Nicholas Culpeper: The Herbalist Who Inspired Six-Resin Beauty Magic

Centuries before serums and sheet masks, English herbalist and astrologer Nicholas Culpeper (1616–1654) was pioneering a holistic approach to healing that blended botanical remedies with planetary wisdom. Known for his iconic work The English Physician, Culpeper believed that every plant and resin was governed by a celestial body—and that aligning remedies with the stars could unlock their full healing potential.

Today, many modern skincare formulations are inspired by his legacy, including luxurious blends that feature six sacred tree resins: frankincense, myrrh, pine, copal, dragon’s blood, and elemi. These resins—long revered for their purifying, anti-inflammatory, and spiritually protective properties—bring ancient wisdom into our daily rituals, making each drop feel like a spell cast in the name of beauty and balance.

Sunstone: A Light-Calling Crystal for Confidence & Beauty

Sunstone is like bottled sunshine for your soul. With its golden shimmer and warm, coppery flecks, this radiant crystal has long been associated with joy, confidence, and solar energy. Ancient Norse seafarers are said to have used it as a navigational tool—believing it could catch the sunlight and guide them through stormy skies.

Today, we turn to Sunstone not to sail the seas, but to reconnect with our inner fire. It’s the crystal of personal power, self-worth, and sacred vitality—perfect for morning rituals, glow-up spells, or anytime you need a little solar magic in your day. In skincare rituals, it’s linked to boosting circulation and radiance, making it a gorgeous energetic companion when you’re calling in that lit-from-within glow.

If you would like to try the Wildling Empress Collection, you can buy it on Bluemercury by clicking here. If you are a new customer, you can get 15% off when you sign up for emails.

Full Moon in Capricorn: Structure, Glow-Ups & Beauty (July 10)

Capricorn full moons are like cosmic check-ins: What have you been building? Where are you ready to rise? This lunation helps us anchor ambition — but also reminds us to rest, reset, and respect our physical vessels.

Beauty & Body Ritual

Exfoliate with a mineral-rich body scrub (Capricorn rules bones and skin structure), then hydrate with a rich body cream or oil. As you massage it in, set intentions around strength, resilience, and long-term beauty.

This is a powerful time to update your skincare goals too — think of it like creating a mid-year beauty blueprint.

Product Highlight: OSEA Salts of the Earth Body Scrub

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What it is:

Sink into a scrub like you’ve never felt before. Our skin-softening formula transforms into a gentle exfoliator as you work it into the skin. Mineral-rich salts from around the world buff away roughness, while shea butter and wild Gigartina seaweed nourish for silky-smooth and glowing skin. A sensory experience that leaves you feeling brand-new.

Key Benefits

• Exfoliates and softens dull, dry skin.
• Buffs away roughness and leaves skin silky-smooth.
• Deeply moisturizes for glowing skin from head to toe.
• Dreamy lavender scent.

Key Ingredients

Dead Sea Salt

Dead Sea Salt is renowned for its therapeutic mineral profile, particularly its high magnesium content. Clinical research shows that a 15‑minute soak can significantly improve hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce inflammation. By binding water and supporting epidermal repair, magnesium helps calm irritation while lowering inflammatory markers such as CRP and IL‑6. The result is skin that feels soothed, replenished, and visibly healthier.

Undaria Seaweed

Undaria seaweed is a powerhouse marine extract with clinically proven anti‑aging benefits. It inhibits enzymes like elastase and collagenase that break down skin structure, while increasing SIRT1 protein expression — a marker of cellular longevity. In vitro studies highlight its antioxidant, anti‑glycation, and soothing effects, and clinical trials confirm visible improvements in brightness, wrinkle depth, and irritation. Undaria delivers a rejuvenated, radiant complexion with enhanced resilience.

Gigartina Seaweed

Gigartina seaweed offers multi‑layered protection and renewal for the skin. Its antioxidant compounds defend against free radicals, while its anti‑inflammatory properties calm irritation. Research shows it inhibits melanin production and collagen breakdown, providing both whitening and anti‑aging benefits. Bioactive sugars and peptides enhance moisture retention and barrier support, leaving skin supple, even‑toned, and fortified against environmental stressors.

Montmorillonite Clay

Montmorillonite clay is a mineral‑rich ingredient celebrated for its purifying and reparative properties. Studies demonstrate its ability to reduce pro‑inflammatory markers like IL‑1β and COX‑2 while boosting anti‑inflammatory cytokines such as IL‑10. It accelerates wound healing by stimulating collagen deposition, fibroblast proliferation, and VEGF expression. With its layered structure and high cation exchange capacity, it absorbs excess oil, binds allergens, and improves clarity. Its mineral content also provides photoprotection and elasticity support, making it a versatile anti‑aging ally.

Saccharomyces Ferments

Saccharomyces ferments harness the power of bio‑fermentation to deliver advanced skin renewal. Research shows they reduce oxidative stress by scavenging ROS and increasing antioxidant enzymes like catalase. In fibroblast studies, they boost collagen and hyaluronic acid production, while decreasing inflammatory cytokines in UVB‑damaged keratinocytes. By altering gene expression in pathways linked to inflammation and photoaging, Saccharomyces ferments help restore balance, resilience, and youthful vitality to the skin.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a botanical classic celebrated for its healing and hydrating powers. Acemannan, its key polysaccharide, plays a vital role in calming acne by regulating the skin’s microbiota and reducing inflammation. Aloe also enhances cell proliferation and shields against oxidative stress by stimulating protective enzymes like superoxide dismutase and peroxidase. With its mucopolysaccharides that lock in moisture, aloe vera restores hydration and strengthens the skin barrier, leaving the complexion soothed, supple, and resilient.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a gold‑standard humectant that draws moisture into the stratum corneum, keeping skin hydrated even in low humidity. With a molecular weight of just 92 daltons, it penetrates deeper than larger molecules like hyaluronic acid, delivering hydration where it’s needed most. Beyond moisture, glycerin fortifies the lipid matrix, supports keratinocyte maturation, and accelerates wound healing while reducing irritation. Clinical studies show 10% glycerin outperforms other humectants like urea and propylene glycol, making it a superior choice for sensitive or compromised skin.

Safflower Oil

Safflower oil is a nutrient‑rich botanical that defends against oxidative stress with potent antioxidants such as luteolin and quercetin derivatives. Its anti‑inflammatory effects help calm irritation, making it ideal for conditions like eczema or rosacea. In cell studies, safflower oil promoted keratinocyte proliferation and accelerated wound closure, especially when paired with soothing actives like allantoin. With its high linoleic acid content, it restores the skin’s lipid matrix, improving hydration, resilience, and overall clarity.

Shea Butter

Shea butter is a deeply nourishing emollient and anti‑inflammatory powerhouse. Its triterpenoids, including α‑amyrin and β‑amyrin, inhibit inflammatory pathways such as NF‑κB, calming reactive or irritated skin. Rich in fatty acids — oleic, stearic, palmitic, linoleic, and arachidic — it replenishes the lipid barrier and locks in moisture. Vitamins A and E, along with phenolic compounds, provide antioxidant protection and support collagen integrity. In vitro studies confirm its ability to accelerate wound closure and keratinocyte proliferation, while cinnamic acid derivatives offer mild natural UV protection.

Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is a versatile essential oil with proven regenerative and protective benefits. It accelerates wound healing by stimulating Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF‑β), boosting collagen synthesis and granulation tissue formation. Its anti‑inflammatory action reduces cytokines like IL‑6 and TNF‑α, calming irritation and redness. Lavender’s antimicrobial properties inhibit bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes, making it effective for acne‑prone skin. With antioxidant compounds like linalool and linalyl acetate, it neutralizes free radicals, protecting against oxidative stress and premature aging.

How to use:

• Stir well before using.
• Gently apply onto skin using circular motions, paying special attention to dry, rough areas.
• Rinse with warm water and finish with OSEA body moisturizer of choice.

If you would like to try this body scrub from OSEA, you can buy it on Bluemercury by clicking here. If you are a new customer, you can get 15% off when you sign up for emails.

Last Quarter Moon in Aries: Release, Revive, Beauty (July 17)

This Aries moon wants movement. Think: sweat, shake, stretch, release. Last quarter moons are for letting go, and Aries gives it a fiery edge — perfect for cutting cords with what’s dulling your sparkle.

Ritual Movement

Try a walking meditation or a solo dance session with a grounding playlist. Afterward, do a clarifying clay mask to draw out stagnant energy. This is a great day to skip makeup and let your skin breathe.

Product Highlight: Alo Yoga Outfit & Accessories

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Alo Heartthrob Bra

The Heart Throb Bra you know and love now comes in their signature Alosoft fabric. Featuring the same contrast contour stitching and the scooped neckline, but with a super-soft feel. Wear it to your next workout session or when you’re just in the mood to chill in something cute. The website says these are true to size.

Alo Warrior Mat

This mat supports you literally and figuratively. Reach new levels of performance with our rigorously tested Warrior mat. Its luxe matte finish, oversized, slip-free design, and anti-odor & moisture-wicking qualities help you stay grounded through all your moves. It’s also 100% formaldehyde-free, non-toxic, and PVC-free, perfect for a clean practice and a peaceful movement session.

Alo Uplifting Yoga Block

Lightweight, with just the right level of firmness, the Uplifting Yoga Block is exactly what you need to level up your practice and maintain stability during poses.

The Alo YouTube page also has some workout videos if you want to check those out for yourself. The ones I saw were for yoga, specifically.

If you would like to buy something from Alo, you can find it by clicking here.

Welcome to Leo Season: Beauty, Self-Worship & Solar Magic (July 23)

Leo season is here and it’s time to shine, babe. This is the season of self-expression, confidence, golden hour glam, and unapologetic joy.

Spiritual Beauty Tip

Create a “Leo altar” with gold candles, sunflowers, a signature fragrance, and affirmations that remind you who TF you are. Then do your makeup or skincare routine in front of it — like a ritual of devotion to your most radiant self.

Lifestyle Tip

Treat yourself like royalty. Book that facial, wear the bold lipstick, say no with love, and say yes to your desires.

Product Highlight: Miss Dior Hair Mist, Oil & Fragrance

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Although there is no ad for the hair perfume and hair oil, the spirit of Miss Dior can be explained in their Miss Dior commercial. It’s one of my favorites to be honest. I know most perfume ads make no sense, but this feels feminine, playful and free. It’s my personal opinion that love should make you feel this way in a healthy relationship and loving partner.

Miss Dior Perfume

What it is:

Between strength and grace, boldness and elegance. Miss Dior Parfum embodies the Dior vision of youth and femininity. Francis Kurkdjian, Dior Perfume Creative Director, reinterprets the initial olfactory inspiration of Miss Dior, infusing it with today’s youthful spirit.

Miss Dior Homage

The legendary chypre Miss Dior perfume evolves into a composition that blends floral and fruity accords with voluptuous notes of ambery woods. In homage to the jasmine of the original 1947 Miss Dior perfume for women, Francis Kurkdjian chose a jasmine with rare facets, obtained through a special extraction process. The reinvented fragrance reveals a surprising rosy and fruity note that contrasts with the woody tones and is brightened by hints of mandarin.

The couturier’s fragrance, Miss Dior Parfum is adorned with a ‘poignard’ bow woven from Lurex threads in a silvery hue that echoes the color of the signature label. The emblematic Miss Dior houndstooth motif envelops the bottle of this perfume in shimmering pink tones.

An intense and luminous women’s fragrance that radiates the essence of Miss Dior.

Fragrance Notes:

If you would like to try the Miss Dior hair, oil, or perfume, you can buy it on the Christian Dior official website by clicking here.

Miss Dior Hair Oil

The first bottle is shown on the official Christian Dior website; the other bottle is shown on the Sephora website. It’s the same oil, just different packaging.

What it is:

Miss Dior Hair Oil features a lightweight texture that nourishes and subtly perfumes the hair upon application. The alcohol-free formula is infused with rose wax and hydrates hair without leaving a sticky finish, providing shine without weighing it down.

Prolong the trail of your Miss Dior women’s fragrance by applying Miss Dior Hair Oil from mid-lenghts to your ends for a fragrant hair care ritual.

Hair is soft and shiny, exuding the sweet floral scent of Miss Dior wherever you go.

How to Apply:

1.  Spray Miss Dior Hair Oil into the palm of your hand, then apply with the fingertips along the hair and to the ends.
2.  Then spray one of the 3 Miss Dior hair mists onto your hair to prolong the trail of your favorite Miss Dior fragrance.

If you would like to try the Miss Dior hair, oil, or perfume, you can buy it on the Christian Dior official website by clicking here.

Miss Dior Hair Mist

The first bottle is what is currently on the website for a full bottle of Miss Dior Hair Mist, the other bottle that is clear, is a slightly different style with less mist inside of it. The image in the center, I found while searching for images. This was a limited-edition gift set that came with a Rose Quartz comb. The listings that I saw were on eBay or on Poshmark if you are interested in the gift set.

What it is:

Enhance and perfume your hair with Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist which unfurls the same radiant jasmine accords as its namesake women’s fragrance. The hair mist opens with the juicy freshness of a parkling mandarin. Starry jasmine brings out succulent wild strawberry facets, and the ambery wood accord warms up a soothing depth to this intense yet incredibly smooth fruity floral scent.

This alcohol-free hair perfume is infused with rosewater and enhances the hair with a voluptuous trail. Wear alone or prolong the trail of your Miss Dior Parfum.

Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist comes in a glass bottle with a frosted finish featuring Dior’s signature houndstooth motif.

Fragrance Notes:

How to Apply:

Spray Miss Dior Parfum Hair Mist onto your hair to prolong the trail of your fragrance.

If you would like to try the Miss Dior hair, oil, or perfume, you can buy it on the Christian Dior official website by clicking here.

New Moon in Leo: Set Beauty Intentions from Your Heart (July 24)

The Leo new moon is the crown jewel of the month. It’s a day to plant seeds — not just for what you want, but for who you are becoming. Leo rules the heart, so make your wishes personal, emotional, and wildly authentic.

Ritual

Take a ritual bath with jasmine or rose oil. Visualize your heart glowing like the sun. Afterward, journal your intentions as if they’ve already happened — especially around confidence, creativity, love, and how you show up.

Beauty Bonus

Try a radiance-boosting face oil or a shimmering body lotion to finish your ritual. Glow is not just aesthetic — it’s energetic.

Product Highlight: Miss Dior Body Milk

What it is:

The Miss Dior Body Milk nourishes, softens and deeply hydrates the skin.

Composed of 93%* natural-origin ingredients and formulated with rose wax, this non-greasy body milk absorbs quickly and provides hydration for silky skin that feels soft to the touch. The fresh and creamy texture delivers a delightfully comforting sensation while delicately scenting the skin with the floral notes of Miss Dior Perfume for women.

To enhance your bathing experience, begin the ritual with the Miss Dior Exfoliating Shower Oil and the Miss Dior Shower Gel.

How to Apply:

Slather on generously over clean, dry skin after your bath or shower, massaging gently until completely absorbed.

Discover the complete Miss Dior bath ritual:
1. Smooth your skin with the sensorial Exfoliating Body Oil with Rose Extract.
2. Apply the indulgent Shower Gel with Rose Water for cleansed and silky skin.
3. Complete your routine with the comforting Body Milk with Rose Wax, to nourish and hydrate the skin.
4. As a finishing touch, spray on your desired Miss Dior fragrance.

If you would like to try the Miss Dior Body Milk, you can buy it on the Christian Dior official website by clicking here.

July Beauty Wrap-Up

July is here to teach us that structure and softness can coexist. That we can hustle and hydrate. That glow is just as much about boundaries as it is about highlighter.

Whether you’re journaling under the stars, exfoliating away old energy, or dancing barefoot in your living room — know that every ritual is an act of reclamation. You are magic. You are radiant. And this month? You’re rising.