{"product_id":"dara-kennedy-self-compassion-elixir","title":"Dara Kennedy Self-Compassion Elixir","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inner champion for acceptance, release, and resilience \/\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSelf-Compassion Elixir is the go-to Bach flower supplement for quieting self-criticism, letting go of stress and anger, inviting acceptance, and building resilience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no place like the world of beauty for self-criticism, whether we’re peering at our faces in the mirror and wondering why they’re not as poreless as the ones we see on Instagram or fighting with hair that refuses to sit just so. Even when you look fantastic on the outside, your emotions might lead you to a different conclusion on the inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-Compassion Elixir was designed to help your mind catch up to what your heart already knows, quieting self-criticism and other limiting beliefs. It’s our favorite tool for the practice of leaning into ease, peace, and empowerment (which can radiate—beautifully—on the outside, too).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause they’re taken for specific emotional states, the efficacy of Bach flowers can be as much about the process of taking them as it is about the contents of the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of this blend as a tool to support a practice shown to be effective in multiple peer-reviewed studies: noticing how you feel, naming it, and taking a deliberate, kind action in response. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe magic of this blend can be found in the way its seven essences are designed to work together:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Agrimony and Crab Apple help inspire the courage to face reality and the clarity to accept what you find\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pine and Oak help ease the guilt and self-judgment that keep so many of us stuck, making room for a sense of ease and flexibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Centaury and Willow help support the boundaries and sense of ownership that turn self-acceptance into action\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Holly helps restore the balance required to give and receive love more freely—toward yourself and everyone around you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBecause Bach flowers were originally developed by Dr. Edward Bach with a sense of openness and transparency, we always share what’s in each blend. However, due to the level of quality you’ll find with our essences, their specific harvesting locations and processes, and the generous dilution ratio we use (originally set forth by Dr. Bach, but decreased by other brands over time), it will be difficult to replicate this formula using single essences you might find elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere we source our ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDara worked with her friend Gérard, whom we consider to be the world’s most skilled and thoughtful Bach flower practitioner, to create this blend—traveling with him deep into the French Alps, far from any GPS or cell signal, to watch his process firsthand. His insistence upon the highest quality flowers and the most uncompromising process reflects a level of rigor and exactitude that goes far beyond what most would imagine to be possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brandy we use to preserve the flowers is organic, biodynamic, and made in our home state of California by a firecracker of a woman named Gena. (The amount of alcohol in each serving is less than you'll find in a single slice of bread.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about how it all came together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brighterbeauty.substack.com\/\" title=\"Dara's Substack\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eon Dara’s Substack.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the course of a week or longer—while you take drops of Self-Compassion Elixir in glasses of water, place drops under the tongue, add drops to your bath water, or all of the above—its benefits will unfold in a beautiful way that might make you want to keep taking it forever. (You can take it as long as you wish.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-Compassion Elixir is a comforting hug, sure…but it isn’t an invitation to go back to bed, pull the covers up, and opt out. It’s a gentle hand on the shoulder, turning you toward your next step with courage, ease, and self-respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe need for more self-compassion can come from many different places. This blend is designed to meet you wherever you are, whether you’re dealing with a harsh inner critic, a habit of comparison, or exhaustion from being hard on yourself for too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Compassion: a ritual to follow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the Self-Compassion Elixir as a tool to remind you to practice these steps, i\u003c\/span\u003enspired by the work of Dr. Kristin Neff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. MINDFULNESS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, notice what you're struggling with; can you physically feel that discomfort? Try to name it. Then, add your drops to your water, your bath, or under your tongue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. COMMON HUMANITY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you drink your drops or ease yourself into your bath, remind yourself that other people have experienced this, too. Putting your hands over your heart can help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. SELF-KINDNESS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish by asking yourself, “What do I need to hear right now?” It might be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- I can accept myself as I am.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- I can forgive myself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- I am strong enough to take this on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSay it to yourself as much as you need to, feeling it in your core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd remember: repetition is what helps self-compassion become second nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dara Kennedy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53522159960431,"sku":"4219-01","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/9857\/0607\/files\/dara-kennedy-self-compassion-elixir.png?v=1790228145","url":"https:\/\/aylabeauty.com\/products\/dara-kennedy-self-compassion-elixir","provider":"Ayla","version":"1.0","type":"link"}