BEAU D. / D. Cream / Ingredient #16
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is an Ayurvedic adaptogenic herb known for supporting men’s health by enhancing libido, stamina, fertility, and stress resilience. Traditionally used to improve sperm count, motility, and quality, it may also help support healthy testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels, aiding energy, muscle recovery, and hormonal balance. Its calming effects on the nervous system can reduce stress and fatigue, which may further improve vitality and sexual wellness.
BEAU D. / D. Cream / Ingredient #2
Witch hazel may sound mystical, but its name comes from the Middle English wiche, meaning “bendable” or “pliant”—a nod to its flexible twigs once used for dowsing, an ancient method of finding underground water and precious metals. It has its own quiet magic, blooming in colder months with bright, firework-like flowers among otherwise bare branches.
Hamamelis virginiana has been trusted in herbalism for generations. Native American communities used it medicinally to soothe and protect the skin; today it’s an over-the-counter treatment for skin balancing.
In skincare, witch hazel is a natural astringent with antiseptic properties. It refines pores, balances oil, and calms irritation—sans the harsh dryness of stronger toners—leaving skin clean, toned, and hydrated.
The Vitarka mudra is a sacred gesture of teaching and shared wisdom, often shown as the Buddha explaining big ideas. With thumb and index finger forming a circle—symbolizing the Wheel of Dharma—and the other fingers reaching upward, it represents clarity, insight, and inspired conversation. Seen in Buddhist art and yoga, this mudra celebrates curiosity, learning, and the joy of passing wisdom along.
BDFM: Volume XVIII
1. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Mister Rogers (1:38) 2. “CARELESS WHISPER” by Hiromi Go (6:50) 3. “Rip It Up” by Orange Juice (5:20) 4. “I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On” by Robert Palmer (3:45) 5. “Flowers for Zoë” by Lenny Kravitz (2:44) 6. “TODAY” by Q (4:02) 7. “i miss new york” by warner case, Jean Tonique (3:23) 8. “Gosh” by Jamie xx, MC Moose (4:51) 9. “Gimme Some” by Weval (5:09) 10. “Idol Eyes” by Common Saints (4:49) 11. “Six Blade Knife” by Dire Straits (4:13) 12. “Esprit.Wav” by ESPRIT (X), George Clanton (3:30) 13. “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Jackson 5 (3:00)
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BEAU D. / D. Cream / Ingredient #1
“The water understands
Civilization well;
It wets my foot, but prettily,
It chills my life, but wittily,
It is not disconcerted,
It is not broken-hearted:
Well used, it decketh joy,
Adorneth, doubleth joy:
Ill used, it will destroy,
In perfect time and measure
With a face of golden pleasure
Elegantly destroy.”
by Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Water”
Winslow Homer, “The Gulf Stream” (1899)
