Witchcraft and Wrinkle Cream

Ashley Branham
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Welcome to Witchcraft & Wrinkle Cream — the skin-positive, soul-supportive podcast for barrier babes, Skin Witches, and glow-seekers. I’m Ashley Branham, licensed esthetician and Skin Witch in Springfield, Missouri, blending science and spellwork in every custom facial. ✨ For sacred rebels with soft skin, scarred hearts, and sovereign glow. Join the Glow Coven for myth-busting convos, sacred skin rituals, cosmic skincare cycles, and a little chaos & collagen along the way. Glow is a ritual, and your skin is sacred.

Episodes

  1. 10/07/2025

    The Autumn Skin Shift: Prepping Your Face for Sweater Weather

    As the air gets crisp and the PSLs start flowing, your skin is probably screaming for a little extra love. In this cozy, witchy episode, I’m breaking down why our skin freaks out when the seasons change, and how to support it through the shift. We’ll talk hydration, barrier repair, and gentle exfoliation; plus, I’m layering in some witchcraft for your skincare rituals. Think grounding, shadow work, and earthy oils that connect you back to your body. ✨ In this episode: Why skin tends to dry out, flake, or break out in fall The easiest product swaps to protect your moisture barrier How to transition your skincare routine without overwhelming your skin Ritual ideas to ground your body and your energy as the wheel turns A tarot moment for reflection and release Because sweater weather shouldn’t mean sandpaper cheeks, it’s time to cozy up your skincare routine and your spirit. 🌿 Mentioned in this episode: Hale & Hush Brilliant Lip & Eye Serum (aka “Unicorn Tears”) Self Love Ritual Oil and CBD and ceramide-rich barrier oils Ritual Reset Facial ✨ Connect with me: Instagram & Threads: @lively_esthetics_ Facebook: Lively Esthetics Blog: livelyspringfield.com/blog 🎴 Tarot Reflection: What needs to be shed so your skin and your spirit can feel at home in the shift? And what shadow aspects of myself are ready to be softened with care, instead of judged or ignored? Music Credits: Intro + Outro: Pink Rhodonite by Sarah the IllstrumentalistTransition: Brew by Jobii

    18 min

  2. 09/09/2025

    PCOS & Skin: Witchy Wisdom for Hormones, Hair & Healing

    September is PCOS Awareness Month, and today we’re pulling back the veil on how PCOS shows up in your skin, your hair, and even your energy. From jawline breakouts that seem to have a personal vendetta, to sudden shifts in oil, texture, or hair growth, PCOS skin changes are real, valid, and worth talking about. In this episode, I’m sharing:🌸 How PCOS can affect your skin + hair🔮 Why it’s not your fault (and never about effort)🌿 Gentle ingredients + practices that actually help🧡 A tarot reflection to bring compassion back into your healing journey Your skin is not broken, it’s speaking to you. Let’s learn how to listen with love. ✨ Resources & Links: Blog: PCOS Awareness Month: What's Really Going On Under the SurfaceJoin the Glow Coven email list for rituals + affirmations Follow on Instagram @lively_esthetics_

    16 min

  3. 08/26/2025

    Skin Witch School is in Session: Rituals, Real Talk & Resetting Your Routine

    It’s back-to-school season, and the Glow Coven is heading back to class. 📚✨ In this episode, I’m talking about the magic of resetting your routines, not just for your skin but for your energy, your nervous system, and your everyday rituals. Virgo season is officially here, bringing order, refinement, and a little tough-love Earth sign energy to help us find balance after the chaos of summer. We’ll cover: Why routines don’t have to mean perfection (and why your skin isn’t grading you) Virgo-inspired ritual resets to bring presence and grounding back to your skincare Seasonal skin tips for late summer congestion, irritation, and dehydration My favorite ritual tools and product recs for a smooth reset A tarot pull for Virgo season to guide your glow from the inside out So grab your notebook... Skin Witch School is in session. 🌿✨ Mentioned in this episode: Ritual Reset and Initiation Facials (for locals in Springfield, MO) Kona Spray and Brush-on SPF Patchology Eye Gels (Chill Mode and Perk Up) Gua Sha Stone and Facial Roller Connect with me: ✨ Instagram: @lively_esthetics_ ✨ Facebook: Lively Esthetics ✨ Blog + Booking: livelyspringfield.com Music Credits: Intro/Outro: Pink Rhodonite by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist Transition: Brew by Jobii

    14 min

  4. 08/12/2025

    Teen Skin 101: Because Puberty is Rude

    Let’s be real, puberty is rude. One day you’re living your best carefree life, the next your hormones throw a house party on your face and did not even have the decency to RSVP. In this episode, we are breaking down teen skincare in a way that is simple, shame-free, and actually works. No 12-step routines. No stripping cleansers. Definitely no sketchy TikTok hacks. We will cover:✨ Why harsh scrubs are the enemy of calm, happy skin✨ My favorite gentle cleansers, lightweight moisturizers, and SPF picks for teens✨ Spot treatments that actually help without wrecking your barrier✨ How to handle mild-to-moderate acne without turning your bathroom into a science lab✨ The truth about pimple patches and which ones I swear by.✨ SPF made easy with Kona spray-on and brush-on. Whether you are a teen navigating the chaos, a parent trying to help, or just here for the glow-up education, this episode is your crash course in surviving puberty’s rude awakening with your skin intact. Products Mentioned: Patchology SheetMasks Patchology Pimple Patches Kona Spray SPF + Brush-On SPF options LED facial masks for at-home use ✨ Join the Glow Coven:Want more Skin Witch wisdom, seasonal rituals, and skincare straight to your inbox? Join here. ✨ Keep Glowing With Me: 📖 Read more Skin Witch wisdom on the blog: https://www.livelyspringfield.com/blog📸 Instagram: @Lively_Esthetics_📘 Facebook: Lively Esthetics💆‍♀️ Book your Ritual: I recommend either an Initiation Ritual, Ritual Reset, or Hush and Heal.Intro Music: Pink Rhodonite by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist Transition Music: Brew by Jobii

    26 min

  5. 08/05/2025

    Help, My Glow Missed the Flight & My Skin’s Hungover

    Whether you just got back from the beach, a weekend wedding, or a soul-recharging road trip, your skin is probably screaming “WTF?!” Welcome to the Vacation Hangover, where your glow checked out, but the dehydration, breakouts, and inflammation decided to stay a little longer. In this episode of Witchcraft & Wrinkle Cream, we’re diving deep into post-travel skin recovery. I’ll guide you through how to repair a compromised barrier, rehydrate your thirsty cells, and coax your skin back into balance, without jumping into a 15-step routine or trying to exfoliate your sins away. ✨ Expect real talk, practical ritual, and a whole lot of Skin Witch sass. What we cover in this episode: Why travel wrecks your skin (even if it was "relaxing") The truth about airplane air, hotel water, and SPF residue My favorite skin rituals for bouncing back fast What to avoid when your skin is struggling post-vacay Supportive products and tools I reach for (no affiliate BS, just real recs) How to tune back into your nervous system and re-ground your glow 📍 Springfield Locals:Need help recovering from your skin hangover? Ask about the Glow Revival Ritual or Golden Hour Glow at your next visit. Both are customized to get your skin, and energy, back in sync. 🧙‍♀️ Let’s connect:Follow me on Instagram @lively_esthetics_Join the Glow Coven! 🎵 Music Credits:Intro/Outro: Pink Rhodonite by Sarah, the IllstrumentalistSegment Transition: Brew by Jobii

    15 min

  6. 07/29/2025

    The Sacred Pause: When Skincare Becomes Ceremony

    Ever whispered “I’ll just skip it tonight” while staring into your bathroom mirror at midnight?Yeah, me too. In this heart-centered episode, I’m sharing how a late-night Amazon scroll, a canvas bag that said “Support Your Local Coven,” and a burst of unexpected creativity led me to reframe skincare as something sacred — not just a task. We’re talking about the moment I stopped performing my skincare routine and started participating in it… as ritual, as devotion, as a way back to myself. Whether you're soul-tired, overstimulated, or simply burned out on beauty industry BS — this episode is your permission slip to slow down, soften, and start again. The story of my accidental Skin Witch awakening 🕯️ Why “routine” doesn’t work when you’re already overstretched The nervous system + skincare connection (hello, parasympathetic magic) How to ritualize your skincare in under 5 minutes A reminder: your glow isn’t made in a rush — it’s made in the ritual My Skin Witch Ritual Guide (FREE!) The phrase that started it all: Support Your Local Coven The power of breath, scent, and intentional touch A reminder that “fancy” isn’t the same as sacred Grab your free ritual guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HJa2Avgbt0E4TRqDFnRWifJjtegiBAi2/view?usp=drive_link Book your own in-person ritual: https://www.livelyspringfield.com/book-a-ritual Hang out with me on IG: @lively_esthetics_ Join the Glow Coven newsletter: https://www.livelyspringfield.com/join-the-coven If this episode made you pause and breathe differently, send it to a friend, tag me on Instagram, or whisper “my skincare is sacred” the next time you touch your face. 🖤Until next time — support your local Skin Witch. 🎶 Music Credits: Intro & Outro Music: “Pink Rhodonite” by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist Transition Music: “Brew” by Jobii(All music licensed via Epidemic Sound)

    17 min

  7. 07/22/2025

    Leo Season: Solar Magic, Skin Spells & the Power of Being Seen

    Leo Season is here, and she brought sequins, sass, and solar-powered skincare spells. In this episode of Witchcraft & Wrinkle Cream, I’m serving up cosmic insights, Skin Witch wisdom, and a soul-level self-worship ritual to help you shine like the radiant being you are. Whether you're craving a glow-up or trying to calm the Leo heat, I’ve got you. 🌞 Astrology forecast🧖‍♀️ Skin tips for fiery season🕯️ A mirror magic ritual for solar devotion🔮 A juicy Tarot pull✨ Featured facials: Glow Revival + Ritual Reset🧊 Bonus add-ons: Cold Globes + cooling masks👑 Main character energy, always Ready to be witnessed? Hit play, babe. Featured Facials: Glow Revival Ritual – oxygenating + radiance Ritual Reset Facial – detox + calm the chaos Skin Witch Add-Ons:Cold Globes ❄️ Cooling Sheet Masks 🧊 Just whisper “cool me down” at your next appointment and I’ll know exactly what to do. Leo Season Dates:Sun enters Leo – July 22New Moon in Leo – July 24Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius – August 9Mercury Retrograde in Leo until August 11Mercury in Leo through September 2 🔮 Website: LivelyEsthetics.com 💌 Join the Glow Coven email list: Subscribe here 📸 Instagram: @LivelyEsthetics 📍 In-Person Rituals: Springfield, MO 🔮 Mentioned in this Episode:💌 Connect with Me 🎵 Music Credit: Intro/Outro Music: “Pink Rhodonite” by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist Licensed via Epidemic Sound Transition Music: “Brew” by Jobii Licensed via Epidemic Sound

    15 min

  8. 07/18/2025

    Glitches, Gua Sha & Ghosts from the Past: A Skin Witch’s Guide to Mercury Retrograde

    Mercury’s back in reverse and things are getting weird ... From double-booked clients and tech tantrums to emotional skincare breakdowns and ghosts of routines past (literally and metaphorically). In this episode, we’re diving into the chaos and cosmic insight of Mercury Retrograde, Skin Witch style. I’m breaking down what this planetary backspin actually means, how it shows up in your nervous system and on your skin, and why now is the time to chill the f*ck out, not change your entire routine. We’ll talk treatment room stories, barrier repair basics, and retrograde-safe beauty rituals. Plus, I’m serving up a mystical little Elemental Forecast for each sign group, so you can ride the waves (or fires) with more grace and way less breakouts. 🔊In this episode: ✨Why Mercury Retrograde scrambles your tech, tongue, and skincare ✨Retrograde weirdness in the treatment room ✨Your Skin Witch-approved Rx for skin & soul support An Elemental Astro Forecast for air, fire, water & earth signs ✨Rituals, herbs, and crystal allies to protect your glow and peace 🕯️ Skin Witch Reminder:You don’t need to fear retrograde — you just need to slow down, stay hydrated, and maybe put the retinol down for a second. 📍 ✨ Springfield Locals — need a Retrograde Reset?Come melt into the Ritual Reset facial — a grounding, detoxifying skin + energy clearing experience designed to help you release all the retrograde gunk (cosmic and literal).🖤Reserve your ritual at LIVELYSPRINGFIELD.COM or slide into my DMs @lively_esthetics_ to snag a spot while Mercury’s still spinning. 📲 Loved this episode?Share it with your favorite chaos witch, leave a review, and follow @lively_esthetics_ for more skincare magic, astrology, and seasonal ritual content. 🎶 Music Credits Intro/Outro Track:🎵 “Pink Rhodonite” by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist — via Epidemic SoundTransition Track:🎵 “Brew” by Jobii — via Epidemic Sound

    13 min

  9. 07/17/2025

    Shedding Skin

    Welcome back, babes. And if you're new here, blessed be and buckle up. This episode is personal. It’s raw. It’s the messy, magical reintroduction I never thought I’d record. After the loss of my brother, I stepped away from everything—podcasting, social media, marketing... all of it. But what felt like disappearing was really a deep season of shedding. Not just grief, but outdated expectations, polished personas, and beauty industry BS that never truly aligned. In this first episode of Witchcraft & Wrinkle Cream, we talk about: 🌟Why I deleted my old podcast (RIP The Lively Esthetician) and started fresh 🌟How grief cracked me open and helped me come home to my witchy self 🌟The symbolism of shedding skin—emotionally, spiritually, and literally 🌟A guided Skin Witch ritual to help you release what no longer fits 🌟Why change is sacred, softness is strength, and glowing isn’t about being perfect Plus, I pull a tarot/oracle card at the end to ground our collective transformation. ✨ Whether you’re in full bloom or still in your molting phase, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Let’s stay connected:Instagram →@lively_esthetics-Website → livelyspringfield.comTag me or DM me what you’re shedding this season 🖤 Music: Intro/Outro - Pink Rhodonite by Sarah, the Illsrumentalist [Epidemic Sound]Transitions - "Brew" by Jobii [Epidemic Sound]

    14 min
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Welcome to Witchcraft & Wrinkle Cream — the skin-positive, soul-supportive podcast for barrier babes, Skin Witches, and glow-seekers. I’m Ashley Branham, licensed esthetician and Skin Witch in Springfield, Missouri, blending science and spellwork in every custom facial. ✨ For sacred rebels with soft skin, scarred hearts, and sovereign glow. Join the Glow Coven for myth-busting convos, sacred skin rituals, cosmic skincare cycles, and a little chaos & collagen along the way. Glow is a ritual, and your skin is sacred.

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