1. Water and the rhythms of life
Our bodies are made of nearly 60% water (NIH/USGS). Just as the Moon’s gravitational pull moves the tides (NASA), our inner waters also follow subtle rhythms.
Recent studies suggest that lunar phases can influence our biological cycles. For example, research published in Science Advances shows that people tend to sleep later and less in the days leading up to the full moon — whether they live with artificial light or not. In other words, the Moon may be quietly shaping our inner clock.
2. The Moon and your skin 🌙🌿
For centuries, farmers have planted and harvested by the Moon. In the same way, we can align our beauty rituals with these natural cycles.
Your skin is your largest river: through it flow water, minerals, and emotions. By observing the Moon, we discover a calendar that reminds us when to nourish, when to cleanse, and when to let go.
✨ Within this flow, practices like facial lymphatic drainage become powerful allies. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this gentle technique helps reduce swelling, ease puffiness, and support circulation. Just as the Moon moves the tides, this therapy helps your inner waters flow more freely.
3. The Water Calendar ✨
- 🌑 New Moon → Renewal
A time for beginnings. The body seeks to reset and regenerate.
💧 Drink pure water or light herbal infusions.
🌿 Best for detox facials, deep cleansing, and gentle hair removal.
🌱 Plant new seeds within yourself: set an intention in your water each morning as you wake, and let this be the moment to start a new habit that supports your beauty and wellbeing. - 🌒 Crescent Moon → Growth & Strength
The body absorbs nutrients more effectively.
💧 Increase your intake of water and minerals.
🌿 The skin is receptive: ideal for hydrating and nourishing facials.
⚠️ Note: Hair may grow back faster if removed during this phase — perfect if you want to support healthy hair growth (eyebrows or scalp), but less ideal for long-lasting waxing results. - 🌕 Full Moon → Plenitude & Sensitivity
Energy is high, but so is water retention and inflammation.
💧 Be mindful with water and avoid excess salt or sugar.
🌿 Not the best time for hair removal, surgery, or intensive facials.
✨ Recommended: facial lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and bring balance. - 🌘 Waning Moon → Release & Cleansing
A phase to let go, physically and emotionally.
💧 Increase water intake to support natural drainage.
🌿 Perfect for exfoliation, hair removal, and detox facials.
✨ Recommended: facial lymphatic drainage to enhance elimination of toxins and fluids.
4. Beyond the skin
The Water Calendar is more than a beauty tip. It is a way to reconnect with what is essential: the Moon, your inner waters, and your skin as the mirror of your wellbeing. By listening to these cycles, we learn to live in harmony with nature — and with ourselves.
5. A simple ritual 💧
👉 Each New Moon, set an intention in your water to plant a new seed within yourself.
For September’s Moon in Virgo — a sign of clarity, balance, and healthy routines — hold your glass of water close to your heart each morning. Whisper one word into it, such as “Order” or “Clarity.” Sip slowly, feeling how that vibration enters your body, and let each drop remind you to create balance in your daily habits: in your beauty, your body, and your mind.
🌿 This is also the perfect moment to begin a simple home skincare ritual — morning and evening — inspired by the wisdom of homeopathy and the power of water, plants, and minerals. Caring for your skin is not just about beauty: it is about protecting your largest organ and natural barrier. When you use products your skin can recognize, you allow hydration and minerals to infuse deeply, supporting both your skin’s balance and your overall health.
💧 Let your skin drink — give your skin what it can truly recognize.
In homeopathy, it is said “Like cures Like”: by offering your skin elements it already knows — water, plants, minerals — you support its natural intelligence to restore balance.
✨ 3 Intentions to Raise Your Frequency
- Breathe with water: take 5 minutes of mindful breathing while drinking your first glass of water in the morning.
- Less screens, more sky: spend at least 15 minutes a day looking at the sky or nature without any screens.
- Liquid gratitude ritual: every time you hydrate, think of something you’re grateful for and let it flow through you.
📚 Book Recommendation
Book: The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto.
🌟 Key Statement of the Month “Flow with your rhythm, glow with your skin.”
✨ At GreenWave, we believe your beauty flows like water: at your own rhythm, beyond your skin.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey / NIH: Human body water composition.
- NASA: Moon’s gravitational effect on tides.
- de la Iglesia et al., Science Advances (2021): Sleep timing and lunar cycles.
- Cajochen et al., Current Biology (2013): Sleep duration and full moon.
- Cleveland Clinic: Manual Lymphatic Drainage benefits.