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Nomadic Healer

Nomadic Healer was founded by Brenda, a retired Army veteran, herbalist, and Chinese medicine Master.

After dedicated service and a deep journey into traditional healing systems, Brenda created Nomadic Healer to reconnect others with the power of nature.

08/09/2026

🌿 Nomadic Healer is at Sunday Funday Market in Salem today! 🌿

I’m all set up with a full table of my practitioner-formulated botanical skincare, handmade in small batches with thoughtfully chosen plant-based ingredients.

Come by, smell everything, try the testers, ask me questions, and find something that fits what your skin actually needs. I’ve brought skincare for aging and stressed skin, dry skin, body care, balms, soaps, serums, and plenty more.

And this is a fun one for the whole family! 🎈 There’s face painting, balloon animals, a free kids booth, food, treats, handmade goods, and lots of local vendors to explore.

📍 Sunday Funday Market
Coastal Farm on Lancaster — Salem
📅 TODAY — Sunday, August 9
⏰ 10:30 AM–5:00 PM

🌵 Look for the NOMADIC HEALER booth — I’ll be here all day!

Can’t make it to Salem? Shop online anytime at nomadichealer53.com.

08/07/2026

Most people cleanse, moisturize, and call it done — but that in-between step matters more than you think. 🌿

Freshly cleansed skin is ready for what comes next, and a well-formulated facial mist can help rehydrate, refresh, and prep the skin before serum or moisturizer.

That’s why I created Oasis Bliss™ Hydrating Facial Mist — a small-batch botanical mist made with organic lavender hydrosol, rose hydrosol, vegetable glycerin, and a carefully chosen blend of lavender, bergamot FCF, frankincense, geranium, and ylang ylang.

Use it:
• right after cleansing
• before your serum or moisturizer
• midday when your skin feels tight or dry
• even over makeup for a quick reset

As a Chinese medicine practitioner with a military medical background, I’m always looking at skincare as part of a bigger picture: support the skin, don’t overwhelm it.

No synthetic fragrance. No alcohol. No unnecessary fillers. Just real botanicals and a formula designed to feel good on the skin.

✨ Oasis Bliss is available now at:
www.nomadichealer53.com

And if you’re local, come find me at Sunday Funday Market in Salem — August 9th — in the Coastal Farm parking lot.

Your skin may not need more products. It may just need the step you’ve been skipping. 🌙

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08/05/2026

What’s really hiding behind the word “Fragrance”?

One of the biggest surprises for many people is that “Fragrance” (or “Parfum”) on a skincare label isn’t actually one ingredient. It’s a legal term that can represent a proprietary blend of multiple fragrance chemicals that manufacturers generally aren’t required to disclose individually.

That’s why I don’t use synthetic fragrance in my formulations.

As a Master’s-trained Chinese Medicine practitioner, trained herbalist, former military medic, and holistic nutritionist, I’ve chosen a different standard—one based on transparency. When I scent a product, I use named botanical ingredients like essential oils and hydrosols that you can actually identify, research, and understand.

🌿 Sandalwood
🌿 Neroli
🌿 Geranium
🌿 Vanilla
…and many more.

This isn’t about creating fear around every ingredient or claiming every synthetic ingredient is unsafe. It’s about helping you understand what’s on the label, what isn’t, and why ingredient transparency matters.

The more you understand your skincare, the more confident you can be in the choices you make.

📖 Read more ingredient education and botanical skincare articles on my blog:

🌿 www.nomadichealer53.com

Follow for honest skincare education, ingredient breakdowns, botanical spotlights, and a behind-the-scenes look at how practitioner-formulated skincare is made.

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08/04/2026

Is your skincare really “natural”… or does the label just say it is? 🌿

The words “clean,” “natural,” and “non-toxic” have become some of the biggest marketing buzzwords in the beauty industry—but many people don’t realize they aren’t legally defined by the FDA.

In this reel, I break down:
✔️ What the FDA actually regulates.
✔️ Why many popular “clean” ingredients are still synthesized in a laboratory.
✔️ The botanical alternatives I choose instead.
✔️ Why I hold my formulas to a higher standard than the law requires.

As a Master’s-trained Chinese Medicine practitioner, trained herbalist, former military medic, and holistic nutritionist, I formulate every Nomadic Healer product with one question in mind:

Can I explain exactly what this ingredient is, where it comes from, and why it’s here?

For me, that means choosing real botanicals whenever possible—not because I have to, but because it’s the standard I’ve chosen for my brand.

This isn’t about fear. It’s about transparency, education, and helping you understand what’s actually in the products you put on your skin.

🌿 Read more educational articles on my blog:
www.nomadichealer53.com

I’d love to hear from you:
What’s one skincare ingredient you’ve always wondered about? Drop it in the comments and it may be featured in a future reel.

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08/03/2026

Think the words “clean,” “natural,” and “non-toxic” are regulated? Think again. 🌿

Most people are surprised to learn that these are marketing terms—not FDA-defined standards.

As someone with a Master’s in Chinese Medicine, formal herbal training, and years of military medical experience, I don’t formulate based on marketing buzzwords. I formulate based on the plants themselves, their chemistry, and why each ingredient belongs in a product.

That’s why every ingredient in my skincare is intentionally chosen, and why I can explain exactly what each one is, where it comes from, and why it’s there.

This reel isn’t about criticizing other brands—it’s about helping you become a more informed consumer.

✨ Read the label.
✨ Ask questions.
✨ Know what you’re putting on your skin.

If you enjoy learning what’s actually in your skincare—and what the label isn’t telling you—follow along for more educational content.

📖 Read more on my blog: www.nomadichealer53.com

🌵 Nomadic Healer
Handcrafted • Practitioner Formulated • Plant-Derived Skincare

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08/01/2026

🌿 Ridgefield friends, I’m here until 2:00 PM today! 🌿

If you’re out enjoying First Saturday at the Ridgefield Farmers Market, stop by and say hello! I’d love to meet you and help you find botanical skincare that’s actually formulated with purpose—not just pretty labels.

At Nomadic Healer, every product is:
🌵 Practitioner formulated by a Chinese Medicine practitioner, herbalist, and holistic nutritionist
🌿 Handmade in small batches
🌱 Made with high-quality botanical ingredients
✨ Free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, and unnecessary fillers

Stop by to explore:
• Anti-aging facial skincare
• Organic body butters
• Lip balms
• Papaya Enzyme Mask
• Bug Bite Balm
• Athlete Recovery Balm
• Natural soaps
• And more!

Whether you’re looking to improve your skin naturally or just want to chat about holistic health, I’d love to see you.

📍 Ridgefield Farmers Market – First Saturday
⏰ I’ll be here until 2:00 PM today!

Bring a friend, support local small businesses, and come discover why so many people are making the switch to truly botanical skincare.

🌐 www.nomadichealer53.com

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07/24/2026

🌿 We’re headed to Camas Days! 🌿

Come visit Nomadic Healer this Friday & Saturday from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM at Camas Days in Downtown Camas on 4th Street!

I’ll be bringing my handcrafted, practitioner-formulated organic skincare line, made in small batches with carefully selected botanical ingredients to nourish and support healthy skin.

✨ Shop customer favorites like:
🌼 Desert Guardian Bite Balm™
🌙 Moonlit Oasis Night Repair Serum
🧼 Botanical facial bars
🍯 Papaya Enzyme Mask
💧 Anti-Aging Facial Serum
🦶 Wanderer’s Weary Foot Whisperer
…and more!

Whether you’re looking for clean, effective skincare, a thoughtful gift, or just want to stop by and say hello, I’d love to meet you!

📍 Find Nomadic Healer on 4th Street in Downtown Camas
🗓 Friday & Saturday
🕙 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Bring your friends, enjoy the festival, and stop by to experience handcrafted botanical skincare made with intention.

I can’t wait to see you there! 💚

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07/18/2026

🌿 Not all powerful skincare ingredients come from a laboratory. Some have been growing in nature for centuries.

One of my favorite botanicals is bakuchiol—a remarkable plant-derived ingredient extracted from the seeds of the babchi plant (Psoralea corylifolia), which has been used for generations in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal practices.

As someone trained in Classical Chinese Medicine, I don’t formulate products based on marketing trends. I look for botanicals with a long history of traditional use and research that supports their role in healthy skin.

✨ Why bakuchiol?

✔️ Helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
✔️ Supports the skin’s natural collagen production.
✔️ Promotes a smoother, more even-looking complexion.
✔️ Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture.
✔️ Provides antioxidant support to help defend against environmental stressors.
✔️ Gentle enough for many people who find traditional retinoids irritating.

Unlike many retinol products, bakuchiol is plant-derived and is generally well tolerated by sensitive skin while still supporting a firmer, healthier-looking complexion.

That’s one of the reasons I chose it for Moonlit Oasis Night Repair Serum. It works alongside a carefully selected blend of nutrient-rich botanical oils to nourish, replenish, and support your skin while you sleep.

This is Day 2 of my Moonlit Oasis ingredient spotlight series, and over the coming days I’ll introduce you to more of the exceptional botanicals that make this serum so special. Every ingredient was chosen with intention—because nature has been developing extraordinary solutions long before synthetic skincare existed.

🌙 Moonlit Oasis Night Repair Serum
✔️ Practitioner Formulated
✔️ Handmade in Small Batches
✔️ Organic & Plant-Based Ingredients

🛍️ Available now at NomadicHealer53.com

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07/17/2026

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07/10/2026

✨ Come spend the day with me at the Project Wellness Market! ✨

If you’ve been curious about Nomadic Healer, this is the perfect opportunity to experience my products in person.

As a Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Herbalist, and Holistic Nutritionist, every product I create is practitioner formulated, handcrafted in small batches, and made with carefully selected botanical ingredients that nourish and support healthy skin—without unnecessary fillers.

Stop by my booth to:
🌿 Explore my complete organic skincare collection
🧴 Test products before you buy
💚 Get personalized skincare recommendations based on your skin’s needs
🌸 Learn how botanical ingredients can support healthier, more radiant skin
✨ Ask questions about my holistic nutrition and wellness programs

Whether you’re looking for anti-aging skincare, relief for dry or irritated skin, nourishing body care, or simply want to discover clean, effective skincare, I’d love to help you find products that fit your goals.

📍 Project Wellness Market
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Firstenberg Community Center, Camas, WA

There will be 20+ amazing wellness vendors, mini treatments, samples, and wellness talks throughout the day—making it a wonderful event for the whole family.

💚 I truly love meeting the people who use my products, so please stop by, say hello, and let me help you build a skincare routine you’ll love.

I can’t wait to see you there!

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Hillsboro, OR
98664

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

Website

http://nomadichealer53.com/

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