my skin philosophy
(think of this as a blog post)
Everyday, our bodies absorb the stresses and strains of modern life. Each experience is recorded in the tissues of our bodies, and may manifest in the health of our skin and our sense of well-being.
And our skin is essentially the nervous system turned inside out, both were derived from the same tissue back when we were wee embryos.
In this way a focus on stress-relief is always first priority here. Stress and tension patterns which develop over time in our face, scalp, and neck have a tremendous effect of blocking this flow, blocking the natural health and radiance of our skin. These patterns age our skin in a way that can cause us to become unrecognizable to ourselves. When we melt (or prevent) these patterns, we age beautifully and gracefully. Refreshed and glowing skin is possible at any age.
The effects of these facial treatments are seen on the outside, no doubt; but, most importantly, they're also felt deep within.
The way I approach your skin here is very different than the conventional methods that most of us have come to accept as the standards of skin support. No peels, extractions, machines, or cutting edge ingredients necessary. Healthy functioning skin (i.e. glowing, vibrant skin) begins on the cellular level, and is a result of the healthy flow of fresh, circulating, nutrient-rich blood, lymph, fluid, & vital energies (qi).
Because of this, it makes most sense to me to focus on flow, not “flaws”; connective rather than “corrective’ skin care.
This is achieved through mindfully transformative face massage, ancient Chinese somatic philosophy, applied hydrotherapy, and organic whole-plant skin care; all with your nervous system in mind.
Not to mention, our lifestyle, the foundation of it all.
We want to age ‘vibrantly’, not stagnantly. This can only happen when we support flow (life) in and on our skin-body.
*Our skin is alive, and lifeless chemicals cannot give life back to our skin.
I solely work with organic, high-vibe, skin-nourishing products - intuitively created by highly educated, skin-specific herbalists who meticulously source from small, organic family farmers with whom they have relationships. You can feel the connection as this plant medicine is applied to your skin. I adore herbs and am thrilled to be connected to these talented herbalists and to offer you their magical, skillfully-handcrafted creations, as well as to give you the opportunity to support so many integrity farmers; many of whom are here in California and grow these plants as a supportive side business.
These whole-plant creations are so powerful for supporting the healthy aging of our skin and body. As with the vitality of the foods we eat, the vitality of the products we apply to our skin supports our body's vital energies (qi); essential for healthy skin-body functioning. These high-vibe, whole plants are also bursting with antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and many other vital nutrients which have flow-supporting; skin barrier-supporting + repairing; microbiome-feeding; scar-repairing; and collagen & elastin-supporting properties ... as well as SO many more skin-loving benefits. Truly vibrant skin nourishment.
"Ayurvedic wisdom holds that providing the skin with the purest nourishment possible not only allows for total self-correction of the skin, but also has profound healing effect on the entire person."
- *Dr. Pratima Raichur (also "our skin is alive...." quote)