What I am Using Now

 I am unbelievably lucky, as a Dr Hauschka esthetician I get to play everyday with a multitude of amazing products for my face, body and hair.  With every new season I change things up and discover new favorites.  Here is what I am currently using to create comfortable glowing skin during the winter months:

Morning:  I  start my day by apply a light application of Dr Hauschka body oil to my entire body.  This is not a routine for someone in a rush...I like a slow morning and try my best to schedule my day so that I have a nice amount of time to spend with my self in the morning.  Hauschka makes several amazing body oils and I choose which one to use based on mood and constitution.  Almond St John's Wort is great for this time of year as it captures the sun which is sorely missed in the Northern Hemisphere.  I massage this into my skin and allow it to absorb for at least 10 minutes.  Then I start my morning shower.  I never use soap on my body, if I did so in the winter I would be insanely dry and itchy.  I use a Hauschka body wash...usually Lemon Lemongrass to enliven me in the morning.  While I am in the shower I use the Dr H Cleansing Cream, always pressing it into my skin, never scrubbing.  When I am done in the shower, I lightly pat myself dry, and while my skin is still damp I apply more body oil, as it absorbs into the skin perfectly when you leave you skin slightly damp.  This prevents any dryness that is common in winter time.  I spritz on my Dr H Toner and while my skin is still damp, a drop of Dr H Regenerating Serum, followed by the Regenerating Eye Cream.  Then I top all that off with a moisturiser, currently favoring the Regenerating Day Moisturiser.  I am also dabbing on a few drops of the Normalising Day Oil as it feels so protective for my face.

Less makeup is feeling right for me these day, and I love the sparkle and glow the Limited Edition Eye Shadow Plate gives.  The colours in this collection are amazing and truly look spectacular on every woman I have applied it to.  And you have to love the beautiful gold compact it comes in...having something that is  beautifully designed really does have an effect.

Night time is easy, remove makeup with Cleansing Milk, followed by my Cleansing Cream.  My skin feels velvety soft as these cleansers don't contain soap and there for won't strip you skin.  If you suffer from dry skin...these will change everything.  No night creams are used in the Dr Hauschka line... water based products are appropriate for night  and right now I am doing a 28 day course of the Intensive Conditioner 04.  This contains gold, amber, blue tourmaline and Sandalwood....yes, you read correctly, precious metals and gem stones. A few sprays to the face and I am set for bed.  Oh...and to help settle down...Moor Lavender oil applied to the feet...socks over top optional.  What's your winter  skin care regime?

What Rose Does For Us On The Inside

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  Did you know that almost all of Dr Hauschka skincare products contain rose in some form?       I think this symbolic flower can often be over looked so  I want to share with you a little reminder about the power of this plant that has been called for good reason the  Queen of the flowers.

Rose  is the most complex and special of all flowers – it resonates so powerfully with the heart, nurturing and healing emotionally, uplifting spiritually, as well as rejuvenating and hydrating on a physical level. It stimulates and opens the  radiant energy of the heart, so the skin glows … as well as inspiring love, joy and empathy.

The poet Kahlil Gibran says ‘Beauty is not in the face. Beauty is a light in the heart’... what I adore about roses is that they have a spiritual quality which nurtures and affirms the light in the heart, as well as physically nourishing the skin and balancing emotions.

Emotionally: The smell and energy of a rose has a magic about it. Rosa Damascena helps heal emotional trauma and disharmony and restore a beautiful inner stillness and balance.

Spiritually: Rose Otto is known to expand the heart and elevate mind and soul to its highest vibration. It also energizes the chakras and strengthens the aura.

It's easy to see why Dr Hauschka places an emphasis on rose in its skincare line.  Beauty is not just about outward appearance.  Rose helps us from within to be in harmony and more peaceful and that is beautiful.

On account of its harmonizing power, the rose can be found as essential rose oil, rose water, rose wax or rose petal extract in almost all the Dr.Hauschka Skin Care range, including the decorative cosmetics. In preparations such as Rose Day Cream, Rose Day Cream light, Firming Mask, Rose Body Moisturizer,Rose Body Oil, Rose Body Wash and Deodorant floral is paramount, in all others it reigns in secret.to is the most complex and special of all essential oils – it resonates so powerfully with the heart, nurturing and healing emotionally, uplifting spiritually, as well as rejuvenating and hydrating on a physical level. It sThe poet Kan says ‘Beauty is not in the face. Beauty is a light in the heart’... what I adore about roses is that they have a 

Enlivening Your Whole Being

Something magical happen each time I give a Dr Hauschka facial.  Mid way into the Classic Treatment my clients drift off into a deeply relaxed slumber.  It never fails, as I start to perform the lymphatic simulation which is  the heart of the Dr Hauschka Treatment, soft snoring sounds can be heard from my snoozing clients.  I feel happy as I know they have dropped into a deeply restorative state.  What is it about the lymph portion of the Dr Hauschka treatment that cause this deep relaxation response?

Lymph stimulation is a  technique, which harmonizes the lymphatic system, rather than a medical treatment like lymphatic drain­age. The lymph system has capillaries which originate in all connective tissue. Their function is to remove water, meta­bolic waste and pathogens from the fluid between cells. Lymph stimulation pro­motes cleansing and strengthens elastic fibres in the connective tissue. This method enlivens the entire being as there is a correspondence between areas of the face and systems of the body. The fore­head and eyes relate to the Nerve-Sense System (head, nerves and senses), the nasal area and upper cheek to the Rhythmic System (heart and lungs) and the lower cheek and chin to the Metabolic-Limb System (metabolism and move­ment).

Lymph stimulation is performed with a refined, gentle and rhythmical movement over the entire face progressing from the forehead down toward the chin using two silky soft cosmetic brushes. This light handed movement is done ideally in a quiet space away from the commotion of the outside world. The pro­cess stimulates and supports the living, rhythmical flow of the lymph. The power of gentle rhythms brings on a glowing, pleasantly aromatic skin and a refreshed feeling. This serene massage is brought to conclusion with the application of spe­cial ampules containing rhythmitized substances (the choice of the ampule will depend on individual needs).  I have heard it said that the lymph stimulation in the Dr Hauschka Treatment brings life energy ( also known as prana or chi)  to the body, and much needed restorative rest.

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Did you know Dr Hauschka Regenerating Line takes into account the rhythm of the skin which regenerates every 28 days?  

Did you know the Regenerating Line is produced and manufactured in a completely sustainable way?

Imagine a skin care range that stimulates your skins renewal process, in a simple 3 step approach, which is certified organic so  you can rest assured no chemical or synthetic fragrances, dyes or preservatives are used.

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NEW!   The Dr.Hauschka Regenerating Treatment for Mature Skin

Let yourself be  pampered  with a luxurious facial treatment which will leave your skin nourished and rejuvenated. The treatment begins with a relaxing foot bath, followed by lymphatic stimulation of your face and neck with fine brushes to actively soften and slow down the natural signs of ageing. An Intensive Treatment is applied in combination with a specific treatment mask to support and stimulate regeneration.

The Dr.Hauschka Regenerating Treatment revitalizes your skin, leaving it feeling smoother, firmer and rejuvenated and leaves you feeling infused with a sense of inner tranquility.

Duration: 1  1/2 Hour - $120

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The Big Question....What About Sunscreen?

So many clients have been asking me the big question....what do I do for sunscreen.  

You may have noticed that Dr Hauschka skin care  doesn't make any sunscreens. It's not for lack of desire. Dr Hauschka  maintains that to make a sunscreen %100 natural and meet SPF standards they would have to use synthetic ingredients. I  have long been on a hunt for an effective sunscreen that is great for your skin and your health. I wants to find the absolute best protection from the sun. You may be slathering on your shot glass full of SPF 100 lotion, but did you know that some sunscreens can actually do you harm?

The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit agency that analyzes and rates sunscreens each year,  posted "Sunscreens Exposed: 9 Surprising Truths," which includes valuable information such as "too little sun might be harmful, reducing the body's vitamin D levels" and "free radicals and other skin damaging byproducts result from sunscreen use." Check out the site for valuable information about sunscreen and your heath and beauty.

In the interim...wear a big hat and stay out of the mid day sun.

Rosacea and Dr Hauschka's Proven Effectiveness

Typical Rosacea, dilated blood capillaries on the surface of the skin

Here are some simple but effective ways to treat Rosacea, skin that is reddened or sensitive.
In the morning when you cleanse your face...use the Dr Hauschka Lavender Bath in your wash basin.  Compress you face with the soothing Lavender Bath water.   To compress simply use a soft wash towel and soak it in warm water with a cap full of Lavender Bath added to it...place the compress on your skin and gently press against you face ...repeat 3 times.  This exercises the blood capillaries to help them become stronger.  Rosacea and redness often the result of the fluids in the capillaries not moving as they should...they become inflamed and we see them on the surface of the skin as redness or 'broken' capillaries.
Follow with Facial Toner in the day time and Rhythmic Conditioner Sensitive at night.  The rose and borage in this fantastic product normalizes excessive blood flow and restores strength and elasticity to the blood capillaries.
For day time use, Rose Day Cream calms and strengthens.
Ultimatly strengthening the capillaries so they can move the fluids along will greatly improve rosacea and skin prone to redness.
Incorporating Dr Hauschka Treatments into your self care plan for addressing Rosacea or redness is highly recommended.  Dr Hauschka Treatments use a unique form of  lymph stimulation that helps move the fluids in the skin and give the skin the memory of how to move along in a healthy way.
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Mother's Day May 12th Celebrate with a Dr Hauschka Treatment

Mother's Day is around the corner and to help find a special way to treat you mom I have 3 Gift Certificate options to choose from.  If you wish to purchase a gift certificate or need a gift certificate mailed, please call my studio and I would be happy to assist you (250 294 9913).

DR. HAUSCHKA ONE HOUR After loosening the neck muscles, a warm compress and cleansing is followed by Dr. Hauschka signature lymph stimulation. A specialized conditioner & mask along with complex muscle flexing finish off this fabulous facial. A great facial for normal skin that maintains balance in between seasonal/quarterly Classic Treatment. one hour  $75

This is another variation on Classic Treatment techniques, with a focus on recharging and reviving the skin. Mask treatment

RELAXATION A warm sage footbath, aromatherapy compresses, and lymph stimulation lull you into a deeply relaxed state. Ease stress, banish tension and awaken to renewed energy. 75min from $95

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CLASSIC TREATMENT The most comprehensive facial ever! Incorporates lymph stimulation and light massage for the entire body to encourage health & wellbeing. Includes a warm sage foot bath, herbal steam bath, and nourishing mask. This luxurious two-hour treatment is like hitting the “reset” button on your life; you’ll look and feel younger and more energetic. 2hrs from $145

GGi and lymph stimulation nurture and restore the skin.

This is another variation on Classic Treatment techniques, with a focus on recharging and reviving the skin. Mask treatments, aromatherapy and lymph stimulation nurture and restore the skin.