Your Custom Text Here
It made me think about how much determination and courage it takes to be a solo esthetician entrepreneur.
Moose represent strength, determination and tenacity.
How does this relate to my practice?
Reading the moose medicine card made me think of all of you...
Having the courage to learn new things and bring it to the treatment table.
Having the perseverance to keep showing up and the desire to bring the best treatments for each of you.
Reiki!
Reiki is energy work.
“It is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.
It was discovered by Mikao Usui in March 1922. Reiki is practiced by ‘laying on hands.’” -Hayashi Healing Guide
Practices like these have been around for thousands of years.
Reiki is a very simple yet powerful technique that will enhance your facial and/or massage.
Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy.
Reduce stress and enhance healing by encouraging a healthy flow of energy.
30? 50? SPF?
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. This blocks 97% of UVB rays.
An SPF higher than 30 gives you limited amount of return.
An SPF 50 doesn't give you 50 times the protection.
It gives you a minimal amount more than the 30.
So sticking with the 30 is sufficient.
You just have to keep reapplying.
Especially if you are out exercising you should reapply sunscreen every 2-3 hours.
Reply to this email if you want recommendations for brands I like!
A sugarist is someone who uses sugar for hair removal instead of wax.
Sugaring is similiar to waxing in the sense that it removes hair.
Sugaring is a more environmentally friendly form of hair removal. You use just one ball of sugar when sugaring someone so there is a lot less waste.
It is made out of sugar, water and lemon juice and is heated until it is a candy like consistency. The lemon juice makes it smooth.
Sugar is gentler than wax because when you use wax, wax sticks to the skin. Sugar doesn’t adhere to the skin. So after, your skin feels soft and smooth and hair free.
Sugar in itself is a natural exfoliant. So you are gently exfoliating the dead skins cells at the same time a removing hair. (Think: a light peel for the skin on your body… which is an alpha hydroxy effect.)
It is also the traditional Persian method of hair removal.
To summarize sugar is a more gentle and effective way of removing hair over waxing.
Valentine's day is a week away. It got me thinking about self love... which I have talked about before.
Self love affects our skin health, our emotional health and our overall sense of well-being.
If you are stressed out or having a lot of emotions come up, it can show up on your skin a week later.
It definitely does for me.
I'll get a break out and I know it is directly related to how I was feeling the week before.
Which is a good reminder to know that even in the moment the uncomfortable feelings and pain might seem like it is going go on forever. But those feelings DO pass.
What would make you love your skin?
A new facial product?
A nice long facial massage?
A hot bath with a facial mask on?
I give you permission to have some chocolate and red wine for your skin. They are anti-oxidants after all!
As always...
Live in Beauty,
Sasha
This year has been rough.
A lot of things going on in the world and sometimes it is hard to remember to take some appreciation out for what I have.
I have gotten away from taking time to be grateful lately.
So I was thinking about inviting everyone to join me in a journaling gratitude practice if you’d like to.
For 21 days, starting every morning journaling for just 5 minutes.
Here are some examples of things I am going to be journaling about:
the favorite part of my day
my cats & dogs
favorite experiences
5 things I love about my skin and body.
Thank you to all of you amazing people for continuing to be in my life.
Emotional Resilience
I think that having emotional resilience is the ability to be able to process and let things go quickly.
Like if you get a flat tire and you are rushing out of the door!
Being able to deal with it quickly and move on with your day is emotional resilience.
Being able to not let the flat tire affect the rest of your day or affect the people around you is resilience.
Not that we don't all hang onto some things longer than we should.
The holidays are fun and joyful. And, they can also bring unexpected stressors.
Having good boundaries and self resilience can help us deal with the unexpected stress that pops up in life.
I am here to help you build your emotional resilience by taking some time out for yourself.
Come lay down on my table and take a nap.
If you asked me to choose between Lymphatic Drainage Facials and Microdermabrasion, I would say, "Why not both?"
So, instead of having to choose between one or the other, I invite you to give yourself the gift of ALL of the choices that feel good to you.
You can have it all.
Can't decide between a massage or facial? Book me for both.
But if you DID have to decide, reply with which self care choices you would make from the image below.
Book an appointment, to have it all.
Because I would really like to know.
It's getting cooler. For sure.
What happens to the skin during season changes?
During cooler months, the skin doesn't shed as quickly. This can make your skin dryer and duller.
Temperature and humidity changes can change the hydration level of your skin.
Now would be the time to consider using a retinol product of you are not already.
Add on microdermabrasion to the facials you are receiving.
Start using a heavier moisturizer at night.
Consider adding a facial oil if you have never tried one. {I make a really nice one. Text me, if you want me to make you one.}
Book an appointment, to ease transitions from Summer to Autumn.
This world can be really draining and depleting.
I have been the weight of the world as well.
But, I want to share with you that every time I walk through my office door, it grounds me.
It makes me feel good when I leave at the end of the day.
That I have touched people in a meaningful way.
What are some things you do to shift your energy?
Dancing it out always helps me. And, playing with my crazy puppy!
On a fun and lighter note, I am going to start using crystals in my practice to help ground us all.
If you have some favorite crystals you would like me to use, let me know. And, I will bring them in.