SkinCare as SelfCare

My foundation for understanding plants and the healing they provide stems from practicing aromatherapy and wholistic esthetics. I am careful with my practice of sustainability and do not source from endangered ecosystems. In fact, many of the products I formulate begin with plants I have lived beside as well as, cared for in gardens and the wild. I acknowledge their medicine and chemistry as complex and precious.

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skinCare as selfCare

Face Serum is best on damp skin. Spritz face with a hydrosol or toner then apply a nickel size amount to fingertips and press into skin. Serum can also be added to moisturizer to increase hydration. Serums are intended to deliver intense hydration and healing for skin.

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Botanical Powders

Botanical Powder can be used as an ingredient for Face Masks. Or, add to cleanser ambump up exfoliation. Make a pimple paste (spot tx) by adding a bit of clay and water. Ideas and Video shorts on YouTube @Rose petal power #gardenflowers #rose #rosé #selfcare #botanicalskincare - YouTube

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Skin Care Manifesto

by Kristina L Daniels

Thank you for perusing my services. I am a licensed skincare professional who wants to meet you exactly where you are at. I believe in celebrating the ceremony of skin Care. I understand that to better take care of each other and this beautiful world we must practice how to care for our Self.

My aim is that your skincare routine becomes an expression of self-appreciation. A cleansing routine can be a ritual to support your best self and include intentions for the day. It can also serve as a practice to transition both face and mind, from daytime occupations into gently slowing down.

I welcome anyone who has felt uncomfortable in their own skin. It is my professional endeavor to create a space where you can relax and begin to explore the beauty of your Self.

I encourage your beauty to unfurl from within. Skin offers us an observation point from which to view the body and the health of its systems.

I believe skin is inclusive of everyone, and that it is time to stop supporting unrealistic, racist, ageist, exclusively able bodies, as our beauty goal(s). I will not promote one version of beauty, and I embrace diversity in all its wisdom.

SkinCare can be seen as a means for self-expression, and purchasing decisions may reflect individual values. This includes supporting small, fair-trade businesses, female business owners, business owners from diverse communities, and companies that are cruelty-free and use ethically sourced plant materials.

When recommending skincare products and lines, I consider the impact on plant species. It is important to be mindful of the types of plants and trees used in routines, as both ocean health and rain forests face environmental challenges. Certain tree species frequently utilized by the beauty industry—such as Frankincense, Sandalwood, Baobab, and Cedarwood—include members within their genus that are threatened or endangered. Although many companies do not use endangered species, non-endangered species may still be subject to overharvesting. Forest resources and the communities reliant on them are significant considerations.

Nature is my guide. Eco systems work together to support growth, and I will work with you and the whole planetary community (inclusive of plants, trees, insects, natural habitat, animals and humans) to do the same.

I am here to witness the map of your facial features with all its color and dimension, how lines and creases host laughter and struggle. With gentle hands, I want to feel the indents and scars, the pimples, bumps and irritation you describe as imperfect. The condition of your skin speaks about your past and present. I will listen and help you move towards what you strive to reach in the future.

*I have been a licensed esthetician and certified aromatherapist since 2017.