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How to Feel Fresh and Tanned in the Winter (Without the Damage)
Feb 1, 2025
Skincare
Feb 1, 2025
Skincare

Winter has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re enjoying golden autumn sunsets, and the next, it’s pitch dark by 4 p.m., and we’re pale enough to audition as a ghost in a horror movie. If you’re like me, you might miss that summer glow—but the idea of frying under UV lights in a tanning bed or slathering on chemical-filled self-tanners? Hard pass. So, let’s talk about how to…

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Feb 1, 2025
Skincare
A Day in the Life of a Clean Beauty Advocate
Feb 5, 2024
Skincare, Nutrition
Feb 5, 2024
Skincare, Nutrition

I recently turned 33, but I still get ID:ed at the liquor store and I have received many compliments over the past year in lines of “your skin looks beautiful, are you sure you don’t get botox lol?” “I wish I had skin like yours!” and of course “Please tell me your skincare secrets!” So, get ready for a holistic journey through my day, where clean beauty meets the power of nutrition!

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Feb 5, 2024
Skincare, Nutrition
How to layer skincare products
Oct 16, 2023
Skincare
Oct 16, 2023
Skincare

chieving beautiful, healthy skin isn't just about using the right products; it's also about using them in the right order. If you've ever wondered about the benefits of layering different skincare products, we're here to guide you through the process. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore...

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Oct 16, 2023
Skincare
Botox injury and side effects
Jul 4, 2023
Skincare
Jul 4, 2023
Skincare

Lately i have been touchig base on the subject of botox on my Instagram page with a surprisingly large amount of people saying they like the idea of botox but are sceptical to the toxic side effects. This has been a hot topic the last month between me and many of my clients so i wanted to share my knowledge and opinion on the matter, from a holistic skincare standpoint. I have a degree in both advanced aesthetics as well as...

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Jul 4, 2023
Skincare
Herbal face steam
Dec 6, 2022
Skincare
Dec 6, 2022
Skincare

Herbal face steams go back as far as to when boiling water was invented, so a loong time ago. It is one of the most fundamental skincare practices, yet one that very few know of or practice today anymore. The easiest way of extracting the medicinal components from a plant is through...

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Dec 6, 2022
Skincare
Why bitter foods are so good for your skin!
Mar 29, 2022
Skincare, Nutrition
Mar 29, 2022
Skincare, Nutrition

If you follow a somewhat seasonal lifestyle and diet then you might know that spring is filled with delicious green and bitter foods, such as asparagus, nettles, dandilion greens, artichokes, spring onions, arugula, and morels. What you may not know…

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Mar 29, 2022
Skincare, Nutrition
4 Fun Winter Selfcare Recipes
Dec 18, 2021
Skincare, Nutrition
Dec 18, 2021
Skincare, Nutrition

What better way to spend dark and rainy/snowy evenings than with your family crafting some fun DIY projects at home? I have compilated four creative recipes that are easy to make, taste and smell delicious, and will make…

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Dec 18, 2021
Skincare, Nutrition
Matka Botanicals is getting a full rebrand
May 23, 2021
Skincare
May 23, 2021
Skincare

After a very successfull holiday season and multiple retailer contracts at the beginning of this year i thought i should feel more accomplished than what i currently do. But i knew something was missing. So, i have done some internal digging these past couple of months and realized that…

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May 23, 2021
Skincare
Armpit detox and why you need to do them
Jul 17, 2020
Skincare
Jul 17, 2020
Skincare

Ok, this is a pretty sensitive topic for most but here goes nothing. Let’s talk ARMPITS!🙈 Ladies, it is finally here! The official ARMPIT DETOX. What the heck is an armpit detox?! You may not know this but our armpits…

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Jul 17, 2020
Skincare
Sugaring hair removal - the cleanest & safest way to remove body hair
May 21, 2020
Skincare
May 21, 2020
Skincare

Remedy for ingrown hairs? Yes, there is such a thing. First! Throw out your razors and waxing strips. Second! Switch over to this much gentler, natural method: SUGARING! A hair removal method as old as ancient Egypt, thought to have been used by Cleopatra herself. A completely natural and…

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May 21, 2020
Skincare
Envigorating & Purifying Shower Melts
Mar 18, 2020
Skincare
Mar 18, 2020
Skincare

Ever been inside a eucalyptus steam room? It is the most devine experience, relaxing in the hot steam breathing in that refreshing eucalyptus and feeling your whole body replenishing itself. You may not have a steam room at home, but you can replicate…

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Mar 18, 2020
Skincare
Rose clay face mask
Jan 22, 2020
Skincare
Jan 22, 2020
Skincare

Rosie, pink, silky. This is the perfect face mask for dry and sensitive skin. Rose is one of those flowers that’s been used in pretty much every civilization throughout history both medicinally, in skin preparations, cosmetics, perfumery…

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Jan 22, 2020
Skincare
natural vs "natural" bathbombs
Oct 12, 2019
Skincare
Oct 12, 2019
Skincare

Not all bathbombs are made equally. Although they might seem like fun and innocent little additions to spark up your bathing experience, many comercially sold bath bombs contain toxic chemicals that absorb straight into our skin…

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Oct 12, 2019
Skincare
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR GLOWING SKIN
Jun 14, 2019
Skincare
Jun 14, 2019
Skincare

One of the most important things to me is taking care of myself and especially my skin. Since i was a child i’ve been guided by my mom, who is an esthetician like me, on how to care for my skin, what products to use, how to choose…

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Jun 14, 2019
Skincare
Honey Turmeric Summer Glow Mask
May 9, 2019
Skincare
May 9, 2019
Skincare

Works wonders, your skin is going to shine like the sun! And, you probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen, so win win, you don’t even have to make a trip to the store. This mask…

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May 9, 2019
Skincare
Luxury Lilac Body Oil
Apr 30, 2019
Skincare
Apr 30, 2019
Skincare

Besides its heavenly, floraly, ultra feminine scent capable of evaporating all your stress and worries, lilacs possess some pretty impressive health benefits. Lilac is a powerful vermifuge…

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Apr 30, 2019
Skincare
The Dark Side of Sunscreens
Apr 12, 2019
Skincare
Apr 12, 2019
Skincare

We have all had that nasty sunburn at least once in our lives, tomato red, painful and peeling, so the only reasonable thing to do is to protect our delicate skin, right? Well, yes and no. The sunscreen business…

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Apr 12, 2019
Skincare
Live enzymes and skincare
Mar 16, 2019
Skincare
Mar 16, 2019
Skincare

Many spas, beauty salons, and plastic surgery cliniques offer expensive enzymatic and chemical peels of various kinds and degrees, some more aggressive than others, in the persue to combat the signs of aging. The purpose of an enzyme peel is to…

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Mar 16, 2019
Skincare
Matka Botanicals online store is live
Mar 1, 2019
Skincare
Mar 1, 2019
Skincare

This is it! It is finally happeing! For so many weeks i have been working away at the back end here of my website to make one of my dreams reality. Well, goal reached. Ladies and gentlemen…. suspenseful drumroll….

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Mar 1, 2019
Skincare
Plant Oils vs. Synthetic Oils
Oct 16, 2018
Skincare
Oct 16, 2018
Skincare

“But i have oily skin, won’t oils make it even worse?” “I can’t use oils as my skin breaks out very easily?” “Won’t my skin feel greasy if i’m using oil on it?”…

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Oct 16, 2018
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View fullsize We just wanted to take a moment to say the biggest, most heartfelt thank you to everyone who dropped off lilac flowers for us this spring 💜⁠
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Because of your generosity, we’re able to continue handcrafting our customer favourite, Cosmic Essen
View fullsize ☀️ 5 Natural UV Protective Ingredients You Should Know⁠
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Warmer weather means more time outside, and while SPF is non-negotiable, there are incredible plant- and mineral-based ingredients that offer gentle, supportive protection and antioxidant repa
View fullsize Your moisturizer might just be the most important step in your skincare ritual — especially if you’re over 30 and noticing changes in texture, hydration, or skin resilience.⁠
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Not all moisturizers are created equal. Many are packed with
View fullsize 🌸 Mother’s Day sale is ON! 🌸 Save 25% on our limited edition Mother’s Day Bundle or 15% off all regular products now through May 12th! 💐✨⁠
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We’ve bundled up a few Matka favourites for the moms (or mom-figures) who deserve to fee
View fullsize Our Dew You Even Vitamin C Serum isn’t your average vitamin C dropper—it’s water-based, lightweight, and made with whole-food plant extracts your skin actually recognizes. No synthetic isolates here. Just real-deal glow from nature.
View fullsize Mamas, market lovers, and last-minute gifters — heads up! We’ve got TWO magical Mother’s Day markets happening this weekend and you're invited ✨⁠
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🌿 Friday, May 9 | 6–9pm⁠
Catch us at the dreamy Superior Farms — think
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View fullsize Toners often get a bad rap for being a “skincare step” that’s easy to skip, but trust me, they’re worth the attention. If you’re using a botanical toner, you're giving your skin a dose of nourishment that goes way beyond