Autumn is upon us and as the seasons shift, so does our skin. We’re moving from hot and dry to cool and damp , which often means our skin is ready shed its summer layer. Do you find that your skin feels flaky and dry? Are you noticing hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone? I encourage you to resist the urge to exfoliate and try these simple steps instead:

1. EARTH OIL for oil cleansing. It’s the perfect time to give up the harsh foaming and sudsing cleansers and here’s why: our skins natural microbiome has a very low pH — around a 4 on the pH scale. When you use a foaming cleanser, which has a pH between 7-8, you’re stripping the skin of its natural oil barrier. Instead, try cleansing with oil + a warm (never hot) wash cloth. The EARTH OIL removes dirt and makeup with ease without disrupting the skins pH balance.  You skin in turn will not have to go into overdrive to restore its natural state. Trust me, you will be amazed by how much brighter, softer and more luminous your skin is after just a few weeks of oil cleansing. PROTIP: Use the EARTH OIL as a scalp treatment 1-2x per month. You can also use the EARTH OIL as a hair styling ally, helping to calm fall frizz and hydrate dry ends.
2. HYDROSOLS are a must have in transitional seasons — use them after cleansing or anytime your skin needs a boost. I’ve recently stopped oil cleansing in the morning and instead generously misting with hydrosol before applying moisturizer or make up. We often over cleanse which leads to microbiome disruption — if you cleanse well at the end of the day, there is no need for a morning wash. Begin your day with a hydrosol and watch your skin repair itself within a few short weeks. PROTIP: Keep a hydrosol in your handbag to hydrate and freshen up your skin on the go. The aromatherapeutic aspects of hydrosols also help to balance and uplift your mood.
3. YOUTH SERUM, my number one go to in the cooler months as it has the perfect consistency — it sits in between a cream and an oil. Made with hydrosols and carefully crafted botanical oils, this serum is unlike any other. It glides on silky smooth and doesn’t leave an oily residue. Handcrafted in small batches, this facial serum is made with botanical ingredients that not only hydrate but also leave your skin dewy and glowing. Carrot seed oil acts as a natural UV protectant while herbs of yarrow, calendula and chamomile work to repair your skin’s elasticity and vitality. PROTIP: if you need more moisture, apply a small amount of ZEN CREAM after the YOUTH SERUM has set. Layering gives you the ability to personalize your seasonal skincare needs.
4. ZEN CREAM as a dense, nutrient rich night treatment to restore luminosity and repair your moisture barrier. Crafted with helichrysum, blue yarrow, c60 and calendula, this plant powered cream is designed to repair sun damage, lessen the appearance of scars and provide deep nourishment for the delicate skin of the face. After a full face application, dab around eyes and lips for additional moisture and targeted restoration.  PROTIP: use the ZEN CREAM for self facial massage. It has the perfect “grip and glide” for your at-home face sculpting.

For additional support, try a weekly honey mask 🐝 yes that’s right, just pure raw honey, local if you can get it. Honey's gifts for the skin are innumerable. It’s affordable, packed with vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes that help to restore your skin’s natural microbiome. It provides very gentle exfoliation and acts as a potent humectant which draws moisture to the skin. For those with occasional breakouts, honey works wonders once or twice a week for 10-20 minutes. Try this in the morning so that you can truly feel and see how bright and soft your skin feels afterwards. PROTIP: before washing the mask off, gently tap around the face for lymphatic support and extra exfoliation.

You can also book a session with me and we can evaluate your skin and tissue needs in a private setting before your treatment. Sculptural Face Lifting (SFL) is a deeply rejuvenating facial massage method that works to systematically tone, lift and revitalize your face and neck. You’ll receive a powerful combination of external sculpting and intraoral technique, designed to ease jaw discomfort, increase lymphatic flow and restore the natural vitality of your face from the inside out. This is not facial; it is a full-body experience of renewal, grounded in somatic awareness and aesthetic care. You'll leave feeling lifted, lighter, and deeply connected to your life force energy.