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SEARCHBlame it on Descartes. Modern society fragments our body, mind and spirit into warring entities. In some forms of religious interpretation, the body is portrayed as the enemy, as the source of unholy appetites and base impulses. We feel differently, and embrace the body, even with its occasional sneezes, pimples, hiccups, and cravings for raw cookie-dough, as our most tangible expression and daily experience of the sacred.
Celebrating and honoring the miracle of our physicality is a gateway into greater consciousness—after all, our feet touch the earth and keep us grounded, but our heads are in the air, clouds, or heavens, if you prefer. This unbroken connection inspires our new Aura Balance Rituals for Hand, Body and Foot. Our newest products balance and align the energies of the two most primal chakras, Root and Sacral. When these fundamental energy sources are in tune, we feel solid, stable, and secure. Feeling this deep, essential sense of safety allows us to move beyond pure survival mode. We are able to play, to create, and to reach out to others.
Instinctual® Organic Bath Salts, now offered in the sweetly spicy essential oil of Ginger, fires the flame of the red-visualized Root Chakra, which is the basis of our sense of self. Used as a soak, the warming properties of Ginger ease muscular aches and pains, soothe arthritis, improve circulation, and awaken a sluggish libido. Yum! The aroma of Ginger has also been praised for centuries for its ability to soothe nausea, motion sickness and morning-sickness.
Organic Moisturizing Lotions enhance the vibrational resonance of the second or Sacral Chakra. High function within this orange-hued vortex allows us to experience emotion more completely, without blockage. We offer the Lotions in three alluring organic formulas: Frankincense, which deepens breathing, relaxes and rejuvenates; Geranium, which brightens mood and eases stress; and Eucalyptus, which tones the immune system, releases pressure from respiratory congestion and colds, and soothes muscular aches and pains.
Nothing can truly “go right” when there is unresolved disturbance in the two deepest Chakras, namely the Root and Sacral Chakras. These are the primal energy-source from which all else arises. With this in mind, we must move away from our modern view of the body as the enemy. The body may be imperfect. It may not resemble the bodies in the fashion pages closely enough to please us, but rather than punishing the body, we celebrate it. To paraphrase the great mystical poet Rumi, the body, like the soul, is here for its own joy. Honor and enjoy yours!
Uncured gel polish and microscopic e-file dust contain active acrylates that penetrate the skin, triggering permanent contact dermatitis. Learn the chemistry behind these irritants and how to protect your clients and yourself.
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As a spa or salon professional, your clients expect more than just beauty—they expect safety, hygiene, and peace of mind. Fungal infections like Athlete’s Foot and Nail Fungus are more common than you think, especially in environments where tools and footbaths are reused without proper sanitation. This blog covers how to stop these issues before they start, using proven infection prevention strategies for salons and spas.
A federal initiative aimed at studying chemical exposure in nail salons has ended due to staffing and budget changes. Here’s what the project set out to do—and what its conclusion means for salon professionals.
For many people, a pedicure is a relaxing beauty ritual. But what most don’t realize is that this simple service, if done without proper hygiene and sanitation, can cause serious infections and long-term health issues.
Onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. While it may look painful, it typically isn’t—at least not at first. But without proper care, this common nail disorder can lead to infections, deformities, and long-term damage.
Mckenzie Kool, Psychologist, MC, RPsych provides us with guidance on what may or not be helpful in speaking with someone who has suffered a significant loss.
Clients come to you to feel their best—not leave with a viral souvenir. Warts and cold sores can spread fast in busy salons, but a few smart habits make all the difference. Let’s talk about what’s really lurking in your salon (and how to kick it to the curb).
As Earth Day approaches, The Green Beauty Community Foundation and the Green Spa Network invite beauty pros to step forward and embrace sustainability through the Green Pledge--a powerful initiative designed by and for beauty industry leaders.
Don’t cancel Valentine’s Day altogether, urges Jill Palmquist. Instead, think of it as a (frilly, flowery, Champagne-bubbly) wake-up call to fall deeply in love with your own life.
Life coach and Culture Ambassador of Sam Villa, Andrew Carruthers, outlines how to tell if your burnout is temporary - or if it's time to make a bigger career change.
