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Is "Beauty Sleep" Real?  The Importance of sleep for your skincare

Is "Beauty Sleep" Real? The Importance of sleep for your skincare

In our pursuit of flawless skin, we often invest in countless skincare products and follow extensive routines. But what if the key to achieving better skin lies in something as simple as getting a good night's sleep? It turns out that sleep plays a crucial role in both our internal and external w...
An Invitation to Learn to Rest

An Invitation to Learn to Rest

One of the things I have been working on on the advice of a professional is learning to rest.I am a chronic workaholic; sometimes to the point of burnout, which is something a lot of us this year especially, have specifically been struggling with. 
Objects that bring us Calm

Objects that bring us Calm

Stoic Beauty values the power of intention. When visiting the lab, I had the wonderful opportunity to watch Maria in action. I was luckily able to catch this moment in our bathsalt production. The value of intention is what makes calming objects so peaceful.
Can you Prevent Stretch Marks and practice Body Neutrality?

Can you Prevent Stretch Marks and practice Body Neutrality?

Body Neutrality | Stretch Mark Edition Growth spurts, weight fluctuation, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and myriad bodily changes can result in stretch marks decorating the body. I first noticed my own stretch marks beginning their life on my chest during puberty. At first I panicked. I was taugh...
Golden chamomile for Rosacea

Golden chamomile for Rosacea

Scratching the surface online, I found a lot of interesting possible natural treatments. One of them is extract from a plant called Chrysanthellum indicum which I found reading a blog post by David Pascoe who started the Rosacea Support Group. Very promising and interesting discussion followed h...
A woman of colour receives a shoulder massage

What to use for massage oil?

Let's talk massage! (Not Sexy I Just Have Chronic Back Pain) The practice of massage, and use of massage oils is often sexualized and/or seen as a shameful indulgence. This is ultimately due to the centre of the venn diagram in people's minds: ‘massage’ and ‘sex’ containing aspects of sensuality ...
How Conscious Skin Care is a lesson in Stoicism

How Conscious Skin Care is a lesson in Stoicism

This year has tested all our abilities to remain strong amidst the chaos. My offering is to acknowledge and expect the storm while building the rituals that centre and protect you I’ve always loved being a low fuss kind of gal. Identifying with beauty and femininity when the mood struck me- inst...