Karma Skin & Beauty

Not all cleansers are created equal! 🫧

Something I always tell my clients is that cleansing should never be an afterthought and not one size fits all.

Your cleanser is the first step in your skincare routine, and choosing the right one can make a difference in how your skin feels and responds to the products you apply afterwards.

Histolab delivers with their skin care, and their Cleansers are incredibly gentle yet get the work done.

Water-Max focuses on hydration.
Alpha on excess oil and acne-prone skin.
Azulene on calming sensitive skin.
(Azulene is my personal favorite 😉)

Three different formulations that deliver big clean results.

When was the last time you truly relaxed the muscles in your face?

Think about how often we raise our eyebrows, frown, concentrate, or hold tension throughout the day without even realizing it.

Our forehead is one of those areas where tension builds up, especially during stressful or busy days.

Facial massage is about so much more than simply feeling good.

Through slow, intentional movements, I can help soften muscle tension, encourage blood circulation, improve the movement of fluid through the tissues, and promote a sense of deep relaxation.
Something we all need and crave!

I love incorporating facial massage into all my facial treatments because it's an opportunity to slow everything down. To allow those muscles to relax, release some of that built-up tension, and give your mind a moment to switch off.

Sometimes the most beneficial part of a facial isn't what we're doing to the skin, but the opportunity we give the body to completely relax and be in the moment.

When we get our hair done we always say how good our hair feels after.

Why? Because of the extra care the stylest takes to wash, condition and treat your hair.

Well your skin is the same.

When you are with me, we adress what concerns you may have and what your goals are. However, I may have a different idea of what needs to be done and where we should start.

One thing is for sure. When you leave your skin will look and feel incredible.

But the key is keeping up with that in between your facial appointments with products that work with your skin.

You wouldn't expect to see results from going to the gym if you weren't also nourishing your body properly, would you?

So why would we expect anything different when it comes to our skin!

Home care + Treatments =REAL RESULTS ❤️

Small Signals. Big Impact. 🧬

What exactly is a peptide? I know many people are askin this question

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.

Think of amino acids as individual links in a chain. When they connect together in a specific order, they form a peptide. 🔗

Our bodies naturally produce thousands of different peptides, each with its own structure and purpose.

But how do How do peptides work?

Some peptides act as tiny messengers, helping cells communicate with one another. ( like a text message our body swnd to pur cells 📨 )

Think of them as sending instructions to specific cells, telling them when to activate, respond, or carry out certain functions.

Different peptides send different messages. Some help regulate hormones, others influence metabolism, and some are involved in healing and immune responses.

Where are peptides important in the body?

Peptides play roles in many biological processes, including:

• Brain & Nervous System
• Betabolism & Blood Sugar
•Muscles & Tissue Repair
•Hormonal Health
• Digestive System.
• Immune System.

Why is this so fascinating?

Peptides are part of the body's natural communication system as a result of the body combining 2 to 50 amino acids to form a chain.⛓️

They're constantly involved in processes that help our bodies function, adapt, and maintain balance.

And here's what makes them particularly interesting to me. The function of a peptide depends on its specific amino acid sequence.

Not all peptides work the same way, and understanding those differences is where the science gets really interesting. And this is where I am diving into how peptides can help with our internal health.

Tiny chains of amino acids play an incredibly important role within the body. Internally as well as externally.

Follow along as I slowly share more about how our internal health, lifestyle and food are all connected to what we see on the outside.

Your skin is MORE than what you put on it.

We spend so much time focusing on skincare products, facials, peels, microneedling and treatments to improve our skin. And while these all play an extremely important role, there's so much more happening beneath the surface.

Our skin is our body's largest organ. It's constantly renewing, repairing and responding to what's happening both internally and externally. 🧘‍♀️

So why do we often focus only on the outside?

What we eat, how we move, stress, inflammation and hormonal changes can all influence our skin's health and how it ages and responds.

And then there's something I find incredibly fascinating: Cellular Communication. 🧬

Our cells are constantly receiving signals that help regulate important functions throughout the body. Naturally occurring compounds, including natural peptides, play a big role in this communication, influencing processes involved in repair, metabolism and collagen production.

This is an area I have been diving very deep into. Hence a little MIA on here the last while.

Think about it. We can invest in incredible skincare and professional treatments, but if we're not also supporting our bodies internally, we may be overlooking an important part of the full picture.

And let's not forget, skincare shouldn't stop at our neck.

Our entire body deserves attention, nourishment and care.
Over the coming weeks, I want to dive a little deeper into these connections. From everyday nutrition and movement to hormones, inflammation and the fascinating science behind how our cells communicate.
Not to complicate skincare, but to better understand how everything works together.

Because healthy skin isn't just about looking good on the
outside. It's about supporting our overall health and ageing gracefully.

Skin health goes beyond the surface, so follow along as I dive into these areas and how I can help support you and your full body health Journey.

We're just getting starred.🔥

# # aminoacids

From start to finish I continually use warm towels with a light lemongrass sent. This creates a deeper sense of calm, relaxation and peace.

Applying one to my clinets chest and accross her forehead & eyes is entirely different experience.

Watching the breath in and release alows me to know I have created the perfect moment with no stress or worry running through their mind.

A facial is so much more then meets the eye, and until you have experienced one you will never understand what your missing out on. 💕

When someone says its "just" a facial I know they have not fully experienced one.

A facial is so much more than talking about the skin and applying products.

Its a full sense of calm and a reset for our entire nervous system.

In this moment, as a provider you set the mood, you create the calm for each person you have the privilege of touching.

A facial has always been so much more then products for me, its been a place I can let women be exactly where they are supposed to be and leave feeling completely relaxed. Its been a place I get to share my energy with you, to show you its ok yo "just be".

There is something special about the trust that comes along with a facial. When I can help someone relaxe enough to fall asleep, to take a big breath in when we are done and say that was incredible. Thats give me so much joy and validation to know I am where I belong.

Bringing back the sense of calming relaxing facials is extremely important to me. We live in such a high stress busy life and we forget how to step back and breathe, and know its ok to forget about reality for just a little while.

This is my happy place, and I want it to be yours too.💕

# relaxing

Edmonton Toy Run 2026.

What a wonderful way to spend a few hours this morning. Our 1st year and definitely will be attending next year. So many bikes, some incredible people and a great cause. And the weather was absolutely incredible. 💕