A Sense of Time - “Kairos”
“Kairos” is an Ancient Greek term meaning “a fleeting opportunity that needs to be grasped before it passes, an expression of quality time, mystical time, and the “now.”
As we deepen our connection to nature, we can’t ignore the seasons, their gradual seasonal shifts, and their effect on our skin. New skin phases and skin concerns occur and include, various skin issues that are making us more aware of what we put on our skin and question our beauty rituals and routines. When we focus directly on our skin and our individual skin requirements, and when we are aware of the seasons and “in tune”, nature invite us to re-connect with our selves and our skin in the present moment.
The natural world shows us how to restore and how to start anew, especially after a long summer in the sun. We can use this time “now” to stay balanced, to repair sun damage, or to restore dry “weathered” looking skin that lacks radiance.
This fall we draw inspirations from nature, from our clients, experience and forgotten or little-known beauty secrets. We offer true and tried recipes, earthy botanicals and organic ingredients, all aimed at connecting us to the cycles of nature.
Pomegranate & Berry fruit acids in our Exfoliating Toner PomBerry will help reduce some of the effects of the summer on the skin and pave the way for new cells to re-build. This is a very gentle exfoliating product that removes dead skin cells that may have thickened the skin during the summer and can be used more frequently.
The ability of the skin to maintain hydration can be damaged by summer activities; it’s beneficial to use moisturizers that are seasonal and skin-specific to help support a healthy barrier. Balancing peptide-rich Basics Cream layered or mixed with antioxidant rich Anti Aging No 9 Serum helps most skin types, provides glowing vibrant look, lasting moisture and helps strengthen the skin.
The Customized Seasonal Face Creams Spice and the Limoncello have been autumn client favorites for decades and available this season for a short time.
New this season are also various Hand and Body soaps and scented Solid body oils - decadent and nourishing lip and body bars empowered by combination of soothing herbs; Chamomile, Green tea, Calendula, Linden, Citrus and Spice, to seal in moisture and restore dry chapped skin from head to toe. Complimentary with purchase wrapped or tagged with Seed paper laced with many of the same plants found in our products and ready to plant. When planted in soil, the biodegradable paper composts away and the seeds blossom into a garden of flowers and herbs.
We have seasons of our own, and by connecting more with nature, we are prepared to connect with its rhythm, that’s shaped by seasons and the “kairos” - the quality time we give to our selves. Nature helps us embrace change, creates balance, awareness and desire to care for ourselves and our skin with nurture and intention, and provides an opportunity that need to be grasped before it passes.
