Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Holistic Beauty
Holistic, Integrated Skin Care Specialist
THE AWARENESS AMONG INDIVIDUALS SEEKING BALANCE BETWEEN THEIR INNER & OUTER WELL-BEING HAS GROWN. OPTIMAL HEALTH UNDERSTANDS THAT OUTTER BEAUTY IS CONNECTED TO INNER BALANCE. OUR HERBALISTS & LICENSED HOLISTIC ESTHETICITANS WILL WORK WITH YOU TO UNDERSTAND YOUR HEALTH & BEAUTY GOALS, WHILE PROVIDING MINDFUL, HOLISTIC, MINAMALIST TREATMENTS.
Born on the observation that the state of the skin depends as much on what happens inside us as around us (climate, food, water, stress, hormones, sleep, pollution), holistic beauty is actually a lifestyle & a very comprehensive approach to health & balance with the whole of oneself – the inner & outer beauty. It is a whol-istic approach!
The holistic beauty approach is based on several principles aiming to improve one’s overall health & beauty: good management of emotional stress, healthy diet, regular physical activity, restful sleep or beauty routines advocating self-care, & meaningful moments for oneself a few minutes a day. It carries out beauty rituals aimed at taking care of oneself, one’s body & one’s skin.
We know that cosmetic skin care allows us to take care of skin problems that are visible from the outside, such as blemishes, skin ageing, tightness, dark spots, sun damage; often leaving a gap in true self care. Learning how holistic skin care routines, combined with the application of cosmetic products, beauty accessories, food, supplements & herbal medicine; one can achieve optimal health & beauty.
We offer integrated, holistic skincare solutions that are tailored to your individual needs. From alternative acne treatments, non-invasive anti-aging treatments, chemical peels, enzyme's derma filing, at home remedies and a minimalist cost approach!
· Skin analysis
· Gut Health
· Allergies
· Custom Skin Care Options/Remedies
· Natural skin care products and regimens
· Facial/Lymph massage
· Nutrition
· Aromatherapy
· Body exfoliation
· Dry Brushing
· Detoxification of Skin
· Reflexology
· DIY skin/body treatments
Clean Natural Ingredients
At Alicorn Apothecary your Holistic Esthetician will treat the skin in an “entire” way. It goes past your outside side effects & delves into the main driver of your skin issues. This is something beyond chemicals & lotions.
Why clean natural ingredients? Well, the saying, “you are what you eat” is a real thing. So if you are eating cheeseburgers, dairy, chocolate, & pizza regularly what would you expect your body or skin to look like?
If you need to eat healthy & clean to have a good-looking exterior, then of course it’s important what you put on your skin is as well. When you apply products topically they penetrate inside through your pores. Your skin IS YOUR LARGEST ORGAN. You don’t want to apply any “junk food” products on your skin. They should be clean & natural, so that your body’s internal system is taken care of as well.
Trusted Products Include:
SkinScript
PCA
Image
Circcell
Weleda
Eminence
Egyptian Magic
Mad Hippie
Acure
Suki
Smiles PRID
Kuumba Made
HooDoo Organics
Pine Creek Canyon
QRX Labs
Country Comfort
The Herbal Answer
DERMA*E
The Aesthetician
The holistic approach means that the esthetician views the skin as inseparable from the body, the mind, & spirit. They believe what happens to the skin is as much the result of environmental factors as a reflection of internal states, therefore, can’t be treated separately.
Holistic estheticians customize beauty treatments for each patient to improve their skin condition while addressing their lifestyle & nutritional habits, emotional, mental well-being, hormonal status, & other physiological factors.
The difference between a holistic & a traditional cosmetic specialist is in their approach to skin care. While traditional cosmetic specialists rarely address what is below the skin’s surface, holistic practitioners identify the underlying reason for a skin condition & treat both the cause & the symptom.
Holistic estheticians stay away from abrasive dermatological solutions. Instead, they typically use the following products & methods.
Natural Skincare Products
Holistic estheticians create skincare regimens unique to each patient using products with naturally sourced ingredients. The products are made of the finest botanicals, plant extracts, clays, & essential oils to minimize the chance of skin irritation while nourishing the skin with vitamins & minerals. Alicorn Apothecary MAKES several organic herbal body & facial remedies!
Meditation and Breathwork
Holistic estheticians often start their treatments with meditation and breathing techniques to help the patient overcome stress, anxiety & enter a state of calm.
Massage
They often incorporate other techniques into their massage, such as energy healing, use of essential oils, & reflexology.
Gua Sha
Gua sha is a type of massage based on traditional Chinese medicine, involves using a smooth-edged stone to gently scrape the skin. The purpose is to increase energy flow throughout the body, improving circulation & healing.
Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage is a type of massage designed to promote the removal of metabolic waste & stimulate the flow of fresh oxygen & nutrients. Holistic estheticians use different techniques to stimulate lymphatic flow including light pressure, circular movements, & gentle pumping motions. It can help with the treatment of acne, rosacea, & inflamed skin, & promote skin regeneration.
Diet Recommendations
Holistic estheticians spend a part of their session discussing the patients’ nutritional habits. They explain how diet reflects on the skin & educate the patient on how to make better food choices.
Herbal Medicine
Holistic estheticians know nature has been making remedies since the dawn of time. Our mission is to connect them back to you. We mean to heal with natural therapies, empower everyone to take control of their own well-being, skincare, remedies, & rituals. We take a holistic approach to beauty, connect it to our health, our community, & the earth.
*Local Farmer's Market*
Small Batch Handmade Herbal Remedies.
Targeted Plant Combinations Formulated & Blended for their distinct therapeutic properties that address particular imbalances or ailments! Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, herbal medicine is tailored to individual's unique needs, symptoms, & constitution!
Medicinal Tea, Tinctures, Magnesium Spray, Fire Cider, Poultices, Salves & MORE! Come See Us!
GreenHouse Gardens - Saturdays 9-Noon