Skincare for Sensitive Beings
It’s so strange trying to write to you today, in these wild times. It is impossible to articulate all of the feelings we are holding collectively in our bodies at this time. I know personally I feel a mixture of grief, anger, fear, but also joy and hope for all the ways I see our collective showing up in the pursuit of dismantling harmful systems. These harmful systems are like fractals that trickle down to our own bodies, even the way we treat our skin.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I started Tend and Nourish as a space to step away from all the harmful messages we are bombarded with about our skin and bodies. I wanted to give services that nourish the skin and spirit, and are grounded in the reality of what our skin is doing for us 247. I have realized in my work that the skin is the medium and vehicle that I access to attune to the nervous system. Our skin has so many incredible functions, and being home to millions of nerve endings is an important one. I often tell client’s that facials are great medicine because they are so sensual: they have an unparalleled way of bringing us back to our bodies through the variety of sensations, and smells.
I also didn’t realize that I was creating a space for sensitive beings to receive skin support. As one of those sensitive beings my skin reflects this sensitivity, and I live with well- managed adult acne and Rosacea. There is nothing wrong with this. This is just a part of being in a body that is very sensitive, I have a sensitvie gut, I am sensitive to my environment, I am senstive to stimulants etc. My treatments are designed to be nurturing, highly customized to your needs, especially as a sensitve being. Facials that FEEL good, and have your organ’s best interest at heart. Touch and presence and high quality soothing ingredients are the best tools I have to offer my clients.
Recomitting to my business values in these uncertain times is a tether for me, and I wanted to share my core beliefs with you.
WE BELIEVE IN HEALING WITH TENDERNESS AND CARE
WE DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO TRENDS OR HARMFUL BEAUTY NORMS
WE DO NOT BELIEVE BEAUTY IS PAIN, WE BELIEVE BEAUTY IS SELF NURTURANCE
WE BELIEVE IN WORKING WITH AGING, AND HONRING THE BODIES RYTHMS AND CYCLES.
WE DON’T DO QUICK FIXES, WERE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL, AND WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE FOR US LONG TERM
WE UTILIZE MODALITIES THAT HARMONIZE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENERGETIC BODY.
We believe the SUBTLE is powerful.
I write this as a reminder of what my offering is and is not, as I can get lost in the sea of the vast skincare industry. If you are a tender being in need of some care, and guidance I hope to see you on my table soon <3
