Sanctohm

A place to disconnect.
A place to be held.
A place to attune.
A place to remember.

What will we discover in the stillness?

Book to find out. ✨

What you do to your skin at home is a beautiful continuation of what we start in the facial room.
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Small, consistent steps lead to long term results. And this is what I love about organic skincare the most!
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Clean skincare works WITH the physiology of the skin rather than against it because it’s providing the body with ingredients it can recognize. And by providing your skin with consistent nourishment, you allow the body to utilize the ingredients to become stronger, healthier and more resilient every day.
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✨And THIS is the core of anti-aging - our skin’s ability to not be broken down by free radicals and sun damage. ✨
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We want strength and we want flow.
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Don’t get me wrong - intense, active skincare products have their time and place in moderation. But they’re meant to be cycled in and are completely useless if the integrity of your skin is already compromised.
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So for 2023 my goal for you is this - to feel completely confident in what you’re using at home, how you’re using it, why you’re using it, and how your skin feels about it. Oh, and to feel hella good while you’re doing it.
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Don’t worry, your skin will tell you everything you need to know. And if you need help deciphering the messages, that’s what I’m here for ✨
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See ya in 2023!

Xo,
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REMINDER: Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you have to.
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For me? This means learning to say no before my body has to tell me it can't take it any more.
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For so long I have overextended myself - no matter how much my body screamed at me. But now I know that just because I can do something, doesn’t mean I should, or that I have to.
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Instead, I listen to my body's cues. I say no. I schedule time for things that recharge me - a facial, an acupuncture appointment, a walk in the park, lunch with a friend. Whatever feeds my soul.
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Your body and your skin tell a story. If you're feeling tired or feel like your skin is lashing out - listen. There's something your body wants you to know.
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And whatever your self care rituals may be, I hope that they bring you immense joy and permit you to show up in this life as someone that you deeply love.
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I’m curious, what is the thing that you are learning to say no to?
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Anyone’s Google search history relate?! 🙋‍♀️
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Here’s what I invite you to think about today:
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Does your skincare routine come from a place of love or a place of fear?
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Do you seek out skincare services because you fear looking a certain way? Getting older? How others perceive you?
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Or are you looking to tend to your garden? Nourish yourself? Indulge in your bodies needs and desires simply because you deserve it?
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I can assure you that you will see quicker results when you approach yourself with love.
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Be kind to yourself. Be patient. And know that the answers that you seek are seeking you.
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I’ll see you in the sanctuary.
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With love,
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Tara ✨
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Do YOU. Feed your soul ✨

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🌱 Anti-inflammatory
🌱 Anti-bacterial
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🌱 Pure plant power
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And to top it all off, its scent is hormone-balancing 💕
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In todays newsletter, I broke down the difference between hydrosols and toners. The more you know, the more you glow ✨

Not sure what your skin is trying to say?
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Let's start here:
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Your skin is your largest organ.
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Let me share what your skin does NOT do:
-Lash out for no reason
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What do I mean when I say "lash out"?
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Breakouts. Redness. Inability to hold hydration. Excess blackheads. Overproduction of oil. Pigmentation. The list goes on.
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As the largest organ, our skin is our protector. It's dense enough that *MOST* (NOT ALL, I REPEAT, NOT ALL) things cannot get inside the body. Yet it acts like a sponge and can absorb products, minerals, you name it. It WANTS to use what's good for you, and it wants to protect you from the bad guys as well.
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Here's where we don't think about our skin: from the inside out.
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What is happening within will be reflected without.
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So the first step is to get your topical skincare in check. Once you know you are using the right products for your skin in the right way, you can then see if the conditions are still presenting themselves and to what degree. Then, you dive deeper.
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See a licensed professional to get the process started so you can rule out if your skin conditions are being caused by product alone. Preferably, someone who practices upon the foundation of corneotherapy.
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You are a whole being and your body has a story to tell. Let it tell it, and address it with open arms. There’s so much to learn about what your body needs. It wants to be heard so it can work its best for you ❤️
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Anyone else focusing their 2022 on self care? 🙋‍♀️
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I want to talk about the intentions behind our self care practice. Because doing the "right" thing with the intention of "living life perfectly" or "being a stellar human being" is not the same as doing the "right" thing with the intention of just loving on yourself.
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It's not so much about labeling a habit "good" or "bad", because at the end of the day we get to define what we perceive as "good" or "bad".
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It's more about asking ourselves questions such as:
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✨Why do I do this thing?
✨Do I feel filled or empty during or after this thing?
✨Is this thing adding value and ease to my life?
✨Am I doing this thing for myself or for other people?
✨Do I love doing this thing?
✨Do I feel guilty after doing this thing? Why?
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Take time to mull over these questions and journal about the answers that come up for you. This will provide more clarity on why you're taking part in the activities or habits that you are. From there, you can decide if it is something that serves you or not.
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And by the way: not everything is evil! If you discover something isn't as helpful for you as you once thought, you might just consider reducing the frequency of that habit or activity. You're not a bad person just because you like to indulge in things once in a while! It’s okay to enjoy life! We just want to cultivate awareness 🔥
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Any step is a step in the right direction. Awareness is key. Love on yourself, be yourself, and do whatever you love. Without judgement. After all, we're only ever in a fight with ourselves. Let's change the narrative. ✨
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xo, Tara

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Reading things like this warms my heart!! It is my deepest passion to provide a safe space that nurtures the mind, body and soul, as the skin reflects from within ✨

Fall: A time to nourish, slow down and deepen.
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the fall is represented by the lungs and the large intestine. What do I want to bring into my life (breathe it in) and what do I need to let go of (defecate)?
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Spring and Summer are both Yang seasons, representing creativity, heat and light. Fall and winter, however, are Yin. Yin is dark, cold and Earth. And since fall is our first transition into Yin from Yang, it can be hard for some of us to let go of of the hot, bustling summer lives we just led.
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But we are nature, and nature is us.
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Here's the beauty: it's a time to ground. Look inward. Reflect. And our skincare routine can be an amazing guide for this process as well.
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We go from our more astringent, fruity products to more rich, grounding products. From a foam cleanser to a cream cleanser. From an astringent toner to a nourishing hydrosol or mineral mist. We add in more moisture, whether it's a thicker moisturizer or the addition of a serum or oil.
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All of these added steps are beautiful opportunities to connect with yourself. Remember, your skincare routine isn't a "to-do list". It's a moment to love yourself and recognize that you are caring for your body's largest organ. Don't take part in your routine if it feels like a chore.
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Eat your root veggies, nourish your skin, reflect, breathe, and for goodness sakes, give yourself some credit.
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Pictured: some star ingredients in 's Wisdom Oil formulation. A BEAUTIFUL reflection of the season we’re in ✨

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