Why Your Foundation Isn't Working — It's Your Skincare Let me start with a small disclaimer: I am not a makeup artist. I love makeup, I enjoy learning about it, and I’m always curious about how makeup can work in harmony with skincare. Some of the people I learn from are incredibly talented artists like [...]
 5 Habits That Are Secretly Damaging Your Skin Barrier (And How to Repair It) Many people come to my salon feeling confused about their skin. They’ve invested in beautiful serums.They follow a detailed skincare routine.They are doing everything right — yet their skin still feels dry, reactive, irritated, or suddenly breaks out. Products that [...]
For a long time, I struggled with Dry, Damaged Hair. It felt rough, looked dull, and no product seemed to fix it for more than a day or two. I kept switching shampoos, trying new masks, adding oils — but nothing truly changed. What finally made the difference wasn’t just a better formula. It was [...]
Healthy skin at every age is not created through force — but through understanding. In my work as a holistic skin therapist in Amsterdam and Amstelveen, I often meet women who feel disconnected from their skin. They’ve tried stronger products, harsher routines, and constant correction… yet their skin still feels out of balance. True skin [...]
 UV Rays and your skin health Sunlight is life-giving. It supports mood, circadian rhythm, and vitality.But when it comes to skin health, not all sunlight behaves the same way. and that's because of the different UV rays. There are different types of ultraviolet (UV) rays — and each affects the skin differently.Understanding them allows you [...]
A feminine skincare technology? For a long time, technology in skincare has been framed as something harsh. Aggressive. Corrective.Something that forces the skin into change. Stronger settings. Deeper penetration. Faster results. But what if that story is incomplete? What if technology doesn’t have to dominate the skin —what if it can support it? In my [...]
Your face is a mirror of your inner world.Every emotion you hold — stress, love, gratitude, or pressure — leaves a subtle trace in the muscles, skin, and breath. This is the deep connection between emotions and the face, where facial tension, dullness, or softness reflect the state of your nervous system and skin. When [...]
Discover how mindful skincare calms your nervous system, lowers stress, and restores your natural glow. Learn simple rituals that turn daily skincare into a moment of healing. The Glow You’re Searching for Isn’t in Another Bottle Let’s be real.Your shelf is full. You cleanse, tone, moisturize — you’re doing everything right.And yet, your skin still [...]
Relaxation Skincare. We’ve been taught that better skin comes from doing more —more actives, more steps, more discipline. But what if one of the most powerful skincare tools isn’t found in a bottle at all? Inspired by the holistic facials, this is your permission slip to see relaxation as a biological skincare strategy, not an [...]
Elevate Your Self-Love with a Holistic Facial: A Ritual for Calm, Glow & Balance Introduction: An Invitation Back to Yourself Have you ever felt like you’re running on empty—doing everything for everyone but neglecting yourself? In the noise of daily life, it’s easy to lose connection with our bodies and with the person we see [...]
