I plan the entire year in January. This year I took a full seven days to look deeply into my business and get high level enough to see what I want to create this year and the areas I want to change. I’ve been doing it for ten years with a group of small businesses …
Toner before serum? Oils before or after moisturizer? How many steps do I really need in my skincare routine? There’s truly no one “right” way to layer skincare. It’s just not possible with how unique all of our skin is! But we’re here to share some general guidance for layering skincare and why we recommend …
Votes are in and medals have been awarded; we’re sharing Botnia’s top 5 bestsellers from the past year! These are tried and true favorites that work for almost all skin types. If you’re new to Botnia or organic skincare, these products are the perfect gateway to creating a cleaner skincare routine. Meet 2022’s Top 5 …
Every year is special in the life of a business. This year is no exception to unique challenges and hardships and wins. But above all, it’s my deep gratitude for another year of having this dream that I want to express to you. Thank you for trusting me with your health and wellness this year. …
Well, here we are . . . at the end of another year. No matter what you’ve experienced, we can say that we’ve all grown as humans in different ways. And as people with big dreams, goals, and plans, one of the most common mistakes we forget to do before barreling forward is to pause, …
In part one of this blog series, we learned how our emotions physically affect our bodies and how and why our skin breaks out when we’re stressed. (Catch up on part one here.) We sat down with our in-house herbalist Isabella and her friend and colleague, craniosacral therapist Nisa Brown, who offered tips for making …
Nervous System and Holiday Hormones (Part 2: New Year) Read More »
It’s the most indulgent time of the year: heavy (but delicious) holiday meals, family get-togethers, reuniting with friends…. A million things are happening, so of course, we might feel stressed! We sat down with our in-house herbalist, Isabella, and her friend and colleague, Nisa Brown, a Marin County-based Craniosacral Therapist who specializes in nervous system …
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It can be hard to know whose beauty claims are for real and whose should totally be canceled. When it comes to skincare marketing, it can easily feel like you’re being tricked into buying products . . . and that’s not far from the truth! With online reviews, influencer posts, and user testimonials, how do …
Botnia Decodes Buzzwords in the Skincare Industry Read More »
We care so much for the skin on our faces, but we tend to ignore a major area that should also be cared for too: our décolleté! The neck and chest area contains an intricate system of nerves, lymph nodes, veins, arteries, and muscles and is such an important part of our bodies that needs …
How to Care for Your Décolleté Using Botnia Skincare Read More »
A good moisturizer is one of just three products you need for a tried and true skincare routine (along with a cleanser and toner). Our simple approach to skincare takes some of the guesswork out of knowing what to look for in the beauty aisle. But sometimes, knowing what kind of moisturizer you need for …
Botnia Explains Occlusives vs. Emollients vs. Humectants Read More »
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