As estheticians, we know the struggle in finding a skincare brand that aligns with all of the holistic practices we believe in. After years of frustration with the results of her own services, our founder Justine developed a new way of treating her clients’ skin. Instead of using squeeze and apply formulas, she created Botnia’s …
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To mix, or not to mix? For my fellow estheticians out there, you may ask yourself this question while crafting up your apothecary style facial, whether it’s the mask you’re mixing or the modalities you’re choosing. If you’re a Botnia esthetician or are thinking about bringing on Botnia as a new line for your business, …
Active skincare sounds appealing when you hear skin experts talk about ingredients that offer immediate results . . . but is this term just another marketing gimmick? Typically prescribed for fading dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and brightening the skin, niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) is all over the market. Along with retinol, vitamin C, and …
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. …
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 »
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