Do you ever feel like you might be more than one skin type? The beauty industry keeps us locked into skin types and categories that don’t account for our own unique state of well-being. Traditionally, this industry developed skincare around changing the way your skin functions, instead of looking at how to aid your skin …
Reject the Skin Type Box, Learn How to Analyze Your Skin Like an Esthetician Read More »
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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If we had to choose one plant to represent Botnia, it would be Rose Geranium. Our power plant holds many benefits for the skin, but that’s not the only reason why we love it so much. If you look a little closer at a rose geranium leaf, you may notice some of the similarities between …
Why Does Plant-Based Skincare Work? Because We Are Nature. Read More »
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 …
Feeling like a flaky croissant rather than a glazed donut these days? Flakiness, itchy irritated cracked skin, wrinkles, and fine lines – these are just some of the symptoms you might be feeling if you have dry or dehydrated skin. During the colder months of the year, even the oiliest skin can still feel dry …
Botnia’s Holistic Esthetician Breaks Down Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 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 »
Imagine opening your eyes and waking up to warm sunlight gracing your petals as the sun rises to greet the day . . . this is the life of a sun-worshipping calendula flower! A botanical that helps our lymphatic system, clearing waste and promoting clear and healthy skin. Let’s dig into why you’ll want to …
Why Botnia Uses Calendula to Support the Lymphatic System Read More »
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