Sunday, September 20, 2015

The BEST Products For Your Skin!

Yesterday I had a client ask me a very good question...
"Every place that I go for a facial, the Esthetician tells me that her product is the best. How do I know what's actually best for me and my skin?"

First of all - let me assure you, we are not just telling you our product is the best in order to lour you in with false promises to make a quick buck. We genuinely believe that OUR PRODUCT IS THE BEST. So how do you know which product is actually the best?? Well, what's "best" is going to be different for everyone, and will be dependent on your beliefs/ lifestyle/ preferences/ what's important to you, and so much more!

So, where do you begin when searching for a product for your skin? Let me tell you where I began...

First of all, as a skincare professional, I have tried and worked with several professional grade lines, and like all human beings, what works for me is what I'm going to recommend to my friends, my family, and of course, my clients. I was first introduced to Eminence Organic Skincare approximately 8 years ago, and fell in love with the line! Not only was my skin clear, healthy and glowing but the philosophies behind the brand really caught my attention (more on that later!). Although I only worked with the line for a short time, I came back to certain products again and again, and I knew that if I ever got to choose a product line to work with, this would be it! Fast forward to 2014, I was ready to open my doors as Skin Studio Spa and the first person I called was Darlene at Eminence. I was looking for a location for my spa, and because Eminence doesn't like to over saturate the market I couldn't be too close to another Eminence spa. So I told her the address of the location I had my heart set on to see if they would allow it, and boldly told her - "Eminence is my ONLY choice for skincare so if I have to choose between Eminence and my location, I'll move." Thank my lucky stars they approved me so I got my favourite product line to AND a great location!

I remember opening those jars and feeling nostalgic - "I remember this smell!", "I used to love this masque!". Something about the scentual (yes I made that word up) experience you get with an Eminence facial just keeps you coming back for more!



When considering what's important to you in a skincare line, there are so many factors to consider! Here are a few reasons Eminence is, and always will be my go to line - and why I truly believe it should be yours too!

  • They were organic, before it was "cool". And not just "we-use-organic-lavander-oil-so-we-can-call-ourselves-organic" organic. Eminence is actually true to the definition, organic-because-it's-the-heart-and-soul-of-the-company organic. I never have to worry about a product being toxic or carcinogenic, and all of their products are safe for pregnant/ nursing mamas and children alike.
  • They're eco-friendly! They have their own solar and wind powered farms in Hungary where growing practices are closely monitored, not only for the production of quality ingredients, but also for the better interest of the land so soil is always nutrient rich and never deprived. Plants are hand picked and products are hand made. The warehouse looks like your grandmothers cold cellar with mason jars of luscious strawberries, blueberries, pears, and so much more! There are several efforts that the brand takes to ensure they are minimizing their carbon footprint - check their site for more details on that!
    www.eminenceorganics.com/ca/green-company
  • Active ingredients! Usually when you look at the ingredient deck for any skincare product, the first ingredient is water, followed by a bunch of fillers, and then the active ingredients. Not with Emience. No, my friends, Eminence doesn't believe in selling you a fancy jar of water. You get nothing but skin beneficial ingredients, and if you choose, you can run your fingers under the tap and add a little water yourself! 
  • They're Canadian! I bet you didn't know that Eminence is right here in the Great White North, calling beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia their home. So you can feel good about supporting your fellow Canadian and our economy :).
  • They give back! For every product you purchase Eminence plants a tree! Plus they have many other programs they take part in, including their children's charity "Eminence Kids" where they help provide healthy, organic food to sick children around the world. 
  • There's something for everyone. Did you know that Eminence has 33 (thirty-three!) moisturizers? And you thought there were only 3 skin types (oily, combination or dry)! Ha! There are an array of smells, textures and sensations with every product in the line, so rest assured if you don't fall in love with one Emienence product after trying it, there will be another one that will fit all your wants and needs!
  • They support me. This may not be as important to you as a consumer, but consider the following... If a skincare company supports small businesses (and your favourite Esthetician!), this means we can keep providing the excellent care and service that you love. Eminence provides me with the knowledge to effectively recommend treatments and homecare products for you, provides free samples and GWPs (gifts with purchase), plus they have a handy Spa Locator on their website that helps Eminence lovers find a retailer in their area quickly and easily!
  • Tens of thousands of people can't be wrong! With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 14,000 Instagram followers and almost 6,000 Twitter followers - Eminence certainly has a lot of raving fans, including me :).
So after hearing all of the reasons why I love Eminence and you love it too - if you want to find the products that are best for your skin, come in for one our signature Organic Hungarian Facials and let me create a customized homecare regimen for you. 

Still not sure what's right for you? I recommend you find an Esthetician that you trust, and listen to her advice. She knows skin, and she has likely tried enough products out there to know what works and what doesn't. Make sure her philosophies and the brand she represents match up with what you believe in, and don't be afraid to ask the tough questions. You'll know if she's being authentic or if she's just recommending the priciest products to up her commission cheque.