Hydrating Mists and Toniques

Hydrating Mist and Toniques

Here at Le Reve we have a couple different mists that will help you to battle skin damage.


Starting with, the award winning Stone Crop Hydrating Mist. This mist not only hydrates but refreshes, appeases irritation, and reduces pigmentation in the skin with succulent and healing stone crop plant. This mist is perfect for when you've been exposed to the shining Santa Barbara sun for a little too long and works for all skin types.







Next up, is the Neroli Age Corrective Hydrating Mist. Neroli oil and coconut are used to revive the skin along with a Natural Retinol Alternative. Then there are chicory root, tara tree, and Swiss Green Apple stem cells that all work together to leave the skin noticeably firmer. 25% increase of collagen production in less than a week!





Lastly, let's talk toniques, the Soothing Chamomile Tonique is a calming toner that implicates comforting herbs into you skin to restore it's balance. This mist is great after a long day to rid your skin of any stress it may be feeling and is also fit for all skin types. 

And all three of these are sold right here in our boutique! Stop by or call to purchase. 

With Kindness,

 Spa Coordinator, Mystic

Le Reve Organic Spa and Boutique 

www.le-reve.com

21 W Gutierrez St Santa Barbara Ca 93101
805-564-2977

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Dry Skin Brushing Benefits

Dry Skin Brushing Benefits

The benefits of dry brushing go farther than just your skin, dry brushing offers full body benefits to your health. 

 

You skin being a system made up of glands, nerves, and cell layers that, when healthy, protect your body from environmental aggressors such as extreme temperatures. You skin being the largest organ also produces antibacterial substances to protect you from infection and illness. Also containing nerve cells that act as messengers to your brain, making your skin a crucial part of your interactions with the world. This being said taking care of your skin is highly important. Below is a list of health benefits that dry brushing can help you with. 

1. Stimulate Lymphatic System - This system is responsible for eliminating cellular waste products. When this system is not working properly it can cause you to become sick due to waste and toxin build up. Dry brushing is a powerful detoxification aid. 

2. Exfoliation - Dry brushing removes dry and dead skin which helps to clear clogged pores, help to improve appearance, and allow your skin to breathe. 

3. Increase Circulation - Increasing circulation helps to encourage the elimination of metabolic waste. 

4. Reduce Cellulite - Dry brushing may help to soften hard fat deposits below the skin while distributing fat deposits more evenly. This may help to diminish the appearance of cellulite. 

 

5. Stress Relief - The act of dry brushing can be meditative. May reduce muscle tension, calm your mind, and relieve stress. 

6. Increased energy and blood flow - Dry brushing can be invigorating and give you a rush of energy 

According to Mercola.com and wellnessmama.com the above list is some of the great benefits of dry brushing. 

How to: Dry brushing can be done daily. Preferably in the morning before you shower due to the increased energy.  Using love upward strokes start brushing your skin at your feet and work up your legs one at a time. then move up your mid section, front and back, and then across your chest. Finish by brushing your arms towards your armpits.

Here at the spa we carry a great detachable body brush. You can purchase this brush by going online to our online store, or by stopping into our Organic Boutique at 21 W. Gutierrez St. 

 

I personally love dry brushing about once a week. It leaves my skin feeling smoothed, exfoliated, and also I feel like the appearance of my skin is improved tremendously. I would recommend dry brushing to everyone.

xoxo, Linda Spa Coordinator

Benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil

Benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil

A lot of people have known for decades that Grapefruit benefits weight loss, also having been used to help beat inflammation, sugar cravings, and even hangover symptoms. it’s considered a natural stress-fighter, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant food and anti-carcinogenic.

Grapefruit Essential Oil Benefits Include:

Reducing Depression

Cleansing the body

Curbing sugar cravings 

Stimulating the immune system 

Disinfecting surfaces

Decreasing fluid retention

Fighting throat and respiratory infections

Natural remedy for arthritis 

Helping with stress

Curing a hangover

Used as an air freshener

Candida killer

Circulation booster

Natural Energizer

Acne fighter

Hair cleanser

Flavor enhancer

As you can see there are many great benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil, here at the spa we do carry and amazing Jurlique Grapefruit Pure Essential Oil which you can purchase by going to our online store or by stopping into our Organic Boutique at 21 W. Gutierrez St. 

xoxo, Linda Spa Coordinator

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Uses and benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has many amazing uses and benefits and they are not all just for cooking. It has beauty benefits and health benefits as well. Below is a list of some of my favorite uses and benefits of coconut oil. 

1. On my skin daily as a basic lotion. If you are like me and have naturally pretty dry skin you will love this

2. As an eye makeup remover 

3. To increase sun tolerance and avoid burning

4. As a natural SPF 4 sunscreen

5. It's high Lauric acid and MCFA contents help boost metabolism

6. A tiny dab rubbed into the hands, run hands through your hair. Reduce frizz

7.  Mix with equal parts sugar, smoothing shower body scrub

8. As and incredibly intensive natural conditioner, just put coconut all over dry hair, and leave in for several hours and then wash out

9. Natural chapstick 

10. Topically, help skin heal faster after injury

11. After initial heat is gone, can help heal sunburn

12. Immediate source of energy when eaten that's not stored as fat

13. Natural shaving cream

According to WebMD "Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis they help manage the chronic pain, inflammation, and swelling." 

Coconut has anti-inflammatory properties.

14. anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis 

15. Can reduce the itch of insect bites

16. Can stimulate hair growth

17. Can help improve sleep when taken daily

18. Has shown to increase the absorption of calcium and magnesium

19. Anti-aging facial moisturizer

20. Boost circulation to help those who often feel cold (like me)

Here at the spa we do carry Coconut oil, you can purchase this by going to our online store or by stopping into our organic boutique at 21 W. Gutierrez St. 

It's never a bad idea to have a jar of this in your house it has so many beneficial uses in all different household aspects. 

Enjoy!

xoxo, Linda Spa Coordinator

Muscle Cramps or Spasms?

If you are having muscle cramps or spasms a great natural way to help calm and relieve the pain is peppermint. A little bit of peppermint essential oil on the problem are will help relax the muscles. 

Here in the spa we do carry many essential oils and the Jurlique Peppermint Oil is definitely one of my favorites. Peppermint has many great uses, so you will not regret the purchase! You can stop into our organic boutique or purchase this product by going to our online store. Enjoy!

Below are some other useful uses and benefits.

Uses and Benefits of Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is often used in aromatherapy, or the use of essential oils to support health. Studies have found that aromatherapy is effective in relieving anxiety, pain, and vomiting, as well as improving memory. The aroma of peppermint oil has been shown to improve memory and raise alertness.
According to findings, peppermint oil exhibits antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, analgesic, radioprotective, and antiedema properties.
Below are other common uses of peppermint oil:

• Relief for Stomach Problems
Peppermint oil is a safe and effective alternative to medications like Buscopan in reducing colonic spasms. It eases abdominal pain by allowing gas to pass through easily. Peppermint oil also provides relief for indigestion and upset stomach.
Research has also shown that peppermint oil is effective in improving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Another show that it has helped reduce total irritable bowel syndrome score by 50 percent among 75 percent of the participants.
Peppermint contains large concentrations of menthol and is twice as potent in the essential oil form in decreasing smooth muscle spasm and blocking calcium channels in the gut.

• Respiratory Benefits
Peppermint oil can be used as an expectorant and decongestant. It can clear up phlegm in your respiratory tract when used as a chest rub or inhaled through a vaporizer.
The essential oil may also provide benefits to individuals with tuberculosis. Researchers found that when inhaled, the oil can help decrease tuberculosis-induced inflammation and prevent the disorder from worsening or recurring.
Peppermint oil can also work against asthma as it contains rosmarinic acid, which helps curb inflammation-causing chemicals that may cause the condition.

• Pain Relief
Peppermint is beneficial in addressing pain. It can be used to relieve sore muscles when used with massage or added to bath water. Dabbing a few drops on your wrist or inhaling the aroma can reduce headache pain. Like with sore muscles, it can be massaged onto your temples.

• Positive Effect on Cancer-Related Treatments
Peppermint oil can substitute drugs that address chemotherapy-induced nausea. It can also help treat hot flashes in women receiving treatment for breast cancer.

• Treatment of Herpes Infections
Peppermint oil was found to have a beneficial effect on drug-resistant herpes simplex virus when applied topically. Because of its lipophilic nature, peppermint oil is able to pass through the skin, making it an ideal treatment against recurrent herpes infection^.
Using peppermint oil on shingles rash also improves pain induced by the disease.

• Hair and Skin Health
Mixing peppermint oil into massage oils, shampoos, body washes, and lotions gives these products antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helping cool skin and eliminate dandruff or lice from your scalp. It can also improve frizzy hair and may contribute to hair growth.
Peppermint oil can aid in oil secretion in skin, therefore preventing acne. It can also heal cracked lips, which is why it's often an ingredient in lip balms.

• Dental Health
Peppermint oil extract is shown to be more effective than the mouthwash chemical chlorhexidine in preventing the development of biofilm that contribute to cavities. It can also prevent bad breath. To use, just add one to two drops to your toothpaste.

• Comfort for Stress and Nervous System Problems
Due to its energizing effects, peppermint oil is used to manage stress and treat nervous disorders and mental fatigue. Studies suggest that the essential oil may have an effect similar to psychostimulants, as shown in a study involving mice.

In addition to these health benefits, peppermint oil can also be used as a natural insect repellent. The cooling sensation provided by peppermint can also help relieve itching caused by insects by blocking the sensation.