Asian beauty techniques and products have taken the world by storm. You might have heard of skincare routines of Korean celebrities, who practice their routines twice a day with a dozen or more different products at once!

From traditional Korean Hanbang skincare to Chinese gua sha, many popular Asian techniques garnered centuries of devout followers before the Western world discovered and developed a love and fascination for ancient and holistic face care. 

The Korean skincare industry and its enthusiasts are credited for popularizing the technique of layering multiple skincare products, particularly serums, essences, and toners. Each layer plays a unique role, providing moisture, antioxidants, and revitalization. This approach leaves no stone unturned in addressing skin concerns such as sun damage, pigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes. 

In addition to skincare, Asian beauty and wellness prioritizes natural and non-invasive Face Care tools like gua sha. Carved from jade, amethyst, rose quartz, and other materials, gua sha is a smooth tool that is applied with gentle strokes on the face and body. Gua sha tools are also often used while applying skin care products to enhance their absorption while also promoting increased circulation. However, how you use gua sha is up to you: some prefer to use gua sha on its own or solely with a face oil.

The practice of gua sha is both a ritual and technique that helps your mind and body manage the stresses of life and restore harmony within. Throughout the day, we intentionally and unintentionally clench and squeeze our muscles in our face, neck, back, and the rest of the body. The gentle massage helps to start your day with an act of self-care while releasing muscle tensions. The effects are gradual but noticeable: smoother and more radiant skin. With proper technique, gua sha can boost lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness.

Originating from China, gua sha incorporates anti-aging through prevention, which is embedded into the health philosophies of many different Asian cultures. Gua sha may be performed by an aesthetician for you at the spa, or you can do it alone in the privacy of your own home. 

Gua sha is more than face care. It is an experience. Want to start your gua sha journey and make the most of it? Ideally, start with a space where you have a mirror in front of you. Light a candle and listen to some relaxing spa music while watching gua sha tutorials online.

When seeking a gua sha tool, choose a reputable and authentic brand that does not advertise faux stones as genuine. The quality of the stone makes a world of a difference. Real jade and amethyst are known to be cooling, which works best with the motions of gua sha. There are a number of options of materials and shapes to suit your preferences.

You can find gua sha tools and holistic guides online at Shayna’s Kitchen, a wellness resource, shop, and destination for beauty and nutrition. 

Shayna’s Kitchen
Casella postale, 46, 06073 Chiugiana PG, Italy
https://shaynaskitchen.com/

Hello and welcome, health junkies! Today we’re covering the exciting new product line from Bottle & Stone, the recently launched health and wellness company that emphasizes natural and holistic remedies for the modern man’s maladies.

The owner and operator, Shayna Taylor, is no stranger to the mental and physical pains that comes with the modern condition. After years of searching for different treatments, she used her experience in holistic nutrition to develop treatments based on naturally occurring remedies that have been used for generations, with some tweaks made by modern science to enhance their effectiveness. Her story is explained in the company’s launch press release:

“Entrepreneur and wellness expert Shayna Taylor announced today the launch of Bottle & Stone, a purpose-driven, holistic system of CBD-based remedies and resources. Taylor was inspired to develop the line after years of struggling with anxiety, digestion, skin and scoliosis challenges. Derived from a certified-organic hemp-farm in Vermont, Bottle & Stone full-spectrum CBD (cannabidiol) tinctures and sprays are an easy, clean and efficient way to begin your journey to wellness.”

Taylor and her company have set out to provide lasting and effective daily treatments for fatigue, anxiety, depression, skin issues, and a holistic alternative to anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals such as Tylenol for pain relief. To do this, they’ve developed a line of proprietary CBD tinctures that include both the primary CBD oil component and tertiary herbs that add flavor and come with their own health-boosting effects.

The positive health benefits from CBD oils and their derivative products are well studied. Commonly used for pain relief and as a soporific, the various blends and tinctures have been found to help users improve a number of different mental and physical health markers.

As Taylor herself can attest, CBD oil has been found to be an effective supplemental treatment for both anxiety and depression, both common mental disorders that are typically treated with pharmaceuticals that come with a long and troubling list of harmful side effects. CBD oil and tinctures can further reduce dependency on pharmaceuticals for pain management, sleep disorders, acne, dry and flaky skin, and a number of other common health issues that we would otherwise turn to drugs to combat.

Bottle & Stone’s website goes into further detail:

The ritual use of cannabis for healing goes back thousands of years, but cannabidiol (also known as CBD) was first studied directly in 1940 by professors from the University of Illinois. Then in 1965, Raphael Mechoulam’s team managed to synthesize and isolate it for studies that continued for decades to research the possible therapeutic applications of CBD for all-natural wellness––a legacy we’re proud to continue with our full-spectrum CBD, derived from organic Vermont hemp.

The product line description is provided by the company launch press release:

Daily Dose Cinnamon Tincture – Developed with taste in mind, the all-natural cinnamon provides a warming kick that pairs well with coffees, smoothies and lattes to help bring you a more balanced and holistic approach to energy for everything in the day ahead.

Daily Dose Natural Tincture – Designed to be part of a daily self-care ritual, this tincture can be added to tea or juice, or taken as-is for all-natural wellness.

Daily Dose Hemp Mint Spritz – A flexible solution with a crisp, clean taste, it will leave you fresh and balanced all day.

Bottle & Stone CBD oil is derived from hemp grown in Taylor’s own certified-organic hemp farm in Vermont, which helps the company ensure that every step in the manufacturing process is as healthful as possible. This means that you can be sure the pesticides and fungicides commonly used in mass produced variants of CBD oil (a nightmare for your hormonal and bodily health in their own right) will be nowhere near any Bottle & Stone product.

To further emphasize the company’s dedication to holistic health, Bottle & Stone’s farm is additionally working towards becoming a fully biodynamic. This system utilizes the typical organic soil fertilization methods of other organic farms, while also incorporating the use of animals such as bees and chickens and companion crops to revitalize the soil. This self-replicating system turns the farm into its own ecosystem, ensuring the soil will never diminish even after years of productive work.

Bottle & Stone’s dedication to a healthy and sustainable production environment translates into its products, which work to make its consumer’s body as self-sustaining as possible and maintaining optimum health levels for as long as possible. If you believe you could benefit from one of the company’s products or are curious to learn more, you can reach them at:

Bottle & Stone

(818) 903-6845

313 Grand Boulevard #1258, Venice, California 90294