Life in Muskoka with a Side of Wellness

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!!

May your 2022 be a year filled with adventure, good health and love!

I am looking forward to sharing wellness and love with all of you throughout 2022. 🥂

Have you ever heard of Dry Brushing? Do you practice it??

Earlier this week I was introduced to it by Dr. Tanda Cook, a naturopathic doctor. She explained that dry brushing helps to stimulate our lymphatic system. This system, which is part of your immune system and has many functions. The lymphatic system protects your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining body fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats and removing cellar wastes. Who knew?? No me!

Then last night when I went to a Ladies Night hosted in our community (this event contained local vendors, performers and business owners) and I found the most beautiful body brush at one the the vendors tables! (Pictured below)

The brush is made by a company called Iris Hantverk.

The core of the business is located in Sandsborgsvägen, Enskede – where 6 visually impaired craftsmen from different cultures make brushes according to an old Swedish tradition. I think this is so amazing!!

Plus, according to this ‘How To’ visual from holistickenko, dry brushing can also help with the appearance of cellulite!! Again, who knew?? 😂

I would love to hear your thoughts, opinions, experiences with dry brushing….feel free to share below!!

Meet Dandelion Root:

Dandelions have a bad reputation as a pesky w**d.

However, did you know that dandelion root is loaded with nutrients and boast a variety of benefits to your health?

Dandelion root is known for:
being rich in antioxidants,
supporting liver health and well-being, possessing antimicrobial properties that can help stop the growth of disease-causing bacteria,
supporting the health and well-being of the digestive system,
being a great source of vitamin K,
and being a great source of fiber!!

Many teas contain dandelion root in them...does yours??

Meet Grape Seed Extract!

It is an antioxidant that helps support the maintenance of good health.
Grape seed extract can be found in our nutrition products to support cognitive functioning and wellbeing.

This antioxidant has many valuable health benefits and is a beneficial ingredient to have in a product formulation.

Let’s meet some plant ingredients this week...

Let’s start with Saffron Extract. This highly prized wellness ingredient plays a big role in products that help to reduce depressive symptoms or balancing moods.

Do any of your wellness products have Saffron Extact??

Did you know??

☀️UVB rays cause sun burns
☀️UVA rays cause aging

Sunscreen in your makeup is not enough to protect your beautiful skin...use a daily moisturizer with SPF in combination with a foundation with SPF to ensure proper protection from the sun’s harmful rays.

Prevent premature aging by making SPF part of your morning routine.

Does your daily moisturizer have SPF in it?? Need a new moisturizer?? Or some help with finding one that is perfect for you? Not every moisturizer is created equal.
I’m here to help!

With the weather changing, it’s important that we make sure our skincare practices, products and routines reflect the season change.

Depending on your skincare type there might be some practices you should be adding or tweaking at this time of year.

Good practices to have during the summer months are:

1. Cleanse twice a day.
With the increase in air pollutions like pollen, smog, dust, etc. it’s important to cleanse the environmental stressors off the skin two times a day.
2. Hydrate the skin twice a day.
Hydrated skin has fewer fine lines and wrinkles. A night cream will help to repair the skin from the days damage from all the environmental stressors.
3. Use a face cream with SPF during the day.
Protecting your skin from the sun helps to reduce the harmful aging effects the sun can cause.
4. Use skincare that is right for your skin type. Using a skincare line that isn’t right for your skin will cause more stress in your skin and can cause redness, lines, wrinkles and patchy acne.
5. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day!
Hydrating from the inside out will help your skincare routine be more effective at providing you a youthful glow and clear skin.

New products were dropped Friday!!!

Two products were brought back and are here to stay!! 😱
Coffee flavoured protein and Blood Orange fizz

A new fizz flavour was released and will only be around for a limited time or until quantities last.
Pineapple fizz!! 🍍

New protein snack square. Strawberry and white chocolate flavour. Each square has 6g grams of vegan protein. 🍓

A new hair care line was released. Full lather shampoo and conditioner. Who are my lather needing friends?? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️. I have such a hard time using our other shampoo that doesn’t lather! 🧖🏻‍♀️

Included in the new hair line is a hair rinse. Helps to remove build up and seal in cuticles.

Then three brand new lip oils were released. They offer high hydration with a tint of colour. 💄

Another completely new product line was released, DermResults. Right now only one product is available in the line, it’s the illuminating Skin Therapy Concentrate. This is a booster serum!! The clinical test results were outstanding!!

Last but not least three face masks were released. These masks can’t be bought as single skus. They are only available in the bundle with the Illuminating Skin Therapy Concentrate.
Exfoliating Mask ans Cleanser
Charcoal Clarifying Detox Mask
Cooling Mositure Mask

Product bundles pictured offer PC’s 30% off. Higher discount that regular PC discount.

More info is available. Or check out the new products at

https://www.arbonne.com/us/en/gtc-new-products