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Black Spruce Reigns

Imagine a product so 'skinlicious,' so versatile, that it tackles inflammation, fights acne, moisturizes, tones, and calms your skin simultaneously. If you reside in Canada, nestled near a forested area in one of our provinces or territories, you...
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Tamanu Means Terrific Hair

Curly, straight, thick, thin, kinky or silky, tamanu loves all hair. And scalps. Nutritionally dense yet gentle, tamanu is an effective and versatile nut oil. It stimulates, helps promote growth. prevents hair loss, reduces scalp itch and...
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Sun Protect Wisely

Fact: The sun gives us life. Too much sun is dangerous. Protect Yourself Social media is touting the ‘’dangers of sunscreen’, warning us to be aware of the toxic ‘chemicals’ present in commercial sunscreen. They suggest using coconut oil. The ‘other...
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Dangerous Skin Care

On average, people use about 12 skin care products daily, which can be risky. Even if you invest in high-end products, like a $100 face cream, it doesn’t guarantee safety. In Europe, over 17,000 chemicals have been banned from skin care products,...
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Tween’s Toxic Lure

The allure of social media, targeted marketing, and lenient cosmetic regulations can easily enchant tweens with the promise of perfect skin. Though children do need gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and protection, harsh chemical-laden products can...
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A Pit Detox May be in Order

Your deodorant may boast these accolades: Easy to use. Does not stain. Feels good on the skin. Great scent. But these swipes could be dangerous to your health. Especially if they contain the Forever chemicals, a.k.a. PFAS. These toxic, persistent...
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Spoil Me Hair

I have pretty thick dry semi curly hair and have battled all my life to keep it from frizzing! Just ask my sisters when I ironed, wrapped (lol) my hair, and or blow- dried forever to get it the look I wanted. Most important was NO FRIZZ, straight or...
Bio

Martha Shannon, B.Sc, F.Sc, M.Ed

Co-Founder, Skin Nutritionist
A pioneer at heart, this ‘roadie’ spends months circuiting craft shows in different cities. Martha spends hours listening, advising and empathizing in the booth. Her unyielding enthusiasm is rewarded with customer smiles and appreciation for taking...
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Steph Janukavicius

Master Chef, Sales Rep
Steph is one the original pioneers of our team. He kicked off promoting our products at small events and craft shows and wisely concluded there was a niche for high quality skin care! Following his initial stint in sales, Steph’s patience and focus...
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John Shannon, BCom, CMA

Co-Founder, Business Guru
John has a tendency to go missing around here. If he’s not nestled in his office chair engrossed in numbers, or exerting energy in the yard, he may very well be taking a snooze on the couch or a sun nap on the deck. When at home, John pretends to do...

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