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PROVINCE APOTHECARY

Incorporate this traditional beauty tool in your daily skincare routine to improve the skin’s radiance and naturally sculpt and tone your face. Cupping is deeply ingrained in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This therapy uses suction cups directly on the skin to promote circulation and relieve muscle tension.

Facial cupping set, made of high quality silicone, gently pulls the skin away from deeper layers of fascia, smoothes wrinkles and revitalizes the look of skin
Cupping promotes increased blood circulation, which offers many benefits:

• Increased elasticity in the face
• Sculpts, tones, and firms sagging skin reducing the appearance of discoloration and fine lines
• Reduces puffiness and the appearance of dark circles
• Rejuvenates the look of dry, dehydrated, and devitalized skin
• Relaxes facial tension

How to use:

- Always prep the skin with plenty of serum in order to help the cups glide smoothly over the skin

- Use a mirror so you can see where you are directing the cups and how much suction you are using

- Always keep the cups moving, do not let the cups sit on the skin as this can cause slight temporary bruising/redness

- Start with a light amount of suction, the cups are most effective with light suction so they can glide smoothly

Facial cup care:

Wash your facial cups after each use with warm water and natural soap. Place on a cloth to air dry.

Contraindications:

Facial cupping is an extremely effective and stimulating treatment. For that reason, we recommend not using them if you are experiencing any of the following conditions where you would use the cups: inflamed, irritated or damaged skin, broken capillaries, moles, skin tags, warts, severe acne, eczema, psoriasis, sores, undiagnosed lumps, melanoma, cancer or current use of blood thinners. Avoid high heat and sun exposure 12 hours after treatment. Do not leave cups suctioned on the skin without moving them as they will leave bruising.

SKIN ALCHEMISTS

If body brushing is too harsh for your skin, Sasawashi Body Scrub is the perfect replacement to provide gentle exfoliation, help boost circulation and gently revitalize skin in the shower.  This all natural mitt is oil absorbing and made from traditional japanese kumazasa plant fibbers that prevent mildew growth and fiber breakage. This cleansing essential is designed for daily use and features a corner accent loop to hang dry after use.

THE RESULT

• soft, nourished and luminous skin 

  Suitable for all skin types.100% natural and vegan.

• Made from Japanese kumazasa plant fibres and cotton. 100% recyclable and decomposable. 

INGREDIENTS:

Sodium olivate (extra virgin olive) oil, Laurus Nobilus Berry Oil (laurel berry oil), Aqua, *Glycerin - *naturally occuring as part of the saponification process.

HOW TO USE:

Wet your mitt with warm water and use with your favorite soap for daily cleansing.  Massage all over your body using circular movements towards the heart.  Rinse afterwards and gently towel dry.

ODACITÉ

Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, our Crystal Contour Gua Sha is hand-carved with specific angles and thickness to perfectly adapt to the morphology of the face and provide effective and easy Gua Sha massage.

• Best For: All skin looking for a visibly lifting and stimulating facial massage that doubles as a self-care ritual.
• Targeted Concerns: Fine Lines, Deep Wrinkles, Dullness, Dark Circles, Puffiness, & Congestion
• Texture: Smooth and shimmering Green Aventurine, known to be the crystal of good luck and new opportunities.
• Results: Skin with visibly sculpted facial contours, newfound radiance, and reduced appearance of wrinkles and dark circles.

The practice of Gua Sha has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Inspired by this ancestral technique, our Crystal Contour Gua Sha offers a highly effective facial massage tool that will breathe new life into your skin.

The Crystal Contour Gua Sha is hand-carved specifically to make it easy and intuitive to use even for beginners. Each curvature of this tool is made to grip and glide with ease against the contours of the face.

This tool helps to smooth away the appearance of wrinkles and visibly firm the facial contours while awakening the skin’s natural glow. The Gua Sha is also fantastic for encouraging lymphatic drainage and when used around the eyes, it helps to reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness.

Dermatologically Tested • Vegan & Cruelty Free • No Nasties • Handcrafted in California

HOW TO USE:

ODACITÉ

Purpose: Promote facial muscle relaxation & melt away facial tensions.

Over time, perpetual tension, stress, squinting and other facial contractions will cause skin cells to be squeezed and wrinkles to form. Therefore excessive facial tension can lead to deeper wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity.

With roots in Chinese medicine, the Acupressure Point Technique stimulates the flow of energy by melting contractions and removing energy blockages.

Mon Ami was crafted to melt away facial tension by activating specific beauty points with light to medium pressure, allowing for a more relaxed, harmonious and younger-looking facial appearance.

HOW TO USE:

Use the rounded end. Apply medium pressure on acupressure points for 3-second increments
following the acupressure chart. For added relaxation pair each pressure application with a deep breath and full exhale. Repeat on each pressure point three times. Bonus! Use the flat end as a spatula to scoop the perfect amount of product.