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Les huilettes: 5 oils that are 100% natural, thoughtfully crafted, ethically produced, and portable

Hello, dear readers,

In this article, we would like to introduce you to a brand-new cosmetics brand that we particularly love : Les Huilettes.

The concept? Five natural skincare serums—for day and night facial care, facial cleansing, the eye area, and the body—designed for travel so you can take them with you wherever you go.

Inspired by “slow beauty,” these oils are 100% plant-based, 100% active, organic, vegan, and made in France.

Who are the founders? Pascale and Claire, two friends who met 20 years ago in Indonesia. These two passionate women decided to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, one after a career in the health and beauty industry and the other after a career in fine dining.

Living in Morocco, Pascale fell head over heels for the scents of certain aromatic plants that grow naturally in this beautiful country. After training in aromatherapy, she decided to launch a socially conscious and 100% natural brand with Claire’s help. Alongside their “tribe”—the “oil addicts” ”—Pascale and Claire spent over a year developing oils for the face and body. This tribe includes Juliette, founder of Oh My Cream; Hélène, creator of YUJ; and Sophie, founder of Pharm O’naturel; as well as avid fans of “green beauty” and “slow beauty.”

You can learn about the principles of aromatherapy with some essential oils pure whose origin is certified, and some oils virgin cold-pressed without refining and without hydrogenation.

Their scents—“energy,” “letting go,” or “lightness”—allow you to experience a genuine sense of well-being, in addition to their anti-aging benefits.

We really appreciate their commitment to ethical practices. The brand holds the #LABESSENTIEL certification, a charter that attests to the ethical quality and effectiveness of its products. This includes dermatologically tested products that ensure skin tolerance, vegan and organic quality standards, as well as a commitment to environmental conservation and respect for human rights.

Our favorite product is their roll-on eye contour cream. Enriched with essential and plant-based oils: Helichrysum, Cypress, Patchouli and Calophyllum, it drains and restores radiance. We love the idea of the 5-ml bottle, which we take with us everywhere and which lasts for at least 4 months.

Impressed, just like our team? Why not check out their website to learn more: https://www.leshuilettes.com

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Expert Interview: Aziza, HER DIY and organic beauty secrets

Thank you for granting us this interview. It is with pleasure thatwe wanted to share your passion for skin care. In order to share your knowledge, you have written two books full of natural recipes for creating these cosmetics: “Recipes fresh for my skin ” and “A Journey to the Land of Berber Beauty .”

1. Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your background?

I studied aesthetics and specialized in Ayurvedic massage. I was fortunate enough to work for two years at the Cinq mondes spa, and then I trained in professional makeup.
Today, I’ve been a makeup artist in the fashion industry for over 15 years.

2. Your two books, *Fresh Recipes for My Skin* and *A Journey to the Land of Berber Beauty*, are invaluable guides for making your own cosmetics in a simple way using natural ingredients that are accessible to everyone. What inspired you to share your knowledge?

These days, women are taking better and better care of their bodies and their skin. At the same time, they want to use non-toxic products.
I’ve always been drawn to natural products. When I do a client’s makeup, they often ask me, “What skincare products can I use on my skin?” That’s what inspired me to share these natural recipes.

3. Spotlight on “Fresh Recipes for My Skin”: makeup remover, face masks, scrubs, balms, shower gel, and even deodorant and toothpaste—you offer a wide variety of recipes for cosmetics and personal care products made from fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, citrus fruits, and more. Our favorite: the anti-aging date mask. It’s so easy to make and smells so good! How did you manage to put together such a comprehensive list of beauty recipes?

I’ve been using these beauty recipes my whole life, because it’s a tradition in our families that’s been passed down from generation to generation. When I was little, my mom would make hair treatments for me using argan oil and henna. For the date mask, I used my mother’s recipe. We also often share recipes with our cousins, friends, aunts, and so on. In Morocco, we’re lucky to have natural ingredients readily available and at a low cost.
For all these reasons, over time, I’ve been able to collect all these recipes.

4. Spotlight on “Journey to the Land of Berber Beauty.” A true gem that brings together the beauty secrets of Berber women and Morocco. Rasshoul, henna, argan, dates… it’s a wonderful experience for our senses! You even share a recipe for making your own kohl.
Do you have any recommendations or websites where we can find these more specific ingredients?

I get my supplies directly from an herbalist in Morocco. But here, you can find the ingredients at Middle Eastern stores, and some of them at organic stores.

5. The naturalness of products and waste reduction are issues that are becoming increasingly important to consumers. Your books are valuable resources for those looking to take their eco-friendly consumption to the next level. As a professional makeup artist yourself, you’re striving to go further by offering more organic and natural makeup to your clients. Do you have any brands you’d recommend?

• Six Senses : http://www.sixsenses.com/spas/rue-de-casti- glione-paris

In my work as a professional makeup artist, I use a lot of organic products and various brands, such as: Pur Aloe, Couleur Caramel, Avril, Absolution, Alima Pure, Kosas, Boho, ilia, Dr. Hauschka, Miss W, Lady Green, and Lily Lolo.

To learn more about Aziza El Badaoui and her work: http://www.azizamakeup.com/

Odaïtès: From Family Tradition to Ethical Care

Dear readers,

We love showcasing the brands we partner with, and one of them is called l’Odaïtès.
Discovered thanks to our spa expert Fabienne Crocq, l’Odaïtès won us over with the authenticity and sensory appeal of its products. Today, they are among our partners for the distribution of our relaxation kits as part of the Cannes Film Festival.
A first meeting with one of their co-founders, Nabila Chemillier, gave us insight into the origins of the concept and the beauty of their story.

L’Odaïtès is the story of three sisters who decided to create 100% natural cosmetics, inspired by their grandmother’s recipes, which have been passed down for many years.

In this way, they learn not only how to harvest and distill raw materials—such as figs, dates, and white flowers—but also how to create unadulterated essential oils.
Beyond their proven pharmaceutical expertise, everything is produced locally in one of the sisters’ laboratories. L’Odaïtès is committed to highlighting “authentic” ingredients such as ointments, balms, and plant-based oils. You can sense a genuine love for a job well done and a passion for enhancing the sensory experience and the addictive scents of their products!

L’Odaïtès offers essential facial care products such as makeup remover oil, exfoliator, face mask, cream, and serum, as well as a candle to complement your skincare routine, with a truly intoxicating scent.

Our favorites:

• This reparative balm, made with virgin jojoba, macadamia, and desert date oils, has a signature scent that’s to die for! Plus, we love its portable roll-on format—perfect for taking anywhere to soothe dry spots, whether it’s winter or summer.

• This face mask, with its addictive creaminess and scent, is highly effective at restoring comfort, suppleness, and radiance. Date sap, apricot kernel oil, honey, and clay are the key ingredients in this amazing mask. Here’s a tip from Nabila on how to use it: you can apply it to your face before a workout, since the mask is transparent once applied. Sweat will enhance its effects, leaving your skin looking even more radiant.

To learn more: https://www.lodaites.com/

“Expectant Mom” and Baby Massages

Dear readers,

Did you know that there’s a whole world of wellness centered around pregnant women and babies?

More and more spas are offering massages for expectant mothers that follow a very specific protocol. Whether you’re lying on your side with a pillow between your legs, sitting up, or lying on your stomach on a special table designed to accommodate your belly, you’ll enjoy massages designed to relieve lower back pain, swollen legs, and fatigue.
A much-needed break to rejuvenate both mom and baby. In fact, the baby senses its mother’s relaxation and will also be soothed by this shared moment of well-being.

Here are a few tried-and-true spa recommendations in Paris:

Comme dans un cocon au Spa Six Senses

For a reasonable budget at Spa Thémaé

For the ultimate experience at the Spa George V ot the Spa Mandarin Oriental

You can if you want to extend this world of well-being after birth, by massaging your child. You will discover the benefits for the health and the development on your child, their development, and your relationship with them. Beyond just relaxation, massages are known to relieve the aches stomach aches and the lack of muscle tone in the baby. There are some very good books on the subject, including “Baby Massage,” by Wendy Kavanagh.” Don’t hesitate either to take your child to see a pediatric osteopath, very good for gently relieving her symptoms, after a long few weeks of being stuck in belly and a turbulent birth.

Our absolute favorite brand:

To take care of of your skin during pregnancy and massage your baby, we can only highly recommend the brand Skinhaptics. Organic and free of preservatives, this brand is often recommended in most of maternity wards. You can also find it in some Parisian spas (such as Six Senses, mentioned above), in the form of oil for massage as part of the treatments for expectant mothers.
Body & hair shower gel, massage oils, facial cleansers, but also oil and cream for the face, Most of the products are designed for the whole family. Made with vegetable oils from cotton, from plum and from sunflower, all extracted by cold pressing, the products taste divinely good and offer a truly special moment of sharing with your child.
The little extra we love? Skinhaptics goes even further with the creation of an easy-to-use baby carrier and some classes on baby massage, available on their website.

To learn more: https://www.skinhaptics.com/fr/accueil/

So don’t wait any longer—treat yourself to a wellness experience for you and your baby!

Lima, some soaps that are 100% vegan and handmade

Hello, dear readers,

We wanted to share with you a wonderful discovery of a 100% vegan cosmetics brand: Lima Cosmetics.

Márta Akpinar-Lele, the Hungarian designer behind the brand, was introduced to us by one of our collaborators, The Rebirth Style, during Berlin Fashion Week. High-quality and 100% vegan, Márta’s products promote an ethical and eco-friendly approach.

Lima Cosmetics was founded in 2016 and offers handmade cosmetics. Beyond their beautiful values, we were impressed by their surprising range of face and body soaps.

What Makes It Unique

No two cosmetic products are exactly alike. Because they are handmade, each soap, body butter, and lip balm is unique.

Free of oil from palm, free of parabens, free of oil mineral, silicone-free, sodium- and sulfate-free, free of artificial fragrances and dyes, the ingredients are pure. It contains butters, oils cold-pressed and cold-pressed oils essential oils entirely natural.

Tested in independent laboratories, Lima products are of the highest quality and gentle on the skin.

The LIMA Line and Our Favorite Pick

Available for purchase on its website, the brand offers a variety of products tailored to your needs. Facial soaps, moisturizing or exfoliating body soaps, as well as nourishing body butters and lip balms, are LIMA’s flagship products. You can also purchase a sample set or gift boxes.

Recently, LIMA has taken things a step further by offering 100% biodegradable accessories for your bathroom!

Our favorite? Their Verdana Facial Soap, for healthier skin without drying it out.

Made with green clay and bergamot, this soap gently removes makeup and cleanses your skin, while detoxifying it thanks to the benefits of montmorillonite green clay. Its ingredients—such as extra virgin olive oil, creamy coconut oil, and high-quality essential oils—nourish your skin.

To learn more: https://limacosmetics.com

5 Hidden Gems of the Spa Experience You Never Knew Existed

Dear readers,

In the world of spas, there are hidden gems you never even knew existed. These little extras are part of the reason we’ve fallen in love with this world.

When you enter this wellness space, all your senses are stimulated to let you enjoy a unique experience. That is, in fact, what we we share with you through our relaxation tutorials, the goal being to provide you with the key elements that promote a state of total relaxation.

THE SMELL

In most of the spas, special and particular attention is paid to the olfactory signature of the place. As soon as you enter the reception area, you will be able to smell a pleasant scent, perfect for a relaxing atmosphere right from the start. You will be able to smell some scents recognizable as such as citrus fruits or such as flowers, but also scents perfumes created specifically for the spa, in harmony with the atmosphere of the center for wellness.

Throughout your experience, you’ll encounter scents that help you relax—not only through the treatments and products used, but also through the teas and herbal infusions offered.

In our tutorials, these are some home fragrances, such as candles, such as cosmetics, some teas and herbal teas that we recommend so that you can recreate a28> recommend so that you can recreate this atmosphere of total relaxation.

MUSIC

Of course, music is an integral part of your relaxation experience. Just like with scent diffusion, music is often played starting in the reception area. Soft and soothing, it’s designed to immerse you in a world of relaxation, helping you leave your stress behind. During your treatment, most spas allow you to choose your own music: nature sounds, Zen Reiki, or even jazz. In some areas, you can even play your own music.

Our tutorials let you discoveralbums to download or free playlists to help you relax.

CUSTOMIZED MASSAGE

The treatment you came for—the massage—may also prove to be much more effective than expected. While the treatment menu is the same for everyone, the massage itself is tailored to each individual.
In fact, the massage therapist will pay special attention to your preferences. Whether you prefer a light or deep massage, with massage oil or specific music, or more pressure on a specific painful area, you can ask your therapist to tailor the treatment as long as it stays within the scope of the package you’ve chosen.

Thanks to our tutorials, discover some self-massage techniques for the face and body to practice depending on the result you want to achieve: pampering, detox or energizing, with products tailored to this need.

THE TEA AND PETITES SERVICE

It’s the service that makes the spa such an exceptional place. The entire staff is there to assist you and help you relax. You’ll find a selection of teas, herbal teas, and petits fours to enjoy before and/or after your treatment.
This little extra gives you a true sense of complete relaxation after your treatment, thanks to beverages with calming, energizing, or detoxifying effects, for example.

Check out this selection of teas and herbal teas of high quality by watching our tutorials

THE RELAXATION ROOM

Finally, this space is what really makes us “fall in love” with a spa experience: the relaxation room.
Whether it takes the form of a small tea room or a full-fledged room with beds, blankets, and reading material, this space is a haven of peace designed to help you rest after your treatment and gradually return to the world.
It’s a true transitional phase that, in our opinion, is essential to a unique wellness experience.

Once again, our tutorials offer suggestions and ideas for decor and home linens, reading, as well as tips for recreating your own relaxation room or transition space, just like in a luxury spa.

So don’t wait any longer—treat yourself to the spa experience!

A Sense of Spirituality in the Air

Dear readers,

Since the beginning of its creation, How To Spa has regularly drawn inspiration from the world of spirituality: meditation, wellness, reconnecting with oneself and with others, positive thinking, and self-acceptance of oneself.

It’s a path that guides us every day, and so it was only natural that we became interested in other brands inspired by this way of life.

Among them, we had 6 favorites. Gift boxes, jewelry, home decor, cosmetics… check out our selection in this article.

BOXS

La Spiritual Box

Founded in 2017, this unique brand offers you a monthly selection of 100% natural, handmade products designed to enhance your daily well-being. From accessories and ready-to-wear clothing to healthy food… these items will help you achieve mindfulness so you can fully embrace the present moment.
A bonus we love: they also offer a wellness program featuring yoga, meditation, art therapy, and much more!

To learn more: https://www.spiritual-box.fr

Mixed martial arts

We’ve fallen in love with this wonderful brand. Sophie Keller, the astrologer who curates your box, uses your birth chart to offer personalized advice and tools to help you live your everyday life more positively. Whether you believe in the stars or not, it’s a beautiful idea and creates positive karma!

To learn more: http://www.karmabox.fr/

JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, AND DECORATIVE ITEMS

The Tree of the chakras

L’arbre des chakras is an online store offering jewelry and home decor items to create a spiritual and Zen atmosphere in your home. Beautiful bracelets and pendants, keychains, Tibetan singing bowls, wall hangings, lamps…it has everything you need to surround yourself with a modern, healthy environment full of positive energy.

For more information: https://larbredeschakras.com

Zen Vibe

You’re sure to find something you love in this well-stocked online store: rings, bracelets, pendants, earrings… as well as Zen-inspired decor and yoga accessories.
We really love their “Tibetan Mala” bracelets. This Buddhist or Hindu prayer bead is used for reciting mantras and aids in meditation.

To learn more: https://www.allurezen.com

COSMETICS AND ACCESSORIES

Inner Light

This wonderful brand has won us over with its authentic and passionate approach. Their store offers healthy products to help you take care of yourself: whether it’s for your body, face, or hair, their selection is unique and beautifully presented.
Inner Light also offers infrared sauna sessions to help you relax and detoxify your body.

Our favorite: their “Dream” gift set to help you get a restful night’s sleep.

To learn more: https://www.innerlight-wellness.com

GIFT IDEA

The Night Sky

If you are looking for an idea for a gift that’s a little different, The Night Sky is just what you need! Ciara, the creator, wants to make you dream with her innovative concept.

So, you can create your own “Sky of Night,” with a location and a date. The Night Sky will then provide you with a magnificent map of the stars, at the location and on the date you’ve chosen. You can also customize the layout (colors, with or without meridians, with or without a short message).

So keep your feet on the ground, but keep your head in the stars!

For more information: https://thenightsky.com/

Les huilettes: 5 oils that are 100% natural, thoughtfully crafted, ethically produced, and portable

Hello, dear readers,

In this article, we would like to introduce you to a brand-new cosmetics brand that we particularly love : Les Huilettes.

The concept? Five natural skincare serums—for day and night facial care, facial cleansing, the eye area, and the body—designed for travel so you can take them with you wherever you go.

Inspired by “slow beauty,” these oils are 100% plant-based, 100% active, organic, vegan, and made in France.

Who are the founders? Pascale and Claire, two friends who met 20 years ago in Indonesia.

These two passionate women decided to embark on an entrepreneurial journey, one after a career in the health and beauty industry and the other after a career in fine dining.

Living in Morocco, Pascale fell head over heels for the scents of certain aromatic plants that grow naturally in this beautiful country. After training in aromatherapy, she decided to launch a socially conscious and 100% natural brand with Claire’s help. Alongside their “tribe”—the “oil addicts” ”—Pascale and Claire spent over a year developing oils for the face and body. This tribe includes Juliette, founder of Oh My Cream; Hélène, creator of YUJ; and Sophie, founder of Pharm O’naturel; as well as avid fans of “green beauty” and “slow beauty.”

You can learn about the principles of aromatherapy with some essential oils pure whose origin is certified, and some oils virgin cold-pressed without refining and without hydrogenation.

Their scents—“energy,” “letting go,” or “lightness”—allow you to experience a genuine sense of well-being, in addition to their anti-aging benefits.

We really appreciate their commitment to ethical practices. The brand holds the #LABESSENTIEL certification, a charter that attests to the ethical quality and effectiveness of its products. This includes dermatologically tested products that ensure skin tolerance, vegan and organic quality standards, as well as a commitment to environmental conservation and respect for human rights.

Our favorite product is their roll-on eye contour cream. Enriched with essential and plant-based oils: Helichrysum, Cypress, Patchouli and Calophyllum, it drains and restores radiance. We love the idea of the 5-ml bottle, which we take with us everywhere and which lasts for at least 4 months.

Impressed, just like our team? Why not check out their website to learn more: https://www.leshuilettes.com

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

The Foot Bath Ritual

Dear readers,

We wanted to share with you a ritual that’s common in the spa world—and that you can enjoy at home: a foot bath.

Did you know that the highest concentration of nerve endings in the body is found on the soles of the feet? This center of the autonomic nervous system is our point of contact with the ground; it supports our body and bears the shifts in our weight. This explains the importance of the foot-washing ritual in all traditions, as a way to relieve pain and promote relaxation.

Since ancient times, foot washing has been practiced around the world not only for its hygienic benefits, of course, but also for its relaxing and therapeutic effects. Still practiced in Asia, the Maghreb, and India, it has also been part of Western culture for several decades. In the spa industry, you’ll find foot baths included in certain specific rituals, such as the Japanese Bath ritual or the Ayurvedic ritual.

Why not try this at home? After a tough day of work, for example? Here are our tips and tricks to enjoy the benefits of this ritual:

Our products that are recommended, ethical, and natural

Does that make you want to give it a try? Then don’t wait any longer—pamper your feet!

Zents: A Unique Story, Ethical Cosmetics

Hello, dear readers,

We’d like to share our latest favorite with you: Zents.

Zents is a cosmetics brand we discovered during a visit to the Ponte Vedra Beach spa in Florida, USA.

The collection features ten scent themes (Mandarin, Earth, Petal, Fresh, Ore, Oolong, Anjou, Sun, Fig, Water) and includes massage oils, facial lotions, roll-ons, as well as bath products and eaux de toilette.

What won us over? The quality of the scents and the beautiful way they communicate their values.
Beyond the aesthetics and the products themselves, all the formulas are natural. You’ll also find no fewer than six quality certifications, attesting to the products’ cruelty-free status, recyclability, and eco-friendly production.
In a very authentic way, the bottles feature ingredients labeled “Always” and “Never,” as well as the brand’s values such as “Love,” “Peace,” and “Gratitude.”

I invite you to browse the site to learn more. You’ll discover a very touching story behind Zents: that of a man, Cord Coen, who found a path to healing following a car accident. After this terrible event, Cord Coen suffered from chronic and intense physical pain and lost almost all of his sense of smell. After several attempts at traditional treatments, his doctors concluded that he would never recover.

Cord Coen didn’t let it get him down and went to India, where he practiced yoga and meditation and began living a healthier lifestyle. A year later, he was completely cured of his ailments.

He later decided to launch Zents, a cosmetics brand dedicated to healing the ailments of the skin and the mind, sharing his outlook on life and his expertise with his customers.

We loved it:

Enjoy exploring, everyone!

For more information: https://www.zents.com