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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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All facial services are gender-neutral. Questions on what service to book? Send me a message!
The Self-Care Ritual
$160.00
60-minute facial. Signature apothecary facial customized to your skin type and conditions/concerns. This unique farm-to-facial approach starts with a cleanse, custom exfoliating botanical mask followed by a thorough pore extraction, massage, and finally a customized treatment mask and finishing products. Enter a deep state of relaxation through scalp massage and upper back/neck massage to reduce inflammation in the nervous system
Intended for all skin types.
Most popular
The Aura Ritual
$180.00
75-minute lymphatic drainage apothecary garden facial. Includes lifting and sculpting facial massage. This facial includes a farm-to-facial experience: cleanse, custom exfoliating botanical mask, dry brushing, lymphatic drainage techniques with a lifting or sculpting massage and contrast therapy Gua Sha or cupping (depending on goals), and a hydrating botanical custom mask with finishing products.
Intended for all skin types, recommended for those wanting to address puffiness and TMJ relief.
Pair with facial reflexology for added tension relief!
The Healer Ritual
$200.00
90-minute facial. Recommended for acne-prone skin, wise skin, or skin looking for a little more TLC.
Includes a cleanse, exfoliating mask, massage, hydrating botanical custom mask with finishing products, and free custom additions such as LED, peels, nanoinfusion, and microcurrent depending on skin condition and goals.
Intended for all skin types. Recommended for those addressing acne, wise skin, or hyperpigmentation. Please see Services page for recommended customization.
Popular Products
Protect skin from photodamage with this nutrient-rich SPF. Gentle for the most sensitive skin and doubles as a daily moisturizer.
Sunscreen as skincare. While most sunscreens stop at “block the sun,” Botnia thinks about what the skin needs when it’s exposed to stress. Not just sun protection, but structural support for stressed skin. Shield on top. Nutrition underneath. Microbiome support woven in. Zinc blocks UV rays, while astaxanthin neutralizes free radicals. This is your everyday sun protection and also your daily face cream—with antioxidants, humectants, and rich oils that heal and nourish.
Gold standard protection. Featuring 18% large molecular zinc oxide. Great for sensitive skin, antiviral, and barrier supportive.
1.69 FL OZ (50 ML)
For most skin types, especially sensitive and acne-prone skin
Ingredients:
Zinc Oxide (18%), Astaxanthin, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pelagronium Asperum (Rose Geranium) Water, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower (Rose Geranium) Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Rosa spp. Flower Water, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum
Key Benefits
Zinc oxide Mineral UV shield that sits on top of the skin to reflect UVA + UVB rays. Low irritation, reef-safe, broad-spectrum protection. Physical blocker, not a chemical absorber.
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and bodyguard against free radicals
Calendula promotes a healthy lymphatic system and calms irritation
TIPS FROM THE ATELIER
Sun protection measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. To decrease the risk, regularly use a sunscreen with broad spectrum SPF of 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: Limit time in sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses.
A next-generation retinoid serum that's sun-safe and pregnancy-safe, biome-friendly, and won't leave skin feeling irritated or sensitized. Designed to safely give your skin all the benefits of a retinol serum - glowing, clear, balanced skin - in a gentle, nutritive formula.
*Includes free product pump. Don’t need it? Just note in the form at checkout!
1.69 FL OZ (50 ML)
For most skin types, especially wise, hyperpigmented, and acne-prone
Ingredients:
Rosa spp. (Rose) Hydrosol, Olivem (Cetearyl Olivate and Sorbitan Olivate), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip) Seed Oil, D-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocobiol SF C (Tocopherol), Xanthan Gum, Benzeneethanol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Glycerin (and) Collagen Amino Acids (and) Propanediol (and) Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Essential Oil
How to use:
Apply once or twice daily to freshly cleansed skin before moisturizing. All Botnia products are made with organic ingredients and are meant to be used fresh.
Key Benefits
Algae (sourced from Spain) contains saccharides and amino acids that help to heal tissue and build collagen inside the skin
Sea buckthorn, rosehip, and red raspberry oils repair and strengthen the skin barrier with antioxidants
The Botnia Standard
Herbalist and Esthetician Formulated
Compostable, Recyclable, and Reusable Packaging
Grown Organically and Locally
No Fillers or Preservatives
Always Cruelty-Free
TIPS FROM THE ATELIER
Can be used in lieu of face cream or oil for sebaceous rich skin. All our ingredients are potent and fresh. For best results, store your product in a cool, dark, and dry place and close the container tightly.
Repair, restore, rejuvenate. Feel the skin-toning powers of rose and rose geranium in this gentle gel mask. This is your dose of bacteria-balancing, deeply hydrating, nutrient-infused self-care—the next best thing to a trip to your Botnia esthetician.
*Includes free product pump. Don’t need it? Just note in the form at checkout!
3.4 FL OZ / 100 ML
For dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Hydrosol, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Rosa spp. (Rose) Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Root Extract, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Saccharide Isomerate, Guar Gum, Benzeneethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Rosa x Damascena (Rose Otto) Essential Oil
How to use:
Start with freshly cleansed skin. Apply mask to entire face and décolleté. Let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse clean. Follow with your daily skincare routine. Can be combined with Botnia foaming face washes or powdered face masks. All Botnia products are made with natural ingredients and are meant to be used fresh.
Key Benefits
Rose and rose geranium tone and tighten skin tissue and soothe irritation with a bright, floral aroma
Hyaluronic acid supports healthy collagen production and helps lock in hydration
Goldenseal leaf relieves congested skin and balances bacteria
Arnica calms irritation and provides an antioxidant boost
The Botnia Standard
Herbalist, Scientist, and Esthetician Formulated
Compostable, Recyclable, and Reusable Packaging
Grown Organically and Locally
Free from Toxins, Fillers, and Synthetic Chemicals
Always Cruelty-Free
TIPS FROM THE ATELIER
Apply to freshly cleansed face and décolleté. Let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse clean. Follow with your daily skincare routine. Use once weekly or more as needed.
This mask is a master multi-tasker—it can be used to soothe skin after a long day in the sun. For ultra-dry skin, leave it on overnight as a slugging mask. It also works as a gentle shaving cream suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
All our ingredients are potent and fresh. For best results, store your product in a cool, dark, and dry place and close the container tightly. For an added cooling sensation, store it in the refrigerator between applications.
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About Me
Holistic skin studio based in Cambridge, MA specializing in skin care treatments and aromatherapy experiences. I am a dual Registered Nurse and licensed esthetician with experience in OBGYN and skin-related changes due to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy-related changes, postpartum, menopause, hormonal transitions through life, and use of hormonal therapies. I emphasize creating simple skin rituals for you to take out of the treatment room and add to your routine, finding joy and grounding in your skin health
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