The Year That Changed Everything.

I built my life in the beauty industry early, behind the chair, in the treatment room, and in the classroom at Academy Canada and CNA. I loved it. I felt aligned, successful, in flow. And then, quietly at first, my health shifted. What I thought would be a short illness turned into 13 months of bronchitis that simply wouldn’t let go.

That year changed everything, I was 36 years old, it was 2002.

I began to question not just how I was living, but what I was working with every day. The products. The ingredients. The environment we were all breathing in and absorbing. My passion for beauty didn’t fade, it deepened. It became more intentional.

I started creating in a different way, beginning with simple bath salt formulas and botanical waters., I taught myself aromatherapy and chemistry. That was the beginning of something much bigger.

In 2009, I launched Indigena Skin Care, now known as ISC Beauty, with a clear purpose: to create products that support the skin, the body, and overall wellness without compromise.

Celebrating Earth Day 2009 in Topsail CBS, Lisa Walsh, Ryan Walsh and Carmel Walsh

Over the years, we partnered with scientists at Memorial University and National Research Council. The Botanical Garden researched and collected the plants all over Newfoundland and Lisa collected many herself from Labrador. We identified over 100 food-grade botanicals, eventually focusing on 37 with the most powerful antioxidant properties. Those plants became the foundation of our formulations, designed to calm, strengthen, and restore the skin while supporting a healthy microbiome, especially for those dealing with sensitivity, redness, or acne.

2012 at The Botanical Garden celebrating our extract research with Tim Walsh, Amit Negandhi, Lisa Walsh, Lacey Thornhill and Rod White.

Sustainability was never an after thought for me. It’s part of how we do everything because that was how we did things in outports, nothing was wasted. Today, 95% of our formulations are waterless. We only collect enough botanicals to sustain production for 2-3 years.Our packaging is designed to be reusable or biodegradable, you can bring your bottles back to our Self Care Lounge and have them refilled. When we can’t forage or grow ingredients ourselves, we source them responsibly across the Avalon Peninsula, the Atlantic region, then the mainland and North America. We also work with local partners to upcycle ingredients, like bakeapple seeds that would otherwise be discarded, transforming them into nutrient-rich extracts for the skin.

The women who come to ISC Beauty care deeply about how they feel. They want products that are effective, aligned and with their values and sensorial And while sustainability can cost more, I believe it’s worth it, because it reflects our commitment to quality, local economic growth and environmental protection.

ISC was built to support wellness from the inside out. When you choose our products, you’re not just caring for your skin. You’re making a conscious choice for your health, and for the natural world that surrounds us.

Aurora Sleep Masque 50ml, $29.99

2023 ISC Beauty Office in Topsail CBS

Today we cater primarily to 40+ women though all ages and genders are welcome in our community.

To learn more about Island Skincare you can visit us at our Self Care Lounge.

Drop us an email to iscbeauty@icloud.com or call 709 351 3520 to book an appointment.

xoxo,

Lisa

Spring Skincare Rituals in Canada | A Newfoundland Botanical Skincare Company Does This Differently.

We make skincare from Climate-Adapted Botanical extracts,which when used together offers a results-driven Canadian skincare ritual inspired by the island of Newfoundland and the North Atlantic. This Newfoundland inspired skincare ritual is powered by wild, climate-resilient botanicals that brighten, hydrate, and strengthen your skin after winter.

Formulated with Wild Blueberry, Wild Rose, Blackberry Seed Oil, and Labrador Tea + many other botanicals, this ritual supports calm, clear, luminous skin in changing Spring conditions.

Why This Canadian Skincare Ritual Works

Spring in Canada brings fluctuating temperatures, wind, and dry indoor air. Your skin needs:

• Barrier repair after winter

• Brightening for dull tone

• Hydration without heaviness

• Protection from environmental stress

Our Newfoundland botanical skincare rituals delivers all four using locally inspired, science-backed ingredients from years of research and development. From Battle Harbour Labrador to Fogo Island, Bay de Verde, Quirpoon Island and so many places in the province of NL Lisa visits to sustainably collect the rare and indigenous plants from the island’s ecosysyems

Key Ingredients in This Newfoundland Skincare Routine

• Wild Blueberry (seeds, berries, leaves): antioxidant-rich, brightens and smooths skin

• Wild Rose Oil & Extracts: deeply hydrating, softens and enhances glow

• Blackberry Seed Oil: strengthens skin barrier and improves elasticity

• Labrador Tea: calms redness and protects sensitive skin

These ingredients are central to Canadian natural skincare innovation, especially in harsh coastal climates.

Morning Skincare Routine Canada: Brighten & Protect

Start your day with a lightweight, glow-boosting ritual designed for Canadian spring weather.

1. Aurora Facial Bar
   Gentle cleanse that preserves the skin barrier.

2. Aurora Mist
   Hydrates and refreshes with calming botanicals.

3. Aurora Serum
   Delivers soothing antioxidants from blackberry seed oil

4. Rose Petal Eye Cream
   Brightens and smooths the eye area with wild Rose and Labrador tea

5. Aurora Moisturizer
   Seals in hydration for a luminous, light finish utilizing botanical waters and wild blueberry

Evening Skincare Routine Canada: Repair & Restore

Your evening routine focuses on deep repair and overnight renewal, essential for Canadian climates.

1. Aurora Facial Bar
   Removes buildup and pollutants.

2. Aurora Mist
   Preps skin for optimal absorption.

3. Aurora Serum
   Supports overnight repair with antioxidant-rich botanicals.

4. Aurora Sleep Masque A deeply hydrating overnight face mask made in Canada

5. Rose Petal Eye Cream
   Hydrates and smooths fine lines.

*Sleep Masque is uniquely formulated using our Climate Adapted Botanicals extract blend #3.

A deeply hydrating overnight face mask made in Canada that:

• Restores moisture levels

• Calms inflammation

• Strengthens the skin barrier

• Enhances morning luminosity.

Exfoliation Routine (2–3x Weekly)

Blueberry Bliss Sugar Scrub

A 100% natural exfoliator using wild blueberry seeds to:

• Remove dead skin cells

• Improve texture

• Boost radiance

Face Mask Routine (1–2x Weekly)

Seaweed Masque

A mineral-rich treatment from the seaweeds of the North Atlantic:

• Detoxifies and remineralizes

• Calms sensitive or reactive skin

• Restores balance

🌼 This Skincare Ritual is not a Routine, it’s nervous system regulation + deep self-care. This complete ritual is ideal for anyone searching for effective, sensory self care products that are science backed, trusted by thousands of customers since 2009. If you are looking for

• Canadian skincare brands

• Newfoundland skincare products

• Natural skincare from Canada

• Botanical skincare routine for sensitive skin

• A New Spring skincare routine from Canada, this is your sign.

Lovingly Made in Newfoundland, Canada

We are a proud woman owned beauty brand rooted in research, innovation, and locally inspired botanicals. Every formula is designed to perform in real Canadian climates, delivering visible results while supporting skin barrier health.

Are you interested in learning more about our rituals? https://www.iscbeauty.ca/blog/spring-arrives-a-little-differently-here-in-st-johns-newfoundland

https://www.iscbeauty.ca/blog/-the-science-of-labrador-tea

https://www.iscbeauty.ca/blog/the-aurora-night-ritual-cleanse-nourish-amp-restore-with-newfoundland-skincare-while-you-sleep

Spring arrives a little differently here in St. John’s.

Spring arrives later here in St. John’s NL Canada.

While gardens across Europe are already in bloom, on our island the season moves at its own gentle pace. The air is still crisp from the North Atlantic, the days are growing longer, and along the walking trails the first signs of green are beginning to appear. It is a time of quiet renewal here on the edge of the Avalon.

At ISC Beauty, this seasonal shift always reminds us how deeply our island skincare rituals are connected to the climate we live in. Our island winds, salt air, and cool temperatures call for nourishment, protection, and restorative care. It’s exactly why our Climate Adapted Botanical ritualswere created, using ingredients inspired by the land and surrounding sea.

Lisa picking Labrador tea, 2015

March is also a time when St. John’s begins to wake up again. Cafés and pubs fill with lively conversation, coastal walks become longer, and the anticipation of summer festivals and travel slowly returns. As I write this blog I am on a flight home from the Caribbean from a family vacation. The sunshine and island life there was so beautiful. For me though nothing beats icebergs dotting the coastline in summer at home or the smell for the barrens underfoot as you berrypick Listening to and watching the waves crash against the shore. at sunrise and sunset is my favourite thing to do.

Inside the Self Care Lounge, we are welcoming the season with calming treatments, restorative facials, and simple rituals designed to help skin and hair recover from the long Newfoundland winter. Whether you are visiting the city, returning after a winter away, or simply taking a moment for yourself, our lounge is a quiet place to pause.

St. John’s NL North America’s Oldest City (unsplash-image-cndyh8gQ4gk.jpg)

And as the evening light lasts longer we enjoy more evening strolls by the harbour. Each day, there is something in the air that reminds us that a new season is on its way.

Whether you are travelling to St. John’s for work, exploring the island, or simply treating yourself to a moment of rest, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

The “Newfoundland parlour” area of our Self Care Lounge

To book a service you can call us at 709 351 3520, email us at iscbeauty@icloud.com or visit us here to book a service. If you want to experience innovative effective skincare we are here for you.

ISC Beauty

With warm wishes from the edge of the North Atlantic,
Lisa Walsh
Founder, ISC Beauty

To learn more about our rituals visit: https://www.iscbeauty.ca/blog/selfcare-rituals-rooted-in-nature

🌿 The Science of Labrador Tea

🌊 A Plant That Learned to Survive… So Your Skin Can Too

Why this northern botanical heals skin and why we’ve trusted it since 2010.

Long before it was an ingredient, Labrador Tea was a survivor.

Growing wild across Newfoundland and Labrador, this small evergreen plant endures:

• freezing temperatures

• relentless wind

• nutrient-poor soil

• constant environmental stress

To withstand these conditions, it produces a dense network of protective compounds.
And those same compounds are what make it so powerful in skincare.

At ISC Beauty, we’ve been formulating with Labrador Tea since 2010… not because it was trending, but because it worked.

🧪 What’s Inside Labrador Tea (The Real Science)

Labrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is rich in bioactive phytochemicals that directly support skin health:

🔬 Polyphenols (Antioxidants)

• Neutralize free radicals

• Protect collagen and elastin

• Help slow visible signs of aging

👉 Think: protection from stress your skin experiences daily

🔬 Flavonoids (Anti-inflammatory)

• Calm redness and irritation

• Support sensitive, reactive skin

• Strengthen skin’s natural defenses

“It heals my dry and sensitive skin during our cold, harsh winter months.”

🔬 Tannins (Barrier Support)

• Reduce moisture loss

• Improve skin firmness and resilience

• Create a soft, protective finish

👉 This is why skin feels held… not coated

🔬 Natural Aromatic Compounds (Terpenes)

• Provide light antimicrobial benefits

• Contribute to the subtle, grounding scent

• Enhance absorption when properly formulated

❄️ Why Northern Botanicals Are Different

Plants that grow in extreme climates produce higher levels of protective compounds.
This is known as stress-induced phytochemistry.

In simple terms:

the harsher the environment, the stronger the plant

And when applied to skin, that strength translates to:

• better resilience

• improved hydration retention

• stronger barrier function

“I work in Labrador and the harsh winter cold is hard on the skin… I coat my face, neck and chest and I’m good to go.”

🌙 How Labrador Tea Works on Skin

When used in a well-formulated cream, Labrador Tea helps:

✨ Calm

Reduces visible redness and irritation
Restores comfort to sensitive skin

💧 Hydrate

Supports the skin’s ability to retain moisture
Without heaviness or pore-clogging

🛡 Protect

Strengthens the skin barrier
Helps defend against environmental stress

🌿 Restore

Supports overnight repair
Leaves skin feeling balanced and renewed

“My skin is super sensitive and it stays moisturized and happy with this.”

“This cream has been my saviour! My complexion has never been better!”

🌊 Why We’ve Used Labrador Tea Since 2010

Before “clean beauty” became a category
Before botanical skincare became a trend

We were working with what was already here.

Local. Powerful. Proven.

For over a decade, Labrador Tea has remained at the heart of our formulations because it consistently delivers:

• Visible calming of the skin

• Deep, lasting hydration

• Real results in real climates

“I have used this for several years and love it… my skin stays moisturized and happy.”

“Light, smooth as silk… keeps my skin soft and wonderfully moisturized throughout the day.”

🌙 The Ritual of Repair

Skin does its deepest work at night.

This is when:

• moisture loss increases

• repair mechanisms activate

• the skin becomes more receptive

Labrador Tea works in harmony with this cycle, helping the skin return to a state of balance while you rest.

“Less is more… a small amount goes a long way. It leaves my skin soft with a natural glow.”

✨ A Different Kind of Skincare

This isn’t about chasing trends or overloading the skin.

It’s about choosing ingredients that:

• have a purpose

• have a history

• have proven themselves over time

Labrador Tea is one of those rare botanicals that is both:
scientifically active and deeply gentle

Your skin is constantly adapting
to climate, stress, and time

Labrador Tea meets it there

quietly restoring balance
night after night.

*From the beginning we researched and developed our own botanical extracts with the help of NRC, MITACS and Memorial University. This has allowed us to control our own botanical extract supply chain.

The Aurora Night Ritual, Cleanse. Nourish & Restore with Newfoundland Skincare While You Sleep

There is something sacred about the night in Newfoundland. The sky stretches wide, stars sparkle brightly and sometimes, if you’re lucky, the aurora moves like silk overhead.

This is the moment your skin has been waiting for.

The Aurora Night Ritual by ISC Beauty is a simple, three-step evening ritual designed to cleanse, nourish, and deeply restore your skin overnight using Climate Adapted Botanicals™ from the North Atlantic.

No complication. No excess. Just ritual.

Step 1: Cleanse

Aurora Facial Bar

A gentle beginning

Lather the Aurora Facial Bar with warm water and let the day slip away.

This is not a harsh cleanse. It is soft, comforting, and grounding. The kind of cleanse that respects your skin, especially for women who want care, not correction.

As the light aroma rises, your skin is left:

• Clean, without tightness

• Calm and balanced

• Ready to receive nourishment

Why it matters:
A proper nighttime cleanse removes buildup from the day and allows your skin to fully enter its overnight repair cycle.

Ritual note:
Take your time here. This is where the world quiets.

Step 2: Nourish

Smooch Lip Balm

A small luxury that makes all the difference

Glide the Smooch Lip Balm across your lips and feel the immediate comfort.

Often overlooked, the lips are one of the first places to show dryness and fatigue. This step seals in moisture and protects overnight.

Benefits:

• Softens and smooths lips

• Prevents overnight dehydration

• Adds a final layer of care before rest

Ritual note:
This is your finishing whisper before sleep.

Step 3: Restore

Aurora Sleep Masque

The heart of the ritual

Apply a thin layer of the Aurora Sleep Masque to clean skin and let it work through the night.

No rinsing. No effort. Just deep, quiet repair.

Formulated with lingonberry and Labrador tea, this masque draws on the resilience of northern botanicals — plants that thrive in wind, salt air, and dramatic temperature shifts.

That same resilience is passed to your skin.

Overnight benefits:

• Deep hydration and barrier repair

• Smoother, softer skin by morning

• Calming support for stressed or mature skin

• A visible, rested appearance

Ritual note:
Let your skin drink. You’ve done enough for the day.

Why This Ritual Works

The Aurora Night Ritual is powerful because it is simple and consistent.

• Cleanse gently

• Nourish intentionally

• Restore deeply

This is skincare that fits into your life, not something that overwhelms it.

For women who value ease, quality, and meaningful self-care, this becomes more than a routine. It becomes a rhythm.

Rooted in Newfoundland. Backed by Nature.

ISC Beauty is proud to be Newfoundland and Labrador’s first locally manufactured botanical skincare company, crafting formulas since 2009.

Our approach is grounded in:

• Climate Adapted Botanicals™

• Ingredients inspired by land and sea

• Ritual-based skincare for real life

From the Avalon Peninsula to your bedside, every product carries a sense of place.

Your Nightly Return

At the end of the day, when everything else is done…

This is where you return.

To quiet.
To care.
To yourself.

Let your evening ritual be as beautiful as the Northern sky.

The Newfoundland Post-Workout Ritual, Seaweed Recovery for Body, Skin & Mind.

When it comes to post workout recovery in Canada, most people think protein shakes and stretching.

But true recovery goes deeper… into the skin, the nervous system, and the quiet moments after movement.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, where climate shifts daily and the ocean shapes everything, recovery is not rushed.
It’s ritual.

This is the best holistic post workout recovery ritual in Canada, designed to restore your body, skin, and mind using our Newfoundland botanical skincare.

Why Post Workout Recovery Matters (Especially in Canada)

Canadian climates are demanding. Cold air, indoor heating, and seasonal shifts can leave skin depleted and muscles tight.

A proper post workout recovery routine helps:

• Reduce muscle soreness and lactic acid build-up

• Rehydrate and rebalance the skin

• Support circulation and lymphatic flow

• Calm the nervous system after exertion

This is where Canadian skincare meets wellness.

Cleanse with North Atlantic Seaweed

Pour your bath, maybe light a little candle then begin with our Sea Goddess Soap that we’ve been handcrafting in-house for Fogo Island Inn since 2016.

A plant-based glycerin soap infused with organic peppermint essential oil and our signature Seaweed Bouquet…
a curated blend of North Atlantic seaweed (Chondrus crispus).

This:

• Cools and refreshes post-workout skin

• Gently removes sweat without stripping

• Infuses the skin with ocean minerals

Think of it as your first return to the Atlantic… crisp, clean, alive. Use on the face and body.

Soak in Seaweed Bath Salts for Muscle Recovery

While soaking in the bath sprinkle in either or both of these salts.

Add your Sea Goddess Bath Salts, blended with mineral-rich salts and North Atlantic seaweeds and essential oil of peppermint to replenish the body and skin.

and/or

Post Workout Recovery Bath Salts (Orange Essential Oil)…
a fresh, uplifting citrus note that helps:

• Relax tight muscles

• Improve circulation

• Ease post-exercise fatigue

Enhance your muscle recovery and mind with:

• Tri-coloured seaweed flakes that bloom in warm water

• A tablespoon of seaweed powder for gentle exfoliation & lymphatic flow.

• pure aromatherapy

This is not just a bath…
this is Canada’s ocean-based recovery ritual.

Exfoliate & Restore the Skin

Finish with our award winning Blueberry Bliss Sugar Scrub.

After this estorative soak, the skin is ready to receive ultra moisturizing

This part of your post recovery ritual :

• Gently exfoliates and smooths

• Boosts circulation

• Leaves skin soft, hydrated, and renewed

It’s the final polish… where recovery meets radiance.

Sip Adaptogenic Botanicals

We love Labrador Tea and Partridgeberries.You can infuse your drinking water with the little berries of make a warm tea with our Beauty Tea, a combination of Labrador Tea, Partridgeberries and Organic Blue Peaflower.

What Makes This the Best Post Workout Recovery Ritual in Canada?

It’s not just the steps… it’s the origin.

ISC Beauty is rooted in Newfoundland, where botanicals adapt to one of the most dynamic climates in the world.

This creates:

• Stronger, more resilient plant compounds

• Mineral-rich seaweed unique to the North Atlantic

• Formulas designed for real Canadian conditions

• adaptogenic benefits

This is climate-adapted botanical skincare… made for how we actually live.

Create Your Own At-Home Recovery Ritual

A spa day is always amazing, but weekly care at home
with intention is better

Set aside 20–30 minutes after your workout to:

1. Cleanse the skin

2. Soak and remineralize

3. Restore through touch

4. Sip nature

Consistency is where the results live… in your skin, your body, and your energy.

The best recovery doesn’t feel like another task.

It feels like coming home…
to your body, your breath, and yourself.

This is the Newfoundland way, unhurried and restorative… once you experience it, you won’t go back to routines that feel like a lot of work.

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Newfoundland Skincare: Discover the Power of Climate Adapted Botanicals Through Ritual

In a place where land, sea, and sky shift in a single afternoon, resilience isn’t optional, it’s nature’s design.

Newfoundland is not just a location. It is a living laboratory of extremes. Salt air, cold winds, mineral-rich soil, and dramatic temperature changes create some of the most powerful botanicals on earth.

At ISC Beauty, we don’t just make skincare.
We translate these ecosystems into daily rituals that support real skin, real life, and real women.

Welcome to our Newfoundland skincare, where each collection is rooted in an ecosystem and every formula is built on Climate Adapted Botanicals.

What Are Climate Adapted Botanicals?

Climate Adapted Botanicals are plants that have evolved to survive in harsh, ever-changing environments.

On the Avalon Peninsula and across Newfoundland, plants must endure:

• Rapid temperature swings

• High winds and salt exposure

• Short growing seasons

• Intense UV reflection from ocean and ice

To survive, they develop exceptionally high levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and protective compounds.

These compounds don’t just protect the plant.
They protect your skin.

This is the foundation of our formulations.
Science-backed extracts, many developed in collaboration with Memorial University research, designed to strengthen, calm, and restore skin at every stage of life.

Skincare as Ritual, Not Routine

Skincare should not feel like a complicated checklist.

It should feel like:

• A pause

• A reset

• A moment of care in your day

Our formulas are intentionally designed to be simple, effective, and layered into daily rituals you actually look forward to.

Because when skincare becomes ritual, consistency follows.
And consistency is where transformation lives.

The Four Newfoundland Skincare Ecosystems

Each ISC Beauty collection reflects a distinct Newfoundland ecosystem, translating its unique botanical intelligence into targeted skincare.

🌊 Avalonia Collection: Coastal + Ocean Botanicals

Inspired by the ancient landmass of Avalonia and the surrounding Atlantic sea, this collection brings together sea and land botanicals

Key Botanicals:

• Seaweed and marine minerals

• Partridgeberry (lingonberry)

• Coastal plant extracts

Benefits:

• Deep hydration

• Skin barrier support

• Mineral replenishment

This is your ocean ritual.
Think salt air, soft fog, and skin that feels replenished after a walk along the shore.

❄️ Arctic Collection: Land + Ice Resilience

The Arctic collection reflects the northernmost extremes, where plants endure cold, darkness, and environmental stress.

Key Botanicals:

• Labrador Tea

• Berry leaf extracts (high antioxidant content)

• Boreal plant compounds

Benefits:

• Strengthens mature skin

• Reduces redness

• Supports elasticity and resilience

This is protection and restoration.
Quiet strength bottled into a daily ritual.

🌌 Aurora Collection: Universal Ritual for All Skin

Inspired by the Northern Lights and the rhythm of night and rest, Aurora is your foundational collection.

Key Botanicals:

• Wild Rose

• Blueberry

• Labrador Tea

Benefits:

• Calming and balancing

• Supports overnight repair

• Suitable for all skin types

This is where many begin.

Your evening ritual.
Your exhale at the end of the day.

🌲 Boreal Collection: Forest + Earth Energy

Rooted in Newfoundland’s boreal forests, this collection connects to grounding, renewal, and nourishment.

Key Botanicals:

• Sweet Gale

• Pine and forest extracts

• Forest-derived actives

Benefits:

• Detoxification and clarity

• Skin renewal

• Grounded hydration

This is your forest ritual.
Earthy, restorative, and deeply connected to place.

Why Newfoundland Skincare Works Differently

Most skincare is built in controlled environments.

Ours begins in one of the most dynamic natural environments in the world.

That difference matters.

Because when plants are stronger, your skincare becomes stronger.

And when formulas are built from real ecosystems, your skin recognizes the intelligence immediately.

Simple Rituals, Powerful Results

You don’t need 12 steps.

You need:

• A cleanser (facial bar)

• A mist

• A serum

• A moisturizer

• A treatment (like the Aurora Sleep Masque)

Layered in a way that feels intuitive and calming.

This is skincare designed for real life.
For those who want results without overwhelm.

A Newfoundland Beauty House

Since 2009, ISC Beauty has been crafting botanical skincare rooted in land, sea, and science.

We are proud to be:

• Newfoundland and Labrador’s first locally manufactured botanical skincare company

• A brand built on research, ritual, and results

• A space where beauty meets wellbeing

Begin Your Ritual

Whether you are drawn to the ocean, the forest, the north, or the night sky, there is a collection waiting for you.

Not to transform you into someone new.
But to support you in feeling like yourself again.

xoxo,

Lisa

PS Which ritual/ecosystem are you drawn to? #madeinnewfoundland #NLbusiness #selfcare

The Aurora Night Ritual is a great place to start: https://www.iscbeauty.ca/blog/the-aurora-night-ritual-cleanse-nourish-amp-restore-with-newfoundland-skincare-while-you-sleep

https://www.iscbeauty.ca/blog/selfcare-rituals-rooted-in-nature

A February Love Note to Women 45+ Navigating the Winter Complexion Slump

By the time February rolls in and out my skin feels like it’s lived three lives since December. If you’re 45 or better, you probably know the feeling. Winter doesn’t just nip at us; it tests the architecture of our skin in ways younger complexions don’t notice. I’ve come to think of these months as a resilience challenge with weather, hormones, and winter living testing us.

Let’s pull back the curtain on why our skin loses firmness faster this time of year, and why Climate-Adapted Botanicals are more than a pretty idea. They’re your northern skincare survival kit.

1. Winter Skin Has Its Own Fatigue Cycle

Winter doesn’t simply “dry” our skin. It tires it out.

After the holidays, our cells are dealing with the perfect storm:
• Cold wind: Think micro-tugs on the skin’s surface every time the wind bites your cheeks.
• Indoor heat: The air inside our homes and workplaces pulls moisture from our skin like a thirsty sponge.
• Glycation from holiday sugar: All that festive baking and celebrating? Sugar binds to collagen and hardens it, leaving our skin less springy.
• Cellular fatigue: Shorter days, poorer sleep, less outdoor movement, and cumulative stress give the skin fewer resources to repair.

By the end of February, the skin’s “bounce” feels like it has gone on holiday without us.

2. Why Women 45+ Feel It More

Our skin after 45 is wise, but it’s also more vulnerable to seasonal swings. Estrogen declines, cellular turnover slows, and our natural lipid layer becomes thinner. Winter, especially late winter, exaggerates every one of those shifts.

We wake up noticing:
• Creases that linger a little longer
• Skin that feels weaker around the neck, jawline and eyes
• A texture that looks weathered, even if you are doing “all the steps”
• That sense of dullness that makeup won’t fix

It isn’t your imagination. It’s biology meeting climate.

3. Climate-Adapted Botanicals: Your Northern Advantage

Here in a northern climate, plants grow through conditions that would send most botanicals and people running! These plants have evolved with resilience:
• Surviving freeze-thaw cycles
• Withstanding daily intense climatic shifts in all seasons
• Producing protective antioxidants in self-defence in short a Summer growth season
• Maintaining structure despite cold and constant stress

When we formulate with Climate-Adapted Botanicals, we’re not just adding a story. We’re bringing the skin the same resilience strategies these plants have perfected.

This is why your winter rituals should shift from “hydration only” to firmness + barrier + repair.

4. The Hero of Winter: Arctic Firming Serum

Your skin doesn’t just need moisture in February. It needs structure. Strength. Something to tell the collagen, “I’ve got your back.”

This is where Arctic Firming Body Serum truly shines for both face and body.

It delivers a quiet kind of power:

• Botanicals adapted to the North Atlantic cold, rich in bioflavonoids
• Plant peptides that communicate directly with collagen
• Support for firmness without stickiness or heaviness
• A barrier-fortifying effect that makes the skin feel protected again
• The kind of smoothing that shows up within days

I use it on my face, neck, décolleté, and arms because winter does not discriminate. neither should our skincare.

This serum feels like handing your skin a thicker winter coat, but without the weight.

5. February Ritual: The Resilience Builder

Here is the routine I follow and recommend for every woman 45+:

Morning

1. Gentle cleanse (nothing stripping) I love the Aurora Facial Bar

2. Sea Mineral Mist aloe and seaweed toner Arctic Firming Serum ( Re-launching March 4th! )

3. Arctic Firming Serum for the face or use our Arctic Firming Body Serum from head to toe

4. Arctic Firming Cream, (perfect for around the eyes and lip area as well.)

Evening

1. Warm cloth cleanse with a gentle cleanser

2. Sea Mineral Mist toner

3. Arctic Firming Serum on face and body

4. Night cream or Aurora Sleep Masque to seal it in

If February felt like the longest month of the year, this ritual will have you celebrating Spring with gorgeous, luminous skin, head to toe. You start to feel your face regain that subtle tautness, your arms feel less papery and jiggly, your jawline more supported. The winter slump lifts.

Final Thoughts: Winter Is When We Rebuild

As a woman nearing 60, I’ve learned that winter aging isn’t a failure of skincare; it’s a reminder of what our skin is up against. Climate-Adapted Botanicals meet that challenge with a kind of skin intelligence you can feel.

Now is the moment to stop simply “coping” and start rebuilding. And the Arctic Firming Serum is one of the most powerful tools in that rebuild.

If winter has been unkind, your skin, it can restore beautifully and quickly. It’s simply waiting for the right support. I personally formulated this serum for my skin as i transitioned through menopause. It is 100ml, refillable and packed with climate adapted botanicals from here as well as globally sourced essential oils like coffeeberry.

Good-bye February! Hello Beautiful skin!

Lisa Walsh

PS: Leave a comment on your thoughts.

Need a skincare consult? Email us at iscbeauty@icloud.com or book a consult here

Tending to Yourself:12 Ways to Enjoy Your 50+ Life

Ritualizing your life morning and evening becomes a sacred way to create boundaries for yourself.

January invites a different kind of care.

Not the loud, punishing kind.
Not resolutions rooted in fixing yourself.

But the quiet tending that comes with wisdom.

In your 50s and beyond, self-care is no longer about chasing improvement. It’s about supporting what’s already carried you this far. Your nervous system. Your skin barrier. Your energy. Your sense of self.

That’s where ritual comes in.

Not more steps.
Not more products.
Just intentional moments that gently bookend your day.

For many clients, January is anchored by two simple rituals with ISC Beauty:

• The Aurora Ritual at night to soften, restore, and signal rest

• The Arctic Morning Ritual to protect, strengthen, and steady me for the day ahead

Here are 12 ways these rituals help me tend to myself and fully enjoy my 50+ life, especially during the slower winter months.

1. I Let Nighttime Be Sacred Again

Evenings are no longer for scrolling or catching up.

They are for closing the day with intention.

The Aurora Ritual becomes my signal that the world can wait. Warm water. Gentle cleansing. A calming scent. Slow touch.

This ritual tells my body it’s safe to rest. And at this stage of life, that message matters more than ever.

2. I Support My Skin While My Body Repairs

Skin over 50 doesn’t just need moisture.
It needs repair, calm, and barrier support.

Night is when skin regenerates, and the Aurora Ritual is designed to work with that natural rhythm, not fight it.

I’m not trying to erase time.
I’m supporting my skin as it does what it knows how to do.

3. I Replace Productivity with Presence

January evenings can feel long. Dark. Quiet.

Instead of filling that space with noise, I use ritual to be present with myself.

The act of cleansing, applying my Aurora masque, breathing deeply, and slowing down becomes a meditative. No apps required.

4. I Wake Up Gently, Not Guarded

Mornings used to feel like bracing for impact.

Now, they begin with the Aurora Morning Ritual.

Cool, grounding, protective. Designed to strengthen the skin barrier and prepare my face for the elements, especially harsh winter air.

This ritual helps me meet the day instead of defending against it.

5. I Protect My Energy Before I Spend It

In my 50s, energy is currency.

The Arctic Ritual isn’t about waking up aggressively. It’s about creating resilience.

Just like a winter coat protects without restricting, this ritual shields my skin and sets the tone for how I move through the day.

6. I Honor My Nervous System

Menopause and midlife can heighten sensitivity.

Temperature changes. Stress. Overstimulation.

Both rituals are designed to be nervous-system friendly. No harsh sensations. No aggressive actives. Just calm, consistent support.

That steadiness carries into everything else.

7. I Create Bookends for My Day

Morning and night rituals create structure without rigidity.

They remind me:

• The day has a beginning

• The day has an end

• I am held in both

That alone reduces overwhelm.

8. I Choose Consistency Over Perfection

I don’t do these rituals perfectly.

I do them consistently.

And consistency, especially in January, is what creates results you can feel, not just see.

9. I Let Winter Be Winter

Instead of fighting the season, I work with it.

Aurora at night mirrors the long dark evenings.
Arctic in the morning respects the cold, crisp reality outside my door.

There is something deeply comforting about aligning your self-care with nature instead of resisting it.

10. I Reduce Decision Fatigue

At this stage of life, I protect my mental bandwidth.

Ritual kits remove decision-making. I don’t wonder what to use. I don’t experiment endlessly.

Everything I need is already there.

11. I Treat My Skin Like It’s Earned Respect

Fifty-plus skin has lived.

It’s experienced sun, wind, stress, laughter, tears, joy, and survival.

These rituals are about respect, not correction.

That mindset shift changes everything.

12. I Start the Year by Tending, Not Fixing

January doesn’t need reinvention.

It needs care.

By anchoring my days with the Aurora Night Ritual and Arctic Morning Ritual, I’m not chasing a better version of myself.

I’m tending to the woman I already am.

A Gentle Invitation

If January has been asking you to slow down, listen.

If your skin feels tired.
If your nervous system feels tender.
If you’re craving simplicity instead of solutions.

These rituals were created for this season of life.

Not to change you.
But to support you.

You can explore the Aurora Night Ritual and Arctic Morning Ritual at ISCBeauty.ca, and begin the year the way your body actually wants to receive it.

Final Thought

Self-care in your 50+ isn’t indulgent.

It’s intelligent.

And tending to yourself, morning and night, is one of the most powerful ways to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build.

Enjoy this week Beauties,

xoxo,

Lisa

Any questions on ritual building?

Lymphatic Flow 5 Minute Massage

A 5-Minute Arctic Firming Body Serum Ritual

A gentle, upward-flow, circulation-awakening ritual using the cooling clarity of Arctic botanicals.

Before you begin

Apply 1 pump of Arctic Firming Body Serum to your palms. Warm it lightly between your hands. Hold palms in front of your nose, take one deep breath in through your nose, exhale through your mouth, and soften your shoulders. The ritual begins.

Minute 1 – Awakening the Pathways (Ankles + Lower Legs)

🌬️ Think of this as “melting winter stiffness.” (re-pply serum to hands as needed.)

• Start at the inner ankle, sweep your hands upward toward the knee with light-to-medium pressure.

• Repeat on the outer ankle to knee.

• Use wide, upward strokes along the calf in a slow rhythm to encourage lymph to rise.

• Finish each leg with a gentle knee-circle motion, almost like opening a gateway.

Minute 2 – Sculpting the Thighs

💫 Imagine brushing warmth up through the hips. ( re-apply serum as needed.)

• Begin above the knee and lightly push fluid upward toward the groin lymph nodes, very gently in a pumping or wave motion.

• Use your forearm or flat palm to glide the serum upward in long strokes.

• Finish with both hands cupping the hip crease, holding for one breath.

Minute 3 – Lower Belly + Waist Release

🌙 This brings in feminine energy: soft, circular, intuitive.

• Apply 2 pumps of serum to the belly.

• Make slow clockwise circles around the navel (this follows natural digestive flow).

• Use sweeping motions from the hip bones upward toward the ribcage.

• Finish with a gentle waist sweep—hands traveling from back to front, like gathering your own energy inward.

Minute 4 – Heart Center + Chest Lift

💗 Picture rising light drifting north.

• Start at the solar plexus (just below the sternum).

• Glide hands upward toward the collarbone.

• Follow with short sweeps from the center of your chest outward toward each underarm—this clears the major lymphatic junctions.

• End with one cleansing sweep from shoulder to shoulder.

Minute 5 – Neck + Final Drain Down

❄️ The cooling, lifted finish.

• With fingertips, sweep upward from collarbone to jawline using very light pressure.

• Follow the natural lymphatic path: ear to base of neck, then gentle slides downward along the side of the neck.

• Repeat three times per side.

• Finish with one long, grounding sweep from jawline down to the heart, and from heart down to the belly.

Ritual Closing

Bring your hands to your heart for a single slow inhale and exhale.
Let the Arctic botanicals settle into the skin; imagine the lymphatic flow rising like a tide, taking heaviness with it and leaving the body bright and lifted.

Learning new practical rituals to help you “reset” is easy with our Arctic Membership, we send a detailed video from Lisa every Monday at 6:30pm. This early week ritual for us helps us make the most of our well-being going into the week.

xoxo,

Lisa

What rituals would you like to learn more about? Let me know by emailing me at lisa@islandskincare.ca

HOW TO FEEL BETTER USING DAILY SELFCARE HABITS

When you plan your selfcare habits and routines, they become sacred elements of your life. If you don’t look after you, that is a sign of disrespecting yourself, and we’ve all been there through some of life’s challenges. Keeping it simple when adding change to your life is the golden rule for success.

My Suggestion?

Choose two days of the week to implement some new selfcare habits. You can always build on that foundation as you progress. I’ve been working on my habits for the past year and a half, and all I can say is I am a work in progress, and I am loving the journey.

I focus on Monday and Thursday most because those days work best for my lifestyle.

Below are some simple selfcare habits and beauty rituals I have incorporated into my week to keep me feeling and looking my best. I work in the beauty industry, and I am usually busy on Fridays and Saturdays so these routines help me feel like I am not missing out on fun and keep me grounded so I can pack as much enjoyment into my days as possible. 

I try not to put too much pressure on myself with strict habits every day, but I try to maintain Mondays and Thursdays religiously. When I miss these habits on those days my week falls apart pretty quickly. So below is a peek into my two most important days and why these rituals work for me. You may choose Sunday and Wednesday, the important thing to remember is to recognize what changes (habits or rituals) would bring you the most satisfaction and happiness.

Monday 

Monday morning, I rise early, somewhere between 5am and 7am, which gives me time to fit in my leisure habits. It took a long time to move my morning rise to 5am, but it’s paying off. I get to concentrate on my day ahead with my journal and a steaming cup of freshly brewed coffee, watching the sun rise. 

Then I move on to cleaning my house so it is literally sparkling when I am done, then I can go into the week calm and confident. After cleaning, I go for a walk. When I return home, I take a bath or shower, put on a face masque, hair masque and do a quick manicure focusing on pushing back my cuticles, shaping and buffing my nails. I always apply a nail strengthener and shiny top coat. I stay away from colour as it looks bad when chipped. Then I apply minimal makeup and go about my day.

I love green smoothies, so I usually make one of these and take it with me while running errands. My Green Goddess Smoothie recipe is delicious and easy to make.

Green Goddess Recipe

• ½ cup ice

• ½ cup almond milk or water

• 1 cup organic spinach

• ½ organic banana

• ½ cup organic frozen strawberries

• 1 scoop vega unsweetened pea protein powder

• ¼ cup coconut milk

• Teaspoon of Moringa powder 

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly.

  I like using a mini blender so I can just change the top on the container and take it with me. It saves time and is an easy way to have something nutritious on the run. 

  Monday is my day off, so I try to get everything completed on my to do list before 3pm. I always try to make sure I can get home and cook a delicious meal and relax for the evening. I love to cook, and I always feel better when I plan and sometimes prepare my meals ahead of time. 

  I focus on Monday and Thursday most because those days work best for my lifestyle.

  Below are some simple selfcare habits and beauty rituals I have incorporated into my week to keep me feeling and looking my best. I work in the beauty industry, and I am usually busy on Fridays and Saturdays so these routines help me feel like I am not missing out on fun and keep me grounded so I can pack as much enjoyment into my days as possible. 

  I try not to put too much pressure on myself with strict habits every day, but I try to maintain Mondays and Thursdays religiously. When I miss these habits on those days my week falls apart pretty quickly. So below is a peek into my two most important days and why these rituals work for me. You may choose Sunday and Wednesday, the important thing to remember is to recognize what changes (habits or rituals) would bring you the most satisfaction and happiness.

One little trick to get you into habits is creating a reminder to do something, like laying out your workout clothes the night before. It is a little trigger to gently nudge me to actually go for that walk.

Thursday 

Thursday is always a long day for me. It’s usually late evening before I arrive home, so there’s not time for cooking. We usually have Turkey Nachos and Chardonnay; sounds weird, but we love this simple casual meal. 

Herbal tea is great to help me relax after a busy day. I make a Beauty Tea that is made from adaptogenic plants (Labrador Tea and Lingonberry) in Newfoundland, and it also contains Organic Blue Peaflower. I love to enjoy a cup of this tea while in my bath.

This is also the time when I cleanse my face and apply my Blueberry Bliss Sugar Scrub head to toe, wash and condition my hair and then it’s time to do my face ritual. I like to use a serum and eye cream and lip balm then I apply a sleep masque.

I love sleep masques! If you don’t have a sleep masque, use your night cream instead. You can put this on and leave it for the night (awesome after a busy day). Then it’s couch time with my hubby. We enjoy watching the news or a movie. It’s our little ritual to spend time together before bed a few times a week.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

What little habits and rituals have you created that add to your happiness? I’d love to hear about them if you want to share.

BY LISA WALSH article originally published on www.sixtyandme.com APRIL 07, 2025 BEAUTY Republished with permission

Selfcare Rituals Rooted in Nature

ISC Beauty Self-Care Bath Ritual: A Transformative Island Bathing Experience.

Beautiful Chelsey, a friend of Lisa’s at her first ISC Beauty photo shoot in 2019.

Begin your ritual by setting the scene: dim the lights, light a candle, and play soft relaxing music — perhaps ocean waves or a calming instrumental. Fill your tub with warm water and add a generous scoop of ISC Beauty’s mineral-rich Blueberry Bath Salts, and Boreal Body Wash infused with hand-harvested botanicals from Newfoundland’s boreal landscape. These salts and gentle body cleanser detoxify, soothe tired muscles, and restore energetic balance.

As the salts dissolve, drop in one of ISC Beauty’s Sea Goddess Bath Bombs — pure white like a snowball with seaweed and peppermint essential oils. As it fizzes, it releases nourishing oils and gentle aromatherapy, turning your bath into a therapeutic soak. Inhale deeply. Let the scent of wild mint, transport you to Newfoundland’s rugged shoreline and quiet coves.

We changed out name in 2023 to Island Skincare (Inc Beauty) but there are still a few labels around from the old branding. This 100% natural post workout bath bomb soothes tired muscles after a workout or long day on your feet.

While soaking, gently exfoliate your skin with a facecloth or let your body relax completely, eyes closed, hands over your heart. Stay present. Set an intention. This isn’t just a bath — it’s a return to self.

What makes it different:
Unlike mass-market bath products that rely on artificial fragrance and filler ingredients, ISC Beauty’s bath line is handcrafted in small batches with real, wild-harvested botanicals and clean, ocean-loving ingredients. Every product carries a sense of place, a purpose, and a ritual — rooted in Newfoundland’s natural rhythms. It’s not just about scent or bubbles. It’s about transformation. Presence. A deep remembering of your own beauty.

You can find our body care at Relais and Chateau property - Fogo Island Inn in NL Canada. Photo from our stay at the Inn in 2023

A Little About Our Journey

ISC Beauty offers more than just skincare — we deliver a soulful, science-backed self-care experience. Rooted in the raw beauty of Newfoundland, we blend natural, island-sourced ingredients with expert esthetic formulations to support women through all stages of life, especially midlife and menopause. Whether you're visiting the Self Care Lounge or indulging in a ritual at home, ISC helps you feel radiant, restored, and deeply seen. Our personalized service, award-winning products, and commitment to sustainable beauty make us standout in an overcrowded industry — this is a destination where beauty meets meaning.

Lisa Walsh, founder of ISC Beauty (Island Skincare), is a passionate beauty entrepreneur and certified esthetician with 30+ years of experience in the industry. Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Lisa built ISC from a deep desire to create meaningful, holistic beauty experiences for women — especially those navigating midlife, burnout, and life transitions. Her journey is rooted in resilience: after years of balancing teaching, entrepreneurship, and caring for her parents, she envisioned a space where beauty and self-care could truly nourish the soul.

Known for her warm, intuitive approach, Lisa combines professional expertise with heartfelt connection. She formulates products inspired by the natural beauty and healing botanicals of the island, and she designs wellness rituals that help women feel radiant, grounded, and seen. Under her leadership, ISC Beauty has become an award-winning brand with a devoted community, recognized for sustainable practices and innovative self-care offerings.

Lisa believes that beauty isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Through ISC, she empowers women to reclaim their luminousity, one ritual at a time. You can learn more about her digital offerings at www.lisawalsh.ca

Lisa grew up in the small, windswept coastal outport of Bay de Verde, Newfoundland — a rugged and tight-knit fishing community shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. Life there wasn’t fast-paced or glamorous, but it was rich in resilience, resourcefulness, and connection to nature. In a place where generations lived close to the land and sea, Lisa developed a deep appreciation for simplicity, beauty in the everyday, and the power of storytelling and tradition.

This rural upbringing greatly influenced her values and business ethos. It taught her to honour natural ingredients, especially those native to Newfoundland, and to create with intention. The isolation of small-town life also fostered a strong sense of independence and creativity — traits that now shine through in her approach to beauty, wellness, and entrepreneurship. ISC Beauty isn’t just a brand; it’s a love letter to her roots, offering modern self-care deeply connected to place, heritage, and heart.

Get that Refreshed Vacay Glow

Achieve That Vacation Radiance with Aurora Serum

You know that radiant, well-rested look you have after an amazing vacation? Skin glowing, refreshed, and naturally luminous? While we can't always escape to a tropical paradise, we can recreate that sought-after "vacation glow" right at home with the help of this skincare serum.

Introducing a Hidden Gem: Newfoundland's Transformative Serum

Allow us to introduce you to a hidden gem: a transformative serum crafted in the pristine wilderness on the island of Newfoundland in Eastern Canada.This luxurious formula harnesses the power of locally sourced ingredients, including rare botanicals that thrive in Newfoundland's untouched landscapes.

Imagine infusing your daily skincare routine with the essence of Newfoundland's rugged coastlines and ancient forests. This serum features cold-pressed blackberry seed oil, sacred Labrador tea and globally sourced Blue Tansey – each ingredient carefully chosen to illuminate your complexion.

Curious about how this treasure from Newfoundland can help you maintain that refreshed, vacation-worthy glow all year round? Join us as we explore the science behind serums and reveal the secrets to achieving radiant skin.

Understanding Skincare Serums

Skincare serums are like power drinks for your skin. They are concentrated formulas filled with active ingredients that target specific skin issues. Unlike creams that sit on top of your skin, serums have smaller molecules that can penetrate deeper into the layers of your skin.

What Makes Serum Different?

Here are some key factors that set this serum apart from other skincare products:

1. Concentrated formula with up to 10% active ingredients

2. Lighter consistency compared to traditional oil serums

3. Quick-absorbing properties that don't leave residue

4. Versatile application options for layering with other products

The magic of serums lies in their lightweight nature. These oil-based formulation sinks right into your skin, delivering potent ingredients exactly where they're needed. Their molecular structure allows for enhanced penetration, making them incredibly effective at addressing specific skin concerns like dryness, dullness, or uneven texture. Aurora Serum works amazing for problematic and sensitive skin too, improving the skin barrier to prevent irritation.

Hydration: The Key to Radiant Skin

Your skin needs proper hydration to maintain its natural glow and bounce.

When your skin is well-hydrated, it appears plumper, smoother, and more luminous. Serums deliver this hydration without the heaviness of traditional moisturizers, making them perfect for all skin types - even oily and combination skin can benefit from their lightweight hydrating properties.

Key Ingredients for Glowing Skin

The secret to achieving that coveted vacation glow lies in the powerful combination of nature's most potent ingredients. Let's dive into these remarkable botanicals that work together to transform your skin.

Cold-Pressed Blackberry Seed Oil

This luxurious oil stands out as a skincare powerhouse, packed with essential nutrients that your skin craves. The cold-pressing process preserves its rich nutritional profile, delivering maximum benefits straight to your skin.

Key Benefits:

• Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for deep hydration

• Contains vitamin A to promote cell turnover and skin renewal

• High levels of vitamin C boost collagen production

• Vitamin E provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors

The unique molecular structure of blackberry seed oil allows it to penetrate deeply into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. This makes it perfect for all skin types, especially those seeking intense nourishment without heaviness.

Skin-Loving Properties:

• Lightweight yet deeply moisturizing

• Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)

• Helps maintain skin barrier function

• Reduces appearance of fine lines

• Soothes irritated skin

For sensitive skin types, blackberry seed oil acts as a gentle guardian. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties help calm redness and irritation while strengthening the skin's protective barrier. The high concentration of antioxidants fights free radicals, protecting your skin from environmental damage and premature aging.

Usage Benefits:

• Provides immediate hydration

• Creates a protective barrier against moisture loss

• Helps balance oil production

• Improves skin texture and tone

• Enhances skin's natural radiance

The cold-pressed extraction method ensures that every drop of this precious oil retains its full spectrum of nutrients. This careful processing preserves the delicate compounds that make blackberry seed oil such an effective ingredient for achieving that sought-after vacation glow.

Blue Tansy Oil

Blue Tansy oil is derived from the Tanacetum annuum flower, which is native to the Mediterranean region. The oil is obtained through a process called steam distillation, where the bright yellow flowers undergo a natural chemical transformation to produce a deep blue oil.

Skin Soothing Benefits

The unique blue color of Blue Tansy oil comes from a compound called chamazulene, known for its exceptional ability to soothe the skin. This natural compound offers several benefits:

• Calms irritated skin

• Reduces redness

• Balances skin reactivity

• Supports the skin's natural healing process

Antioxidant Protection

In addition to its soothing properties, the antioxidant rich ingredients provide protection against environmental stressors. These antioxidants work at a cellular level to:

1. Fight free radical damage

2. Support the skin barrier function

3. Promote an even skin tone

4. Enhance natural luminosity

Gentle Solution for Sensitive Skin

For individuals with sensitive or reactive skin types, Blue Tansy oil offers a gentle yet effective solution. Its natural anti-inflammatory properties help minimize the appearance of various skin concerns while promoting a balanced and healthy complexion.

It helps in combating acne as well.

Aromatherapy Benefits

Blue Tansy oil also has therapeutic qualities due to its sweet and herbaceous aroma. This scent can create a sense of calmness and tranquility, making it a sought-after ingredient in high-end skincare products.

Labrador Tea Essential Oil

Labrador tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) is an extraordinary plant that thrives in the pristine wilderness of Newfoundland. This hardy evergreen shrub withstands the harsh northern climate, producing leaves packed with healing properties year round.

The essential oil extracted from Labrador tea leaves possesses potent cleansing qualities that:

• Detoxify and purify the skin

• Regulate excess oil production

• Promote a balanced and glowing complexion

• Strengthen the skin's natural protective barrier

• Improve healing

• Slows signs of aging

Indigenous Wisdom and Sustainable Harvesting

For generations, Indigenous communities throughout North America have held Labrador tea in high regard. Their traditional wisdom acknowledges this plant as a sacred gift from nature, utilizing it for both medicinal purposes and ceremonial practices.

The harvesting of Labrador tea adheres to strict sustainable methods. Local wildcrafters carefully hand-pick only mature leaves during optimal seasons, ensuring the continued growth of the plants. This mindful approach safeguards both the ecosystem and the potency of the essential oil.

The Benefits of Labrador Tea Essential Oil

Packed with antioxidants and natural cleansing agents, Labrador tea essential oil serves as a gentle yet powerful skin purifier. Its unique molecular structure enables deep penetration, effectively:

• Eliminating environmental toxins

• Minimizing the appearance of blemishes

• Support cellular renewal

• Restoring the skin's natural luminosity

• Skin healing benefits

• A natural anti-aging ingredient.

When combined with other potent botanical ingredients in skincare formulations, this distinctly Canadian component infuses your daily routine with the pure essence of Newfoundland and Labrador's wilderness.

Incorporating Serums into Your Skincare Routine for an Everyday Glow

Creating that coveted vacation glow doesn't require a trip to the beach - it starts with a thoughtful skincare routine. Here's our guide to maximizing serum benefits for radiant skin:

Morning Routine

1. Cleanse with Aurora Facial Bar with lukewarm water

2. Tone with Aurora Mist or Sea Mineral Mist

3. Apply serum to damp skin using gentle patting motions for a minute for maximum absorption

4. Follow with Aurora Moisturizer and an SPF Foundation

5. Apply Rose Petal Eye Cream

6. Apply Arctic Lip Treatment

Evening Routine

1. Double cleanse to remove makeup and impurities

2. Tone again liberally, including neck area.

3. Apply serum while skin is slightly damp

4. Gently press and pat the product into your skin

5. Layer with Aurora Sleep Masque

6. Apply Rose Petal Eye Creme

7. Apply Arctic Lip Treatment

Pro Application Tips

• Use 2-3 drops of serum for your entire face

• Start from the driest areas and neck, apply in an upward and outward motion.

• Don't forget the décolletage area

• Tap don't rub - this enhances absorption

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying serum on dry skin reduces absorption

• Using too much product wastes precious ingredients

• Mixing multiple serums can decrease effectiveness

• Skipping moisturizer after serum application in winter is not advised.

These aspects are crucial in maintaining an effective routine, as highlighted in our tutorials.

Customization Tips

• Dry skin? Use an exfoliant once or twice a week plus a weekly masque.

• Oily skin? Use a lighter application and use a clay masque weekly.

• Sensitive skin? Start with once a day in the morning, works perfect with our Sea Veggie Lotion.

• Combination skin? Avoid adding serum or moisturizer to the nose forehead and chin in the daytime, it stretches pores and adds to the shine.

Remember the golden rule: consistency creates results. A daily routine with Aurora Serum, transforms your skin's appearance, bringing that vacation radiance to your skin everyday.

Why Choose Made in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Products?

Newfoundland's pristine environment creates the perfect conditions for potent, pure skincare ingredients. The harsh climate and unique geography of the region naturally strengthen local botanicals, forcing them to develop powerful protective compounds that benefit our skin.

Local foraging practices ensure these precious ingredients reach your skincare products at peak potency. The short distance from harvest to production preserves the active compounds, delivering maximum benefits to your skin.

The Newfoundland advantage includes:

• Small-batch production maintaining quality control.

• Higher than industry average active ingredients to deliver exceptionally quick results.

• Direct support of local communities and sustainable practices

The cold, clean waters and untouched wilderness of Newfoundland produce botanicals with higher concentrations of beneficial compounds compared to commercially grown alternatives. This natural potency translates to skincare products that work effectively with better results in a faster timeframe. Supporting local Newfoundland products means choosing products that respect both tradition and innovation while preserving the delicate ecosystems where these precious ingredients grow. Ingredients are pesticide free, commonly referred to as wild harvested or naturally organic.

Key Principles for Glowing Skin

Keep these fundamental guidelines in mind as you embark on your journey towards luminous skin:

• Start Small: Gradually incorporate the serum into your routine

• Stay Consistent: Use the serum daily for optimal results

• Be Patient: Give it 2-4 days to witness significant improvements

• Listen to Your Skin: Modify usage based on how your skin reacts, less for oily skin more for dry or dehydrated skin.

The secret behind that sought-after vacation glow isn't found in instant solutions or miracle products - it's rooted in commitment to a well-thought-out skincare regimen featuring high-quality, natural components. By opting for this Newfoundland-made serum, you're not only investing in your skin; you're also integrating Canada's natural beauty into your everyday ritual.

Ready to Revamp Your Skincare Routine?

Visit us in store or online at www.iscbeauty.ca or you can pick up Aurora Serum at Lawton’s Drugs Everyday Wellness Stores in the Atlantic.

FAQ’S

What are the benefits of using skincare serums over creams and oils?

Skincare serums are lightweight formulations that absorb quickly into the skin, allowing for effective delivery of active ingredients. They are designed to provide intense hydration and target specific skin concerns, making them an excellent addition to any skincare routine. Aurora Serum is safe for all skin types. It was ideally created for normal and combination skin.

Why should I choose ISC Beauty skincare products made in Newfoundland Canada?

Choosing our skincare products made in Newfoundland Canada means opting for locally sourced value added products made here. Supporting the provincial, regional and national economies. The ingredients we use are famously known for their potency and purity. ISC Beauty products embrace sustainability, create jobs at home, are based on successful research and development and deliver effective skincare solutions. ISC Beauty is a certified Cruelty Free brand by PETA. 96% of our formulas are also certified Vegan. Only our beeswax lip balms are not vegan. Our lip balms are made with organic beeswax from a small beekeeper in Ontario, Canada.

Morning Ritual

This ritual is so easy and pleasurable to do. Start your day with this 6 step process that you can complete in under 4 minutes with ease. Your skin is going to look and feel amazing, your friends will start complimenting you on how beautiful your skin looks and you will feel more happy with this calming ritual to start your day. The textures are sensorial, so gorgeous on the skin, they absorb completely leaving skin silky smooth and glowing.

This is the Sunrise Ritual To achieve the maximum improvement in your skin and and create the best morning ritual for you please follow the directions exactly.

Step 1 Cleanse with our zero waste bar, Aurora Facial Bar

Step 2 Tone The Aurora Mist which is the same pH as your skin is made from wild rose botanical water. Spritz throughour the day to refresh. Comes in a handy purse/travel size 40ml

Step 3 Serum

Step 4 Moisturize,

Step 5 Eye Cream

Step 6 Lip Repair Balm

The benefits go way beyond clean glowing skin. You are investing in you first thing as you prepare for your day. You deserve to have beautiful habits like this one so you feel amazing before you leave your bathroom. Here is how this ritual will change your life.

1 You are prioritizing you

2 Your new habit will have you feeling more calm and beautiful

3 You are protecting your skin’s largest organ, it is your protective shield, giving it hydrating TLC in the morning ensures that shield can protect you from everything from bacteria to nasty viruses.

4 You will develop the best new habit of 2024, it’s not difficult to focus on you for 4 minutes in the morning, and after 66 mornings you will have conquered adding a new habit to your day that elevates your life.

5 Pleasure is necessary in all areas of our lives, dive into this sensory experience to reset you on the daily.

Morning Self Care

Evening Ritual

A simple easy evening ritual to rebalance and restore yourself

1. Begin with a shower or bath, always cleanse your face first, shampoo, condition, body scrub and afterwards a cool or cold shower is a proven way to keep hair and skin healthy, the colder the better adn it helps you sleep better.

2. Apply face toning mist, serum and moisturizer while skin is damp, you use less and it absorbs better.

3. Apply a body oil and or body lotion, this decadent step is a must if you want silky smooth skin. A woman looking after herself in this way shows she has high standards.

4. Journal by reflecting on your day and plan tomorrow

5. Read for 10 minutes to relax

   • it is always a good idea to place devices like your phone, tablet or computer outside of your sleep area to prevent sleep disturbance.