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Skincare Range: Cosmeceutical or Wellness?
Skincare Range: Cosmeceutical or Wellness? Finding a skincare range that suits your salon can be a difficult task. Ashmira Botanica have two skincare ranges. We...
The Five Elements Quiz
About the Five Elements According to the ancient healing system of Chinese medicine, the face is like a mirror. Reflecting any internal imbalances with in...
Water Element
WINTER Meridians: Kidneys, bladder, reproductive organs Skin Type: Dehydrated, dark circles or puffiness under the eyes Emotion: Fear The Water Element holds the energy of...
Metal Element
AUTUMN Meridians: Lungs and large intenstine Skin Type: Pale complexion, wrinkles and lines, jowls Emotion: Grief, staying in the past and not moving forward. The...
Earth Element
END OF SUMMER / INTER SEASONS Meridians: Stomach and spleen Skin Type: Dull, devitalised skin, spots under the surface of the skin, cellulite, acne, intoxinated...
Fire Element
SUMMER Meridians: Heart, pericardium, triple warmer, small intestine Skin Type: Dry skin, broken capillaries, flushed, reddish complexion Emotion: Joy, laughter, cheerful, easily hurt, emotional The...
Wood Element
SPRING Meridians: Gall bladder and liver Skin Type: Too much or too little sebum, oily or dry skin, acne Emotion: Anger, frustration, irritability The Wood...
Late Summer and Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine and Late Summer The long summer days have reached their peak and are now winding down into Autumn. Chinese Medicine refers to this...
Chinese Massage: Everything You Need to Know
Learn about the benefits of Chinese massage and when you should offer it in your salon.