One could say it's been a bit stressful the past year. Wine, whiskey, chocolate, a good book and a long, hot soak are some popular ways to de-stress. If you've chatted to us in-store, chances are you know that we love us some baths! And as bath connoisseurs, we know there is more than one way to bathe: bubbles to cleanse, relax and rejuvenate; salts for sore, tired muscles and inflammation; bath bombs to clean, deodorize, repair skin, and strengthen blood vessels.

Whether you choose to add bubble bath, bath salts or bath bombs, here are Six Reasons to Soak in the tub:

1. Lift Your Spirits - quiet, comfort, warm water combine to give you the security required to allow your mind and body to relax.

2. Improve Your Sleep - a cooler core body temperature leads to better sleep, a warm bath before bed can yield similar results. Soaking in a warm bath raises your body temperature, and when you get out the rapid cool down initiates the production of melatonin (the sleeping hormone), better preparing you for sleep.

3. Relieve Muscle Pain - Heat gets you blood moving, improving circulation and getting your muscles to relax. Adding salts to your bath can help reduce inflammation.

4. Reduces Blood Pressure - Relaxing in a warm bath can reduce blood pressure, which can prevent a heart attack or stroke.

5. Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms - Steam from a hot bath helps with stuffy noses and coughs. Congestion is caused by inflammation in your nasal passages, steam gets the blood vessels in your face and nose moving, to help get the nastiness out.

6. Soothe Your Skin - A warm bath with calming essential oils, such as lavender, and nourishing oils, such as coconut oil and oatmeal, all soothe, heal, and hydrate your skin.

 

No matter the season, you can always find these bath goodies at Pine:

 

Sweet Pea Bubble Bath by Carina Organics:

Sweet Pea Bubble Bath is a soothing, all-natural, bubble bath formulated with certified organic plant, vegetable, flower, and tree extracts to keep your skin moist, soft, and naturally beautiful! Carina's products are all certified organic so it's perfect for sensitive skin.

Clover flower extract and sweet pea flower extract scents provide the subtle pink + flowery aroma that will transport you to field of dreams 🌸 Add at least 2 full caps (or pumps) to your running bath water. Relax + Enjoy!

 

Bath Bombs by Koaino + CK Soak:

All Koaino and CK Soak bath bombs contain sodium bicarbonate and citric acid. These two ingredients combine to create that fizzing sensation bath bombs are famous for.

But you may be interested to know there's a lot going on beyond the fun fizzle! They clean, deodorize, repair skin, and strengthen blood vessels. These two main ingredients (sodium bicarbonate + citric acid) leave you with healthier, younger looking skin - who doesn't love that?! So not only are they fun, your body will thank you for the rejuvenating enzymes and the healthy, glowing skin you’ll have as the result of a bath bomb indulgence.

 

Bath Salts by Nootka & Sea:

Our current fave bath salt is the Desert Rose and Sage blend by Nootka & Sea. There's something special about the smell of fresh flowers as we head into Spring that just makes us feel so... rosy!

We hype up Nootka and Sea a lot, but we truly cannot express our love for them enough and are SO lucky to carry their bath salts in refill! Their Desert Rose and Sage bath salt blend includes Pink Clay, which helps to restore and replenish tired skin and draws out impurities. The slightly grainy texture helps to lightly exfoliate. Himalayan Salts, which added to a bath creates a rejuvenating, detoxing, & relaxing at home spa while helping to cleanse the body energetically. Rose, which is anti-inflammatory and a tissue regenerator loaded with therapeutic benefits for the skin. Rose oil boosts self-esteem, confidence, & mental strength!

However, if Rose is not your thing, we also carry Nootka's Eucalyptus Willow bath salts in refill! Trust us when we say get ready to have your sinuses cleared!! This blend packs a punch and is perfect for anyone looking for a breath of fresh air from the comfort of their tub. 

So remember to consider your bathing options and luxuriate. Whether it's a bath, some wine, chocolate, a walk in nature, or a good book, dedicate some time to take care of yourself. 💚

 

 

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If you know us, you know much we LOVE Nootka! Not only is their packaging beautifully minimal, their products are nothing short of liquid gold. It's helped heal personal problems with eczema, which is no easy feat, and is just one of the reasons why we cannot rave about them enough!

There are hundreds of Facial Serums available, many branded as "clean," "all natural" and complete with a long list of attributes. But it's not always clear what we should be looking for in a serum. So today, we wanted to do a deep dive into our favorite serum and explore what botanical ingredients make it such a facial powerhouse.

Made in small batches in Squamish, B.C., Nootka's Carrot Rose Serum is enriched with hydrating, certified organic oils of rosehip seed & carrot tissue to help even out skin tone, lift impurities, & remove toxins while improving elasticity. It contains gamma linoleic acids, omega fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, B, D, & E, making it rich in proteins and natural antioxidants to restore moisture balance and penetrate deeply for softer and smoother skin.

For those who are new to using serum, or just thinking about it, serum is basically the foundation of your daily face care routine. For the full face care ✨experience✨ we recommend you start by washing your face, then applying toner to prepare your skin to more fully, and deeply, absorb the serum. And for extra hydration, you can apply face/body oils or face cream after the serum.

🌈 Here's a look at the six magical certified organic oils:

1 | Rosehip Oil - wild crafted from the seeds of rose bushes                       

Anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A + C, which allow rosehip oil to treat signs of aging and pigmentation, hydrate skin and repair damaged skin, and provide a strong protective antioxidant boost — all without feeling oily!! The astringent properties in rosehip oil help tighten your pores and brighten your skin. The vitamins in rosehip oil help even out skin tone. Rosehip oil may help your skin regain elasticity, to provide a fresh, more youthful appearance. Rosehip oil can help fade scars as well: anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C — make this oil a potential solution for fading any facial scars or marks.

2 | Carrot Tissue Oil -

Carrot Tissue Oil is rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A, B, C, D, E and F. Carrot Tissue Oil is a tonic to the skin and helps to reduce itchy skin, dryness and premature ageing (especially around the neck). Carrot Tissue Oil can also help the healing process by assisting in rejuvenating and softening scar tissue.

3 | Evening Primrose Oil - 

Evening Primrose Oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) an omega-6 fatty acid. GLA helps acne by reducing skin inflammation. It helps the skin retain moisture, helps with elasticity and firmness, and smooths wrinkles.

4 | Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil - 

Sea buckthorn seed oil contains omega 3 and 6 in an almost perfect ratio along with omega 9 and is better suited for dry and mature skin. The vitamin C content in the sea buckthorn is about 12 times more than that of an orange fruit! Vitamin C is loved for its ability to brighten skin spots and pigmentation, and boosts collagen for firmer skin. Perfect for acne sufferers as it directs the oil glands to stop producing excess sebum. This leads to a decrease in acne breakout as well as prevents it from future breakouts, as well as helping to fade acne scars, heals blemishes and give you a smooth skin texture. Sea Buckthorn comes jam packed with 60 potent antioxidants and 20 minerals, and vitamins B1, B2, K, C, A and E. It is believed to hold three times more Vitamin A than carrots and a considerable amount of Vitamin E. All the multi-vitamins, minerals and skin nutrients in sea buckthorn work to totally transform your skin! In short, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil enhances the overall health of the skin, improves skin hydration, increases collagen level to boost skin elasticity and firmness, and fights inflammation and acne breakouts... WOW 🤩

5 | Camellia Seed Oil - 

Camellia Seed Oil is full of antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin A and B. The antioxidant composition of the oil is probably the most notable reason for its anti-aging abilities, as these help to improve skin elasticity, nourish skin cells, and prevent the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. Known for it's remarkable ability to retain moisture and penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin (its composition is similar to sebum, the oil naturally produced by human skin). Similar to Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Camellia Seed Oil helps promote skin elasticity, moisturizes, hydrates, and improves complexion and helps minimize the appearance of scars.

6 | Rose Essential Oil - 

Rose Essential Oil is the oil extracted from the petals of various types of roses. Rose essential oil has a TON of benefits: it hydrates skin, clears acne, reduces signs of aging, minimizes the appearance of fine lines, and helps with conditions such as rosacea.

👇 Here's a full list of the ingredients in our favorite serum 👇

Ingredients: Rosehip oil, carrot tissue oil, evening primrose oil, sea buckthorn seed oil, camellia seed oil, & rose essential oil.

https://shoppineboutique.com/collections/body/products/nootka-sea-carrot-rose-serum

Whether you have dry, sensitive, oily, or mature skin, this serum works its long lasting powers morning + night.

Have you tried the Nootka serum? We'd love to hear your thoughts about it in the comments below!

 

As always,

Lets Take Care 💚

 

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