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Each month Yon-Ka Paris features our top spa partners as a way of helping you find the very best when it comes to luxury skincare experiences.

Due to their commitment to excellence when it comes to high touch, luxurious professional spa treatments, we award Canyon Ranch Lenox with our May 2022 “Spa of the Month”.

At Canyon Ranch Lenox, you are invited to curate a custom experience to move you along the path to your health and wellness goals.

Enjoy a bundle of spa, fitness, and nutrition services that focus on health, performance, mind, and spirit. With a comprehensive menu of services, you’re guaranteed to have a transformative and memorable experience at Canyon Ranch.

The spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox is directed by Sam Cooper. Not only is Sam driving alignment and innovation, but she works to develop destination spas within each new Canyon Ranch resort and retreat location.

Having been a part of the Canyon Ranch family for nearly 13 years, Sam offers in-depth knowledge and experience that helps contribute to sustaining the luxurious and therapeutic experiences for which Canyon Ranch resorts and spas are famous for.

What Makes Canyon Ranch Lenox Unique?

Director of Wellness Development, Sam Cooper, describes Canyon Ranch Lenox as “a truly immersive experience.” From spa and fitness services to general health, spiritual health, and wellness, Canyon Ranch Lenox “is an incredibly special place where [spa staff] meet the needs of each and every guest no matter where they are in their wellness journey.”

The spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox offers an integrative approach to wellness. Spa and beauty services are combined with fitness, nutrition, and spiritual services to support your goals in physical, mental, and spiritual health. Your personal Wellness Guide will help you create a tailored itinerary for your stay.

At Canyon Ranch Lenox, guests are invited to enjoy services in the following categories:

Spa and Beauty
Fitness and Movement
Nutrition and Food
Health and Performance
Mind and Spirit

With the help of a Canyon Ranch professional, you can find the perfect combination of services to meet your needs. Whether you’re focused on healthy weight, spiritual wellness, or improved fitness, you’ll find the service catalog to be plentiful and comprehensive.

Featured Services and Treatments

A generous menu of therapeutic services awaits you at Canyon Ranch Lenox. No matter where you are on your wellness journey, you’ll find services, classes, and experiences to propel you along your individual pathway to health and wellness.

Some of the most popular treatments at Canyon Ranch Lenox include:

Canyon Ranch Facial – This treatment includes gentle exfoliation and light extractions combines with facial massage to improve the smoothness, hydration, and radiance of your skin.
Ayurvedic Herbal Rejuvenation – Tailored to your dosha or body type, this treatment helps boost immunity and reduce tension with an exfoliating, herbal masque, and massage.
Detoxifying Ritual – This detoxifying body treatment combines a cleansing scrub using olive stones with a body clay detox and a relaxing massage.
Daily Moisturizing Massage – Restore your skin’s hydration with this signature full body massage featuring a solid moisturizer that melts on contact, softening and nourishing the skin.
Healing Energy with Aromatherapy – Enjoy a meditative experience led by a healing energy practitioner using essential oils to open and balance your body’s energy.

Every treatment at Canyon Ranch Lenox is delivered by expertly trained professionals and tailored to your individual needs. Whatever treatment you choose, you’ll be guided toward a single state of wellbeing that’s uniquely yours.

Canyon Ranch Lenox’s Partnership with Yon-Ka Paris

As Director of Wellness Development Sam Cooper played a key role in the selection of Yon-Ka Paris products for the spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox. With the goal of offering four distinct nature-based body treatments at each of Canyon Ranch’s four properties, San chose Yon-Ka “for its effectiveness and plant-based approach, the 100% recycled packaging, and the beautiful sensorial experiences from its scents.”

The spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox offers four wellness journeys featuring Yon-Ka products:

Detoxifying Journey – Relax and unwind with this exfoliating body treatment featuring a synergistic blend of plant-based aromatics and a warm bamboo and mango butter scrub.
Energizing Journey – Restore the healthy flow of your body’s energy with an acupressure massage paired with a citrus-scented double-sugar scrub to relieve physical and mental fatigue.
Firming Journey – This full body massage features a Chinese Bamboo stick treatment to tone and sculpt the body, boosted by an oxygenating essential oils blend.
Relaxing Journey – This deeply relaxing double-sugar scrub is infused with tiare flowers and jasmine followed by a mineral-rich volcanic stone massage to relax the entire body.

Each of these multifaceted 100-minute rituals delivers a true mind-body experience. With spring in full swing, Cooper comments that the Yon-Ka Paris Detoxifying Journey is particularly popular among guests who are “ready to detox and start fresh” for the season.

No matter your goals, your time spent at the spa at Canyon Ranch Lenox is sure to be luxuriously therapeutic and unforgettable.

I’ve been an esthetician for over 30 years, so as you can imagine, I get asked many questions about skincare. Whether it’s in person, on Instagram, or through my popular skincare blog, I’m constantly sharing advice. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “How should I apply my products, with a rubbing or pressing motion?” This is an important question because the way you apply products will change their efficacy (yes, really!). Keep reading to learn how to apply skincare products the right way.

Rubbing vs. Pressing

Let’s start off by talking about the benefits of each application method.

The Benefits of Rubbing

The benefit of using a rubbing motion is that it can boost circulation. When using a gentle, circular motion, you’re temporarily increasing blood flow to the skin, which can bring a glow to the complexion and aid in lymphatic drainage. This can benefit specific skin types (like Skin Type 7) that are prone to dullness. This is the method I personally use since one of my main skincare goals is to get more circulation in my skin. Stimulating blood flow helps bring fresh oxygen and nutrients to the skin (I also use this 2-minute trick every night for glowing skin).

However, if you have sensitive or redness-prone skin (like Skin Types 5 & 9) you should avoid this method. It could be overly stimulating and contribute to even more redness, which is precisely what you want to avoid. The same goes for those dealing with chronic hyperpigmentation (like Skin Type 8). Too much stimulation can activate already overactive melanin cells—the culprit behind those pesky brown spots. Gently rubbing shouldn’t be too much of an issue as long as you have something to provide slip, such as a moisturizer or cleanser. That said, vigorous rubbing should be avoided, and you may be better off following the pressing method.

The Benefits of Pressing

When I used to travel to France to study skincare, I noticed that French estheticians would promote a patting or pressing technique when applying product to the skin. When I asked about it, they told me it benefits the skin in two ways. First, it’s a more gentle application technique than rubbing. Second, by pressing a product into the skin with gentle pressure, you may enhance absorption.

FYI, another great way to enhance absorption is by applying your products onto slightly damp skin. (This is why I always suggest leaving an alcohol-free toner damp before applying your serum or moisturizer, to allow for that effect.)

The Verdict

So, how should you apply skincare products, with a rubbing or pressing motion? My answer is that it truly depends on your skin type. If you’re looking to brighten your complexion and get a glow, I suggest a gentle rubbing motion. The key word is gentle. You shouldn’t be rubbing aggressively or using too much pressure.

If your skin is more sensitive or you have redness, I suggest using a pressing technique. This will keep your skin calm. It might even enhance absorption!

It’s also worth noting that it can depend on the product you’re using. For example, eye creams are best applied with a gentle pressing motion, as skin in this area is particularly delicate. Sunscreen, on the other hand, is best applied with a gentle rubbing motion. This will ensure a more even application.

Next, this is the most effective way to apply toner.

by Caitlin H,

Oct 3, 2022

Name: Judith Nelson
Age: 77
Occupation: Retired from research lab, corporate aviation
Meal Plan: Balance-D
Favorite Meal: Basil Chicken
Start Date: July 2020
Starting weight: 194
Height: 5’2”
Pounds Lost: 45
Activity Level: Water aerobics, swimming
When I get a craving, my go-to trick is: A handful of almonds
 

For 77-year-old Florida resident Judith Nelson, weight loss came secondary to a deep desire to regain control of her health and expand her lifespan.

“Healthy living is what’s most important to me,” Judith said. “Right now longevity and not being a burden to my children is my primary goal, and that comes from being healthy.”

Judith’s desire to not burden anyone reflects her general approach to life, too. Judith, who retired from working in a research lab and corporate aviation, volunteers for her neighborhood as the liaison between the 70-home community and the landscaping company. She works to ensure the $200,000 budget for landscaping brings beauty and joy to all the residents. And she also makes it a daily goal to make a difference in others’ lives.

“I feel like every day at end of the day, if I look in the mirror and haven’t helped someone or influenced them to be better or gotten a smile out of them, I haven’t had a good day,” she said.

Judith was also a former competitive ballroom dancer, but back issues and degenerative disc disease limited her mobility to swimming only over the years, causing her to gain weight.

She decided it was time to make a change in July 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic after finding out she was on the verge of having diabetes. Her A1C was 5.7 and she was taking two diabetes medications. A1C measures the percentage of the blood’s hemoglobin proteins that are coated in sugar and determines diabetes risk.

Judith said she spent time researching different meal programs online before trying Diet-to-Go.

“When I found you guys, everything I read said it was the best tasting food you can get,” she said. “I thought, ‘Let me give it a go.’ I knew, living alone, I wouldn’t cook for myself anymore. I knew I wasn’t eating well.”

Judith said she purposely tried a meal she didn’t think she’d like after her Balance-Diabetes meals arrived on her doorstep.

“My first Diet-to-Go meal was Orange Roughy Pomodoro,” she said. “I thought, ‘If I like this, it’ll be okay.’ And wow, I loved it. The fact you all can cook fish…it’s just amazing. I literally licked the plate.”

Judith was hooked, adding that the convenience of the food being delivered, the taste, the heat-and-eat aspect, the customer service, and the fact that she can go on a vacation hold and substitute meals with the click of a mouse using the myDiettogo online portal all played a role.

“Everyday at 11 a.m., I go to freezer and say, ‘Do I want Thai? Do I want chicken? Southwestern?’” she said. “Then, I pull it out and put it on the counter and at 4 p.m., I stick it in microwave and eat it. I love the flavor. It’s restaurant-quality food. It’s so convenient, especially for a single person.”

Judith has stuck with the program ever since. Today, her A1C is down to 5.1, and she no longer takes diabetes medications. Her glucose has dropped from 125 to 89, she went from taking three blood pressure medications to the lowest dose of just one, and she shed 45 pounds.

“That’s all from eating Diet-to-Go food,” she said. “It all comes down to healthy eating. Eighty percent of my success is what I put in my mouth. If I didn’t get it straight with eating, I was never going to get it.”

Judith also said the controlled portion sizes have helped her learn how much to eat.

“Living alone, having no one to cook for, eating and preparing good, nutritious food…it’s challenging,” she said. “Portion sizes at the store and restaurants aren’t geared for people living alone.”

Judith’s success on the program was exemplified at a May 5 doctor visit.

“When I met with my doctor and my A1-C was at 5.1, she stuck out her hand and said, ‘Congratulations, you just cured your diabetes with your diet,’ and she shook my hand,” Judith said. “I mean, that was so much pride…relief, really, to know that I could be in control of myself and stay healthy through my eating.”

She had a similar experience in July, when her doctor’s nurse practitioner praised her for gaining control of her health, her skincare and her weight loss.

“I have so much gratitude that [Diet-to-Go] makes this happen for people like me,” she said. “It shows up on my doorstep, and I eat it knowing the quality is good, the taste is great and the portion is controlled.”

Judith added that although the weight loss was exciting, it came secondary to getting healthy.

“My goal was to eat better and be more healthy,” she said. “I definitely reached that goal. The fact that my medications have changed so dramatically is evidence of that. It shows in my blood work.”

“At end of the day, you need to look in the mirror and say, ‘You did good today,’ or ‘Today wasn’t a great day, but thank God we have tomorrow.”

Do you have a Diet-to-Go success story to share? Email us at support@diettogo.com with “Success Story” in the subject line to learn how you can get free meals in exchange for sharing your story!

 

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Author: Caitlin H
Diet-to-Go Community Manager

Caitlin is the Diet-to-Go community manager and an avid runner. She is passionate about engaging with others online and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. She believes moderation is key, and people will have the most weight loss success if they engage in common-sense healthy eating and fitness.

 

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Learn the basic formula you need to build a balanced plate with ease in a sustainable, consistent way to optimize your health and wellness.

We start hearing at a very young age that a balanced diet is key for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We even hear this from doctors and other health practitioners alike. But oftentimes, the details and logistics of exactly how to do this are left out.

Knowing how to build a balanced plate can make food and nutrition so much less stressful. It allows you to feel confident in your food choices and gives you the freedom to be flexible and malleable with your eating habits. It doesn’t involve restrictions, food rules, or regulations.  

Why is a Balanced Plate Important?

Eating in this balanced way significantly impacts not only your physical health but also your mental health and relationship with food. 

But before we’re able to reap all of these phenomenal benefits, we need to know how to do it. So let’s dive into it!

How to Build a Balanced Plate 

We’re bringing it right back to basics. A balanced plate incorporates all of the vital components we need in order to not only survive but also thrive. It allows us to feel energized, satiated, and satisfied after every meal, without having to follow a diet plan, detox, or protocol. 

In order to do this, we need to reference the macronutrients. A macronutrient is simply the scientific term that is used to define and categorize all food that humans eat. Regardless of where you are in the world, your food is comprised of macronutrients!

By using the macronutrients to build our meals, we can ensure that we’re consuming balanced, nourishing meals on a regular basis. This is where the Foundational Five comes in.  

The Foundational Five

Here at Nutrition Stripped, we’ve “stripped” eating well down to a simple template — which we call the Foundational Five — that you can follow at each meal.

The Foundational Five elements include the three major macronutrients. These include protein, fat, and carbohydrates broken down into two subcategories based on their function, as well as the flavor factor.

If you reference this formula when making your meals, you’ll be building balanced plates every time! Now let’s walk through the details of each of these components so you feel confident enough to get started. 

Protein

Protein is an important macronutrient to have in each of our meals for quite a few reasons. It helps to ensure that you feel full after your meals, and it plays a role in digestion, muscle and tissue synthesis as well as immune health.  It’s safe to say protein is vital!

Protein also makes up every cell in our bodies. This includes the cells that make up your skin, hair, nails, muscle, digestive tract, and so much more. Depending upon your particular preferences, your protein choices may include plant-based protein, animal-based protein, or both!

Some examples include beans, legumes, tempeh, tofu, seitan, quinoa, nuts, seeds, nut butter, grass-fed lean beef, eggs, seafood, poultry, and more.

Starchy and Sugary Carbohydrates

Starchy and sugary carbohydrates are exactly what you picture when you think of carbohydrates. This is the category of carbohydrates that provide you with energy, which is why they’re so important to include in each and every meal.

Starchy carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy. Our brains, muscle tissue, and cells all utilize carbohydrates for energy. Just in different amounts and ratios! They’re also a great source of fiber to help promote optimal gut, heart, and hormonal health. 

Things like potatoes, quinoa, rice, bread, peas, pasta, beans, corn, and fruit are all great sources of starchy or sugary carbohydrates.

Non-starchy Carbohydrates

Non-starchy carbohydrates, on the other hand, don’t necessarily provide a substantial amount of energy. These carbohydrates are better known for their fiber, prebiotics, vitamins, and minerals.

When you hear non-starchy carbohydrates, think of greens and vegetables! These are your leafy greens like arugula, kale, and romaine as well as your veggies like Brussels sprouts, bok choy, tomatoes, cucumbers and so many more.

These plants should make up the bulk of your plate. The more, the better! Their fiber and water content help to keep you full and provide your body with the nutrients you need to support healthy digestion.

Fat

Next up we have fat. For the most part, we’re referring to unsaturated fat here. Of course, there are some exceptions to this overarching statement.

Unsaturated fats primarily consist of plant-based and seafood-based fat sources. Think of extra virgin olive oil, olives, avocado oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, nut butter, salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines. We also recommend coconut and coconut oil, which is technically an unsaturated fat but an exception to the overarching guideline, and you can read more about why here.

In a meal, fat is essential for satiety (or fullness). Yes, protein plays a part in this as well, but fat certainly plays the lead role. Plus, omega-3 fats, found in fatty fish and some plant-based sources, have been shown to improve cardiovascular health and support brain health.

It’s also key for proper nutrient absorption. Certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are all fat-soluble. That just means they need a fat source in order to be properly absorbed. These are the vitamins that keep our brains, cells, hormones, tissues, hair, skin, and nails healthy. 

Flavor Factor

This is the fun part! Your flavor factor may be a sauce or mustard, herbs, spices, or seasonings. Really, whatever you enjoy cooking or preparing food with to boost the flavor and sometimes even the nutrients.

Yes, herbs and spices make food taste great, but they’re also packed with antioxidants that help you to glow from the inside out. If you’re a new cook and just starting to familiarize yourself with seasonings and spices, head here to learn about some of the basics!

The Takeaway

If you’re just getting started with eating in a balanced way, be sure to take this slowly and be compassionate with yourself! Start to familiarize yourself with each of these categories we’ve gone through, then slowly start building meals.

Have some fun with it! You’ll soon start to realize just how easy it is to build a balanced plate, as well as how beneficial it can be over time. 

Do You Want to Experience More Balance with your Food Choices?

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For years I’ve been skimping on eye cream in the mornings. I found that it made my under eye concealer slip off easier, and I figured since I was wearing it at night, I was covered. But as more and more fine lines quickly approach, I’ve been on the lookout for something that can handle all my going-out-in-the-sun needs, and guys, I think I’ve finally found it. This eye cream/concealer hybrid from Colorescience is like an eye cream on steroids. It hydrates, conceals, brightens and provides anti-aging benefits all in one.

You’re probably already using a tinted SPF or BB cream throughout the day, and you can think of this as a tinted eye cream. It has the feel of a cream but the color of a concealer, and thanks to ingredients like albizia julibrissin bark extract, sea water, sorbitol and jojoba esters, the eye area actually appears brighter as soon as you apply it. It has just the perfect amount of sheer color, and I love dabbing it on
for my no-makeup makeup look days, or just when I need to run outside in the sun for some quick errands or a long walk to take in the gorgeous fall temps.

 

 

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It also acts as a primer so you can pat this on before you put on your all-day concealer and ensure you have SPF coverage throughout the day. This product is “phenomenal at light reflection and brightening,” wrote one reviewer on Amazon.
“It’s expensive, but a little goes a long way.”

Another said, “I’ve been using this for a few years now. After about 5 minutes of putting it on, the puffiness is minimized. I don’t have huge bags but i do have dark circles. The tint helps with this also. I doesn’t have an odor and it goes on smoothly. I put my moisturizer on after this and it all blends well.”

The formula is also made without parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic fragrance. It comes in four different shade ranges so you can find the perfect shade to dab out dark circles and instantly hydrate and brighten the eye area. The metal applicator tip stays cold so you get an additional boost of cold therapy every time you apply it.

Grab it from Amazon
now for $74, or from the Colorescience website for just $62.90 once you enter code NG15 at checkout to save 15 percent.

Serums, concentrates and oils are high-value skin care products, so every drop counts! If you’ve ever wondered if you’re using too much product or applying too frequently, we have some simple tips so you don’t waste a single dollop of these luxurious facial oils or serums. 

Why Serums, Concentrates Or Oils? | How To Layer | How Much To Apply | What If You Don’t Layer Them On Properly? | Layering Serums 101

Why Include Serums, Concentrates Or Oils In Your Skin Care Routine?

Before we dive into the best way to layer these products, why even use them in the first place? It can be confusing to decipher the difference between the three. Facial oils are designed to provide hydration and keep moisture in the skin, usually containing botanical and herbal ingredients to nourish the skin.

In comparison, serums contain a high concentration of active ingredients that target a multitude of skin issues at once (like wrinkles and fine lines). They also usually have a gel-like texture. Concentrates, on the other hand, focus their high potency of one active ingredient and usually have the consistency of a lightweight lotion. You can learn which oil, serum or concentrate to use for your skin type here, or read more about using the right amount of serum here. 

How To Layer Serums, Oils & Concentrates

We recently looked at the best serum or oil for your skin type in this blog. All your skin care products should be used in a specific order to get the most out of each product. Ideally, you want to limit your selection to one to two serums, oils and/or concentrates so they can effectively absorb into the skin.

We advise applying your skin care products beginning with the thinnest consistency and ending with the richest: 

Serums
Concentrates
Oils

After cleansing and toning, start with layering your facial serum, the thinnest consistency product, as it delivers active ingredients into the skin most efficiently. Concentrates are next, followed by facial oils. Facial oils come last as they’re designed to prevent water loss and “seal” the formulations in the skin. 

As our Eminence Organics Product Support Team explains, “Applying a facial oil after your serums helps lock in moisture and the nutrient-rich ingredients you just applied to the skin, while allowing for optimal product penetration.” 

Watch this video to find out more from Natalie about how to layer your skin care products in the right order:

When & How Much Serum Should I Apply?

Apply a thin layer (three to four drops) of each product over the entire face. You can use a serum every day during your morning and nighttime routines. Gently press the product into your complexion and don’t forget your neck area. Be sure to allow time for each product to sink into the skin to maximize results. Follow up with your favorite Eminence Organics moisturizer to lock in the goodness. 

What If You Don’t Layer Them On Properly? 

The main reason for applying these products in a specific order is absorption. Layering skin care products in the correct order determines how effectively the formulation can penetrate the skin. Applying a thicker, richer formula first could result in poor product absorption for the following products. That being said, Eminence Organics’ moisturizers are a little out of the ordinary, making them more versatile. Our skin care products do not contain any mineral oils that may create a barrier on the skin, so our moisturizers will be able to penetrate through the facial oils! You’re actually welcome to apply our oils before or after your moisturizer, or add a couple of drops to your favorite Eminence Organics moisturizer. If you’re using another brand of moisturizer, you should stick to the order of serums, concentrates and then oils, followed by that moisturizer. 

If you apply products in the incorrect order, applying serums on top of oils could leave your skin dry and dehydrated, as not enough water is reaching your skin, according to The Skincare Edit. Additionally, you could irritate your skin and create new skin issues. In addition, you may experience pilling and the skin might feel sticky or tacky. But as our Product Support Team advises, waiting approximately one minute between the steps should help prevent pilling from happening.

Layering Serums 101

Now that you know how to layer serums, oils and concentrates, some of you may simply want to layer serums on top of each other. A classic serum that you can layer is our Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum. It contains a unique Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex formulated with strawberry and rhubarb to give your skin deep hydration. You may also like the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, a cocktail of stabilized Vitamin C, citrus fruit oils, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (also known as Vitamin C salt) and Vitamin E. This cocktail improves the appearance of skin health for younger-looking skin. If you’re concerned with skin firmness, the Marine Flower Peptide Serum is formulated with a Smart Collagen+ Complex that rejuvenates the look of the complexion while unique algae extracts increase firmness and provide long-lasting hydration.

You can find all three of these serums in our Essential Serum Trio limited-edition gift set. This gift set allows users to experience the brightening, hydrating and firming benefits of our nutrient-rich serums, either individually or by layering.  

Are you ready to add these products to your skin care routine? If you’d like to customize your own skin care routine, we highly recommend visiting your nearest Eminence Organics Spa Partner where an esthetician can see your skin in person and help develop a custom routine with you. In the meantime, discover our serums, oils and concentrates here.

This article was originally written in July 2021.

The limited edition of Yon-Ka’s famous Lotion Yon-Ka is here to celebrate the natural beauty of our environment and give back in a way that makes a difference.

Yon-Ka has a nearly seven decade-long history of innovation in the beauty industry, crafting plant-based, phyto-aromatic products that deliver a unique and therapeutic experience. Chosen by more than 6,000 beauty professionals around the world, Yon-Ka knows skincare.

Each year, Yon-Ka Paris selects a female artist to design a special edition release of our most popular product—Lotion Yon-Ka. This year, the design has been reinterpreted by Sue Miano, a watercolor artist whose design symbolizes beauty, serenity, and poetry. In addition, we donate a portion of the proceeds to an environmental organization very near to our hearts.

Save the Bees with Yon-Ka Paris

Each year, Yon-Ka raises money to benefit Un Toit Pour les Abeilles, “A Roof for Our Bees”. Since its inception, this organization has helped protect over 750,000 hives throughout Provence.

For each limited edition Lotion Yon-Ka bottle purchased, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to “A Roof for Our Bees”. Yon-Ka’s contribution will continue to fund flower field planting and the protection of 750,000 bees in hives located in Provence.

Shop Lotion Yon-Ka PS here and Lotion Yon-Ka PNG here.

Amal Amgaad, Head of Communications for Yon-Ka Paris expresses the sentiments of the brand in saying, “We could not be more excited to be able to support a female artist, as well as a cause that is close to our hearts for another year.”

Bees are essential to our ecology, pollinating over 180,000 different species of plant around the world. They’re directly responsible for the production of one-third of the world’s food supply and contribute more than $217 billion each year to the global economy.

Yon-Ka Paris recognizes the importance of pollinators like bees and in the weeks surrounding Earth Day seeks to honor them by continuing our Save the Bees campaign.

Explore Lotion Yon-Ka

Lotion Yon-Ka is a refreshing and invigorating toning mist powered by the aromatic allure of Yon-Ka Quintessence. Yon-Ka’s proprietary essential oil blend, Quintessence embodies a synergistic blend of five aromatic essential oils including lavender, rosemary, geranium, thyme, and cypress.

An must-have for any skincare routine, Lotion Yon-Ka drenches the skin with healing moisture while purifying, toning, and invigorating. It is completely free from alcohol and comes in two unique formulations to meet the needs of different skin types.

Lotion Yon-Ka PNG is formulated to refresh, soothe, and mattify normal to oily skin. A single spritz helps mattify the complexion and balance surface oils.

Lotion Yon-Ka PS is designed to naturally refresh, soothe, and hydrate dry and sensitive skin. This formula delivers an immediate boost of freshness while soothing and deeply hydrating the skin.

Some of the unique ingredients and benefits Lotion Yon-Ka has to offer include:

Comprised of 99% ingredients of natural origin
Helps rebalance the skin’s pH for optimal health and radiance
Complements any existing skincare routine
Aromatic Quintessence balances the mood and energizes the mind
Apply with a compress to soothe sunburn and insect bites
Hydrating water and plant glycerin drenches the skin with moisture

This year’s Limited Edition Lotion Yon-Ka showcases the magic of the wilderness in spring. Miano’s work focuses on reinterpreting wildflowers with precision and flair, utilizing a variety of watercolor techniques and a blend of pastes shades to create an image that is truly breathtaking. Enjoy the artistry of Miano’s imagery paired with the luxurious experience of Lotion Yon-Ka in two unique formulations.

When filling your cart with Yon-Ka skincare essentials, be sure to add the Limited Edition Lotion Yon-Ka. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase will be donated directly to A Roof for Our Bees.