Purposeful touch alongside purposeful skincare. How do your facials differ to conventional beauty treatments?Touch is key. I had to know more! And the learning journey never ends.
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What inspired you to specialise in holistic skincare?The deeply transformative and long-term results that I saw in my clients’ skin, particularly those suffering with problematic skin conditions. Natural radiance is the result of both inner and outer self-care, involving good diet, quality sleep, organic natural skin care and continual striving for harmony with the environment.
What does beauty mean to you?Beauty is the natural radiance that shines through the skin and beyond the self. Weleda’s recognition that each of us is individual, and that we are also nature, brings an unfolding of possibilities and a nurturing atmosphere of light, lightness, warmth and growth. Now, working with Weleda’s facial skincare, and developing the signature facial treatment, truly meets my life purpose and vision. Significant results and transformation of skin conditions inspired me to teach other like-minded holistic skincare and body therapists this way of treating the skin. With this understanding I could consciously connect with the client, the treatment and the products. Through the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, who founded the anthroposophy movement in the early 20th century (anthropos from the Greek for human, sophia for wisdom) I learned how biodynamically-grown plants and respectful processing methods not only preserved but also strengthened the therapeutic qualities of the products discovered the importance of quality of touch, and the true nature of the skin. My travels eventually took me to London, where my journey into anthroposophic skincare began. It was a true adventure! Along the way, I also qualified and explored other holistic practices such as Reiki, Reflexology and Touch for Health kinesiology. Invitations to the most awe-inspiring farms and locations were many and soon we were delivering massage courses. My friend and I strapped our massage beds to the top of my Ford Laser and offered holistic face and body treatments in exchange for accommodation. There was no time to connect properly with my clients and, although claiming to be natural, the products never quite delivered on quality or results. How did your career progress?It wasn’t long before I started to feel dissatisfied. It was here that I had the privilege of giving Nelson Mandela his first treatment, just a few weeks into his presidency, which was a truly humbling experience. At the age of 21 I was appointed manager of the skincare department.
Immediately after qualifying I moved to Cape Town, where I worked at a Health Hydro. This led me to completing a three-year Health & Beauty diploma course in Johannesburg. But shortly before I was due to start a degree course, I was perusing my natural beauty recipe book when places to train in aromatherapy caught my eye. However, it wasn’t immediately obvious to me that my career would involve skincare.
I also melted down my mother’s lipsticks, believing I could create far more interesting and worthy colours.
As a child (age 11) I collected rain water and used my mother’s coffee grinder to rather brutally crush our garden herbs for my lotions, potions and bath soaks. My parents were graphic designers and very appreciative of natural healthcare. Describe your background in natural beauty?I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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