Shake Off Winter and Step into Spring Feeling Fresh with Help from Botanica

Awakening, new beginnings, fresh starts, and the promise of spring bring to mind several things here at Botanica regarding your skin, brows, lashes, and overall well-being. What has felt like an abnormally long winter has finally drawn to a close, and our faces are longing for exfoliation, rejuvenation, and enhancement.

The dry winters in New Mexico can be especially harsh on our skin. Even though we are exempt from the extreme cold temperatures that other places endure, the combination of altitude, extremely dry air, and hot forced heat creates a challenge. We need more exfoliation throughout the winter months. Because we are not outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine, our skin is not naturally shedding those dead skin cells as efficiently. Consequently, it forms a barrier of build-up that can often only be professionally removed. March and April are the ideal months to receive acid facial peels, which stimulates gentle removal of the outermost shell of darkened, deadened skin and reveals the fresh layer underneath. In May, the heat rises, and we switch back into maintenance/correction mode until fall.

It’s also important to add nourishment in the form of masks, serums, and enzymes, along with retinols, which revive and correct. The final step is to maintain and protect, by using our tried-and-true Rhonda Allison home skin care to extend the undeniable results of our facials and peels in-between appointments. SPF is a must, and we have 3 different formulas to choose from. Finding the perfect sun protection for each individual is possible and absolutely necessary, especially here in Albuquerque, where we have long, hot summers and unusually high altitude. Check out Reflect Daytime Defense SPF 30, Sheer Tint Finisher SPF 18, or Reflect eZinc Protection SPF 22.

With juniper blooming and seasonal allergies peaking, skin and eyes can become inflamed, reddened, puffy, and itchy. The same holds true for the skin of the body. We carry a full line of body scrubs, body balms, and oils to balance our largest organ: the skin. Check out our full line of favorite skincare products on our online shop!

The very nature of a facial stimulates detoxification and encourages the skin and body to release toxins and stagnant fluid sitting beneath the surface. The rhythmic movements used, combined with tools such as microcurrent, high frequency, dermal rollers, and light therapy, encourage the body to let go and release. The result is glowing, soothed, and happy skin ready to face the world with a renewed outlook.

In light of the Covid–19 pandemic, the trend of extreme natural has bloomed and it’s not going away. But now we crave a little extra enhancement. Many clients have let lash extensions go and are looking for lower maintenance, longer lasting services. Years of mastering the techniques of brow and lash treatments make us the best when it comes to lash lifts, brow lamination, and lash and brow tinting. If the eyes are the window to the soul, the brows are the portal. We understand the depth of what you are asking for. We focus on customization through communication. Whatever look you desire, we can deliver.

We also sell an assortment of brow conditioning and growth serums for lashes and brows. Maintaining the thickness, length, and regrowth of lashes and brows is a no-brainer. Rather than keep up with high-maintenance lash extensions or commit to permanent eyebrow solutions, nothing’s better than growing more of your own, right? We enhance your lashes and brows in-office and then you can use conditioning and growth serums to improve them at home, giving you more to work with.

No matter your age, skin type, or particular needs, we can help you step into that spring feeling with a fresh and inspired new look. Your skin will thank you and you’ll not only look refreshed, but you’ll feel more calm, peaceful, and confident to take on the warmer months.