kaufMOM Crush: Province Apothecary
This organic Canadian skincare line just became my celebrity facialist, massage therapist, pediatric dermatologist, and skin nutritionist. Introducing: Province Apothecary.
The entire line is formulated by Naturopaths and suitable for Mommy-Psychopaths with 100% active plant ingredients. So…Province Apothecary is basically the new superfood.
Province Apothecary also introduced me to daily skin rituals I never knew I deserved. As a full-time working mother in Manhattan, it’s hard to stay on trend with self-care. But now every skincare step is like a trip to the spa.
“Whoa. What smells like a massage?”
My husband kissing my aromatic face
The brand’s ingredients are also ethically & sustainably sourced and fair-trade. So I overhauled my family’s entire skincare routine to benefit the world – and my skin- with the best from the line. I tried the Facial Dry Brush, Moisturizing Oil Cleanser, Invigorating + Balancing Toner, Clear Skin Advanced Serum, Clear Skin Advanced Spot Concentrate, & Full Brow Serum. And my ten-month-old Ezra tried the Healing Eczema Balm and Hydrating Rescue Balm.
These are our favorites:
Facial Dry Brush
My husband laughs at my new morning routine, which starts with a self-indulgent, swift facial brushing situation. But I swear by this new part of my skincare regimen that I discovered through Province Apothecary.
It’s said to stimulate cellular turnover, smooth fine lines, brighten appearance, reduce puffiness & dark circles, detoxify, tone, and firm. I FEEL SO BEAUTIFUL. It has to be working.
The process resets my face when I wake up after indulging in the best things in life. And bringing this on a family vacation de-puffed my post-cocktail flow for a natural glow.
Moisturizing Oil Cleanser
I thought moisturizing oils were reserved for women that weren’t still facing combination skin and bouts of adult acne. I was wrong. This type of formula – with a mix of avocado and raspberry seed oil – can cleanse but also maintain skin’s natural pH.
And my skin has responded so incredibly well to this cleanser. All of my make up literally melts off when I mix this with water. Cleansing is now the third best part of coming home; the first is kissing my shmushy baby, and the second is taking off my bra.
Balancing Toner
I love applying a toner with a spritz. Anywhere. Anytime. And this rose flower water spa trip also lays a perfectly hydrated base for a serum.
I also credit this new obsession for balancing my skin. It used to be too oily or too dry. Call me Goldilocks, but now it’s just right.
Healing Eczema Balm
As a truly neurotic-jewish mother, I’ve been to the pediatrician 4 times since my son’s birth about mysterious red spots. Only to be told, “It’s still just Eczema…”
Which was fine until I had tried multiple natural and more aggressive solutions that didn’t clear his little patches. This all-natural steroid-free Province Apothecary solve was a game-changer for Ezra. The little dry patch that I thought took up permanent residence on his back is finally GONE.
#kaufMOMhack: One little dab goes a long way. But someone told me to mix this power-formula with a standard balm for easier application – and that was a GREAT call.
What do I need to try next?