Words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels
-Hazrat Inayat Khan
October feels so Zen, peaceful and serene. It seems when you ask anyone they often say fall is their favourite month and I can see why. It feels relaxed, comforting and some how calm. We are so blessed in the Maritimes to have such incredible beauty around us at this time of year.
This month join Skin Deep Aesthetics in Celebrate October by doing things that are calming and relaxing.
Calming facial
This facial is all about what relaxation can do for your skin. Daily life can be hectic causing stress in the body as well as on our face. Research shows that doing something peaceful and calming each day can add time to your life span and improve the appearance of your skin.
This one hour facial offers:a mild exfoliant that will be customized to your skin's specific needs
a deep cleansing facial massage followed by a calming mask and your choice of a scalp massage or foot massage.
Reg 135 Now 110.00
IPL Hair Removal Treatments.
Less work on removing unwanted hair gives us more time to relax.
This month save 30% on 6 session package for any body area.
Smell the Roses in October??
100% of profits from the sales of Smell the Roses
Hydration Spray are donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Charitable
and pampering – the rose flower oil and extracts CALMS and supports your
skin’s functions while the rose fragrance refreshes and uplifts your
mood. Everyone could use a good pick-me-up!
- A facial spritz with organic Rose Damascena Flower Water that is an excellent skin tonic and cleanses the skin without disturbing its natural protective shield.
- Rose Damascena Flower Oil and Extracts penetrate into deep layers of the skin. They nourish, tighten, cleanse, detoxify, increase blood circulation, calm and support the skin’s functions.
- Recommended for any skin type, especially dry and sensitive skin. It calms inflammation and reduces redness.
- Rose fragrance is refreshing and uplifting. It de-stresses and provides an overall feeling of
- well-being.
Take care of your Bod Pod
Time to get back into moisturizing your body. What better way than with the all Canadian products from Barefoot Venus. Be sure to check out Vanilla Shake moisturizer and body wash. Save 20% when you purchase both.
and for those that love lemon you will love the new Lemon Freckle brightening cleanser. Great for the morning shower to get you going.
October Recipe
Pumpkin Coconut Custard with Sesame Brittle
from Chatelaine magazine
3/4 c Coconut Milk
3/4 c of Whipping cream
3/4 c of pumpkin puree
1/2 c brown sugar
3 whole eggs
2 eggs yolks
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp gr cardamom
1 tsp orange zest
Brittle
1/2C granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium saucepan whisk coconut milk with cream, pumpkin puree and brown sugar. Set over medium-high and bring to a simmer, about 3 min. Whisking occasionally.
Whisk eggs with yolks, vanilla, salt and cardamom in a lg bowl. Slowly whisk hot milk mixture into eggs, being careful not to scramble the eggs. Stir in orange zest. Pour mixture through a sieve for a smoother texture.
Boil a kettle of water. Place 8 ramekins or ovenproof cups in a deep baking dish. Divide pumpkin mixture evenly (about 1/3c each) among ramekins. Place baking dish in centre of oven . Pour hot water from kettle into baking dish until halfway up the sides of ramekins. Bake until a knife inserted in custard comes out clean, 35-40 mins. Lift ramekins from water immediately using a tea towel or canning tongs. Cool on a rack . Refrigerate until chilled at least 1 hour.
Cut 2 lg pieces of parchment paper for brittle and spray with oil. Place 1 piece of paper oil side up on a large cutting board. Set a rolling pin next to it.
Stir sugar with 1/4 water and salt in a lg heavy bottomed saucepan. Set over medium heat, stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 mins, increase heat to high, bring to a boil without stirring until mixture turns light amber, 5 to 6 mins. Remove from heat and stir in sesame seeds. Pour onto parchment on cutting board. Immediately cover with remaining parchment, oil side down.
Using rolling pin, quickly roll out mixture as thin as you can before sugar begins to harden. Cool completely, about 5 mins. Peel off paper, break into shards, serve with custard.
