With spring around the corner, there has never been a better time to refresh your skincare regimen for warmer temperatures and extra glow. Gemstone rollers are currently some of the hottest beauty ritual tools on the market and tantalize us with a renewed opportunity to help shed any residual winter dullness. Crafted with rose quartz, which symbolizes self-love and helps to stimulate blood circulation, PURA’s Gemstone Roller is both a beautiful and multi-functional modern day beauty tool. Featuring four interchangeable heads that can be easily switched out depending on which roller-head your skin is craving, PURA’s Gemstone Roller is designed for the ultimate at-home spa treatment.

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When Edmonton native, Megan Lawrence, started sewing she only thought of it as a hobby. Eight years later in 2020, she still had a fabric stash on hand, completely unaware of its impending significance. She started selling handmade face masks out of her home and eventually created a company called Brick House Goods. She recently designed an exclusive face mask in collaboration with PURA Botanicals.

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With three distinct Overnight Masks in PURA’s core skincare collection, we tend to get many questions about these best-selling potions. After all, who wouldn’t love a skincare product that goes to work the second you get off your feet? Keep reading to learn more about our Signature Overnight Mask Collection and which mask would be best for your unique skin and lifestyle.

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The pinnacle celebration of love and romance is once upon us once again as Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This year especially, we encourage you to use this day as a reminder to love yourself, especially given the uncertainty that swirls around us all. When we are fully present in the daily rhythms of life, we are able to tap back into the softness of the world and reconnect with our inner selves more clearly.

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2020 is drawing to a close. While we are usually consumed by parties and visiting during the holiday season, we are once again staying at home and distancing from others. As social creatures, this is not an easy feat for many of us especially after a long year of upheaval and unknowns. Whether you are with friends and family this season or separated from loved ones by miles of land or ocean, we encourage you to recharge and refresh yourself from the comfort of your own home this year - to unplug from a reeling world, ground yourself in the present moment and be mindful of a future still ripe with possibility. Creating a spa-like environment at home can be as simple as lighting a candle and turning on some relaxing music or as luxurious as creating your own personal wellness retreat. We hope our 'at-home' spa suggestions will help you feel truly relaxed, centered, and naturally beautiful. Ideal for another season of being indoors, PURA's spa-like selection is also perfect for gifting this year!

Comforting Bath 

Perhaps the most common of at-home spa rituals, bathing has so many de-stressing and restorative benefits. Turn off your phone, turn on some tunes, light your favourite candle and slip into a warm bath full of Whimsical Bubbles. This calming formula of geranium, lavender, vanilla, sweet orange, calendula and hydrating organic olive oil soothes and moisturizes the skin. The uplifting aromatherapy benefits, and high-nutritive ingredients in this formula, are essential in the daily bath-time ritual.  

SPA At Home:

Our Cocoa and Rose Body Oil can also be used in the tub by adding a few drops to a drawn bath. For deep mind, body and spirit gratification, blend two tablespoons of body oil with one cup of whole milk and one tablespoon of raw honey. Add to a hot bath for a sumptuous botanical soaking experience.

Botanical Masks

At PURA, we have an array of masks for different skin types and seasons. Several of our Signature Masks are available in mini format for you to try or to use together on different zones of the face, depending on your skin concerns. Our founder, Lane, calls our Overnight Watermelon Mask, “the gateway to PURA”. Featured in multiple magazines (including The Globe & Mail and Hello! Canada), this soft pink concoction is usually the potion that many clients hear about and try first.

SPA At Home:

Share in the joys of gathering remotely by sending or delivering a mini mask to your girlfriends for a Zoom spa date online. Apply your mask, pour a glass of wine and enjoy some girl time that is uplifting to the soul and beautifying for the skin. 

Apply a Signature Mask before taking a yoga class. Support a local yoga studio by taking a class online and refresh your body, mind and spirit through meditative movement.  

Hand Massage

After so much hand washing and sanitizing this year, we all have drier and more sensitive hands. Treat yourself to a hand massage as a quick self-care ritual before you go to bed at night. Spend extra time massaging fortifying lotions or oils into your cuticles to avoid pesky hangnails. 

Our Winter's Eve Handcream is the perfect solution to dry hands: non-greasy, naturally aromatic, and highly absorbable. This nutrient-rich hand cream is handcrafted with the finest pure essential oils, soothing Vitamin E, nourishing coconut oil, and luxurious and rare cocoa absolute from France. A blend of exquisite plant-powered ingredients that evoke the warm, bright and enchanting fireside memories of winter. Honey-faceted blood orange, smoky cedarwood, elegant bergamot, and a touch of cinnamon bark, comfort and energize the senses.  

SPA At Home:  

For an extra luxurious treat, create a moisturizing cocktail for your hands by mixing a few drops of our Dreamsicle Hand Oil with our Winter's Eve Hand Cream. Delight your hands and your senses with this blend of exquisite plant-powered ingredients!

 

Beauty Ritual Tools

PURA's line of Beauty Ritual Tools is steadily growing! With extra time spent indoors, now is the perfect chance to try these new tools in the comfort of your own home. Our Beauty Ritual Tools now include our Gemstone Face Roller with Four Interchangeable Heads, Signature Masque Bowl, Mini Golden Spoon, and Rose Quartz Mask Brush. All of our Beauty Ritual Tools have been custom designed to complement our collection of non-toxic, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly skincare and wellness potions that center around the ancient art of the beauty ritual. Use these tools at home to replicate experiences at the spa. 

SPA At Home:

Our Rose Quartz Face Roller has four interchangeable heads that can be easily switched out depending on which roller-head your skin is craving. Gently glide the Gemstone Roller over cleansed skin 1-3 times per day for 5-10 minutes. The roller is moved just by the weight of it pressing against the skin. No additional pressure is required. Can be used before application of make-up, or just before applying serums and face oils, to encourage deeper penetration and efficacy of your PURA skincare potions. For more uses, please see our website. 

Our ethically-crafted Signature Masque Bowl features a sleek sake cup shape, and has an eco-luxe bamboo lid to elevate your PURA masking ritual. This masque bowl provides you with a sustainable vessel to mix and blend your favourite PURA potions for the ultimate application. 

Blending Wisdom:

- Mix the Exotic Pink Coffee Dust with equal parts of fresh water to create an exfoliation paste. It can also be mixed with our Countess Cleansing Nectar for a creamier, more hydrating application. 

-Mix your choice of one of our Overnight Masks with either 3-5 drops of the Radiant Face Drops or the Ambrosia Beautifying Serum. *Use the Rose Quartz Mask Brush for supreme, hygienic application. 

A Note from PURA's Founder

Season’s Greetings,

Wishing you a healthy, safe and happy Holiday Season from our entire team at PURA.

A heartfelt thank you for your incredible support this year and during the holidays, whether it came from placing an order, visiting our flagship boutique, sharing with someone about your favorite potion, a sincere review, or a thoughtful post on social media. Our clients are truly our best ambassadors and make what we do so enjoyable and rewarding.

We are truly honored to be a part of your self-care rituals, which were more important than ever in 2020.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year. In pure we trust.

With Love,

Lane & the PURA Family

Find the perfect gift for your friends, loved ones, and yourself with our PURA Gift Guide!  Even though we may not all be together in person this year, we encourage you to give generously to the ones you love and spread the joys of the holiday season. May you also be able use this time at home to take care of yourself and lean into rituals that recharge, refresh and relax. 

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As the weather warms up at last, and we are still self-isolating, it's more important than ever to be looking after yourself. We are collectively experiencing so much change in such a short period of time. You may feel a range of emotions all at once. You may feel exhausted, afraid and overwhelmed. You may feel grateful, while also grieving the very things you feel like you are missing out on. You may be struggling with not knowing what the future looks like.

 

Here at PURA, we want to remind you that we are in this together. We are all struggling in our own unique ways, and however you are processing this change, is okay. Be gentle with yourself as you move through this experience. You are doing the best that you can.

You may feel like all of a sudden you have an overwhelming amount of time. Time at home, time to think, time to cook, time to worry. Alternatively, you may feel like there isn’t enough time in a day. You may be trying to run your business all while caring for your family, educating your children and maintaining relationships with friends.

 

Regardless of how much time you have, being able to care for yourself through this process is incredibly important. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, finding ways to care for yourself will create space for understanding, compassion and peace.

Self care allows you to honour your needs, take care of others and show up where you need to in your life.

 

The beautiful and interesting thing about the act of self care is that it looks different to everyone. Self care could be:

• Going for a walk in nature.
• Staying in to watch your favourite Netflix show.
• Cooking a nourishing supper.
• Ordering in from a local restaurant.
• Daily meditation practice.
• Writing in your favourite journal.
• Taking your medication.
• Spending time looking at old pictures. 
• Checking in with a loved one.
• Reading an uplifting book or listening to an interesting podcast. 
• Listening to music that inspires you to dance or is an outlet for your feelings.
• Purging spaces in your home that need a culling. 
• Making your favourite cookie recipe.
• Spending time tending to your plants. 
• Moving your body in any way that feels good in the moment. 
• Watching a movie that makes you laugh. 
• Enjoying a long bath with your favourite essential oils and body products.
• Taking 5-10 deep slow breaths, counting to four on each inhale and exhale. 
• Dry brushing your skin and then applying a nourishing cream or body oil. 
• Taking extra time for your AM & PM skincare rituals. 
• Giving yourself a tender hug or self-massage. 
• Investing in a weighted blanket to help you sleep better and calm anxiety.
• Calling or FaceTiming a friend who brings you joy and inner peace.
• Allowing yourself to have a good cry.  
• Saying kind things to yourself. Affirmations are powerful. 

'I am safe. I am strong. I am loved.' 

*There is no room for judgement when it comes to self care. Get curious about what makes you feel good, and trust that your body has the answer to what you need.

A Note From Our Founder

Hi Friends,

I hope you are doing well, and staying strong during this time. We have never felt our purpose more than now. Thank you for sharing your favourite PURA rituals with us on Instagram. We love when you tag us in your stories. It's such a treat to be able to see PURA in your homes, on your vanities and on your skin, especially during this time.

I'm also really enjoying the new hashtag: #isolationcreation, as so many people are taking this time to create some pretty wonderful art. Take a peak when you get a minute. It definitely inspires me, even if its just to admire. This is not the time to feel any pressure. I think we're all just doing our best. I'm finding each day is different, and I'm doing my best just to pause, breathe and appreciate the simple things that bring me joy and assurance that we are going to get through this. We will! 

We miss seeing you in our flagship boutique, but we are so grateful for your online orders and for helping us give back during our recent 'Let's Give Back' Initiative to frontline healthcare workers at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. 

Soon we'll be sharing another blog about how we as at team are individually taking care of ourselves with some of our most favourite PURA potions at home. Rituals that maybe you haven't thought of, so please stay tuned. 

 

Stay well, safe & healthy. 

 

With Love,

Lane 

 How are you caring for yourself right now? 

Stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY on our Instagram centred around your #selfcare.

 

Sending light & love,

 

The PURA Family 

 

Written by Kalin Herbach, RD & Lane Edwards 

 

 

Our incredible team has put together 10 'Pura Hacks' - that you can use to turn your Pura favs into multi-tasking, skincare superheroes. Who knows...maybe some of these will inspire you to imagine new ways you can use your Pura potions! 

Lane Edwards: Pura's Founder

Tip #1: When I use the Overnight Masks, I like to use each mask in a different area of my face to target different skin concerns or goals. The Overnight Watermelon Mask is great for areas in need of deep hydration, the Overnight Garden Mask balances an oiler t-zone or blemish-prone areas, while the Overnight Mango Mask is perfect for fine lines, discolouration, and wrinkles. 

Tip #2: I enjoy using Pura's Neroli Eye Ritual as a hydrating and preserving lip oil. When I apply this throughout the day, I find that it adds a beautiful glow to my cupid's bow and softens my lips with its gentle ingredients. The Neroli Eye Ritual also works as a luxe perfume oil; it has a soft & gentle scent that fades beautifully throughout the day.  

Tip #3: When I feel like my evening cleaning routine needs to be taken up a level, I enjoy mixing a small amount of Exotic Pink Coffee Dust into my Countess Cleansing Nectar. By adding this exfoliating mask to the facial cleanser, you create an incredible creamy cleansing experience. This blend is so aromatic and leaves the skin GLOWING! 

Sophie: Wholesale Lead

Tip #4: I add a few drops of Radiant Face Drops to my Exotic Pink Coffee Dust, after I have mixed it with water. It adds additional nourishment & hydration to my face mask ritual. 

Tip #5: Whenever I use an Overnight Mask, I take whatever is left over on my hands and apply it to my elbows or the tops of my hands. These masks are extremely luxurious & hydrating, so it is is wonderful way to treat some areas of the body that are often forgotten about. 

Tip #6: Our Cocoa & Rose Body Oil is an incredible treat for the skin and when I am feeling like my nails & cuticles need a little love, I use this oil as a beautiful hand treatment. 

Tip #7: To make sure that I get the most out my Pura potions, I like to mist either the Botanical Bloom Essence or the Rosemary Clarifying Mist into my hands and then gently pat it into my skin. 

Emily: Digital Development Lead 

Tip #8: I like to add a couple of drops of Ambrosia Beautifying Serum to my Overnight Garden Mask, for an extra luxurious treat for my skin. I find that it really helps when my skin is dull, tired, or breaking out. 

Tip #9: I have also found that the Overnight Garden Mask works as a great foot treatment, perfect for after you have done an at-home pedicure. The ingredients in this mask are incredibly refreshing and hydrating, and fresh-smelling - the best thing for tired, achy feet.  

Lindsay: Community & Content Lead

Tip #10: The Neroli Eye Ritual is a staple in my evening skincare routine; I apply it around my eye area, as well as on my brow bone & eyebrows. It is great after I have tweezed my eyebrows - the jojoba oil and aloe vera are both incredibly hydrating & soothing.

Share with us your Pura Hacks using the hashtag #puramoments - we want to see how you use your Pura!

What is it like to have created an eco-friendly brand here in Edmonton? Is there anything interesting or surprising you have learned about your community throughout this journey?

I’m humbled by the excitement and the community we have here supporting a natural living lifestyle. You can even see the shift happening through food and more plant-based options being available everywhere. It’s beautiful to see. We still have a long way to go but you can see change is happening and people are starting to put two and two together. They’re paying more attention to their health, not only through food and physical exercise but what they put on their skin through skincare and bath and beauty products. I’m so glad businesses such as Pura exist. It shows people that clean, green beauty and conscious products can be good for you without having to use all the toxic and synthetic preservatives that conventional beauty products do. It shows that natural beauty products can be good for us, be kind to our planet and offer powerful results all at the same time. Sustainability X Luxury. It’s possible.

Do you have any simple tips or special tricks for making your home for clean and environmentally-friendly?

Plants! Lot’s of plants. It’s a natural air purifier. Using simple things from your own fridge as cleaning products such as vinegar, lemon and a few drops of essential oils. Getting rid of plastic containers, having reusable shopping bags on hand for grocery shopping and definitely environmentally friendly cleaning and laundry products.

What are your must-have products from your own line? 

Definitely our most popular products are our Sheet Sets, Duvet Covers and our Crib Sheets. Parents-to-be only want the healthiest, safest and purest product for their little ones, especially when their skin is in direct contact. People love buying our products as gifts or to indulge for themselves. And with our natural colour, you can actually see the cotton seed embedded in the sheets. I personally love slipping into my sheets at the end of a long day. There’s nothing like when your head hits your pillow at night and you slip into pure softness that feels like your sleeping on a cloud. Our linens have a sateen finish so they only get softer and more comfortable as you wash them. They’re temperature regulating as well, so they will adjust to your body temperature helping you sleep better at night by allowing your skin to breathe. In the summer they keep you cool and in the winter, warm and cozy. It’s great for people with partners who are the opposite body temperatures from each other. Everybody wins! And we always get compliments on the lining of our duvet covers. They’re lined with buttons made from coconut shells from the communities in which we work with in India. We’ve visited the factory ourselves and seen with our very own eyes the coconut shells being hand-sewn onto the duvet covers.

Are there any Pura Botanicals potions that you cannot live without?

You can tell how important it is to me that our skin only gets the safest and purest products, especially while sleeping. We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed and we’re doing the most rejuvenating at night. For the past 2 years now I’ve been using my Overnight Watermelon Mask from Pura! It’s a product I can’t live without. It was given to me as a gift and now I can’t go to bed without it. My bedtime ritual consists of doing a little self-care before falling asleep. I’ll first cleanse my skin with Pura’s Countess Cleansing Nectar, put on my hydrating Overnight Watermelon Mask and gently massage my skin with Pura’s Jade Face Roller to help with circulation and rejuvenation and then I slip into my luxuriously soft HauteCoton sheets. Nothing beats that feeling! My bedtime routine with Pura products leaves my skin feeling so hydrated and nourished and the texture of my skin feels so incredibly soft every time I wake up. These are products that are must haves in my daily and nightly routines!



I’m incredibly happy to see that self-care comes in many forms of health and wellness for most people now, not just the mainstream way of manicures, pedicures and massages. Yes, they too are relaxing ways to take care of oneself but self-love extends beyond just spa treatments. It’s in the little things, life’s simple pleasures. If we all take the time to invest in quality lifestyle products that make us feel good in our daily lives as we trek-on with our busy days, we can always, quickly revert back to the things that make us feel comforted, taken-care of and nourished at the end of the day. That in itself is a form of self-care.

Enjoy 15% off anything on HauteCoton.com & free shipping in North America on purchases over $100 CAD, use the code PURA15 at checkout!

XOXO

~ Nimi Kelloway, Founder HauteCoton  @hautecoton

REDUCE • REUSE • RECYCLE

We've all heard this motto growing up and we all know it's importance. The responsibility lies with both the brand and consumer to make a lasting impact and reduce their respective environmental footprints. 

As a green beauty brand, one of the things that's extremely important to us is our beautiful earth, all it's creatures and our impact on both. From sourcing ingredients to packaging we put a lot of care and intention into everything we do to ensure the highest quality and eco-sustainability. For these reasons we love using glass for most of our packaging as it can be easily recycled an infinite amount of times or repurposed into other uses. We'll go over 6 amazing ways to reuse your Pura packaging and reduce your environmental impact. 

1. VANITY ORGANIZATION

From makeup remover pads to bobby pins and hair ties, our cream jars make wonderful little storage containers for all of your vanity essentials. Use the mini travel sized jars for rings and earrings. Store your favourite Gemstone Face Roller and mini potions for easy access on your countertop. 

2. TEA & SPICES

Have a loose tea or spice collection that could use a little organization? Reuse your Pura cream jars and label the lids or sides of the jars to give your kitchen drawers a beautiful update.

3. PLANT VASES & POTS

Stop by your local greenhouse and grab a few succulents to plant in your old cream jars. Amber coloured glass and greenery look amazing together! Your empty Countess Cleansing Nectar bottle or Botanical Bloom Essence bottle also make great vases for a few blooms.

 

4. PERSONAL ORGANIZATION

Is your backpack or purse always a disaster? It's ok, you're not alone! Repurpose your Pura Travel Kit bag or Gemstone Roller bag for carrying your essentials like sunglasses, office goodies or jewelry.

5. DIFFUSER & HOMEMADE POTIONS

Turn your old Pura perfume bottle into a non-toxic diffuser to enhance any room in your home. Simply add a carrier oil like sweet almond or jojoba with a few drops of our favourite essential oils and wooden reed sticks. Repurpose your finished Pura mist bottle and create a homemade bug repellent for the summer months, or store your most beloved bath salts in a jar beside your bathtub.

6. CRAFT SUPPLY STORAGE

For kids or adults that love playing with glitter, pom poms and all things crafty, a wonderful way to keep your items tidy is by separating different materials into your empty Pura jars and labeling the lids. 

What are some ways you reuse your Pura packaging? Share and tag us on instagram and use #purarepurposed.

Meet the Mother's of PURA

Wishing all of our friends and community a very happy Mother's Day weekend! We wanted to share a little bit about our lives with you, and how we survive and thrive through the journey of motherhood. We also included some of our pet mommies too!

We are always celebrating mama's with our clean beauty potions. Becoming a mother is what inspired me to create PURA. I marvel at the mother's around me, and I'm so grateful for the journey and everything's it's taught me. 

 

LANE EDWARDS

I'm the Founder of PURA, and the mother of Morgan, Cove and Emery. Our children are really the reason why PURA exists at all. Having them inspired me to innovate our natural skincare collection. Family is everything to me, and being a mother has been the most rewarding and challenging journey! 

What are some #puramoments you create or self-care rituals you have for yourself?

I really try and be conscious of my stress levels and how much I commit to. My favourite rituals to stay in harmony and feel grounded include getting on a really good sweat, even for 20 minutes. I love a quick home workout with 5 pound weights, core exercises and yoga. Before PURA, I was a yoga teacher for many years. I'm so grateful to call on even a few deep breaths, some deep stretching and meditation. I also love reading self improvement books before bed. I find it very relaxing and sets me up mentally for the next day. I love a long bath in our Cocoa & Rose Body Oil and Whimsical Bubbles. I also love masking while I'm bathing. The Exotic Pink Coffee Dust, followed by the Cocoa Honeycream Mask is so skin rejuvenating and heavenly to my senses. I usually end up with one of my kids in the bath with me, but I love that they're growing up with all of these natural products and rituals. Almost all of my self care habits come from my mom. Especially as a single mom, she instilled the importance of self care and the love for high quality beauty care. We used to mask with egg whites and honey all the time. The Ambrosia Beautifying Serum is always the bookend to my day. Nothing makes my skin feel more healthier and radiant than that powerful and soothing potion. My husband also thinks it smells like apple pie. So a win-win at bedtime.;)

Who are some women or other mothers that you look to for inspiration and motivation?

My girlfriends and I are always sharing beauty wisdom. I think it's one of the most fun things about being a woman. As a mother, being consistent is challenging, but it's consistency that drives results. Creating good habits you crave and commit to really make all the difference. I really do my best to listen to my body and pay attention to my mental health. My self care rituals might look a little different each week. I've recently incorporated massaging my scalp at bed time with organic rosemary and jojoba oil. It's so relaxing and stimulates hair growth. It's simple, but feels so good. 

Top three things in your mommy survival kit?

Sparkling water. I know that sounds a bit odd, but I feel so much better when I'm well hydrated, and I find it so much more appealing to drink than still water. It's the healthiest addiction! LOL. I also take some vitamins to help maintain my energy such as vitamin D, B, omega oils, cod liver oil, zinc and apple cider vinegar. Kleenex... a mom always needs Kleenex. The reality- I actually rarely have it in my purse, but it's a goal. Also, I keep the Neroli Eye Ritual with me all the time... it's good for everything- instant glow and hydration for my lips, cheeks, eyes, and can even be used as a perfume. Obsessed with the delicate aroma. It's so soft and a little sexy. 

What has been your greatest joy, since becoming a mother?

Watching Morgan, Cove and Emery grow into little individuals. It's fascinating how different they each are and all their little corks and unique qualities. Morgan my oldest recently had her first improv show. She nailed an elegant English accent, made everyone laugh, and was so at ease being on stage... and here we thought Emery was our little performer. She's a cool kid, and by cool, I mean self-assured. I also love her balance of serious and silly. I think about how my sense of humour has gotten me through some really tough times. Cove is my soft and intuitive one. He's always asking deep questions about life and nature, and savouring time with us. His name suits him. Emery is an explosive, old soul. She teaches me things about life all the time. She's so in her body and loves to express herself. I can really identify with her spirit. It's like, wow, it's me, but lightyears ahead! 

The cuddles are also absolute gold from all of them. We are enjoying having them all under our roof right now, sound asleep and safe in their beds. Holding on to these years. It's not always easy. Rarely actually, but we can see already how quickly they are growing up. Weekends are my favourite. We love making a big breakfast on Saturdays when the sunshine is beaming into our home. Music fills each room, and everyone is happily doing their thing. I'll miss that when they're older and more independent. We are such a social family, and laugh about being weekend warriors.

I also grew up with divorced parents since I was two- so having my husband around for everything is such a gift. It's like hey, we're in this together- the good, the bad, everything. 

 

CATHY EDWARDS

I am a mother of 3 children (1 girl and 2 boys), and 7 grandchildren, of which two are married. I enjoy time with my husband, travel, reading and cooking. My family is the best accomplishment in my life and my pride and joy. Grandchildren have enriched it even more! My role at Pura Botanicals is Director of Operations, in which I oversee production and the back end of the business. I work with my daughter-in-law, Lane, who is the Founder of Pura and one of my very best friends.

What are some #puramoments you create or self-care rituals you have for yourself?

My generation did not do a great deal in the way of “self-care” as it was not focused on much when I was younger, and also any excess money went for other things. I always use my Countess Cleansing Nectar and love my Overnight Masks, which I alternate as I see fit. My favorite products by far is the Neroli Eye Ritual, which has decreased the fine lines around my eyes significantly, and made my skin soft and supple. I have recently been told by a dermatologist that I have “lovely skin”, which is a testament to Pura and our lovely potions.

Who are some women or other mothers that you look to for inspiration and motivation?

My mother has always provided inspiration with her keen mind and positive outlook on life. There are too many women who inspire me to be named, but as I have an incredibly close family my sisters – Karen and Connie – sit at the top of my list. I feel whenever you can grasp something positive from someone, and learn, it is a motivator.

Top three things in your mommy survival kit?

Well, at this point in my life it is absolutely a great glass of wine, something luxuriously sweet and time well spent with those you love! I do not require as many monetary things in my life as I once thought I did!

What has been your greatest joy, since becoming a mother?

It is a gift to be able to grow “old”, and to be able to do it with those you love around you is more than anyone can ever ask for. I am honoured that they want to spend time with me, and hearing their joy and laughter is my greatest joy.

 

SANJA SPEERS

Hello, I am Sanja Speers, 52 year old mother of two boys, aged seventeen and nineteen. I work behind the scenes as the bookkeeper at PURA, and have always had an interest in natural beauty products. I fell in love with PURA through my pilates teacher who carried the line at her studio. I'm also a yoga teacher, avid skier, and very passionate about healthy & holistic living. 

What are some #puramoments you create or self-care rituals you have for yourself?

My Pura self-care ritual is using Cocoa Rose Oil in my bath and I spray my pillows with Enchanting Lullaby Mist. Overnight Watermelon Mask is a staple in our house.  My entire family uses it in the Winter before we head out to the slopes to ski as a protective cream.  My skin use to get so weathered and dry in the Winter, this amazing mask gets my skin protected.  We also use the Watermelon Mask in summer months after a day of being out on the water. 

Who are some women or other mothers that you look to for inspiration and motivation?

My own Mother is an inspiration for her work ethic. She is 78 and still is a work horse in her own home, with her family and in her garden.  I love how she re-purposes everything.  Princess Diana's life continues to be a inspiration in my life.

Top three things in your mommy survival kit?

Running, Yoga, short getaways, and a bath everynight.

What has been your greatest joy, since becoming a mother?

Experiencing their accomplishments. Learning from my own children. Just recently I came home to find my son massaging his girlfriend's feet with Petal Fudge! How Fantastic.

 

EMILY SCHUTZ

Hey, I'm Emily, the Digital & Graphic Design Lead at Pura. I'm responsible for the photography, website, promotional materials, packaging design and all things techie! I'm married to an awesome guy named Corey and we have two cats and a dog. When I'm not at Pura you can find me photographing weddings or binge watching netflix and cuddling my pets. The rest of the Pura team would probably tell you that I'm the office clown, I tend to be the one making ridiculous jokes, weird faces and starting random dance parties.

What are some #puramoments you create or self-care rituals you have for yourself?

I tend to be an all or nothing kind of person. So when I decide to do a some self-care, it usually turns into a daylong process. I'll take a long, luxurious shower, do special hair treatment and then cover myself in Petal Fudge or Cocoa & Rose Body Oil. Then I'll put on Overnight Garden Mask and paint my nails while watching a movie and eating chocolate.

Who are some women or other mothers that you look to for inspiration and motivation?

My close friend group is full of badass, passionate, kind-hearted women that I look to for support on the daily. They're all pretty different from me which is wonderful, I've chosen to surround myself with people that have qualities I'd like to develop more in myself. I'm not a mom yet but I'm always inspired by my cousins and aunts and what an amazing job they do raising their families.

Top three things in your mommy survival kit?

As a fur baby mom my must haves include Dr. Bach's Rescue Remedy which is an all-natural anti-anxiety tincture which has a pet friendly version. My dog Layla is a nervous little thing and this helps when she's having a hard time relaxing. A spray bottle is another must for our naughty kitty Farley, he loves trying to steal food off our plates and enjoys knocking items off counters to get our attention. The only deterrent is spraying water at him haha. Lastly many amazing toys to keep the babies happy and entertained.

What has been your greatest joy, since becoming a mother?

Animals bring so much joy into your life and generally they don't ask/need much in return. Their entire world revolves around you and their love is so pure and unconditional, that's absolutely priceless. Seeing their sweet little faces everyday and the fact that they're always excited to see us is my greatest joy. I feel so spoiled considering how much they add to our life and how little I feel we offer in return.

 

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What are some #puramoments you create or self-care rituals you have for yourself?

For as long as I can remember, self-care rituals have been part of my life. I have always loved to use special products that make me feel pampered & relaxed. Being a woman and a mom of three now, my favourite retreat is the bathroom where I disconnect by taking long baths at night. Using all of Pura’s clean and pure potions during that time really has became my favourite self-care ritual. 

Who are some women or other mothers that you look to for inspiration and motivation?

Inspiration comes to me from many women and mothers that I deeply admire. There are two very special women that always come first to my heart and mind - my mother Almudena, and my grandmother Maria. They are very different people, with many similar qualities. My mom is the most loving and caring person I know. Her unconditional love to everyone she is surrounded by, and her caring soul are some of her amazing attributes. Her favourite skincare potion is Pura’s Ambrosia Beautifying Serum, so of course she is a very supportive human being. My grandmother is a wise and positive person. She has an amazing attitude towards life, ”Enjoy every minute Ines, life is precious”. I am sure everyone has heard this phrase before, but really, she means it. At 102 years old, she keeps meeting with her friends every Wednesday and family gatherings on Saturdays at her place are a MUST. She loves beauty rituals and at this moment her favorite potion is her Pura Overnight Mango Mask, day and night. I could actually write a book about why they are my motivation and how they inspire me really.

Top three things in your mommy survival kit?

Mmmmh...I wish sometimes that motherhood came with a manual, hehe. My mommy survival kit includes, deep breathing, patience, and a positive attitude.

What has been your greatest joy, since becoming a mother?

Loving and being loved in return and the little things our kids do that put the biggest smile on my face every day.

It may only be April but we're ecstatic that Spring is finally here! More sun, a fresh breeze, melting snow and little green buds sprouting from the trees. Spring is all about rebirth, a fresh start and the multi-coloured beauty of the world. Who doesn't love a good spring cleaning?! But what are some other ways we can renew and start fresh at this time of year. We'll dive into all the ways to refresh inner and outer beauty... read on!

  

1. Drink More Water

This seems like a no brainer but many of us get in the bad habit of drinking too much coffee and cocktails throughout the winter as way to comfort us on those freezing mornings and dark evenings. Swapping out that first morning coffee for water is a simple way to improve digestion, energy levels and promote clearer, more hydrated skin. We love to infuse our water with fresh lemon and cucumber as it reminds us of being at the spa!

2. Be In Nature

Nature is therapeutic, its scientifically proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase short-term memory and boost creativity. A few ways we love to get out in nature more including planting a garden with our favourite veggies, going on a hike in the river valley and picnics in the park with friends. Hit up the Italian Centre or any local market and grab items to create your own charcuterie board for your bespoke picnic experience!

3. Try Something New

To help us get out of that winter hibernation, we love to jump feet first into new activities and experiences.  Spring is such an energizing time, it's full of excitement and possibilities, which feels like a great opportunity to try something new! Painting, pottery or dance classes are a wonderful way to get creative. We've all been drooling over From Tree To Sea Ceramics and we're dying to learn the art of creating pottery as beautiful as hers. 

If classes aren't your thing, visiting a new city could be the fresh excitement you need. Taking in the sights and sounds of a new place always enriches the soul. We also love trying food at as many restaurants as humanly possible in a new city. Isn't that what travel's really all about?  

4. Add More Colour To Your Dinner Plate

For us winter is all about carbs! Pasta, breads, treats, any warm comfort food. By the time spring arrives our bodies are screaming for fresh fruits and veggies. In Alberta late May is generally the time local farmers markets start their season and many of us start planting our gardens at home. Take advantage of all the amazing food that's in season and explore new recipes. Some of our favourite resources for healthy and delicious recipes are; Minimalist Baker, Nutrition Stripped, Oh She Glows and Pinch Of Yum.

5. Let Your Beauty Bloom

Rather than looking at beauty from a point of what you should change, instead focus on how you can care for yourself. A few ways to care for your natural beauty include wearing SPF everyday and not just on your face! Our favourite SPF line is COOLA, they offer amazing products like an SPF 30 makeup setting spray.

Exfoliation is another amazing way to promote natural radiance. We love using a dry brush with our Cocoa & Rose Body Oil, it's so invigorating and your skin just glows afterwards. For facial exfoliation we use the Exotic Pink Coffee Dust, it's gentle yet effective and smells heavenly.

Spring is all about beautiful bright colours, why not spice up your makeup routine with a pop of colour? We're obsessed with the stunning lip colours from Axiology, a vegan, all-natural focused company offering over 30 lipstick and lip crayon colours that are perfect for spring! Aether Beauty's celestial eye shadow palettes are infused with gemstones and chalked full of amazing ingredients like rosehip oil, they're sure to leave you feeling absolutely angelic!

 

What Are Some Ways You Usher In Spring?

We'd love to hear about your spring activities and rituals to enhance inner and outer beauty. Tag us on instagram with the hashtag #puramoments to share your moments of self-care, inspiration and nourishment!

At Pura we are obsessed with all things ethereal and celestial. Our love of gemstones and incorporating them into beauty rituals inspired our own collection of gemstone facial rollers. These beloved beauty tools have been featured in numerous publications, including South China Morning Post, for their roundup of crystal infused skincare and tools. Scroll on to read about the benefits and properties of each of our gemstone rollers.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING A GEMSTONE FACE ROLLER?

• Stimulates collagen when passed over acupressure points, increasing skin firmness and reducing small wrinkles and expression lines 

• Activates blood circulation by providing more oxygen to tissues and promoting cellular and skin rejuvenation 

• Improves elasticity of the skin 

• Promotes lymphatic drainage 

• Reduces dark under-eye circles 

• Helps to eliminate toxins 

• Softens and tones the skin 

HOW DO YOU USE A GEMSTONE FACE ROLLER?

Simply roll outwards and slightly upwards on your face and neck after cleansing for radiant skin. It may also be used to massage your face oil and/or night cream into your skin to promote deep hydration and skin rejuvenation. Use the petite roller ball for the smaller parts of your face. 

ROSE QUARTZ ROLLER

The Rose Quartz Face Roller helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, increase circulation, and reduce puffiness. It can be used on freshly cleansed skin, or to massage your face oil or night cream into your skin to promote deep hydration and skin rejuvenation. Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used rose quartz for its ability to slow down the aging process. The vibrations of rose quartz, in particular, are known to nourish, heal, promote joy, and enhance the skin’s youthful radiance and beauty. Rose quartz is connected with the heart centre, and symbolizes love and positive energy. 

Astrological signs that benefit most from Rose Quartz: Cancer, Libra and Taurus

TIGER'S EYE ROLLER

The Tiger’s Eye Face Roller is a power stone that provides protection from the sun and earth combined. It symbolizes prosperity, good fortune, and is known as the healing stone of vitality and light. This gemstone roller will set your natural beauty free, strengthening your skin tissue, and even helping to balance your hormones. This stone is excellent for soothing and repairing sensitive skin, while improving self-confidence and inner joy. It has a calming and grounding affect, helping bring stability and awareness. It’s also known as the “all-seeing, all-knowing eye”, bringing good fortune, and balance to your skin and positive energy.

Astrological signs that benefit most from Gemini, Capricorn, Libra, Cancer, and Aquarius.

JADE ROLLER

Jade is said to be a protective stone used to heal the skin, and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Jade has been used for centuries to achieve supple, youthful-looking skin. It helps to reduce inflammation and puffiness by increasing circulation, and stimulating lymphatic drainage while passing over acupressure points, increasing the skin's firmness and radiance. The Jade Roller also helps to reduce dark circles, and improves the elasticity of the skin, promoting cellular rejuvenation and oxygen to tissues. It works best when refrigerated to extend the natural coolness of the jade stone to tighten pores and remain refreshingly cold, even when in direct contact with the skin. 

Astrological signs that benefit most from Black Obsidian: Taurus, Capricorn, Libra and Virgo.

CRYSTAL QUARTZ ROLLER

The Crystal Quartz face roller symbolizes patience, purity, and harmony. This gemstone is known as the “master healer” and, "the supreme gift from Mother Earth”. It absorbs and releases negative energy, and is connected to every chakra, especially the crown chakra, bringing clarity and focus of the mind.  The clear quartz face roller has a soothing, cooling effect on the skin, calming inflammation, irritation, and redness. This luminous stone especially boosts energy flow, circulation, and skin cell renewal. It also promotes a youthful afterglow to the skin, while reducing the appearance of fatigue and dullness for a naturally radiant complexion.

All astrological signs benefit most from clear quartz: All birth signs, but especially Capricorn, Virgo, Cancer, Gemini and Leo.

AMETHYST FACE ROLLER

The Amethyst Face Roller not only affects your mind and temperament, but also has many detoxifying and supercharging skincare benefits. The amethyst crystal is synonymous with luxury, and was often found in ancient civilizations’ crowns, scepters, and rings. This protective stone amplifies the flow of harmony and prosperity, while relieving stress and promoting intuition and relaxation. Amethyst naturally emits "Far Infrared Rays (FIR)", which gently raises the surface temperature of the skin to aid in the healing process. The heat helps the capillaries to expand and promotes glow enhancing blood circulation, nourishing the skin cells with oxygen, while stimulating a special group of cells called "fibroblasts" to make more skin tightening collagen. Amethyst’s natural heating process with negative ions also carries away free radicals and toxins, giving your skin a clean, refreshed feel and appearance.   

Astrological sign that benefits most from Amethyst: Pisces, Sagittarius, Aquarius, and Leo.

BLACK OBSIDIAN ROLLER

The Black Obsidian Face Roller is the stone of self-acceptance and helps you embrace all aspects of your physical and emotional self. This gemstone often speaks to the minimalist, and is connected to the root-chakra to promote balance and inner-peace. It has a strong healing energy, and is known to aid in improving your mental wellbeing, while releasing your emotional blockages. Its strong vibrations also act to remove built-up stress and self-doubt. Black obsidian is excellent for calming and softening the skin, while minimizing the appearance of pores, and helping to prevent breakouts.

Astrological signs that benefit most from Black Obsidian: Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Libra.

 

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Pura Botanicals Gift Under $50: Muscle Melt // Winter's Eve // The Nobleman // Mini Cocoa Honeycream Mask // Zingara Gypsy Mist // Mini Exotic Pink Coffee Dust // Neroli Eye Ritual // Rosemary Clarifying Mist // Jade Face Roller

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