ORESTA mindful beauty

Another summer is never promised. I’ve spent years feeling self conscious about my body. I still do. But at 62, life is too short to fret ab…

I’m no great dancer. I’m in my sixties, I’m curvy, I’m not particularly well coordinated and don’t have cool workout clothes but I love to m…

Aging is living. Aging isn’t the problem. “Anti-aging” is a marketing term built on the idea that growing older is something to fear, some…

I don’t smoke, I mist! 😂 After a long but fabulous day of facials, I need to step outside for some fresh air and give my skin a little hyd…

Oresta’s daughter Kalyna has been tree planting in Northern Ontario (aka black fly country) this summer. Because black flies cut into the …

The Canadian Labour Day long weekend is looking great around here…..and we’re not talking about the weather! We’re having a TAX FREE SALE o…

Today I turn 62. I feel grateful, curious, and excited about this next chapter. More than anything, I feel incredibly fortunate to be heal…

At 88, our mama still sparkles. Mama spent a lifetime caring for everyone around her, yet as a mama of three girls, she taught us that cari…

They said it couldn’t be done. That people wouldn’t care. We did it anyways. We opened our doors in the Glebe neighbourhood in Ottawa in 200…

Last year, 36 incredible women joined ORESTA’s Bosom Buddies team to Run for the Cure with Laryssa. Together, we raised over $23,000 for bre…

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. 🧡 It’s a day to remember the children who…

Something BIG is coming 🇨🇦 This Canada Day, we’re making it even easier to shop Canadian. From coast-to-coast skincare favourites to cult…

So much love for these clutches!!! It can be a cosmetic bag, a toiletry bag, or a clutch purse. Designed in Canada and made from recycled p…

Okay, it’s back!!! After a summer hiatus, we are once again offering microneedling treatments.✨ We take a break over the summer because you…

Microneedling might not sound like a typical Mother’s Day gift — but trust us, the gift of glowing skin is everything. Flowers are beautiful…

It’s here! 🍊 We’ve been talking a lot about Vitamin C lately, and today we’re excited to introduce @eminenceorganics NEW Vitamin C+ Ultra …

Lately, we’ve been seeing the diaper cream as hack all over social media. We understand why. Zinc oxide is an ingredient that has been u…

People always ask Oresta what she uses on her own skin. So we’re sharing her summer morning skincare go-to’s. No 15-step routine. No chasi…

The Laurel pairing we’ve been waiting for all year long is here! ☀️ Laurel’s Hydrating Elixir C: Jasmine Hibiscus and Radiance Compound mak…

As a holistic aesthetician for over 25 years, I couldn’t think of a better day than National Skincare Education Day to talk about skin care …

Today is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day. 💗 It’s a day to recognize that cancer care is about so much more than treatment. It’s ab…

Amazon Prime Day Deals may be enticing, but remember that voting with your dollar means using your daily purchases to support businesses who…

Today is the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer ☀️ For thousands of years, people around the …

Enjoy a sun-kissed glow without basking in the sun ☀️ @SunnaTan is a Canadian self-tanning line that creates a natural-looking glow using c…