As people become more conscious of their health and the environment, they are turning to plant-based products to nourish their skin without harming the planet. Finding new plant-derived formulations that offer a more sustainable, ethical and effective way to improve the appearance of skin without compromising on quality or performance is a part of our spa philosophy at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts.
Deirdre Strunk, VP of Canyon Ranch Spa, Fitness and Beauty
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As people become more conscious of their health and the environment, they are turning to plant-based products to nourish their skin without harming the planet. Finding new plant-derived formulations that offer a more sustainable, ethical and effective way to improve the appearance of skin without compromising on quality or performance is a part of our spa philosophy at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resorts.Deirdre Strunk, VP of Canyon Ranch Spa, Fitness and Beauty
My favorite plant-based brands that we carry include Eminence, Yon-Ka Paris, Venn Skincare, Seed to Skin and FarmHouse Fresh. They offer a wide variety of products rooted in nature and backed by science to help our skin age well.
Read on to learn which botanical wonders from these brands work best for me—and hopefully they'll suit your needs as well.
1. Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
Since its inception in 1958, Eminence has used sustainable farming and green practices to create natural, organic and Biodynamic products. The brand's handpicked, fresh ingredients contain potent healing and beautifying properties. Many of these ingredients are combined with pure waters drawn from a thermal hot spring lake containing minerals and trace elements that honor Eminence’s Hungarian roots—and are found nowhere else on earth.
What I Love: Eminence Organics Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser
Why I Love It: I really love how it leaves my skin feeling so fresh and clean after a good workout—and especially after removing my makeup after a long workday. It keeps my pores clean and tightens my skin, leaving it even and smooth.
2. Seed to Skin Manuka Nutri-Mask
From the moment I sampled its products and had a chance to visit its headquarters in Tuscany for a tour of the pristine on-site laboratories, I knew we needed to offer Seed to Skin services at Canyon Ranch.
The brand grows high quality, natural and wild ingredients organically in house or by environmentally friendly micro-producers to deliver high-performance products. The result? Our guests walk away from their facial and body treatments with rejuvenated, supple and fully hydrated skin that glows. And they can take home an assortment of products made with green molecular science and luxurious, eco-conscious packaging.
What I Love: Manuka Nutri-Mask
Why I Love It: I love that it has vitamin C-rich manuka honey, which hydrates my skin so well and really brightens my complexion. Made with hyaluronic acid and minerals, it also helps repair scarred and unevenly pigmented skin.
3. Venn Skincare Advanced Multi-Perfecting Red Oil Serum
Made with rich phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals from plants that survive the extreme environments of the Sahara Desert, Kalahari Desert, Andes Mountains and Amazon jungle, Venn Skincare products are perfectly designed for guests in our destination resorts located across the U.S. in Las Vegas, Tucson, Woodside and Lenox.
What I love most is the company's extraction process: It uses a cold press and steam distillation to extract nutrients from plants—without using chemicals—and all products are tested to ensure efficacy.
What I Love: Advanced Multi-Perfecting Red Oil Serum
Why I Love It: This amazing serum changed my skin and my life! It hydrates, plumps, feeds and nourishes my complexion. Whenever I use it, my makeup-free face looks luminous.
4. Yon-Ka Paris Lotion Yon-Ka PNG Refreshing, Invigorating Toning Mist
One of the pioneers in personalized aromatherapeutic skin care, Yon-Ka Paris uses over 130 essential oils, fruit and plant extracts, and marine actives that allow skin specialists to customize guest experiences based on their needs. The brand's phyto-aromatic treatments and plant-based products are designed to treat and care for the skin, stimulate the senses and rejuvenate the body.
What I love: Lotion Yon-Ka PNG Refreshing, Invigorating Toning Mist
Why I Love It: I could go on and on about Yon-ka, but what I love most is the smell, how it feels on my face, and how hydrated and clean my skin looks when I spray it on. Great for after cleansing and a great midday pick-me-up.
5. FarmHouse Fresh Whoopie Soothing Body Wash
As a social impact brand, FarmHouse Fresh donates a portion of profits directly to saving animals, and it feels good to know that when buying products. True to its name, the company grows and produces every product on its farm using the richest source of vitamins, minerals, bioactive compounds and phytonutrients. Plus, they make it super fun!
What I Love: Whoopie Soothing Body Wash
Why I Love It: I love a great body wash and this leaves my skin hydrated, soft and not in need of any lotion. The bonus? The scent is amazing!
Deirdre Strunk is the vice president of Canyon Ranch Spa, Fitness and Beauty, heading up these divisions across the Canyon Ranch brand. Strunk, a licensed massage therapist, esthetician, yoga instructor and group fitness instructor, has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. In 2015, she was awarded Spa Director of the Year from the Las Vegas Spa Association, and she currently serves as a board member of the Las Vegas Spa Association, and as vice chair on the board for the Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy.
