Zen by the Sea

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Plant-powered skincare + soul-nourishing facials.

Every product and ritual is mindfully curated by a holistic esthetician to honor your skin, spirit, and natural radiance. ✨

10/05/2026
09/28/2026

Celebrating another turning of the tide, with my daughters by my side.

Fifty-three was a year of growth, firsts, and the radical acceptance of who I’m becoming.

Here’s to the next tide.

09/23/2026

Today is the Autumn Equinox, and I’m more than ready for it.

This summer felt like a lot. Maybe it did for you too.

The equinox is that little pause between seasons—equal parts light and dark—and I’ve always loved the idea of using it as a reset.

Not a “new you” kind of reset. Just a chance to slow down a little…

🍁

09/08/2026

That ethereal feeling in the first few minutes of a facial.

Tension begins to soften.
Shoulders unfurl.
Breath gets a little deeper.

Even before the second cleanse, your nervous system is already responding to the invitation to slow down.

Sometimes, being cared for is what we crave. 🤍

09/01/2026

September Skin Ritual ✨

A little reminder as we move into a new season:

Your skin doesn’t need perfection.
It needs consistency.
It needs nourishment.
It needs a little attention — and sometimes, a little extra care.

So I created this September Skin Ritual Calendar with 30 simple ways to reconnect with your skin this month.

Think of it as your daily invitation to:
✨ hydrate
✨ exfoliate gently
✨ protect
✨ massage
✨ rest
✨ nourish
✨ slow down
✨ and actually enjoy caring for yourself

And somewhere in the middle of all those little rituals… make time for your monthly facial. 🤍

Because skincare at home is important — but there’s something different about having someone care for you.

Save this post and let September be the month you make your skin a ritual, not a routine.

Your skin deserves it.
Your skin deserves a ritual, not a routine.

08/17/2026

Curious what a Zen facial feels like?
Explore The Coastal Calm Facial → link in bio

08/14/2026

Read more zen testimonials like this on my website.
And if you feel called, I invite you to reserve some quiet time for yourself.

I love hearing what new clients have to say about their experience. It’s always so much more than just a facial.

08/14/2026

Read more zen testimonials like this on my website www.zenbythesea.com/services

And if you feel called, I invite you to reserve some quiet time for yourself.

I love hearing what new clients have to say about their experience. It’s always so much more than just a facial.

Photos from Zen by the Sea's post 07/20/2026

I was organizing my seed box this weekend, and it reminded me that growth doesn’t happen the day we plant. Sometimes the tending is invisible for a while.

I planted tiny spoon tomato seeds last spring, and for months… nothing.

I watered them, cared for them, and waited. But there was very little evidence that anything was happening.

Then slowly, almost quietly, they began to grow. And now this tiny plant is producing fruit. 🍅

It reminded me that growth doesn’t always happen where we can see it. Sometimes the most important work is happening beneath the surface long before we see the results.

Caring for our skin can be much the same—small, consistent rituals of nourishment and attention that support our skin over time. 🌱

A little reminder from the garden: keep tending.

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