Winter is hard on your skin. Cold temperatures, wind, indoor heat, and low humidity quietly stress the skin barrier. What often shows up as dryness, tightness, redness, sensitivity, or congestion...
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A Winter Skin Reset: Why It Starts With Your Cleanser
Winter is hard on your skin. Cold temperatures, wind, indoor heat, and low humidity quietly stress the skin barrier. What often shows up as dryness,...
Why Facial Masks Matter
Facial masks are one of the most supportive yet underused steps in a skincare routine. When used consistently, they help the skin rebalance, repair, and...
The One Product You Should Never Run Out Of
As the air grows colder and drier and our furnaces kick on — our skin often feels tight, thirsty, and more reactive. Indoor heating pulls moisture...
ORESTA is 24
On December 3rd, 2001, I opened ORESTA in the Glebe with a simple belief: beauty should nourish. It should support women, not confuse, shame, or...
We’re Hiring: E-Commerce & Marketing Manager
At ORESTA Mindful Beauty, we are a small, heart-led team committed to helping women feel seen, supported, and confident in their skin. For 24 years,...
Beyond Beauty: An Empowered Aging Conversation With Lissa
Meet Lissa, an entrepreneur and eternal adventurer, Lissa feels most alive when she’s hiking, camping or diving. Travel and nature give her perspective —...
Oil Cleansing: Our Timeless Secret to Radiant, Resilient Skin
We've been oil cleansing long before it was cool—and here’s why. We believe in skincare that works with your skin, not against it. Oil cleansing...
Sun Protection Isn’t Just for Summer
When we think about sunscreen, we often associate it with hot summer days at the beach or long afternoons spent outdoors. But the truth is,...
Run For The Cure with ORESTA Bosom Buddies
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ORESTA Clean Beauty Simplified team ‘Bosom Buddies’ is participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure...