Sun Protection Isn’t Just for Summer - ORESTA mindful beauty

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, sun protection is a year-round...

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February is Heart Month. Show Your Heart Some Healthy Love!

February is Heart Month so show your heart some healthy love: 1. Seven hours of sleep every night is good for your heart = less...

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For Her Gift Guide Holiday Skin care

ORESTA's Picks: Gifts for Her

The gift of giving is far more satisfying than receiving. We have carefully curated a selection of our favourite luxury green beauty gifts for the wonderful...

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Shoebox Project at ORESTA

This holiday season, ORESTA is thrilled to once again be participating in The Shoebox Project in support of abused women living in Ottawa shelters. Last year,...

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10 Tips to Prevent Sun Damaged Skin

The number one cause of wrinkles and pigmentation is sun exposure over a lifetime. With warm weather finally here, if sunscreen isn't already a part...

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Simple Spring Closet Cleaning

  The Victoria Day Long Weekend is the time when many of us make the closet switch from our winter wardrobe to our spring/summer wardrobe. Stylist Malorie Bertrand will help...

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Green Your Makeup Bag

  Many of us have greened our skin care routine but replacing our makeup is a daunting feat. We all have our 'cannot live without' foundation, concealer or lipstick...

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6 Natural Solutions for Spring Allergy Relief

We are so excited that spring is finally in the air, however with spring comes allergy season: sneezing, sniffling and red, itchy, watery eyes. Here...

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Everyone Can Wear Red Lipstick by Makeup Artist Leslie-Anne Barrett

How to Wear Red Lipstickwith Leslie-Anne Barrett We have all been seduced by an image of our favourite screen siren wearing red lipstick but most...

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How Safe is Your Lubricant? - ORESTA mindful beauty

How Safe is Your Lubricant?

We know that our skin absorbs many of the chemicals found in the facial moisturizers, body lotions and other personal care products that we use daily. According...

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