Our Team

  • At ORESTA, we believe in healthy beauty. We believe in radiant aging. We believe that an educated consumer is a healthy consumer. We believe that self care is self love and are committed to educating & empowering you to understand ingredients and make healthy beauty choices.

Oresta  

Founder and Owner of ORESTA, Holistic Aesthetician

You'll find me at ORESTA in the Glebe 

My beauty motto is that there is nothing more beautiful than a woman who is comfortable with her perfect imperfections.

My beauty ritual: I'm always researching new clean beauty brands but presently, my favourites include Lilfox Amazon Cleansing Balm, Laurel Elixir I, Lilfox Prickly Pear Serum, Lilfox Marshmallow Poof Crema

The product I cannot live without is my Clear Quartz Gua Sha.

When I’m not working, I’m travelling or dreaming of travel to faraway places with my family.

I choose organic because during my struggle with adult acne, I realized that you need to nourish your body and skin for optimal health. I know that women can achieve and maintain a radiant and healthy complexion, naturally, being good to themselves and to our planet.  

Laryssa 

Owner ORESTA in Hintonburg, Holistic Aesthetician

You'll find me at ORESTA in Hintonburg.

My beauty motto is a smile is the most beautiful curve on a woman’s body.

My beauty ritual includes Kahina Facial Cleanser, Laurel Sun Damage Repair Serum + Restore Nightly Balm, Hynt Duet Concealer, Ilia Foundation, Rahua Shampoo + Conditioner.

The product I cannot live without is Laurel Restore Nightly Balm.  A luxurious part of my evening beauty ritual that leaves my skin softened, plumped, radiant and relaxed.

When I’m not working, I’m learning to be a kid again with my two wonderful daughters

I choose organic because my years as a registered nurse helped me to understand the effect of synthetics in beauty products on my skin and on the environment. I made the switch to organic products and found them to be more effective for my skin, hair and overall health. 

Katie 

E-Commerce and Retail Manager

You'll find me at ORESTA in the Glebe

My beauty motto is to embrace and find beauty in the imperfect.

My beauty ritual includes Eminence Stone Crop Gel Wash, Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator, Blissoma Smooth A+ Correcting Serum, Laurel Antioxidant Serum and Eight Greens Whip moisturizer

The product I cannot live without: Laurel Antioxidant Serum is by far the best product I have ever put on my face.

When I’m not working, I am spending time with my husband, 4 year old son and baby daughter in Chelsea, QC.

I choose organic because as a holistic nutritionist I understand the importance of not only what we put in our bodies, but also what we put on our bodies. 

 

Jenny

Retail Manager

You'll find me at ORESTA in Hintonburg

My beauty motto is Because beauty is the reflection of an attitude, look forward gracefully with glowing skin.

My beauty ritual includes Blissōma Mild Rice Facial Cleanser, LILFOX Acid Glow, LILFOX Blue Legume Hydra Soothe Mask, Laurels Elixirs, Blissōma Omega Miracle Facial Oil, Laurels Night Balm. 

The product I cannot live without: Laurels Elixirs are the foundation of all my other skin care products. They all smell and feel amazing and all of my serums and moisturizers feel and function that much better. 

When I’m not working, I am in gardening or reading about herbal medicine. I love the outdoors and get out hiking as often as my schedule permits me.

I choose organic because As Certified Practical Herbalist I believe in the healing power of nature through herbs and plants. I have recovered from my own health issues naturally, and I am passionate about helping others to discover the same healing power of nature by guiding them through my knowledge in herbalism. In my spare time you can find me exploring nature, gardening, or reading about herbalism as I continue my education in clinical herbalism.