Our Team

Oresta
FOUNDER + HOLISTIC AESTHITICIAN

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 Dark Cleanser, 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 OF ORESTA HINTONBURG + HOLISTIC AESTHITICIAN

My beauty motto is I’ve earned every wrinkle on my face. I embrace the laugh lines around my eyes and my smile lines around my mouth as they’ve made me what I am today.
My current beauty ritual: Kahina Oil Cleanser, Laurel Hydrating Elixir I, LILFOX Haute C, LILFOX Ambrosia Immortalis Eye mask, Laurel Antioxidant Serum + Night Balm.
The product I cannot live without: Laurel Night Balm. A luxurious part of my evening ritual that hydrates, plumps and brightens my complexion all year round.
When I’m not working, I am looking to where my next travel adventure will take me.
I choose organic because it is the one of the things that helped me during my struggle with acne as a teen. I realized that you need to nourish your body and skin for optimal health. I know that you can achieve and maintain a radiant and healthy complexion, naturally, being good to themselves and to our planet.
Jenny
RETAIL MANAGER - 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, Laurel Elixirs, Blissōma Omega Miracle Facial Oil, Laurel Night Balm.
The product I cannot live without: Laurel's 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, you can likely find me at home being a homebody. I love gardening and do this year round indoors and outdoors. I try to spend time in nature as often as I can, I enjoy hiking and camping.
I choose organic because it not only promotes my personal health and well-being, but also contributes to the sustainability and preservation of our planet.
What aging means to me: I cherish each passing day, month and year as a testament to a life -well lived, aging naturally and gracefully, I’m not afraid of the wisdom and beauty each new year brings.
Katie
ECOMMERCE MANAGER

My beauty motto is to embrace and find beauty in the imperfect.
My current beauty ritual: For my sensitive, hormonal and acne-prone skin, I use: Josh Rosebrook Essential Balm Cleanser, Laurel Elixir II, Laurel Unburden Serum, Blissoma Smooth A+ Corrective Serum, Laurel Recovery Balm, Eminence Eight Greens Phyto Masque.
The product I cannot live without is Laurel's Unburden Serum. It is my go-to when my skin needs some love.
When I’m not working I am at home in Chelsea with my 2 kids and husband, visiting my favourite coffee shops like Palmier in Chelsea, or Planet Coffee in Ottawa, or a class at Framework.
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.
What aging means to me: Exciting! For as long as I can remember I've always wanted to be older! At 35, I look forward to my 40s... My challenge is to be in the here and now and appreciate what this stage of life has to offer me.
Meredith
RETAIL MANAGER - GLEBE

JEFFERY'S TOP PICK
My beauty motto is that True beauty is authentic, confident, and playful.
My current beauty ritual My routine requires extra care and is not always the same from day to day. Currently, I am using products that help keep my skin calm, and free of congestion. I begin with Kahina Oil Cleanser, mist with Elixir II by Laurel, and use my Gua Sha to massage in the Huna Clarify Oil, and finish with Eminence Sun Defense Mineral SPF powder.
The product I cannot live without is Just one?! Wonderblush Le Rouge Lipstick
When I’m not working, I spend my time strolling around the city, doing errands on my bike, swimming in lakes, and enjoying coffee with my favourite people.
I choose organic because I believe strongly in nourishing our bodies both inside and out.
What aging means to me I celebrate aging as a successful circle around the sun, and more time for dresses, flowers and laughter.