Collab of The Summer: The Wellness Refinery X Copina Co. Sea Moss Refresher

The ultimate hot-girl refresher of the summer has officially been unlocked! 🔓 Imagine a drink crafted by two wellness-focused brands that’s not only refreshing, but also loaded with hydrating ingredients and electrolytes—perfect for keeping you replenished from the inside out. That’s exactly what you get with the incredible Wellness Refinery X Copina Co. Passionfruit Sea Moss Refresher found right here at The Wellness Refinery in Philadelphia. It's the perfect pick-me-up on scorching summer afternoons, and we’re absolutely obsessed with it as our go-to drink of the season.

This refresher has been a dream in the making, beautifully blending Wellness Refinery's and our shared values and mission: that caring for yourself and nourishing your mind, body, and soul can be both fun and delicious in so many ways!

About The Wellness Refinery

The Wellness Refinery was founded in 2019 by Clinical Nutritionist, Ashleigh Stewart. She set out to open an infrared sauna studio to make functional wellness more accessible in the city of Philadelphia. Eventually, she blended her love of nutrition forward smoothies, tonics and juices with the healing benefits of infrared saunas to establish a holistic oasis. The Wellness Refinery was founded on creating connections and getting well within the community. Over the last five years, we have blossomed into a self-care marketplace, wellness event space and now offer a self-help book club, The Refined Society. Pioneering through the wellness scene in Philadelphia as the first infrared sauna studio has truly solidified TWR's presence as a self-care destination.

About Copina Co.

Carolyn Yachanin’s personal health journey and eventual healing with holistic medicine inspired her to found Copina Co. Years of health issues and the harsh medications she took to treat them left her skin dry and depleted and her gut health in shambles. She turned to holistic and herbal medicine out of a search for something better and it changed her life. Carolyn brings nature’s best botanicals to all with Copina Co. The company’s plant-forward products are all herbalist-formulated, vegan, and made to elevate your daily routines. After launching its best-selling plant collagen supports in February 2020, Copina Co. expanded to natural product retailers nationwide. You can also find Copina Co plant collagen on the menu at Cha Cha Matcha, Juice Press, and Erewhon. Their new, first-of-its-kind sea moss refresher line, launched in 2024, is now available in all Whole Foods stores, Erewhon, Amazon, and more.

Our Why

Both of our brands share a deep-rooted commitment to holistic wellness, each bringing a unique approach to nurturing both the body and mind while highlighting the importance of accessible, functional wellness that meets the needs of our communities. This limited edition drink collab brings wellness to you in a delicious and refreshing way that everyone can enjoy. We are over the moon excited to offer the Copina Co. Passionfruit Sea Moss Refresher at Wellness Refinery PHL until the end of September. But don’t worry if you can’t make it in person—we’ve got you covered with the full recipe so you can whip it up right at home!

The Recipe

This yummy refresher is truly one of a kind, featuring Copina Co.’s Passionfruit Sea Moss Refresher. This powerhouse blend is packed with 200 mg of organic Irish sea moss, which is known for its incredible health benefits. This blend also contains hydrating coconut water and pink Himalayan salt, creating a combination of minerals and micronutrients that not only taste absolutely delicious but also leave you feeling completely refreshed and revitalized.

To take this drink to the next level, we added a small selection of carefully chosen fruits and liquids that create a light and creamy texture, making every sip to die for. Along with Copina Co.’s Passionfruit Sea Moss, you’ll enjoy the best Wild Patagonia guava tea, creamy coconut milk, and a beautiful garnish of freeze-dried strawberries. Each ingredient complements the other, resulting in a drink that’s not just flavorful but also packed with the amazing benefits of sea moss. Oh, and the drink is pink, so that should be enough said 😉

This drink is simple to make, yet so incredibly flavorful and nourishing. Trust us, it’s a must-try! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying a sunny picnic, or just need a refreshing boost, this Copina Co. Passionfruit Sea Moss Refresher is sure to become your new favorite summer drink. 

Shop Copina Co.’s wellness forward product collection with discount code WELLNESSREFINERY to save 20% off your next order of any non-subscription item. 

 
 
Ashleigh Stewart
Body Care 101: Tools to Care for Your Body

Some of our favorite products to grace the shelves at The Wellness Refinery are our body care tools. These tools help to keep your skin glowing, your organs functioning and your muscles moving.

  1. Body Cupping Kit by WTHN—this Traditional Chinese Medicine tool is used to promote blood flow to areas of tension or fatigue. The silicone cups can be suctioned to different parts of the body in order to relieve minor muscle aches, increase flexibility, support recovery and encourage healthy blood flow. This at-home kit provides all the tools you need to begin your body cupping routine and achieve relief from tension, aches and inflammation.

  2. Dry Brush by TWR—there are MANY benefits of dry brushing & it is a relaxing way to prep your skin for your shower or infrared sauna. It’s no secret that dry brushing will have your skin glowing; the brush removes dirt, oil and dead skin enhancing the smoothness of your skin. Using a dry brush regularly speeds up the rate of blood circulation, which in turn, helps the lymph fluid flow through the body to remove toxins and pathogens through our pores. This can help rejuvenate our nervous system and the boost in circulation creates plumper looking skin. Dry brushing can be done daily or weekly depending on your skin sensitivity.

  3. Tongue Scraper by TWR—tongue scraping is one of those practices you hear about often, but does anyone really do it? YES, they do! Scraping your tongue with a designated tool can help to eliminate bad breath causing bacteria, improve sense of taste, and encourage healthy digestion. The tongue is considered a microcosm of the entire body therefore, it is believed that tongue scraping helps to stimulate the organs. It is recommended to incorporate tongue scraping twice a day into your oral care routine.

Okay, so who is with us? Which body care tool are you using next?

Dry Brush
$18.00
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Feel Good Friday: Happy Earth Day!

April is just full of important days! For Earth Day I figured I’d feature some of our most sustainable products from our favorite brands so you can feel GOOD about the businesses you support…

5th Dimension: 

Jayna of 5th Dimension’s commitment to sustainability starts at the source. 5th Dimension sources all their products from Earth conscious organic farm partners. Jayna particularly sources herbs from small farms. She also commits to using abundantly available herbs to avoid putting further pressure on at-risk plan populations. 

“Longevity is a driving force behind my sourcing and formulating, both for the health of the planet and the health of our skin!” ~Jayna

 Check out 5th Dimension in stores at TWR.

Ursa Major:

Ursa Major is an innovative brand constantly seeking ways to optimize their packaging materials and methods of production. Whenever possible they use renewable energy to manufacture and source their ingredients, all within the United States, to lower their carbon footprint.  

Here are some recent wins for the Earth listed on their website (Earth: 1, Ursa Major: 1,000):

  • Transitioned all 8 fl oz bottles to at least 50% PCR content

  • Moved to a more sustainable, FSC certified paper stock for the majority of our secondary packaging

  • Produced over 90% of cartons at a carbon neutral facility, with 100% renewable energy

  • Certified Plastic Negative 

Ursa Major is committed to using as much organic content as possible, while responsibly sourcing everything that goes into our products and providing Full Disclosure™ ingredient lists.

To help offset their carbon footprint, this brand partners with a diverse group of organizations created to protect and preserve the planet. Each product you purchase from Ursa Major has funded projects at the Rokeby Farm, Zeno Farm, Outdoor Afro, the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, National Park Foundation, Clean the World, Vermont Land Trust, One Tree Planted and Outward Bound for Veterans etc. 

All Ursa Major products available at TWR are made from recycled glass: 

Binto:

Binto sources all their raw materials from around the world:

  • Vitamin A ~ carrots grown in Spain

  • Folate ~ algae in Canada 

  • Fish oil ~ coast of South America.

They never use fillers or preservatives in their products. On top of their all natural ingredients, Binto uses all recyclable or compostable materials. The individual packets they sell are recyclable via Terracycle and 30 day packet packaging is compostable.  They offer a program where they send you a label and you can send them your packages back so they can recycle them through Terracycle for you. All other packaging material is recyclable. For example, products like Glow Down and Inositol can be recycled as usual. I got the inside scoop from Keira at Binto: “We have new paper tubes coming out that will also be compostable and recyclable” Stay tuned for more Earth conscious practices from this amazing brand! 

Poppy and Pout: 

All of Poppy and Pout products are made by hand, with love, in small batches, at their warehouse in Idaho. They use recyclable cardboard tubes for their lip balms because they “believe taking care of the planet is just as important as taking care of yourself”. All their ingredients are 100% natural and they never test on animals! 

Shop online or in stores at TWR.

Wylde One:

Wylde One is committed to sustainably sourcing the highest quality plant-based ingredients, free from artificial contaminants or chemicals, from their native lands around the world. 

This brand is committed to only collecting herbs after they have grown the ideal amount of time to ensure all of their ingredients have reached their maximum impact, effectiveness and concentrated energy. As mentioned on their website, Wylde One pledges to only work with creditable partners who adhere to strict manufacturing and testing standards. On top of that they retest all their products! 

Last but not least we here at The Wellness Refinery work hard to do our part:

Our tonic bar uses Bennett Compost for weekly pick ups. The napkins we (and you!) use are made of all natural biodegradable bamboo materials. Reusable glassware and mugs are used for in store orders. We use all natural ingredients and choose the brands we sell meticulously because we’re all connected + grounded by mother Earth and it’s our responsibility to take of her the way she cares for us.

Ashleigh Stewart
Walk it Out for National Walking Day!

As you know National Walking Day was last Wednesday but better late than never! Celebrate by joining us for our annual Sip + Stroll event tomorrow, 4/13, starting at 5:30 PM. If there’s one thing we love at TWR, besides suanas of course, it’s our hot girl walks! Join us afterwards for a post-walk Hunnies B. Powered Smoothie. This smoothie is the perfect mix combo of sweet and buzzy. It contains B. Powered Superfood honey to keep your skin glowing and mind clear. Plus it helps tame those pesky allergies - who else is struggling with this weather?!

Walking is sooooo important we made it a national holiday! Walking benefits us by….

  • strengthening cardiovascular and pulmonary systems 

  • reduced risk of heart disease and stroke

  • regulating conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes

  • improving balance

  • increasing muscle strength and endurance

  • reducing cortisol levels (S/O Stress Awareness Month!)

    I also got the chance to ask the founder of Hike and Heal, Brandi Nicole, questions about walking, wellness and Wednesday’s event:

What are your big three (sun moon rising) astrological signs?

  • Sag, Virgo, Leo

If you were an affirmation - what affirmation would you be?

  • I believe it, I receive it, and so it is. 

When did you start hike and heal?

  • March 2019 

How are you celebrating National Walking day? 

  • We are celebrating with our annual Stroll+Sip across the Ben Franklin Bridge with our friends at The Wellness Refinery!

What’s your favorite part of stroll and sip?

  • My favorite part is meeting the Hunnies that join to face their fear of heights and bridges with us. To know that they feel safe with us is truly heartwarming. 

What are you usually sippin on?

  • Iced oat latte with cinnamon or lavender 

Why should everyone come to stroll and sip?

  • If you're looking to meet like minded women and want to join the wellness turn up after work, this is the place to be! Think of it as a wellness social hour. 

Tomorrow has a high of 81 degrees so get your sunglasses on and your booty movin’ for Stroll & Sip with our pals at Hike + Heal!

Ashleigh Stewart
C U at Our Tonic Bar for National Vitamin C Day!

We all know Vitamin C is great for preventing colds, but it can be used for so much more! Inside & out. Some benefits of this powerful antioxidant include protection against skin wrinkling, eye disease, prenatal health problems, cardiovascular disease and immune system deficiencies. Vitamin C is a key component in our bodies when it comes to the absorption of iron, producing collagen, and the preservation of cartilage, bones and teeth. It can protect us against damage due to free radicals and airborne pollutants (for us city slickers!)  According to experts the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C is 65-90 milligrams, however, a person can safely intake 2,000 milligrams. 

Celebrate National Vitamin C Day the right way and take a stroll to our tonic bar. Our star superfood today is Camu Camu. Camu Camu contains a whopping 682 mg of Vitamin C per teaspoon. Too tart for your taste? Try our Eye C U orange, ginger, carrot juice. One cup of orange juice contains 97 mg of Vitamin C. Either way we got you covered!

Vitamin C isn’t just good for our gut - it’s great for our skin, too. Vitamin C serums are the best bodyguards when it comes to protecting us from free radicals. It also promotes collagen production therefore diminishing fine lines on our face. Get your glow on today with Ursa Major’s Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum! Spring has sprung and this serum will have your face shining like the sun.

Ashleigh Stewart
Seven Ways to Center Yourself for Stress Awareness Month!

Happy April Fools Day! But when it comes to tackling- that’s not joke. April is National Stress Awareness Month! As a social worker, I constantly feel myself facing burnout. Social workers deal with high stress situations and trauma daily. I make it a priority to implement stress coping mechanisms in my daily routine so I don’t get overwhelmed and take on more than my mind/body can handle. Of course, some stress is natural and healthy! But too much stress, especially when it’s prolonged, can lead to long term health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. 

When it comes to tackling stress, start off by asking yourself what does stress mean to me? When do I feel most stressed? How often do I feel stressed? Why does (insert task here) stress me out? A bit of reflection goes a long way when it comes to finding which coping mechanisms work best for you. 



If you’re more introverted try….

carving out time and space for self care. Spending time alone is incredibly important for our mental health, especially for our introverts out there. Introverts are easily overwhelmed/overstimulated by big groups of people and social events. A sauna session is the perfect way to spend time alone, while boosting your immune system and taking care of yourself. Carving out the time to spend alone and using that time to take care of ourselves is a critical break from the chaos and tension we experience throughout our day. It can improve our emotional and physical health. 

If you’re more extroverted try…

grabbing a bite to eat/drink with a friend! Call up a friend or family member and take a trip to our tonic bar for some healthy treats. Ashwagandha, as seen in our cacao calm latte, is a medicinal herb native to Asia and Africa known to reduce stress. It can help calm the brain, reduce swelling, lower blood pressure, and lower cortisol levels. Another all star adaptogen that reduces stress is reishi. Reishi is a mushroom traditionally known as “supreme protector” that calms the nervous system and supports the adrenal system (the system that produces cortisol). You can add it as a boost to any of our drinks or try it in our regenerate smoothie. 




If you’re Type A try….

meditation and breathing exercises. Slow down, stop thinking so much. Even if it’s for 5 minutes a day, give your brain a break! She deserves it. Another suggestion, if you’re a coffee drinker, is to switch to matcha! Don’t love the flavor? Experiment! Try exploring dozens of different recipes with the Matcha book. Authors Jessica Flint and Anna Kavaliunas created numerous recipes for desserts, appetizers, cocktails, and lattes so you’ll never get bored. And no, they don’t have to be perfect - have fun with it! 

If you’re Type B try…

using a planner. People that have a Type B personality usually have lower stress levels in general, but this can also lead to procrastination. With a planner you won’t miss important deadlines, events, etc! 




If you’re stressed about finances try…

creating a budget. Retire your chaotic excel spreadsheet or start from scratch with the budget book. This planner is designed to help you track daily, weekly, and monthly spending, organize and schedule expenses, control your finances, analyze where you should be putting more/less money into, and save for the big expenses! Make the most of your paycheck with this easy to use planner. Reduce your financial stress with KISS: Keep It Simple Silly! The hard work will pay off. 



If you’re stressed about relationships try…

journaling. Communication is key when it comes to any relationship we have, family, love, friendship, work, etc. Journal your thoughts before speaking. Try forming a deeper connection with yourself. Looking inward can help foster healthy relationships on the outside.




If you work at a desk all day try….

standing/walking every 30 minutes. Set a timer! Have you ever heard that sitting is the new smoking? Well, it’s not quite. Nonetheless sitting for too long during the day can lead to serious health risks such as diabetes, bad heart health, back problems, anxiety, etc. Walking releases endorphins in our brain, stimulates relaxation and improves our overall mood. On top of walking, make sure to hydrate hydrate hydrate! The average person should drink 9-13 cups of water a day. Bonus points it gives you an excuse to go to the bathroom every 30 minutes and have your skin glowing. 





Ashleigh Stewart
Wellness Chats: Rachel Wilkerson Miller on The Art of Showing Up

I caught up with Rachel Wilkerson Miller, Author of The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People - TWR’s book of the month for April! We discussed self care, setting boundaries with yourself and the people around you, and what past relationships can tell us about the present ones. Rachel is incredibly insightful when it comes to navigating how to build a stronger relationship with ourselves and what that means for the ones we build with others. What a better way to end Women’s History Month than speaking with an extraordinary woman trailblazing the literary industry.

Jess: What was your process for defining “Showing Up”?

Rachel: University of Michigan's Compassion Lab defines compassion as “noticing, feeling, responding”. I define “showing up” as “noticing, processing, naming and responding”. Noticing is perceiving behavior or circumstances, noticing anything that communicates a need. Processing is using the knowledge you already have to analyze what you’ve noticed. Naming is identifying what's really going on, what the deeper need is, in naming something you acknowledge its legitimacy and worthiness. Responding is reacting in a way that makes the receiver (can be yourself) feel seen supported and more whole.

Jess: What’s your definition of self care? 

Rachel: I see self care as anything you do that tends to your physical, mental, spiritual or social needs.

Jess: Should we care for ourselves the same way we care for ourselves? 

Rachel: Yes. You can’t properly take care others until your properly of yourself. In caring for yourself you learn to care for others. If you can’t be compassionate towards yourself it’s hard to show compassion for others.

Jess: On page 14 of The Art of Showing Up you cite, “how much time you spend on your phone and what your doing on it?”, as an everyday decision that’s tied to our values… how much time do you typically spend on your phone a day? 

Rachel: I don't use screen time or anything like that, I don’t think everything we do on our phone is bad necessarily. Quite often I’m texting and catching up with friends or reading the Kindle. I probably spend between one and two hours on my phone a day. I try to be intentional with my time, and lately I’ve been making a real effort in replacing the phone with either knitting or my nintendo switch. The switch is not necessarily so much better but I feel better after playing a game on switch than I do after looking at twitter haha.

Jess: So you kind of answered my question but I’ve been thinking about how I am definitely extremely addicted to my phone, you’re right there’s certain things we can do on our phone that is useful and fulling - is there anything you do on your phone that you find useful or fulfilling?

Rachel: One thing I’ve done for myself is rearrange my home screen so that the more fulfilling stuff is center and present and the other stuff is hidden. I like hide my apps, which is actually really effective because I don’t have my notifications turned on. I use headspace, my kindle app, NY times crossword app.  

Jess: What’s the most important boundary you’ve set in your adult friendships? Do you think our love languages translate to friends and what would yours be? 

 Rachel: Ooooh. Okay, let me start with the second question. I definitely think our love language translates to friendships. My love languages are gifts and acts of services. That's how I am as a friend and thats how I like being treated as a friend. If I see something when I’m out shopping that reminds me of somebody i have to buy it for them and I feel very touched when friends do the same for me.

In terms of the most important boundaries, I think boundaries around time and communication are really important. A lot of my friends are long distance. We keep in touch by texting and it’s so easy to just feel like you have to respond to everything right away. I think setting boundaries around that for myself ultimately, because that’s what it comes down to, I have to be ok with leaving someone on read for a little while and turning my notifications off. When it comes to boundaries you have to start by accepting them yourself, and saying okay if somebody tries to cross this line with me i'm going to hold firm and not give in. It’s a really hard thing to do.

Jess: Definitely and I’ve learned myself that if I’m dealing with something really hard in my life instead of dumping on them/instantly venting I ask them first if their ok/in the right headspace with me sending a long text.

Rachel: Of course we should ask our friends is this a good time? Is it ok if I vent for a minute? Of course we should be courteous and check in first.

Jess: Is there a time in your life where you struggled to show up for yourself? How did you get through it?

Rachel: I think in college it was fairly hard for me to show up for myself because it's so easy to drink too much… Lets say i was going through a break up and so my thought process is I’m not going to sit at home and feel bad for myself I’m going to out with my friends and have fun, thats self care right? And it can be but for me it was not. It was trying to escape. It was drinking too much and feeling guilt and shame the next day. It wasn’t until many years later I started to understand sometimes going out with your friends and having a beer is exactly what you need and sometimes staying home and feeling sad is actually what you should be doing. So, I think in college I was way more prone to extremes. I would do the same thing with exercise too, when what I actually needed was sleep. I think in college I had a much harder time determining what was good for me in a given moment and I think I’ve gotten a lot better at that as I got older. 

Jess: Yeah definitely. I feel like it’s really hard to find a balance between extremes at that age, but finding that balance is so so important. So what advice would you give to your teenage self on friendships?

Rachel: I think I would give myself the advice that friendships are constantly changing. You won’t have that many friends for your entire life and that’s okay. You might not have that many friends at a given time either, at least close friends. I think a lot of us have this idea in our heads that I need a big friend group of 6-8 people who are my closest friends and I just don’t know if that’s achievable or realistic for a lot of people. I think I’m a fairly independent person so I wasn’t necessarily self conscious about not having enough friends, but I do think it would’ve been helpful if I had known earlier that it’s okay if you grow apart or you fall out of touch or you need to break up with a friend. That’s totally normal,and  nothing to be ashamed of. I think the important thing is to look at your past friendships and do the work to figure out what went wrong. Ask yourself what could I have done differently? Why do I think this happened? But if at the end of the day we are no longer aligned thats okay.

Jess: Yeah exactly and learning that friendships breakups are okay and just because you’ve been friends with someone for a really long time does not mean you owe them anything or they owe you anything.

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me & we are so so excited for April’s discussion on The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People!

Rachel: Aw I’m so glad. It was my pleasure to talk to you. I really appreciate you guys have chosen my book, that is such a huge compliment. I hope you like it & find it useful.


Ashleigh Stewart
Facetory's Spot Fighters: A Crash Course on these Magic Patches

New skincare product alert! Check out Facetory’s AM & PM spot fighter patches, sold in store at TWR and online. The AM pack comes with 72 patches size 10mm and 12mm and the PM comes with 78 patches, 12mm and 14mm. Read below to get the inside scoop about these life-saving patches! 

What is a blemish patch?

I say blemish because these wearable patches are good for more than just pimples, they're the superwoman of fighting pesky whiteheads too! Facetory’s got your back with patches to fit your day and night needs: all day everyday.

AM Patches: Super thin, comfortable all day long. 

Three Key Ingredients:

Hydrocolloid- A gel-forming agent that creates a moist environment to help absorb, extract, and protect pimples; biodegradable and breathable 

Tea Tree Leaf Oil- anti-inflammatory ingredient that reduces redness and inflammation

Centella Asiatica Extract- A light yet powerful ingredient that treats small wounds and calms the skin.






PM Patches: Thicker & optimal for extracting the “gunk”.

One MAJOR ingredient: 

Hydrocolloid- A gel-forming agent that creates a moist environment to help absorb, extract,      and protect pimples; biodegradable and breathable 

How to use:

After cleansing your face (I recommend nolaskinessentials Brighter Days Daily cleanser for a gentle, radiant glow) completely dry your skin and apply the patch. Continue your routine as normal. 

Do’s and Don’ts:

DO - deep cleanse, completely dry your skin before application, remove after 6-8 hours

DON'T - use dirty fingers to apply the patch or use it too early: the spot treatment works better when there is pus at the surface.




Benefits: 

Let’s face it as hard as we try, our faces are just so touchable! These patches will help prevent spreading bacteria, working as a barrier between you and your skin, thus preventing infection. The patch also reduces inflammation of the skin and allows the star ingredient, hydrocolloid, to absorb excess moisture/pus from pimples and whiteheads. Wearing these spot treatments in the morning and evening will quicken the wound healing process. This moisture barrier speeds up the recovery of your skin and prevents the formation of acne scars. These spot treatments are great for acne spots and whiteheads, if you struggle with acne prone skin try adding a toner to your routine: 

“A must have in your cosmetic bag or medicine cabinet.” - Morgan, TWR’s Marketing & Events Coordinator

Ashleigh Stewart
Hit the Health Jackpot and Celebrate St Patty’s Day with all things GREEN

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day TWR style, I figured I’d feature all things GREEN that are good for us! Incorporate some of these green superfoods & refreshers to get in the mood for a total Self Care St. Patrick’s Day.

First things first: Shamrock Shake who!?! Our Minty Matcha Chip is BACK and healthier than ever! The smoothie gets it’s beautiful green color from nutritious ingredients such as spinach, matcha and mint. 

Tummy tamers: 

Chlorella: as seen in our tonic bar drink Revitalize! Chlorella is a nutrient packed algae known for its immune boosting and detoxifying powers. This superfood is made up of 50% protein. It contains an abundance of iron, B vitamins, Vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids. 

Spirulina: A key player in our drink Renew (or add it to any of your fave smoothies for a boost!) Spirulina is incredibly nutrient dense. It’s known for its high levels of magnesium, copper, Vitamin B, Iron and it’s allergy relieving abilities. With allergy season right around the corner you won’t wanna miss out on this green goddess! 

Moringa:  Adding a little green to our Energize smoothie. Moringa contains 7 times more vitamin C than oranges! It was traditionally used to treat diabetes, long lasting inflammation, joint pain and heart health. 

Matcha: Matcha, oh how we love you! Stop by our tonic bar to get your matcha fix or make at home with any of these items: Matcha Brain Buzz, Copina Co’s Plant Based Matcha, Matcha Book (to give you all the best recipes!) Matcha is the winner of this season (and all seasons): it stabilizes your energy giving you the perfect buzz without the crash.

Raes Roots Belly Soother: for all the hot girls with stomach issues, we got you. A healthy gut means a healthier immune system, and healthier communication between our nervous system and brain. We all know how difficult communication can be so it’s important to begin at the base by staying in tune with our bodies needs. This adaptogenic tea is the perfect blend of tulsi, cinnamon and chai. Tulsi is the star ingredient in this blend. This superstar reduces stress & blood pressure, naturally boosts our immune and digestive systems.

Back to the Basics: 

Ursa Major Sublime Sage Spray: to freshen up easy peasy style! Ursa Major’s aluminum free deodorant spray contains sage, geranium, sandalwood and lemon myrtle. Sage is an antibiotic, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic that contains natural antiperspirant. It helps reduce sweating, and body odor, shout out sage for all our all natural needs! For women going through menopause sage is also said to help with hot flashes. 

Rise and Shine Nola Skinsentials Moisturizer: light weight & made with Kiwi water this fruity burst of hydration also contains apple strawberry and rose extracts. The juicy, botanical ingredients seals our moisture barrier and leaves us with glowing skin. Use in the morning to energize your skin and ward off free radicals for the day! 

Vibe Check:

Green Chromotherapy: to really get yourself in the holiday spirit try using the green chromotherapy setting on your OOBA face mask or next sauna! Green chromotherapy is healing; it is relaxing and renewing. Green helps relax the muscles, nerves and thoughts. The green chromotherapy setting helps relieve headaches and stabilize blood pressure Green light allows us to reach a state of neutrality and find a deeper connection with the earth.

Wild Air Room Spray: This invigorating spray is made from Italian basil, cassis, balsam, and cinnamon. This skin-safe fragrance lasts on bedding and linens for up to three days. 


Ashleigh Stewart
Chromotherapy for Your Face? Forget a Facial, Treat Yourself at Home with OOBA's LED Light Therapy Face Masks

FDA, dermatologist and Kourtney Kardashian-approved skin rejuvenation LED light therapy masks are popping up everywhere. LED a.k.a "light-emitting diode,” works by emitting heat through the use of light in specific wavelengths/spectrums (the same way our infrared saunas work!). Chromotherapy, also known as colored light therapy, is a practice that uses light and colors to heal certain physical and mental conditions. There are seven chromotherapy settings in our saunas that target the body, but let’s talk FACE.

The newest product to hit our shelves is an all natural, chemical-free painless treatment that reduces inflammation, acne scars, treats pesky blemishes and softens the appearance of fine links wrinkles leaving the skin feeling lifted and plump. The mask has 7 different colored settings that are safe for all skin types. Each color targets a different skin concern:

Yellow:

  • improves immunity

  • moisturizes skin

  • reduces inflammation  

Blue/Green:

  • promotes metabolism

  • enhances cell energy 

Laser Light:

  • reduces appearance of acne

  • dark spots

  • scarring and wrinkles

Red:

  • reduces wrinkles

  • cures hyperplasia of collagen (plumping the skill)

  • repairs damaged skin

Blue:

  • heals skin

  • removes acne scars

  • fades dark spots

Green:

  • balances skin

  • relieves mental stress

  • treats acne 

Purple:

  • heals and repairs facial scars

It’s super easy and comfortable to use, it’s like wearing magic sunglasses. It’s portable & wireless so you can use it anytime, anywhere. Wear it while doing your nails, reading a book, answering emails, watching tik tok, or winding down for the evening. 

How to use it:

1. Cleanse the face and do your normal skincare routine (exfoliate, tone, apply serums, moisturize etc.) —you know the drill!

2. Place the mask on your face. It slides on like a pair of glasses!

3. Press the power button to turn on the mask and tap it to choose your desired light source - (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple, Blue/Green, or Laser Light)

5. Wear the mask for 8-10 minutes. It will automatically shut off after a full cycle!

7. Wipe off the mask with a gentle cloth or cleansing wipe after each use and store in a cool, dry place. 


You should start to see progress on your skincare goal in about 4 weeks (practice & patience is key!) Leave the mask on for 10 minutes daily for best results.

Ashleigh Stewart