Because because it’s not only about what you do, but how you so it. Every Strange Bird product is inscribed with a grounding mantra + a spiritual prompt to help you tap into your higher self + transform your skincare routine into a ritual of self love. So many of us are wanting to move towards feeling more centered + calm.
My hope is that Strange Bird can serve as an access point into our internal lives, where we can quiet the external world outside of our bathroom door + focus inward.” My skincare routine has always been the quickest most accessible way to come back to myself + create a space to reflect, recharge + recalibrate. I deeply understand how hard it is to find time for ourselves. “I’ve met (+ been) the woman who was too busy for self-care. Each product is inscribed with a grounding mantra. Tina is a strange advocate for flower + gem essences, crediting them as a life changer since incorporating them into her own skincare routine nine years ago. One of the most intriguing aspect of Strange Bird products is the infusion of flower + gem essences like amethyst, rose quartz + crab apple which have a unique ability to instantly lift up our emotional state upon application. These time honored + traditional ingredients that have impressive healing + invigorating properties. Tina even describes the products themselves as “meditation in a bottle'.”įormulations are centered on their G Team Ginger / The protector, Ginseng/ The Rejuvenator, Gogi Berry/ The Healer. Find it at: It is a great way to add mindfulness + gratitude into your skincare ritual. You can seamlessly commit to both meditation + skincare! Listen to the free, relaxing SB X EB Meditation to start your journey. Tina + her friend Elena Brower, a well known Meditation + Yoga teacher, came together to create a truly unique + alchemizing skincare meditation which will transform your skincare routine into a ritual. It can be challenging to carve out time during the day for a dedicated skincare ritual, as well as meditation. When you believe you are worthy, you can start to feel your own power.” Because when you do that, you are telling yourself that you are worthy. “After being a life coach for over a decade, I know that this belief really starts with committing to taking care of yourself.
When we begin this practice, that’s where the magic really happens + we start to believe in our own personal power in this world. Strange Bird’s philosophy of Positive Impact Skincare is to strive beyond that + achieve alignment of the physical, emotional + spiritual aspects of skincare. Tina + her team have coined the term “Positive Impact Skincare.” Many of us only think of the physical aspects when it comes to our skincare routine, with our main goal being clear + healthy skin. Tina draws from her experience as a therapist + life coach to continue to help women feel their best with her skincare brand. “They almost work as amplifiers, so that the time women do take for themselves really helps them connect to how they are feeling, to be their truest selves + allows them to reflect on what’s working.” While Tina emphasizes the importance of therapy + other crucial support systems for our mental health, she also notes that rituals like skincare + meditation are tools that are very accessible. We had a quick chat with the original Strange Bird, Tina Chow Rudolf, to give us more insight on her background + her commitment to empower women’s mental health through a modality we can all practice on a daily basis - skincare. Though it’s completely common to be feeling the weight of the world upon us, especially during these times, it is so impactful to make use of any modalities available, whether big or small, to help us feel our most grounded + improve our mental health. Since discovering Strange Bird, we’ve taken our skincare from routine to ritual + we don’t plan on looking back ! We greatly admire Tina Chow Rudolf’s mission of helping women to feel their best, with an important focus on women’s mental health + representation.