THANN - An Absolute Morning Delight

Editor's Note: In our efforts to serve you better our dear and valuable customers, we will be starting regular reviews of THANN products. Friends of THANN are fabulous individuals who have tried our products and have something exciting to say about their FAVE THANN items.


This week's Guest Blog is from Natalie of www.nataliedoes24.com. 

Like many of you, I got sample bottles of THANN’s Aromatic Wood Shampoo and Conditioner in my #LIFEOFSTYLE gift bag. This morning I was in need of a treat and some love so I decided to break them open.

Official invite to the Hottest event of the Year: #LIFEOFSTYLE

by THANN and Twenty York Street.

The shampoo had a nice, clean woodsy smell to it. It wasn’t over powering for those of us who are occasionally scent-sensitive, but had enough of a scent to put a smile on my face. In trying to keep a healthier life, I’m making simple changes like using sulphate-free products when possible, so was I thrilled to see that THANN doesn’t have sodium laureth sulphate in their shampoo. I was very impressed with how sudsy the shampoo became despite the presence of sulphates – yahoo!

AROMATIC WOOD SHAMPOO EXTRA SHINE 250ML

Next up – the conditioner. I used a small amount just on my ends, and again was please with the light but beautiful smell. A few hours later, my hair is still soft, shiny and filled with body!

 

AROMATIC WOOD ALL NATURAL CONDITIONER 250ML

Final verdict – I have found a shampoo that smells great, leaves my hair soft and doesn’t have sulphates. The conditioner made my ends soft and was a perfect complement to the shampoo. I have become a THANN shampoo + conditioner convert. It has everything I want in a daily hair product.

THANN DEEP HAIR CARE TREATMENT

If you haven’t used your THANN shampoo + conditioner yet, you won’t regret opening them.

(I felt like the woman/mermaid in this picture this morning in the shower. Peaceful, chilling in my flowing dress only without the shirtless dude/mermaid coming to my rescue).

Thanks THANN for the great treat!

Signed,

 

Natalie
www.nataliedoes42k.com
The Busy Neighbour
www.twentyyork.com

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The Present: Right Here, Right Now

Have you ever been to dinner with friends or family where everybody sitting around the table is either on their iPhone, Android or Blackberry so busy tweeting, posting or texting away? The conversation never really stops, in fact, there is more than one conversation going on at the same time and everyone is engaged at some point or the other.

Everyone is busy. Very busy. All the time.

In today's society, being so busy has almost become a status symbol - the busier one is gives the impression that one is that important. Yes, perhaps an elevated and often false sense of being productive, yet it's so culturally prevalent that it is almost a sin for one to be idle, relax or pause even for a brief moment. Such notion is widely accepted and reinforced that it depicts simple pleasures in life like long walks on the beach or warm, soothing baths as simply waste of time. Having been to many work and social events lately, I have heard the answer to the question: "How are you?" - met with the very predictable: "I am so busy" one time too many.

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Are we really that busy or have we made ourselves insanely busy we've lost focus? What do we really want in life? It has been said, over the years, that if you strip away the strappings of life - people from all over the world, no matter which walk of life they come from - all yearn for the same thing. The Dalai Lama once said "I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being."



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Why not take a pause and take the time to just enjoy the present today? There is an absolute and undeniable joy and beauty in living the simplest moments in life.

Do what makes you happy. Do what makes you smile.

 





THANN is THE NEXT BIG THING

We, at THANN, have been featured in countless of magazines before and each one of them is very exciting in its own right. But, we are absolutely thrilled about the NEXT BIG THING MAGAZINE's 2011 Fall edition as it not only boasts of Canada's top designers (Ottawa's very own David McCaffrey gets a well-deserved mention), the Ottawa Fashion Week and the Royal Queens of Fashion but guess what?

THANN gets a full-page feature via the most anticipated section!! The Beauty Editorial!

These THANN products were hand picked, put to the test, scrutinized and have been given the seal of approval by the magazine's Beauty Editor - Afia Agyeman! What indeed is the best way to welcome the fall season but by preparing your body, mind and soul using the best of the best in skincare and beauty - THANN.

Check out the NEXT BIG THING MAGAZINE's

CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY EDITOR

In honour of this privilege in being featured in one of Canada's most Fashion and Beauty forward magazine, THANN Skincare is having an Exclusive Sale!!! We are giving back to our loyal and new customers by offering a BIG 25% discount on ALL THANN Products featured above! In-store and online.

Mention or enter promo code: NEXTBIGTHINGMAG.

Call us biased but we think THANN is ALREADY THE BIG THING!! 

Editor's (and Owner's) Note: We would like to thank Ola George, Editor and Afia Agyeman, Beauty Editor of Next Big Thing Magazine. What an absolute thrill and pleasure to be given such an honour!

FALLin' IN LOVE with THANN

THANN for a Beautiful Fall

With fall comes many things: the changing color of the leaves, putting away summer clothes, packing up from vacations, heading back to work or school and for many of us, planning new and beautiful ways to spend the fall like prepping and beautifying your skin and body!

To show our love and appreciation to our loyal customers and to welcome our new ones, we are offering a HUGE THANN Fall Welcome discount! A incredible 20% OFF sale is being held today and tomorrow only.

Why not use this sale to stock up on your most beloved items or try new products you’ve been thinking about? This is the perfect time to prepare your body, soul and mind for this season, and THANN is here to help you achieve exactly.

Now, here's some ideas on how to treat yourself (or a loved one) with THANN’s Exclusive 20% off sale:

Try a travel set

THANN has Oriental Essence, Aromatic Wood and Sea Foam travel sets, each containing: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, rice extract body milk and bath and massage oil. If you’ve been thinking about trying new products, this is an easy way to test new ones. This would also make a great gift for the frequent traveler or gym goer in your life.



Seafoam Exotic Travel Set



Aromatic Wood Exotic Travel Set

Oriental Essence Exotic Travel Set 

Refresh your skin

Many of us are guilty of spending too much time in the sun, neglecting to wear sunscreen or have jobs that keep us outside all day long. Fall is the perfect time to repair your skin and get it ready for winter. The Detoxifying face mask absorbs toxins and helps clean up your pores. The cucumber and rose extracts keep your skin calm, clean and nourished. The Shiso Facial Cleanser will leave your skin feeling refreshed and clean, while also removing excess oil.

Love your body

As you prepare for what fall and winter will bring, treating your body right will help you survive the change in weather. The Sea Foam Bath and Massage Oil is scented with peppermint oil to help relieve stress, while also containing essential fatty acids and vitamins to leave your skin smooth and soft. Combined with thyme, rosemary and eucalyptus components, the Sea Foam Bath and Massage Oil helps contribute to your calm mind and body. As a daily treat for your bath or shower, the Sea Foam Rice Grain Soap Bar detoxifies your skin, leaving it clean and cool, and leaves it gently exfoliated.

                                     

 Try the THANN Skincare Bar

Always wanted to try THANN Skincare products or visit the famous THANN store? Now is a good time than ever to head over (if you're in Ottawa or visiting the Nation's Capital) and try THANN's famous Skincare Bar for the ultimate pampering experience with detoxifying facial or revitalizing hand scrub. Relax in an Asian-inspired environment that will awaken all your senses yet calm your body, mind and spirit.

Don't miss! THANN’s 20% OFF sale ends Friday at midnight. To get your 20% off, present your coupon in store or enter the code ENJOY20 online. And remember – it’s never too early to start your holiday shopping!

Hurry and shop now!



Spotlight: Soft and Smooth Skin

Can you feel that subtle cool change in the air and the temperature starting to drop? We may have to face the sad reality that summer is almost officially over but that doesn't mean it's the end to the never ending quest for beautiful and soft skin.

You've got a few days left to flaunt that tanned bare skin and let the sun kiss you just a few times more! Why not make sure you take advantage of the last dog days of summer and indulge in THANN's world famous body scrubs. Believe me when I say this... you just can't stop touching yourself afterwards!

Why Exfoliate?

Well, why not? Exfoliation is the process of using a gentle abrasive agent on the skin, it is the simplest way to cleaner, softer, smoother body. It is also the perfect way to prepare your body for most other spa treatments and relaxation therapies.

Exfoliation works by removing the dead cells on the surface of the skin. This unblocks the pores, which are then able to absorb creams and oils much more efficiently. Exfoliation is particularly good for cellulite, by boosting the circulation and for removing the hard skin that builds up on the feet, knees and elbows.

 

Formulated with fine sea salts, THANN body scrubs have a coarse but gentle texture that makes it ideal for exfoliation and for stimulating body circulation. Sea salt contains about 97 percent sodium chloride, plus important trace elements, such as calcium, zinc, iron, and magnesium that can be absorbed through the skin and act as catalysts for many vital biochemical reactions.

Round-up of the famous THANN Body Scrub line:
 

   

AROMATIC WOOD Salt Scrub

• Sea Salt, Orange Peel, and Essential Oils are blended to gently exfoliate, cleanse and leave skin with a healthy glow.
• The Vitamin-E rich Rice Bran Oil acts as a natural anti-oxidant and moisturizer.
• Nutmeg, Orange and Tangerine oils relax the mind and harmonize the body and spirit.

 

ORIENTAL ESSENCE Salt Scrub

• Lemongrass oil stimulates circulation and has an antiseptic property.
• Kaffir Lime oil containing natural AHA clarifies and moisturizes the skin.



SEAFOAM Salt Scrub

• Thyme and Peppermint oils clarify the skin and refresh the mind and spirit.
• Rosemary and Eucalyptus oils promote good health and mental well-being.

Why don't you pick up one today? Take the evening off, light up some candles, draw yourself a warm bath, maybe pour yourself a glass of wine (or two), grab your favourite book and scrub yourself away to a gloriously soft and smooth skin!

Did you kow that you can learn more and shop online? Visit http://www.thann.ca/ to get more details!