Meet Youstina
My love for bathing started since I was a little girl, thanks to my mom; whenever she ran out of options to keep my little brother and I entertained, she would fill the bathtub and let us soak. This habit subconsciously grew with me and became my way of escape whenever I needed to be in my Me-Zone. If I am feeling physically, mentally, or emotionally drained, I fill my tub and soak. I let the water carry away any burden or worry, and create room to get back to myself.
My obsession grew even more after I got married and found that my husband enjoys bathing as much as I do. This became our preferred date night plan, and to transform our bath into a spa-like sanctuary, I tried almost every bath oil available on the market, yet felt that they all seemed to miss something. Some had good scents but lacked nourishing properties, while others offered skin benefits but weren’t pleasantly aromatic. I hoped for a product that goes a little deeper and gives a little more, something that can deliver on both fronts and feels good using it. It was then that curiosity sparked in me to craft a two in one catalyst that fills the nutrient gaps by combining high-quality botanical ingredients with rare and valuable essential oils to give me results that I can see and feel.
Through every phase of crafting this collection, I decided not to follow what most body care brands do, which is a simplicity approach. Rather, I aimed for a maximalist approach. I dreamed of creating a collection of fine elixirs that are timeless, not trendy. I loved the journey of sourcing precious oils like spikenard, myrrh, jasmine, frankincense, and palo santo from all over the world, and blending them into harmonizing scents to make you and me feel bonded across cultures and deepens our kinship with nature. Drop by drop and two years later, the result was a collection of premium multi-use aromabotanical bath and body oils that will truly transform the way you bathe. Each blend was intentionally formulated with an intent and purpose in mind – to address a specific emotional need, while providing an overall sensual experience and a sense of calm.
My Heart
My present journey is one that is teaching me that nothing is rushed in nature, and in a world that forces us to always rush, I strive to find slowness wherever and whenever I can. I treasure family, nature, water, and music. My favorite days are spent relaxing in a hot spring, swimming, boating, or just simply setting up a picnic by the beach to watch the sunset and soak in the ocean breeze. I also love spas and particularly bath houses, but when time doesn’t allow, I recreate a spa-like experience from the comfort of my own bath.
I invite you to make self-care a daily practice. To relax your body and mind, and unlock a slower pace that lets you get back to yourself. Today, you can also fill that tub, soak it all away, leave behind what doesn’t serve you, and finally breathe and begin again. Whether that means a complete bathing ritual, a 20-minute soak, or a 5-minute body brush — every mindful moment helps.
From my heart to yours,
Youstina
Founder & Creator