Is it coming up on July already?! What better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than to be enveloped with sweet aromas, cool sheets, soft candlelight & a gentle summer breeze blowing through the window? If this sounds like the perfect little summer vacation to you, then now’s the time to book your July Dr. Haushcka Treatment. All first time clients who book a Dr. Hauschka Classic or Deep Cleansing Treatment during July will receive a free Aromatherapy Bath Kit! - $20 value! The Dr. Hauschka Aromatherapy Bath Kit includes trial sizes of the five luxurious aromatherapy baths – Lemon Bath, Lavender Bath, Rosemary Bath, Spruce Bath and Sage Bath – in an adorable handy metal tin. Pure essential oils combined with sulfated castor oil disperse readily in bath water for a mood-altering experience.

Don’t let summer slip away without pampering yourself! Email or call to book your appointment today!

If you haven’t already marked your calendars, or are just now making plans for the weekend, be sure to stop by our tent outside our building this weekend during Strawberry Fest! It’s all day Saturday & Sunday filled with warm weather, oodles of shopping, music, friends & strawberry goodness everywhere you turn! We will have Dr. Hauschka products on sale, fun gift sets, organic soy based candles, organic herbal teas, and great gifts on all purchases!

For more information or directions click here.

We hope to see all of our friends and even meet some new ones!

Many people think of herbs & plant extracts when we think about natural ingredients that can benefit our skin. While this is true and we have an abundance of botanicals to improve our radiance we need to widen our scope and look at other natural occurring ingredients as well. And one amazing element found in earth is Silver. Silver is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal. Silver has been known since ancient times and has long been valued as a precious metal, used to make ornaments, jewelry & silverware. It has also been used in compounds in Homeopathic remedies.

In the Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Line, silver is found in our Rhythmic Night Conditioner and Intensive Treatment 01. A Rhythmitised dilution is used to promote the regeneration of the skin. There is a corresponding relationship between the moon, the metal silver, and the 28-day rhythm of skin cell renewal. Also assists in regulating moisture balance within the skin.

With Spring just around the corner and many of us lovely ladies taking vacations; now is the perfect time to get rid of any unwanted hair!
If you have never been waxed, let me give you a few reasons as to why you should start!

1. It only takes 4-6 weeks to grow the hair out to the appropriate length. And since it’s still cooler out; it’s easy to stay hidden!
2. Once waxed, you are hair free for up to 3-5 weeks. You can go on vacation for 2 weeks and never spend time shaving and spend more time on the beach! (with spf of course!)
3. The more you wax; the thinner the hair will continue to grow back. No more hard, harsh stubble like from shaving.

So now that you know you want to try it out; Halcyon Mode is offering the following: For TWO full months; March & April; we are giving a FREE eyebrow wax with any purchased facial! AND all other waxing is 35% off!! This includes: eyebrows, lips, chins, arms, underarms, legs, bikinis, brazilians and any male waxing too!!

Call or email now for your appointment and start growing out that hair ladies!

**Note: hair should be 1/4″ long for maximum results. Please visit our Treatments page and read more on waxing tips!

Many times in skin care when looking for calming & soothing properties, the first thing that comes to mind is Chamomile. And though Chamomile is absolutely, positively wonderful for calming nerves & soothing redness on the skin there is another herb/flower that has many similar characteristics. Calendula.

Calendula is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the daisy family native to the Mediterranean region. The name, Calendula, stems from the latin word, kalendae, meaning “first day of the month”. This is due to the Calendula being a *pot marigold* and marigolds are in bloom at the start of most months of the year. **It is important to note though; that not all household plants *called* marigolds are part of the Calendula family.

Calendula contains high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. It has been used in the past primarily for stomach upset, ulcers & menstrual cramps. Though no research has been able to show why; Calendula has many anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, & anti-microbial properties. It has also been shown to speed the healing process of wounds.
It is the dried yellow-orange petals of the plant that are used in tinctures, washes and even ointments. It is not usually taken orally.

The next time you are looking at a product label or need something to soothe that red, warm, irritated skin make sure to look for Calendula. This is an amazing ingredient that is often times overlooked.

This week we are taking a closer look at Neem Oil. In preparation of our Valentine’s Day Pomegranate Love Affair Treatment; where there is a warm oil scalp massage using the Dr. Hauschka Neem Hair Oil, we thought it proper to indulge you with some know how of Neem.

Neem - Melia Azadirachta is a tree native to India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and other sub-tropical regions. In East Africa it is called; Mwarobaini in Swahili meaning; the tree of the 40 because it is thought to treat up to 40 different diseases. Most commonly it has been used for centuries in cooking, Ayurvedic medicine and for hair and nail care.

It is anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory. It’s strengthening to keratin protein, making it ideal for hair and nails. Neem leaf extract stimulates circulation to the scalp and supports hair growth and discourages flaking and irritation of the scalp. Traditional Indian hair treatments use a neem tea rinse for hair loss and packs of neem leaf pulp for conditioning. Poultices and washes are applied to skin wounds, infections and eczema. Neem is so gentle it is used internally for gastritis and as an eye wash.

We carry both a Dr. Hauschka Neem Oil for the hair and scalp as well as one for the nails. Both are extremely beneficial and have become quite popular especially during the long, dry months of winter.

There is something to having a great skin care regime; but there is something to be said when you know how to care for your skin (and overall body) from the inside. Getting that radiant glow and defending against the wicked signs of aging come from WAY more than what you put ON your face. So much comes from what you put IN your body.
The less meat and the more organic fruits and vegetables; especially raw foods are so incredibly beneficial for an all around healthy body.

Living in Milwaukee; which for many years has been and still is a prominently beer, meat & potatoes type of town; it’s hard for vegetarians and even healthy organic meat eaters to find a place to dine at. But we are growing and expanding our horizons and lucky for us some really fabulous people have brought some great restaurants into the area that can truly leave you feeling satisfied without the sluggish, guilty feeling.

My heart belongs to a few key places that I would love to share with you.

~ Beans & Barley on the East Side.
~ Roots Wine Cellar in Brewers Hill.
~ Café Manna in Brookfield.

So do something good for yourself (and your skin) and go grab a bite to eat at one of these exceptional establishments!!

Bon Appétit!

For this new year of 2009, Halcyon Mode is focusing on adding more to our site. We are going to be sharing with you news of organic products, healthy living and all around great tips on a more holistic year ahead and a better, more vibrant YOU!

In particular, we want to give our readers some additional product knowledge as well as ingredient education.
Many times you may use a product and love what it does but wonder “what’s actually in here and what does each ingredient really DO?”
We’re going to give you the ins and outs on as much as we can! The more you understand about small pieces of natural herbs, fruit & vegetable essences, flowers & different plants the more well rounded your knowledge will be. And the more you understand, the easier it is to take steps to a healthier lifestyle.

Our first ingredient of the year is Sage.

We are beginning with sage because it can have a warming, invigorating & purifying (or cleansing) effect. To some this may be quite beneficial at this time of year in Wisconsin due to our cold, dry, dull winters. Sage - Salvia officinalis (Latin) means “to heal”. It is a small perennial with woody stems, gray leaves & purple to blue flowers. This brings about a silvery green appearance to it. It’s origin of growth was mostly in the Mediterranean but can now actually be found in North America.

Sage has many culinary and medicinal uses. It has been used with swelling, ulcers, and bleeding. As a tea, sage can be beneficial for sore throats and coughs. Herbalists have used it for strengthening the nervous system, improving memory, and sharpening the senses.
Sage has also been known to offer antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects. It has been used in mouthwashes and other gargle solutions. This is also why in our Dr. Hauschka Treatment at Halcyon Mode we use our Sage Bath in our foot soak to cleanse and *disinfect* the feet.

Sage has an aroma to it much like camphor; woodsy, like an evergreen, yet not overly strong. Sage essential oil or dried sage in the home can bring about a great feeling of comfort.

HALCYON MODE’S VALENTINE’S DAY FACIAL TREATMENT - $155 - 2 HOURS

Make this year memorable by giving the special someone in your life a facial they will NEVER forget!

Buy a Gift Certificate or bring in a friend and have facials together for Halcyon Mode’s
Pomegranate Love Affair Treatment.

We begin with a warm cleansing of the feet, followed with an extensive Deep Cleansing Dr. Hauschka Facial. Throughout the facial your body will be comforted with warm oils and your legs, arms & scalp will be gently massaged. Lymph Stimulation will aid in releasing toxins from the body for a truly refreshed feeling.
Then we add an additional mask; our very own Pomegranate concoction, with a high concentration of anti-oxidants to bring a healthy glow to the skin.

This is 2 hours of absolute bliss! The body will be warmed, comforted, loved and radiant!

Book before February 10 and receive a $15 card good for any merchandise or product in the store! This way, you can indulge in something to take home with you!

Happy Valentine’s Day from Halcyon Mode! xo

Halcyon Mode would love to send the warmest wishes to everyone for a BRAND NEW YEAR AHEAD! Let us all make this a year of hope, healthier life choices, environmental awareness & lots of love and compassion.

Many changes have gone on for us and would like to make sure that you are all up to date.

Dr. Hauschka Facials & Treatments are now by appointment only. There will be limited regular retail hours. As part of some big changes in the year 2009; Kate has extended her love of Esthetics, Holistic Care, Eastern Philosophy & Education and is instructing current students of an Esthiology program. It is an exciting career addition to aid the Estheticians of our future!

Please call or email to book appointments or to stop in to pick up product. Gift Certificates are always available via email, phone or in person.

You will also notice that we are extending our *blogging* here to more than Halcyon Mode updates and Dr. Hauschka News. For 2009 we are going to bring you tips on a more holistic lifestyle, healthier choices, beauty secrets & tips and all around in depth look at how we can all live a more fulfilling, natural, in depth beautiful life.