If you’re not one to embrace a double-digit-step skincare routine, you’re in good company. After a year of stunning achievements, April, founder of Vintner’s Daughter, sits down with Health Hut again to talk about industry expectations and share how she intentionally moves in a world that demands more. April, we’re so excited to connect with you this spring. Our last conversation was a couple of years ago, and since then Vintner’s Daughter has achieved some important milestones that we’d love to celebrate. First, congrats on moving through your 10 year anniversary—for a company that ..read more

Wet, damp, soaked. April's weather may have us under an umbrella, but we're embracing this fertile season with long bubble baths, brightening serums and Italian coffee. This month, we're eagerly awaiting the launch of LESSE's Calming Cleanser, dipping into Suntegrity's line of tinted broad spectrum SPF and filling baskets with fresh greens from local farmer's markets. Noticing some new names? The HH team is growing! Welcome Sarah and Jenny L. Say hi at our College St and Leslieville shops here in Toronto. Want to join the HH team? We're hiring for Muskoka this summer. USING TARA  ..read more

Face serums are targeted skincare solutions you can add to your routine to give your skin the extra support it needs. Often, the most difficult part can be choosing a serum — we're here to help. We gathered the most asked about ingredients and skincare concerns that we hear about in our shops, and made a list of the best face serums that will help keep your skin happy and healthy. FACE SERUMS TO REDUCE DARK SPOTS AND PIGMENTATION Rich in both naturally occurring and pure Vitamin C, these serums exfoliate by breaking down dead skin and encouraging the renewal of brighter, smoother skin un ..read more

Colour is coming back into our lives in more ways than one this March. Pink buds are starting to form on greening branches while our skin is celebrating the return of the sun with pops of inky purple and muted brick for lips and cheeks.  Bright notes of Basil, Neroli and Rose sweep away winter's staying-in vibes with body washes, clean fragrance and natural deodorant.   USING MARY LESSE Refining Cleanser, The Cure Face and Neck Boosting Mist, Vintner's Daughter Active Treatment Essence, LESSE Ritual Serum, LESSE Soothing Lip Balm and LESSE Essential Mois ..read more

Many factors contribute to eczema, from genetics to weather. One thing we know for certain: having dry skin or a weakened skin barrier can trigger and aggravate this uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition. Here’s where topical, natural skincare can play an important role in eczema management. The goal is to keep skin clean and well moisturized while avoiding potentially triggering ingredients. Health Hut offers a wide assortment of natural, botanically based products that nourish and heal eczema prone skin. Let’s talk about a few of our favourite natural products and ingredients for no ..read more

If you told me a month ago that I wouldn't want to shower before dry brushing, I wouldn't believe you. My shower routine is long and lovely and, I thought,  perfectly perfected. Now, I have a ritual I won't go without. Here's how dry brushing transformed my skin and mood in one month. When I recently committed to dry brushing everyday for an entire month using the Cactus Bristle Dry Brush here at Health Hut, I knew consistency would be key. While the noticeable effect on my keratosis pillars (a skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps) and ..read more

This month, we launched Health Hut candles, a project we've been working on behind the scenes for a couple of years. Throughout the process, we went through many iterations of both the scents and containers until we were completely satisfied that we had made the best clean candles on the market. An important consideration in this undertaking was finding a vessel that went beyond recyclable. We wanted to extend the life of the product to be a functional, artisan object for the home. Enter Akai Ceramic Studio. Each candle vessel in the collection is h ..read more

Blue skies are peeking through February's cloudy days, and we're finding brightness in colourful fruit preserves, playful puppy energy, and candlelit dinners with friends.  The Health Hut team is treating themselves to Juniper bubble baths and the words of Rupi Kaur while exploring the scents and textures of some exciting new product additions.   USING MARY I’ve been testing—and loving—some gorgeous, new, locally-made serums: Wildcraft’s Bio-Retinol Serum and a couple of targeted skincare products from Mimar. Both coming soon! NAT Rosewater toner and Mon ..read more

Monastery is known for its standout, massage-forward facials using their all-natural, small-batch skincare to heal and nourish the skin barrier.  Experience the Monastery Signature Facial for yourself at Health Hut in Toronto. This facial includes manual massage techniques using oil cleansing, water-free moisturizing and a full lymphatic facial. The optional, and highly recommended Gua Sha addition lifts the face without fillers.  Curious about what to expect? Follow me along on my first Monastery facial. I arrive at Health Hut on College Stre ..read more

How do we stop hating our bodies? How do we speak kindly to ourselves in a society fraught with diet culture and fatphobia? Because January can be a particularly tough month for diet-talk and mental health, I'm sharing five practical tips along with resources you can use right now to start freeing yourself from negative self-talk and begin making peace with your body.  Five Things You Can Do Today To Stop Hating Your Body 1. Expose yourself to a diversity of bodies.  Particularly, bodies that are your size and bigger. You will never see yourself as beautiful or no ..read more