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  • What is Cycle Syncing Skincare?

    by Maya Goldenberg

    'Cycle syncing skincare' is the idea that you can optimize your skincare ritual to work with- not against- your body's natural hormone and skin fluctuations, and hopefully feel more connected to your body and the natural world's cycles.

    Kavana's "Lunar Legend", is designed to help you find the non-toxic, hormone safe, plant powered products by Kavana Skincare, that are best suited to your cycle and/ cycles of life. 

  • Kavana at the Fashion on Fire Fundraiser for Arthritis research

    by Maya Goldenberg
    What a treat to take part in the "Fashion on Fire" fundraiser for Arthritis Canada, at Arcadian Court in the heart of downtown Toronto, last month....

  • Mother's Day in Bellwoods with Kavana

    by Maya Goldenberg
    What a beautiful Mother's Day in Trinity Bellwoods, Toronto! Kavana Skincare was thrilled to join the city's best handmade artisans for this market in the park. The sun came out, the cherry blossoms were in bloom and everyone dropped by with the mother and their furry friends! Thanks to everyone who made it possible and came to connect and enjoy this glorious spring day in community!
    Posted in artisan, handmade, market, outdoor market, park, queen west, Summer, toronto, toronto artisan market, Trinity bellwoods

  • Toronto Botanical Gardens (Edward Gardens) Holiday Market Nov. 24-26th, 2023.

    by Maya Goldenberg
    The season's changed in the blink of an eye and though the clocks turned back, I have still not found the time to blog consistently, if at all. Whi...

  • Question Peri.d 4: Do hormones affect our sense of smell? Mate selection? Reproduction?

    by Maya Goldenberg
    Do you ever notice that your partner’s sweaty t-shirt smells delish to you when you’re ovulating but maybe more on the "sleep in the guest-room ple...

  • Question Peri.d 3: Why does skin become so oily during the Luteal Phase?

    by Maya Goldenberg
    Many women deal with excess shine and acne breakouts, blackheads, whiteheads, congested skin and more, during their monthly cycle. But what’s causi...

  • Question Peri.d 2: Why do I feel so hot during ovulation?

    by Maya Goldenberg
    Ovulation occurs in the middle of a woman's monthly cycle- between the follicular and luteal phases. It's the time of the month, during which, a wo...

  • Question Peri.d 1: How does your period affect your skin?

    by Maya Goldenberg
    If you've ever woken up and noticed that your skin looks different at different times of the month and throughout your life, this can be connected ...

  • Kavana featured on Subkit!

    by Maya Goldenberg
    Subkit reached out to interview Kavana founder Maya Goldenberg about her entrpreneurial journey and so much more.  Read the interview here.  

  • Kavana's Top 10 Tips for Better Rest & Hormone Balance

    by Maya Goldenberg
    Rest is key to hormone balance. The symptoms of perimenopause are real for women between the ages of ~30 to 55, and the seemingly never-ending de...

  • KAVANA'S GUIDE TO HORMONES & SKIN IN PERIMENOPAUSE

    by Maya Goldenberg
    Are you a woman between the ages of 35 and 55? Have you felt or noticed changes in your skin that seem like more than just a sudden, new skin condition?  Have you noticed changes in your sleep patterns, menstrual cycle, mood, energy levels, appetite and libido? Ever wondered why these changes seem to occur, what causes them and what you can do about it? Have you ever heard the term 'perimenopause'? 

  • DOES SKINCARE 'WORK'? A closer look at skin, skincare & toxins.

    by Maya Goldenberg

    This week’s Kavana or intention, is to debunk a prevailing, popular myth around skincare, explore how the skin works to protect us and discover how toxins and substances in skincare get into our bodies through the skin.