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Sarah Zareen • Mar 01, 2022

 

Do you agree that eating fruits & veggies that are in season is better for your body, and the environment? Why not apply the same philosophy to your skincare?


Your skin changes with the seasons. Like in Winter, have you noticed your skin is drier than usual? When it makes sense to eat seasonally, doesn’t it make more sense to change your skincare routine with the seasons? 


We get it. You’re busy, and rotating your skincare is another thing to worry about. How would you feel if we tell you, that you don’t have to think about it? At Ishq, we love taking care of you, and we make it easy for you to take care of yourself. 


Ishq Seasonal Subscription Service provides the nourishment your skin needs that season, even when you don’t realize it! 


Our Founder & CEO, Sarah Zareen started this service in April of 2021. She was inspired to go back to her familial roots, to a time when healing your skin was simple & sustainable. Her Ancestors paid attention to what Mother Nature was growing and incorporated that into their food, and skincare routine. 


At Ishq the PNW farm season is reflected in our offerings. At any time of the year, you will have easy access to 3 Ishq Organic Moisturizing Creams:


Winter: Season of Citrus & Turmeric, the fruit & root available in abundance


The brightness of Ishq Organic Sweet Orange makes the long darkness brighter, and Ishq Organic Turmeric envelops you with her deep, hydrating healing


Spring: When the flower that gave Portland recognition raises herself up to the sun


The shift of cold to gentle warmth calls for the softness of the rose. A known heart opener that connects you with your inner source of Love, Ishq Organic Rose Moisturizing Cream, and Ishq Organic Rose-Seasalt Scrub gently ease you into abundance


Summer: When the PNW wind sings the song of Lavender


When the sun shines bright, Lavender soothes with her plant based powers. Ishq Organic Lavender Moisturizing Cream, and Ishq Organic Lavender-Poppy Seed Scrub will be all that you need to hydrate your sun kissed souls


Fall: A season of transition that calls for the power of Tulsi-Holy Basil


This is the prettiest and the craziest weather time in PNW – hot one day, blustery the next. How do you nourish your skin through this period of flux? With Ishq Organic Tulsi Moisturizing Cream. An adaptogen used in Ayurveda to deal with stress, Tulsi helps modulate your skin’s response to change. A perfect all body skincare, handcrafted for you in Fall.


All that is good information to know. Here’s the thing though – you don’t need to remember any of it! When you sign up for the Ishq Organic Seasonal Subscription, organic products your skin needs that season are delivered to your door. Every 3 months you will have a jar of freshly made, seasonal skincare in your hands.


There are 2 payment options:

  • $33/3 months
  • $122 for an entire YEAR of Ishq Organic Seasonal Moisturizing Cream

Whichever one you choose, your skin will thank you for the non toxic, healing goodness


Why You Should Subscribe:


  • Simple, easy way to nourish & heal your skin
  • Sustainable way of living – buying seasonal & local
  • Guaranteed timely shipment. We sell out constantly. As a subscriber, you will receive your organic healing goodness, regardless of circumstances


Are you ready, beautiful energy, to transform the way you think skincare? We are honored to be a part of your skincare journey. Sign up here for your Ishq Organic Seasonal Subscription Service.


Gift one to yourself, and to the one you love. 


 

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