Author Archives: Charlene Florian

I’ve just returned from Australia where we officially launched Kerstin Florian. Our products have been available Down Under for about a year, but we waited until we had some fabulous spas before officially announcing our launch to the spa industry … Continue reading →

Last weekend Kerstin and I went on a four-hour hike in the heat of the desert sun in Ladder Canyon located about 40 miles southeast of Palm Springs, California. The geologic formations, some 600 million years old, are among the … Continue reading →

Ponchos, alpacas, coca leaves, artistry, brightly colored textiles, ancient ruins and mystery. Peru is a magnificent country. I’ve just returned from an amazing trip to study Amazonian herbal medicine, experience ancient sites including Saqsaywaman, Machu Picchu and springs (Tombomachay), the … Continue reading →

What are peptides exactly? Peptides. Also known as “mini proteins” – are one of the hottest ingredients in skincare (and yes, found in our Caviar and Correcting lines). Our skin is made up mostly of collagen; it is the foundation … Continue reading →

I’ve just completed a 30-day internal cleanse. While a month may sound like a long time, I fasted (on vegetable juices) for five days and the remainder followed a clean, mostly high-raw diet and took a regimen of herbal tinctures … Continue reading →

Last week, in my post on India, I spoke of a wonderful man, Deepak, whom I met while traveling and exploring the spa industry in Mumbai. Deepak credited daily meditation for his longevity, and shared with me the following yoga … Continue reading →

Being an avid yogi and spa girl, India has always held an allure for me. A calling. And recently, I had the amazing opportunity to travel there. Kerstin Florian is opening a few spas in India this year and next … Continue reading →

Beauty manifests in many ways. There is physical beauty of course. But there’s also beauty of spirit, beauty of action and beauty of the heart. While I’ve never been one to set New Year’s resolutions, I do find setting intentions … Continue reading →

A debate has ignited recently with my daughters Alexxa (8) and Milan (7) as to whether Santa Claus is real or not. They’re not completely sure, but seem convinced that Santa is either one of our friends or a nice … Continue reading →

Although I live in Southern California, I love the changing seasons and nothing speaks Winter and holiday Christmas season more to me than ginger (aside from Douglas Fir perhaps). Warming and pungent, ginger (Zingiber Officinale) – the main ingredient in … Continue reading →