Beauty From The Inside Out

Self care is survival—that's the rule.

When you think about the word “beauty,” what’s the first thing that pops up in your mind? Is it serums? Injections? Or maybe monthly vampire facial appointments? But, what most people don’t think about are adaptogens.

This sounds different, doesn’t it? If that is the case, let me help you figure it out.

Adaptogens are herbs and roots used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. In herbal medicine, it’s considered a natural substance used to help the body adapt to stress. According to WebMd, “the theory behind consuming these herbs and roots is that they can help your body adjust to physical, chemical, and biological stress.”

However, the bigger question is: "Why are you reading about adaptogens and what does this have to do with beauty?”

Well, I am going to let you in on a beauty insider. There is a unique spa called Chillhouse that offers drinks to enhance beauty right in the heart of Soho, NYC. These drinks contain adaptogens that taste exceptional and are totally Instagram-worthy.

So, let’s take a look into what we could expect from the super chic spa that everyone is raving about:


Glimpse into Chill House’s Beauty Cafe

At their flagship store, there is a “beauty cafe” that offers an array of drinks that are not only jam-packed with flavor but benefits for your body and skin. This is where customers are able to learn about adaptogens and how they work hand in hand with your body.

One of the most popular adaptogens used at the Chillhouse cafe is Ashwagandha. This adaptogen is often utilized to reduce anxiety and stress.

Another popular adaptogen that is used at Chillhouse for their salon services is Tumeric. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for obesity, arthritis, trauma, ulcers, jaundice, and skin issues. Also, you can only imagine what wonders drinking Tumeric can do for your skin.

All of the drinks curated at Chillhouse are created by holistic nutritionist Shauna Faulisi. She has dedicated her time and attention to every drink on their menu.

The thing about this “Insta-worthy” spa is that their adaptogen drinks go along with their services. Specifically, facials and massages. But, those are not the only services they provide.

Chillhouse is also popular within the nail art community. They are known for their trendy in-house nail designs, specifically created by their lead nail techs Molly and Kesang. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by the front desk staff that goes above and beyond to ensure your experience is as seamless as possible.

For customers who aren’t sure of what nail designs they want, Chillhouse has a lookbook on their website under the “Nail Lookbook” section. There is also an in-house lookbook to view at their disposal.

On their online store, you can also purchase their “Chill” products. This includes candles, press on nails, merchandise, and skincare. To add, they also have a blog with intriguing interview subjects such as the founder of the company, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton. If you are not able to get to SoHo, you can still catch the chill vibes virtually.

Every retreat should entail a visit to the Chillhouse spa and cafe in SoHo. Whether it be to try one of their skin-saving drinks or to test some of their trendy spa services, a visit to Chillhouse is the perfect way to unwind. If you can’t make the trip to their flagship store, you can still shop their website. Happy relaxing!