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Gratitude & Other Offerings

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Hello All!

We hope you are enjoying this time of year when the focus is on gratitude. Dropping into a moment of genuine gratitude can shift things and create space for more positivity. We sure are grateful for all of you!

We are open Small Business Saturday for those who love to shop small. One day only–

—20% off Pevonia, The Body Deli, Jane Iredale, Anima Mundi, Elements Truffles, R&R CBD and Forest Folk Fungi!

—10% off all local lines: Botany of Being, Katalyst, Sacred Abundance, Nymph Studios, Boheme Apotheca, Five Koshas, Tamarack Metal Works and Honey Hole.

We will match any online offers.

Bath Bomb Making Class with Kat Stephens of Katalyst Holistic Arts Weds Dec 4th 6-8pm

Just in time for the holiday season, join us for an evening of crafting and wellness!

In this class you’ll learn:

-the benefits of bath rituals

-healing qualities of herbs & essential oils

-how to create your own bath bombs free of dyes or chemicals

Enjoy organic mocktails & leave with 2-4 bath bombs for yourself or to give as gifts. Space is limited. Reply to this email to register! $40

Open Black Friday for Appts / Closed for Front Desk

We have a few opening left for a massage or a facial. “Schedule now” below to book or reply to this email. Visit us Saturday from 12-5 for all your gift card and retail needs and SALE.

More Classes Coming Soon!

We’ve got more classes coming down the pike so keep an eye out!

–January 5th will be FIRE CIDER MAKING, details coming. February, March and April will be skincare basics, make-up application and at-home routines such as gua sha.

Thanks for reading and may you enjoy the magic of the season and give yourself time to deepen into some quiet relaxation!

We hope to see you soon.

Love, MilkThistle

Chemical Peels, Sugaring & Apothecary Harvest Party

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Happy Fall! We hope you are enjoying the change of seasons and perhaps getting back into some nice routines.

CHEMICAL PEEL SERIES – now is a great time of the year to try a chemical peel or a series! This treatment will encourage your skin to repair itself revealing healthier, younger looking skin. These treatments have a cumulative impact if done in a series.

10% off if you book a package of 4 peels. Or try one and see the instant results! Applies to both LactoFlora and Micro Retinol Peels.

SUGARING – We now offer sugaring services! We love this option for its gentleness on the skin (less painful than waxing), its ability to grab shorter hairs (less waiting time for regrowth) and its all natural ecofriendly formula. In addition, the results tend to last longer and there’s less redness. We invite you to give it a try, it’s a great alternative to waxing!

HARVEST PARTY – Save the date for our harvest party open house! We will be celebrating the new and existing herbal vendors, offering give aways, discounts, chair massage and more! Bring a friend, sip on elixirs and check out the copper hydrosol still demo as we welcome some new vendors including Botany of Being, Anima Mundi and Sacred Abundance. Thursday, October 24th from 4-7pm. Bring a friend!

AFTERGLOW MAKEUP – Ask us about our complimentary basic makeup application. Add to any facial so you’re ready to go back out into the world.

We hope to see you soon!

xo, MilkThistle

Summer Sugaring, Retail Sale, Makeup, & Hydrosols

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—Sugaring at MilkThistle! The Esthetics Team is getting so excited about this organic, non-GMO, and environmentally friendly product line from Tamara’s Sugaring. Sugaring is a gentler yet effective alternative for those with sensitive skin or allergies to waxing. The hair can be shorter when sugared so wait times between hair removal sessions are less. Redness, inflammation and ingrown hairs are reduced by this simple organic formula. Waxing will continue to be on our menu for those who prefer this service. Look for sugaring on our menu and book your session! Ask your esthetician or call us with any questions on this new service.

—10% off all Retail for the month of August. From locally made herbal products to Jane Iredale natural makeup, Pevonia and Bodi Deli skincare lines, come stock up to get ready for fall. Mention this email or code BACKTOSCHOOL to get the discount!

–Add a complementary Jane Iredale After Glow makeup application to any facial for the month of August. The After Glow add-on is perfect if you’re headed out and about after your facial or if you just want to try a clean makeup look. Get color matched right in the spa and see for yourself how flawless and light this coverage feels. It features:

Smooth Affair Brightening Primer- This skin-quenching primer preps the skin so makeup goes on easier and lasts longer. It also helps to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines while bringing out your natural radiance.

Pure Pressed Mineral Foundation SPF 20- The best-selling one-step foundation, concealer & sunscreen that blurs lines and nourishes skin with weightless, sheer-to-full coverage and a second-skin finish.

Pommisst Hydration Spray- An antioxidant-rich, hydrating face spray that locks in moisture, defends against free radical damage and sets makeup for a lasting, skin-like finish.

We’re obsessed. Ask your esthetician!

—Hydrosols by Nymph Studio are a new addition to our apothecary. These distilled plant waters are made in small batches from locally sourced abundant healing herbs in a Copper Still over open flame.

Hydrosols are famous for their elegance and complexity. Earthy and wild feeling, their smells invoke memories. Made with the whole plant, they are a traditional and uplifting addition to any skin care routine!

Ponderosa Pine – soothing and anti-inflammatory. It’s rich in anti-oxidants, helping protect skin from cellular damage caused by free radicals. This floral and robust tree water brightens and tones the skin.

Spruce – a deep woodsy smell and loaded with Vitamin C. It will calm skin, soften scar tissue, and aid in wound healing. Spruce is brightening and anti-inflammatory.

Sagebrush – anti-microbial, astringent and can help to support and balance healthy oil production. It can help to prevent skin infections such as acne and minimize redness.

Chamomile – sooths dry, irritated, and itchy skin with it’s naturally occurring cool blue azulene. It can revitalize dull skin, evening pigment production and tone. Known for its pore tightening and fine line softening, chamomile is one of the all time best herbs for the skin.

Thank you all so much! See you in the spa,

Love Milk Thistle

Bodywork Specials, Chemical Peels, & Apothecary Notes

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Happy High Summer!!

And happy one year anniversary to our beloved Kat Stephens! Kat’s practice includes yoga, Reiki, herbalism, nutrition, massage therapy, craniosacral and visceral manipulation. Her holistic approach focuses on the root causes of disease. She brings her multifaceted vision to each client she sees, drawing on many fields to address physical, mental and spiritual discomfort.

Kat supports her clients as they develop a relationship with their own unique healing process. Listening and languaging, she reweaves the threads of the healing arts. Her passion is for softening the tensions which often underly surface health issues.

Kat is an artist, dancer and mother. Her lightness and dedication can be felt by all who know her.

One of Kat’s favorite modalities is Visceral manipulation. This is the practice of gently moving the body’s organs to manually tone and mobilize connective tissue.

For the month of July Kat will be offering 10% off visceral manipulation, craniosacral, Reiki and body treatments! Use the code KATXO !!!

-We now offer two new Pevonia chemical peel treatments that can be purchased singularly or in a series of 4 (for 10% off). Both are intended to gently remove surface dehydration and promote cellular turnover. Perfect for fall and winter, these peels aim to address issues caused by sun exposure, tension and environmental pollution.

-LACTO-FLORA PEEL

30% Lactic, Glycolic, Malic & Pyruvic Acids.

This hydrating peel is effective for unevenly toned, acneic & textured skin. Gentle exfoliation relieves surface dehydration & controls bacteria, revealing nourished luminosity. 60 mins $120

-MICRO-RETINOL PEEL 60

15% Glycolic acid, 15% Lactic acid & micronized Retinol. This peel provides instant resurfacing & visible improvement of advanced aging signs. It supports healthy cellular turnover, moisturizing, smoothing & brightening dull skin. Ideal for textured, hyperpigmented or photodamaged skin. 60 min $140

–Coming this fall, Milk Thistle Apothecary! We’ve been gradually building our inventory behind the scenes. We currently offer, Nymph Studio hydrosols made over fire in a copper still include Blue Azuline with Chamomile grown by Sacred Abundance as well as wildcrafted Ponderosa Pine, Spruce and Sagebrush. Also by Nymph Studio, Cottonwood Bud Oil. This red jeweled resinous oil is luxurious, soothing and anti-inflammatory. From Katalyst Holistic Arts we have natural bug repellant spray and tinctures of cleavers, vitex and more!! We also feature hydrosols from Boheme Apotheca and amazing tinctures from Forest Folk Fungi. Stay tuned for a full launch!

Looking forward to seeing you in the space!

Stay cool!

Love, the Milk Thistle Team

Complimentary Pevonia Facials Open House & New Services

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Spring is in full bloom here at MilkThistle and there is much news!

First, we’d like to formally invite you to our Pevonia Facials Open House featuring complimentary 30 minute mini facials!

The event will be Thursday June 27th from 10am-4pm at MilkThistle 420 N 7th Ave, Bozeman. Sunshine and all of our estheticians will be here to welcome you into the space, perform mini facials and answer questions. We will also have some surprise announcements and exclusive discounts. Bring your curiosity!

Our beloved rep, David, will be on hand with his three decades of skin physiology experience and clean skincare passion. He will discuss skin concerns relating to Montana climate, individual concerns and Pevonia product ingredients.

The day will be open for drop ins but we encourage you so sign up for a time slot as we expect them to get booked up! Please call us at (406) 219-3432 to reserve a spot.

This special event will also feature Elizabeth Henrichs of Sacred Abundance Herbs. Topics such as esthetic and medicinal herbs of the Gallatin Valley, regenerative wildcrafting and cultivation, ritual & ceremony and plant relationship are all on the table.

A few more announcements…

–Accessibility and regenerative business practices are the foundation of our service at MilkThistle. For over a decade we have looked beyond sustainability; we are in the service of the people who make our community run. Their confidence and wellbeing make Bozeman a place we are proud to call home. We appreciate your support and understanding as we adjust some pricing this summer. Thank you Bozeman, we are honored to serve you.

Ask about our new Loyalty Punch Card!! Buy 6 services and get the 7th free!

–We are so excited about makeup right now! For the month of June we will be offering a complimentary Jane Iredale After Glow makeup application after any facial. It will feature:

  1. Smooth Affair Brightening Primer- This skin-quenching primer prepares the skin so makeup goes on easier and lasts longer. It also helps maintain skin’s youthful appearance and minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines while bringing out your natural radiance.
  2. Pure Pressed Mineral Foundation SPF 20- The best-selling one-step foundation, concealer & sunscreen that blurs lines and nourishes skin with weightless, sheer-to-full coverage and a second-skin finish.
  3. Pommisst Hydration Spray- An antioxidant-rich, hydrating face spray that locks in moisture, defends against free radical damage and sets makeup for a lasting, skin-like finish.

This Jane Iredale After Glow complimentary add-on is perfect if you’re headed out and about after your facial or if you just want to try a clean makeup look. Get color matched right in the spa and see for yourself how flawless and light this coverage feels. We’re obsessed. Ask your esthetician or when booking your appointment!

–And last but not least, use the code UB40 to get a $40 Full Brazillian Wax with Sara for JUNE & JULY only xoxo

Thank you everyone!! We look forward to seeing you this summer in the spa and will be rolling out all kinds of new services so stay tuned!

Love,

The MilkThistle Team

Mother’s Day Specials 2024

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Hello dear friends and patrons! As the spring begins to unfurl, and we are deep in the experience of the varying paces so present at this time of year, we notice some things slowly sprout as others seem to burst open. Days are lengthening and the warmth of the sun invites a slow rest time as well.

Rituals of gathering, making, cooking, sharing, planting, beauty, movement and rebirth seem to abound during this time of the year. It’s no wonder we are called to honor Mother. The earth, animals and plants, the ones who came before, our own mothers and friends, the caring ones, mothers to come, the unseen and unnamed mothers. We thank you.

It is in tribute and with gratitude that we invite you all to join us in receiving these gorgeous services…

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIALS FOR MAY

Use the code MOM24 when you call to book your appointment or put it in the appointment notes when you book online! The May specials are….

–10% OFF BOTH SERVICES if you book a MASSAGE & FACIAL on the same day

–FREE BROW TINT with any facial

TRIPPLE GODDESS GIVEAWAY ON INSTAGRAM @milkthistlemt

MAIDEN–MOTHER–CRONE

Enter to win one of these gorgeous offerings…

  1. FULL BRAZILLIAN WAX
  2. BODY DELI ORGANIC SUPER FOOD FACIAL
  3. 60 MIN CRANIAL SACRAL SESSION

The entry time lasts from now until Mother’s Day Eve. To enter, like our post, follow our account and tag someone who would delight in one of these sweet prizes. Each tag will get you another chance to win. The three winners will be announced @milkthistlemt on Mother’s Day!!!

SAVE THE DATE—PEVONIA MINI FACIAL OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY JUNE 27TH 10-4

Come join us in the spa for an extra special day of skin care!!

During this open house we will be hosting our beloved Pevonia and welcoming you for free mini facials and skin consultations. Spend some time in the space talking about skin physiology, challenges, facial rituals, ingredient functions and much more!! Bring your questions and curiosity!! We’re really looking forward to getting into it at Milk Thistle!!

As always, thank you so much for choosing to work with us! This month we’re really extending the invitation to come in and try something you’ve been thinking of, something calling for you to try. And thanks so much to those of you who make coming to Milk Thistle part of your lives. We couldn’t do this without you.

See you soon,

Milk Thistle Team xoxo

Springtime Announcement

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Our big announcement as of April 1st: Sunshine is now the sole owner of MilkThistle! After careful consideration, Tera has decided to go her own way. We are both on great terms with each other and excited for one another regarding our new directions and new professional roles. It’s been a collaborative effort over the years and we are grateful that we were able to come together to build this team!

With this transition, many things will remain consistent. We have all the same services and many of the same therapists and estheticians for you to book with. Look out for the addition of new services in the near future and follow us on Instagram for all the latest @milkthistlemt.

We look forward to seeing you in the space very soon!

New Retail & New Facial

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New Retail Items

We have some new items including locally made hats, hand warmers and jewelry as well as soaking salts, neck wraps, body spray, cocoa bombs and cookies for last minute and locally made gift ideas! Plus our Elements Ayurveda chocolate bars, Jane Iredale makeup, The BodyDeli and Pevonia are always loved classics.

New Superfood Facial

The ultimate organic superfood smoothie for your skin! The Body Deli products provide your skin with vital hydration to enhance your natural beauty with a nutritional boost packed with antioxidants for smoother, plump skin. Superfoods and the raw organic ingredients rejuvenate by penetrating deep into the cellular level to hypercharge radiance and skin wellness. These products all smell amazing as well so prepare to be immersed in a truly unique facial experience. Try this facial before the end of the year and take $10 off.