This 1.8 mile loop in Eastham is a nice and easy hike that I say is like 3 unique, mini hikes in one. To start, there's about a half mile walk through the swampy area so wear wellies or duck boots to keep your feet dry. Next is a teeny climb uphill before you are walking along a hilly lookout point with stunning views. And, as wonderful as it to enjoy this part of Cape Cod's National Seashore, you feel like you're somewhere in Ireland on this part and that feels really nice. Finally, take a windy along the newly refinished composite boardwalk surrounded by what is -now- peak foliage. Soak in the warm color. And, remember, this is October so no flies!

OK in Esthetician World, Fall marks the start of the aesthetic peel season as we tend to stay indoor more, lowering the level of UV exposure from the sun. Fall and Winter are optimal seasons to get peel treatments that will help eliminate the appearance of hyperpigmentation to even complexion. I'm more than 2/3 of the way done my evening esthetics hours and I can tell you that peels are my favorite treatment thus far because (tbh, I use really great skincare at home) so I feel if a customer is giving time and money for a professional treatment, she should really see more results than she can get at home with quality skincare. If she can do both, that's great! Not everyone can. One step everyone can incorporate in their weekly routing is exfoliating 2X a week. This inspired me to bring an exfoliating Pumpkin Mask treatment (note: not a peel!!) to Cape Saltie. Once I am licensed we will get more serious with peels, for sure. This mask gently exfoliates with pumpkin enzyme and Glycolic Acid then nourishes your fresh, softer skin with with antioxidants, Vitamins E & C, and luxe fruit oils. It's all about glowy, plumpy skin and being in the Fall moment. And I'm a sucker for it all, Fall: the cozy candles, cold foam, chocolate chip pumpkin bread. It is all so comforting and warming! This mask offers both right in time for Halloween. At $10 for a trial size (3 applications inside) it's a sweet treat.

I don't like to do 2 product mentions in a roundup of 5 but I am going there because I am so over my freaking Capricorn moon with how the NEW Limited Edition ACK Queen of Flowers Solar Sea Salt Bath Soak came out. Like other Cape Saltie soaks, it fuses solar sea salt from 1830 Sea Salt in Chatham (Hello, Paul!) with an aromatic, lovey blend of very specific essential oils that I know are not found in most bath soaks. I am using pure Rose Absolute typically only seen in high end perfumery, also skincare, as well as Natural Strawberry Isolate in this particular blend. Natural Isolates are fascinating, they are essential oil *fractions* derived from plants. The result is getting that sweet and yummy without the fake feel, overpowering eeeh or accompanying headache. The variety I am using is Aftel Certified. Speaking of magic potions and things of the alchemical nature, I knew the very first product I wanted to create under my own umbrella was a bath soak after having tried almost every one from Whole Foods and the natural bodegas during a particularly sucky time (thorn). I was pretty sad and I would soak in the big tub in my loft (rose) after work and think "Well, I wish they'd use ingredients like this or package it like this." Come to think of it, I still don't think my packaging is where I want to be but it's what's inside that I am very proud of with this go around. It's like spun sugar and so beautiful. So unapologetically feminine and sweet. I can't wait to see what customers think. Check out the product page here to see why I think Cleopatra herself would love this one. Xx Jenna

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