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How Much Pressure Should a Massage Have? Understanding Deep Tissue and the Nervous System
Many people believe deeper pressure means a better massage. In reality, the right pressure depends on how your nervous system responds to touch. In this article, we explore why massage pressure feels different for everyone, how deep tissue work is experienced differently from person to person, and how Pain Gate Control Theory helps explain the relationship between touch, the nervous system, and pain relief.

Catherine Sanvictores
Mar 84 min read


Choosing the right cleanser for your skin
The Ritual of cleansing for your skin (and your nervous system) We often think of cleansing as the most basic step in skincare. But cleansing is not basic. It is the moment you return to yourself. The moment you wash the day away. The moment your hands meet your face, and your body exhales. At Mia Belle Holistic Sanctuary, our cleansers are crafted not just to remove makeup or oil, but to support the skin barrier, honour your skin’s innate balance, and invite a moment of cal

Catherine Sanvictores
Feb 274 min read


What is the comedogenic scale in skincare?
If you've ever shopped for skincare products, you might have heard or come across the term or words 'comedogenic' on the ingredient list...

Catherine Sanvictores
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Peptides explained!
Peptides have been around for years, yet more recently, there has been an increase in marketing them in skincare products! No doubt you...

Catherine Sanvictores
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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