A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care.
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Recorded in Paris at Muse & Heroine’s Healing House, Mikaela MacLean (Director of Intuitive Skin Science at LILFOX) sits down with founder and beauty curator Janine Knizia for an insider conversation on skincare rituals, longevity, and next-generation ingredients. Janine shares how her early obsession with INCI lists led from a career in fashion to building Muse & Heroine, curating brands with uncompromising standards, and launching her own skincare line.
They cover what it really takes to vet a skincare brand (and why it can take months), the daily rituals Janine refuses to skip, and the growing future of ocean-derived biotechnology, bio-fermented microorganisms, NAD, senescent “zombie cells,” and exosomes. Plus, lessons from the beauty industry, boundaries, integrity, and the personal “why” behind longevity.
Stay tuned for an exciting collaboration announcement from Muse & Heroine, LILFOX + Mikaela MacLean...
Highlights:
How a true beauty curator evaluates brands and why vetting can take 3–6 months
The non-negotiable rituals that keep skin resilient: masking, sauna, and AM/PM routines
Why Janine moved from fashion into wellness and beauty, and her stance against devaluing products
The longevity conversation inside skincare: telomeres, mitochondria, senescent cells
What’s next in skincare innovation: bioidentical exosomes and ocean-based ingredients
Boundaries in the beauty industry and choosing founders with integrity
Desert island skincare picks, including the "iconic” LILFOX Flower Goo and Janine’s Taffy Creme
Longevity + biohacking framed as holistic lifestyle (not bro science)
Muse & Heroine: website https://museandheroine.com/
Instagram: @muse_and_heroine & @janinekniziaskincare
LILFOX: @lilfox.beauty
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
Book an Astrology reading with Ryan
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
Book an Astrology reading with Ryan
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
In this conversation, we delve into the astrological themes of October, reflecting on the recent eclipses and their impact. Including: the significance of the full moon in Aries, with its raw energy and focus on the importance of control. The new moon in Libra, highlighting themes of balance, beauty, and the potential for new beginnings. We also get into deeper meanings of desire, self-reflection, beauty as a weapon and “trimming away" during Libra season. The stars are inviting us to examine our motivations and the complexities of beauty and relationships this month.
Chapters:
00:00 October Reflections and Eclipses
05:06 Libra Energy and Its Transformation
09:57 Full Moon in Aries: Raw Energy and Control
15:37 New Moon in Libra: Balance and Aesthetics
30:59 The Power of Communication
31:57 Beauty as Invitation and Weapon
35:18 Agreements as Sacred Acts
38:24 The Art of Saying No
41:35 The Freedom of Not Caring
44:50 Desire and Its Messy Nature
49:59 Venus in Libra: A Shift in Energy
55:15 Navigating October's Astrological Landscape
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Keywords: October astrology, Human Design, full moon in Aries, new moon in Libra, Libra energy, beauty trends, eclipses, self-reflection, desire, astrology insights, lunar cycles
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
Beauty practices for the Human Design Astrology of the Virgo Solar Eclipse
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
In this episode, we dive into the impact of sound healing on the nervous system, with insights tailored specifically for aestheticians. Sound and frequency expert Avi Sherbill, founder of SoundRx, guides us through the transformative potential of intentional sound in the treatment room - from creating emotional safety to helping clients reach deeper states of relaxation during facials. This episode offers practical guidance for integrating music and sound healing into your service experience.
Connect with Avi Sherbill & SoundRx
Instagram: @getsoundrx
Website: getsoundrx.com
Why It Matters for Aestheticians:
Sound isn’t just treatment room ambience, it’s the future of skincare. Learn how thoughtfully curated frequencies can deepen client relaxation, support skin-brain-body integration, and differentiate your service in a powerful, wellness-focused way.
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
Book an Astrology reading with Ryan
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
Book an Astrology reading with Ryan
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto
A beauty meditation to take into your treatment room or use as part of your home care
Instagram: @Mikaelamaclean
Music by Lofi Hour “Empty mind”
Cover photo by @rachelfrenchphoto