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Kristen Ma, co-owner and marketing

Kristen was drawn to the world of skincare at age ten when she started with her own skin ailment: chronic acne. Desperate for a cure for her acne, she spent years of searching and researching the cosmetic industry. She attributes most of her knowledge of the effecs of skincare products to this search. During this time she discovered the healing and decongesting properties of natural skincare through her personal experience.

Kristen completed her esthetics diploma during her last year of high school and enrolled in university as a business major. But it was soon apparent that holistic beauty was where her passion was and she decided to travel abroad.

Since then she has worked in some of the most elite spas in Australia giving her insight to different effects of climate and ethnicity on skin conditions. Upon her return, Kristen has put her full energies into Pure + simple as she realized "it is so essential to stand behind the company and products you promote".

She has been featured and quoted by Fashion Magazine, Flare, NOW magazine, Glow, The Toronto Star, Sweet Spot and Wish Magazine.
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She has also appeared on Shop 411, Toronto Shops and as the facial consultant for make over show Diva on a Dime.

Kristen has also written beauty articles for Vitality Magazine, B Magazine, Jasmine Magazine. Mc Arthur and Company recently published her holistic beauty book Beauty: Pure + Simple.

"We cannot just look at clients as skin. But as holistic human beings. We need to look at their skin, but also their lifestyles, their internal health, their emotional states + their tactile + fragrance preferences. Skincare is not like shopping for clothes. You don't see something you like + try it on in a fitting room. Skincare is so specific + sometimes takes time to see results. When you browse around a beauty or cosmetic store, they are just these mystery bottles of which you prey will work. That's why we're here. Not as sales people, but consultants + guides."

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