At Citron, we have never been big fans of the term "anti-aging." Even though, for many years, we've used the term ourselves because it was the language commonly used throughout the skincare industry. While the term is still widely recognized, our thinking has evolved over time. Today, we find ourselves more drawn to concepts like healthy aging, skin longevity, vitality, and radiance because they better reflect what we're truly trying to achieve for our guests. We feel anti-aging suggests, in...

There’s a reason you leave a massage, facial, sauna session, or deeply restorative treatment feeling different. You’re simply more relaxed and feel lighter, softer, and more grounded. During moments of true relaxation, something deeper begins happening beneath the surface where your body shifts. As a holistic esthetician and spa owner, I’ve noticed that, of course, guests come in asking for skin results, but almost everyone leaves talking about how deeply they finally relaxed. I know for me...

When we think about skincare concerns, we often feel like different issues like acne, aging, and sensitivity require different products, different routines, and different solutions. But beneath the surface, many of these concerns share a common root: Inflammation. What Inflammation Actually Is Inflammation is the body’s natural response to stress, irritation, or imbalance. In the short term, it’s protective. But when it becomes chronic, when the body is constantly in a heightened state, it...