Skin & expertise

Cosmétiques québécois : choisir une marque d’ici, ça veut dire quoi vraiment?
Quebec cosmetics: what does choosing a local brand really mean?
Lately, people (you) have been looking at our labels differently. 😇 We want to know where our products are made, what company is behind them, and where our money goes... Read more...
Cosmétiques naturels : pourquoi le vrai naturel se prouve en laboratoire
Natural cosmetics: why true naturalness is proven in the laboratory
Natural cosmetics: one term, two realities Looking for natural cosmetics means looking for a simple promise: products that respect the skin, formulated with ingredients we understand and can name. It... Read more...
Cosmétiques naturels ou d'origine naturelle : savez-vous vraiment la différence?
Natural or naturally derived cosmetics: do you really know the difference?
We read it everywhere: on product pages, in beauty ads, on natural cosmetic packaging. "Natural ingredient," "of natural origin," "plant-derived"... These terms appear again and again, but they do not... Read more...
Le bakuchiol : l'alternative végétale au rétinol qui redéfinit les soins anti-âge naturels
Bakuchiol: the plant-based retinol alternative redefining natural anti-aging skincare
Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to retinol, gently targets the signs of aging. Discover it in the Hydra-Infusion Shakti Gel, formulated in Quebec. Read more...
Votre peau mérite autant d'attention que votre alimentation
Your skin deserves as much attention as your diet
When we want to take care of our health, we spontaneously think of diet, sleep, physical activity, or stress management. Yet, another element is now part of the considerations of... Read more...
Perturbateurs endocriniens et produits cosmétiques : comprendre sans tomber dans la peur
Endocrine disruptors and cosmetic products: understanding without falling into fear
In recent years, we have been hearing more and more about endocrine disruptors. The term is everywhere: social media, the media, marketing… to the point where it can become confusing,... Read more...
Exfoliant lèvres naturel : pourquoi en utiliser un à chaque saison (et lequel choisir)
Natural lip scrub: why use one every season (and which one to choose)
Are you looking for a natural lip exfoliant that really works? You're not alone. Dry, chapped, or peeling lips are one of the most common skincare complaints, yet lip exfoliation... Read more...
Protéger sa peau sans compromis : le Biosolaire, enfin un écran solaire qu'on a envie d'utiliser
Protecting your skin without compromise: Biosolaire, finally a sunscreen you'll actually want to use
We all know it: sunscreen is the step we skip. Too heavy, too white, too sticky. We tell ourselves we'll put it on tomorrow, or stay in the shade... or... Read more...
Collection AYA par Shakti Cosmetics : L'essentiel, porté avec intention
AYA Collection by Shakti Cosmetics: The essentials, worn with intention
Some creations are born out of necessity and end up embodying something greater. AYA is SHAKTI in its purest form: streamlined formulations, a proudly Québécois identity, and the same commitment... Read more...
À la frontière entre laboratoire et cosmétique naturelle
At the crossroads of science and natural cosmetics
You tried natural cosmetics ... and were disappointed. Texture, scent, results… They didn't quite live up to expectations. What if the problem wasn't natural ingredients, but the way they were... Read more...
Les peptides, ces ingrédients qu'on ne vous explique jamais et qu'on a décidé de vous expliquer.
Peptides—those ingredients no one ever explains to you, but we’ve decided to.
You read about peptides on labels, but you're almost never told what they really do. At Shakti, we've chosen plant-based peptides, derived from pea and carrot extracts, to boost collagen,... Read more...
Pourquoi Shakti Cosmetics refuse certains ingrédients et ce que ça change vraiment pour votre peau
Why Shakti Cosmetics rejects certain ingredients and what that really means for your skin
You read the labels, so do we. At Shakti, every formula starts with a question: why this ingredient, and can we do better? Parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances...... Read more...
Clean beauty : effet de mode… ou nouveau standard?
Clean beauty: a passing fad… or a new standard?
Clean beauty is everywhere… but do we really understand what it means? Between the trend and a genuine need for transparency, more and more women are trying to better understand... Read more...
Le bio en cosmétique : pourquoi Shakti privilégie des ingrédients biologiques
Organic in cosmetics: why Shakti prioritizes organic ingredients
Organic cosmetics generate as much confusion as interest. At Shakti, the use of organic ingredients is based on a thoughtful approach to formulation, focused on the quality of raw materials,... Read more...
La beauté quotidienne : la routine Shakti comme geste de douceur
Daily beauty: the Shakti routine as a gesture of self-care
We often talk of a “skincare routine” as a series of steps: cleanse, moisturize, protect, but beauty is not about following a checklist. It is not about piling on products... Read more...
Soyons honnêtes deux minutes : les vraies affaires en skincare
Let’s be honest for a minute: the real deals in skincare
Let's be real. The skincare world has a phenomenal talent for complicating what should be simple… and for turning a jar of cream into an epic saga worthy of a... Read more...
Ce que ton esthéticienne ne veut pas que tu saches…
What your esthetician doesn't want you to know…
Your aesthetician doesn't keep any secrets; above all, she wants to help you better understand your skin and maintain lasting results between treatments. Behind every piece of advice lies a... Read more...
C’est non : Les erreurs de peau que tout le monde fait
It’s a no: The skincare mistakes everyone makes
Certain skincare habits are still very common, even among the most attentive clients. Yet, behind every “no,” there is a clear intention: to protect your skin and promote lasting results.... Read more...
Comment lire une liste INCI (ingrédients) sans se perdre (et sans tomber dans les peurs inutiles)
How to read an INCI list (ingredients) without getting lost (and without falling into unnecessary fears)
Reading an INCI list shouldn't be a source of anxiety: this article explains how to understand cosmetic ingredients, avoid unnecessary fears, and make informed choices for your skin. Read more...
Pourquoi la barrière cutanée est la base de tout chez Shakti
Why the skin barrier is the foundation of everything at Shakti
The skin barrier is at the heart of skin health: this article explains its essential role and how to support it for more balanced, hydrated, and radiant skin. Read more...
Comment booster sa crème de jour : les méthodes intelligentes (et réellement efficaces)
How to boost your day cream: the smart (and truly effective) methods
Boosting the effectiveness of your day cream isn't about quantity: this article explains how to optimize your cream application to improve hydration and support a more balanced complexion. Read more...
Huiles végétales : comprendre celles qui régulent et celles qui alourdissent
Vegetable oils: understanding those that regulate and those that weigh you down
Not all plant oils work the same way: this article explains how to choose those that balance the skin without weighing it down for greater comfort. Read more...
Comment Shakti s’est développée aux côtés des esthéticiennes… et pourquoi sa puissance professionnelle est accessible à toutes
How Shakti grew alongside beauty therapists… and why its professional power is accessible to everyone
Shakti was born alongside beauty therapists: this article explains how her professional expertise has grown to offer effective and accessible skincare for everyone. Read more...