The Solvasa Journal
Beauty in Your Presence
Rituals, science, and the art of showing up for yourself. Explore our stories on stress, skin, and intentional living.

What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Improve Your Skin?
Adaptogens have been used for centuries in holistic medicine, but it’s only been in recent years that they’ve become popular ingredients for skincare. Here's a closer look at why these herbs, plan...
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What is Inflammaging? The Impact of Stress on Beauty and Wellbeing.
Inflammaging can affect every organ in the body; skin is especially vulnerable. Effects on skin include dullness, uneven skin tone, age spots, and impaired collagen production leading to sagging, e...
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What would happen if your skincare and selfcare routines were all about supporting your skin’s and your body’s resilience to inflammatory stress? How would your skin respond in the short run if yo...
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What is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage and How Does It Work?
Five minutes a day with this massage technique can help you get a glowing, lifted, brighter and smoother complexion. If you've ever had a professional facial, you may have noticed the estheti...
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How to Protect Your Skin Microbiome
It might not sound pretty, but your skin is covered in an invisible layer of bacteria called your microbiome, and you need to take steps to protect it if you want your skin to look youthful and fre...
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Many people ask - "What is a lymphatic massage all about?" Stimulating the lymphatic system through gentle pressure and massage has been around a long time – back to 1930 – lymphatic massages stim...
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9 Things About Breast Implants You May Not Know (but Should)
Dr. Ritu Chopra, M.D., a Beverly Hills plastic/reconstructive surgeon and co-founder of Solvasa, is a compassionate thought leader on breast implant illnesses, a topic gaining increased attentio...
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Integrative Beauty: What Is It—and Why Should You Care?
You’ve likely heard about integrative medicine, an increasingly popular approach to healthcare that treats your mental, emotional and spiritual well-being—as well as your physical health. The gui...
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The Perks of Lymphatic Massage
Contributor: Dr. Ritu Chopra, Co-Founder of Solvasa Most of us have experienced days where, waking up after a long night of work, celebrating, or binge-watching Tiger King for the third tim...
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