As the season begins to shift, we spoke with our spa therapist Yamile Buitrago from our old Pratima Skincare Spa based in SOHO, about how she approaches seasonal changes in the skin, and how to gently support it through detoxification.
Rooted in Ayurvedic philosophy and years of hands-on experience, her approach focuses on helping the skin release winter’s accumulation and transition into spring feeling clear, balanced, and renewed.
Spring carries the energy of awakening, cleansing, and gentle release. As the heaviness of winter begins to melt, Kapha energy softens, and the skin naturally begins to let go of what it has been holding.
This is the ideal moment for a Seasonal Facial Detox - designed to stimulate circulation, encourage lymphatic flow, support gentle exfoliation, and reveal the skin’s natural radiance.
Step 1 — Cleanse
This ritual begins with your customized herbal cleanser from Pratima Skincare:
• Kapha Cleanser — for oily or congested skin
• Pitta Cleanser or Sensitive Cleanser — for sensitive skin
• Vata Cleanser — for dry skin
Apply using rhythmic massage to activate circulation, refine pores, and gently sweep away accumulated toxins. For a deeper treatment, leave the cleanser on the skin for a few minutes as a mask.
While it rests on the skin, take slow, deep breaths. In Ayurveda, this allows the herbs to work not only on the tissue, but also on the nervous system - enhancing radiance from within.
Step 2 — Detox
Follow twice weekly with the Rare Earth Facial Mask.
This treatment supports the skin’s natural detoxification process by helping to:
• tighten the appearance of pores
• reduce congestion
• draw out impurities
• restore clarity and luminosity
Step 3 — Nourish
While the skin is still slightly damp, warm three to five drops of your Pratima Essential Facial Oil with Liposomes between your palms.
Gently press into the skin and perform slow, upward strokes along the neck, jawline, cheeks, and forehead.
Take a moment to breathe deeply as you massage. This activates prana, the vital life force, while supporting circulation and deeper absorption.
Step 4 — Seal
Finish with a light moisturizer to seal in hydration.
The skin should feel clear, lifted, and luminous, never heavy.
This seasonal detox reflects Yamile’s philosophy that skin health begins with circulation, breath, and intention.
As spring unfolds, allow your skincare routine to become a quiet moment of renewal, a gentle return to balance, clarity, and radiance.
For the months of April and May, those who book a facial through Yamile Skin Studio will receive a complimentary 15-minute LED light therapy session, a gentle addition to support the skin’s natural renewal.