Toronto Natural Skin Care
Meet Maria Velve
Skin care has become incredibly complicated – but it doesn’t have to be.
Despite what the multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry would like you to believe, it’s absolutely possible to look and feel great using local products made of simple and natural ingredients – and Maria Velve, Toronto's Green Beauty Expert, is here to show you the way. She does this through makeup consultations, lessons and application in Toronto (and beyond); an online shop where you’ll find a curated selection of her favourite makeup and self-care products; and speaking engagements across Canada.
MARIA'S STORY
I’m a make-up artist and a college professor by trade – an unusual combination that has made for an interesting career. I’ve taught English in Korea, done intricate costume make-up for films, and managed a busy downtown Toronto luxury spa.
While I loved many things about both teaching and my make-up work, I always felt like something was missing – until I found my calling in this business.
That happened quite by accident when my second son, Markus, developed severe skin issues as a baby. In an effort to figure out why this was happening – and how to fix it – I began to question everything in my house. I quickly learned just how many toxic and potentially harmful ingredients are hiding in the products we put on our skin – and how hard it is to break through the noise (and the greenwashing) to find clean and natural alternatives.
On that eye-opening journey I discovered two things:
- That Canada has a treasure trove of options when it comes to clean beauty, and
- That there are SO many other women out there looking for the same thing I was
My pledge to you
- To bring you the best in Canadian makeup and skin care, made by real people I’ve met in person (like Helena, Graydon Skincare, and Candace)
- To provide you with the most up-to-date news and information on ingredients and Canadian skincare and makeup brands
- To be impartial and transparent regarding what works and what doesn’t, based on personal testing and research
- To provide simple advice, tips and techniques for every woman
Natural Skin Care in Toronto
I felt compelled to share what I was learning – so I began to meet with women, introduce them to the beautiful products I had discovered, and teach them to use them with confidence – and the rest, as they say, is history. Helping women choose and use the right beauty products for their skin feeds my desire to teach, to connect on a human level, and to make a real difference in people’s lives – and the world.
My overall message to you – and the reason this business exists – boils down to this: What we put on our skin matters. But the bottle it comes in doesn’t. I want you to feel wonderful and pampered – but not because you spent hundreds of dollars on a product, but beacause you took time for you and your skin's well being. I want you to feel it because the products you use are full of nutrient-dense ingredients, and made with love, passion and the best that nature has to offer.
When I’m not researching beauty products, you’ll find me spending time with my husband and two sons. I love yoga, spending time outdoors, and travel.