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The cuetlaxochitl flower is native to Mexico.

This is a sacred flower that was colonized and written off in history as a "discovery" of Joel Poinsett's in the 1800's.

Joel Poinsett was a slave owner who promoted white supremacy and slavery in his travels and in his political career. He has also been responsible for the displacement of many indigenous peoples along the way by forcibly removing them from their native lands.

The Cuetlaxochime originally had nothing to do with christianity or Christmas, they were a sacred plant used in ceremonies to celebrate the birth of Huitzilopochtli during our winter solstices. They were also used for medicinal and healing purposes to cure sicknesses, aid the flow of breast milk, as well as for dyeing fabrics.

Reverse the harm by calling our xochime by its original name, Cuetlaxochitl, and correcting those around you.

Pronunciation: Kwetla・so-cheetl

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How I prepare for sessions with y’all before and after care.

Kaolin clay mask for sensitive skin from .la (visit their new spot in Panorama City!)

I’m an unofficial under-the influencer for foot spas. In my learnings through we’ve ready about how water releases toxins and so much from the body weather you do a tub or foot spa.

When I’m on my feet for work of all forms I make sure to soak before or after. For virtual sessions, sometimes I even foot soak during if it’s under 60min! Lol