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Mineral Vs. Chemical Sunscreen: The Best Choice According To Derms You need daily sun protection to keep your skin healthy and looking youthful. But which type of sunscreen should you choose? Sun protection generally falls into one of two categories: chemical...

Are you ready to build a skin care routine but not sure where to start? Enter: The Eminence Organic Skin Care Best Sellers List! These are the tried and true products that licensed estheticians and skin care enthusiasts (like you!)...

Niacinamide. If it sounds familiar, that’s probably because it's been buzzy in the skin care world forever. A form of Vitamin B3, niacinamide is a nutrient that is required by the body to maintain healthy cells and helps turn the foods you eat into energy. But beyond its effects on your body from the inside, niacinamide has major benefits for your skin too. Read on to learn more about the ways this vitamin can help your skin care and whether it’s right for you!

Just like us, you probably have a deep appreciation for acids due to their power to resurface and enhance the skin's natural glow. Exfoliating acids, such as AHAs and BHAs, have been a staple for those seeking to rejuvenate their...

Here is an inspired list of festive mocktail's you can make in the comfort of your own home and let your inner aura shine bright this holiday season!

We wanted to circle back around to why we started Oak+Tonic in the first place... With a healthy lifestyle in mind, and a focus on 100% Canadian made brands...we are not just a store with a selection of beauty brands, but rather a lifestyle! That lifestyle entails a healthy...

I am sure that many of us have begun what we call spring cleaning and getting ready for the sunnier months ahead! We love spring cleaning so much, it is an opportunity to reorganize and declutter. Our houses require cleaning,...

ELEVATED MATCHA SUPERFOOD LATTE TAKE YOUR MATCHA LATTE TO THE NEXT LEVEL within Matcha Misto is a ready-to-mix blend which can simply be combined with water for a delicious Matcha Latte - but sometimes we need a drink that packs...

You asked for it and we delivered...Chinook Mall Pop-Up! Oct 1st 2020 - Jan 30th 2021 [Located on 2nd level between Saje & Anthropology]   Get all your holiday gift ideas here and some! Unique and exclusive lines that will...

We are excited to announce Graydon from "Graydon Plant Powered Skincare" will be joining us from Toronto for an afternoon meet and greet all while launching her BRAND NEW COLLECTION of Superfood Skin & Hair care at Oak & Tonic's...

A Gift For Every Type Southcentre’s guide to your holiday shopping makes it easy to find the perfect gift at the perfect price – for every type on your list.   Check out what they hand picked from our lovely...

It is that time of year...the transition of Summer to Fall after that glorious full harvest moon! But with that switch comes cooler and crisper weather... a need for more moisture and protection from the dry days are ahead! Om Organics from...

Check out the link below to see a very special YYC Small Business Tribute to International World Entrepreneurship Day, hosted by Southcentre Mall and CTV Calgary!       CTV CALGARY SPECIAL AUG 21ST, 2019

Hey everyone! We wanted to shine some light on the success of a couple of our Lifestyle Brands from Graydon Skincare in ELLE & HELLO! Magazine, Way of Will in WALLPAPER and Di Morelli & Kaia Naturals who were both...

We as a society are consistently bombarded with slogans and ads saying buy this, buy that...this will change your life and so on! When you look at the hair industry in a nutshell...it is an absolute super-plex of products from...

"We created Di Morelli HA Masque to boost the results acquired from consistent use of the Di Morelli regimen. This easy to use sheet masque promotes a hydrated, healthy complexion while working to give the skin a radiant glow. It...

Come check us out at Rosso's 10th Birthday this September 9th from Noon-5pm for some awesome local artisans, food and of course an AMAZING cup of Coffee! We will be on location with many Canadian Skincare goods such as: Graydon...

**Had to share this Blog from our friends at Di Morelli Skincare!** Can you believe it’s almost November already? Might as well embrace it! As the weather changes, you may notice your skin feeling tight after washing and drier in...