Introducing Ritual Skincare, where ancient wisdom meets modern innovation for the ultimate self-care experience. Founded by Stephanie Knopf, a trained esthetician and certified singing bowl healing practitioner, our brand empowers holistic rituals that deliver nourishment and visible, lasting results.
Stephanie believes in a holistic approach to skin health, viewing the skin as a reflection of internal well-being. Leveraging her expertise as an esthetician, she combines ancient wisdom, modern knowledge, and high-performance products crafted with plant active ingredients. These formulations nourish the skin, bringing it into harmonious balance and delivering visible, long-lasting outcomes.
At Ritual Skincare, education and self-care rituals are paramount. Stephanie is passionate about empowering clients with skincare knowledge and practical techniques to achieve healthy skin balance. Our products are designed to renew the skin's microbiome, revive elasticity, replenish moisture levels, and restore a natural, radiant glow.
Experience the transformative power of Ritual Skincare and take control of your well-being. Elevate your self-care routine with our empowering rituals that help you achieve optimal health and rejuvenate your skin.
WHO WE ARE
Ritual Skincare draws inspiration from ancient skincare practices to create transformative rituals in our studio, curated specifically for you. Our intention is to provide a sacred sensory experience that nourishes your skin and inner well-being. We also empower you to continue this journey at home by guiding you in creating your own skincare rituals. By fostering harmony and balance, our products and rituals evoke a deeper connection to your soul, cultivating self-love every step of the way.
Being an esthetician feels less like a choice I made and more like a calling that found me. From a young age, I was captivated by the world of beauty, drawn to fashion, makeup, and the intricacies of skincare. My mother's skincare book filled with natural remedies ignited my curiosity for using natural ingredients on the skin. As a teenager, I loved recreating the editorial makeup styles of Kevyn Aucoin.
At the age of 18, I worked for a plant-based company where my passion for skincare, ingredients, and makeup flourished. I began working as a makeup artist and it was through the eyes of my friends and colleagues that I discovered a talent within myself that I hadn't recognized before. What had started as pure fun for me, then became a recognized skill.
Encouraged by friends, I took a leap and enrolled in the Horst Education Center, now known as the Aveda Institute, in Minneapolis back in 1996 to study esthetics. The institute had a distinct atmosphere and philosophy that deeply resonated with me. I embraced the belief in a holistic approach to skincare, that everything has a root cause and our skin/face is a reflection of our internal well-being. The education I received there was invaluable, although at the time, my aspiration was to pursue a career as a makeup artist rather than an esthetician.
However, my passion for makeup gradually transformed into a broader passion for working with clients, guiding and educating them to develop lifelong habits for healthy skin care habits (rituals). It became evident that many of us had not been taught the importance of caring for our skin using quality products or the benefits of facial treatments, despite the ancient practices of beautifying and rejuvenating bathing rituals.
Motivated by the significant waste produced by waxing in the beauty industry, I consciously made the decision to specialize in sugaring. My commitment to minimizing waste and reducing my environmental impact led me to seek a hair removal method that aligns with these values. Sugaring, with its gentle ingredients free from chemicals, not only offers a more comfortable experience than waxing but also promotes a sustainable and natural approach to beauty. By embracing sugaring, I prioritize the comfort of my clients while contributing to a greener and more conscientious beauty industry.
My intention is to be your guide and empower you on your skincare journey. Together, we will discover the specific needs of your skin and nourish your inner self through sensory skincare rituals. These rituals will not only harmonize your outer appearance but also foster a deep connection with your inner being, allowing you to embrace your unique beauty and cultivate a sense of well-being.
