Along the Washington/Oregon border in the cities of Vancouver and Portland, respectively, a small but savvy group of entrepreneurs are creating innovative and intriguing businesses fueled by the region's groundbreaking legalization of marijuana. From retail locations to niche services, this new market thrives with the eclectic insight of passionately pro-cannabis creatives.
Sherry Okamura Leonard is one of the leading lights in the emerging "women in weed" movement. Bringing years of professional expertise as a holistic aesthetician to her new line of hemp-based skin care, she is also contemplating a menu of spa services centered around the health and wellness benefits of THC-infused products and treatments.
Originally from Boise, Idaho, Sherry worked in theater and performance in her twenties, obtaining her aethetician's license eleven years ago after deciding on a major career change. She is now the Salon Director for Urbaca, offering "Portland-esque" hair and skin care in the city's Pearl District. From marketing to media to education, Sherry manages day-to-day operations while also guiding the salon's active community immersion and compelling professional vision.
Beauty and Medicinal Benefts of Hemp Based Skin Care
Inspired by her mother in law's five-time battle with cancer, Sherry developed her signature skin care line, "Okamura Farmacopia",a unisex line skin/body/home products which are 100% paraben, sulfate, and cruelty-free. Designed specifically to be gentle for those who are immuno-suppressed, the products are also perfect for anyone with sensitive skin, allergic to typical commercial cosmetic ingredients, or otherwise interested in natural skin care. Manufactured in an FDA Registered facility under the highest standards of quality control, these small-batch, locally-sourced products further align with Sherry's zeal for integrative wellness through services such chakra balancing, aromatherapy, and tarot cards.
Her latest product, a hemp-based body balm, is still so new it lacks a name and packaging! This lotion represents the debut of a topical skin care as part of a dynamic concept of wellness products infused with THC for maximum relaxation and radiant, glowing health. Currently in active development, Sherry is working on a heated massage oil infused with Indica strains, as these plants offer more intense analgesic properties and soothing aromas. She sees her tailored spa services as the perfect place to explore these healing treatments as cannabis finally comes out of the closet.
One look at Sherry and you can see that she is living right! A proponent of personal cannabis use, Sherry's flawless skin, lively intellect, and smiley energy is the best advert for Okamura Farmacopia's exciting evolution into the entrepreneurial world of the cannabis economy. If you are in Portland, please stop by and see her at Urbaca Salon, or order her premium line of skin care at okamurafarm.com.
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