LED Light Therapy at Home: 4 Expert Tips for Best Results

2026 is about upleveling our skincare routines by being super intentional about how we use our products and devices. So it’s less about implementing a lot of new products, trendy devices, and buying new skincare, and more about learning how to get the most out of the high-quality products and devices you have already chosen for yourself. Because I know you have been reading my blog and getting educated about the best skincare routine, ingredients, and products for you 😉

LED therapy is a tried-and-true skincare treatment that has risen in popularity over the last decade. It’s because it works! We also have a lot more advanced devices for at-home use. Ones that are easy to use, comfortable, and effective. If you own an LED device, are thinking about getting a device soon, or go to a skincare or wellness space for LED treatments, you’ll want to do everything you can to get the best possible benefits.

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How to Heal Sensitive Winter Skin Naturally (My Full Guide)

My skin can always feel the effects of drier, colder winter weather. The cold air gets sharper, the humidity drops, and suddenly my already dry skin type becomes tight, sensitive, and extra reactive. But over the years, I have learned how to protect my skin and keep it strong and moisturized. If you struggle with itchy, flaky, or easily irritated skin this time of year, you’re definitely not alone. Winter is one of the harshest seasons for our skin barrier.

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Winter Skin Savior: Hydrating Facial Steam Tutorial

In the wintertime, dry and cold air actually wicks moisture away from our skin. Yes, the air is actually stealing our skin’s hydration, rude! This at-home facial steam adds hydrating molecules to our skin, helping it to feel softer, smoother, more even, and luminous. It’s a perfect at-home activity for a cold winter day!

🧖‍♀️ All you need is a bag of tea, a ceramic or oven-safe bowl, a bath towel, and a kettle or pot to boil water.

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2025 Skincare & Wellness Gift Guide: From Stocking Stuffers to Luxury Finds

Things that make me happy? Giving others the perfect gift, and I’m sure you are the same!

I compiled a list of skincare, beauty, and wellness items that I think would make great gifts for this holiday season (or really any time of year🎁). As always, you won’t find anything from Amazon, Target, or Walmart here; as much as I can, I like to support smaller companies or companies I trust ethically.

Enjoy! Happy holidays!

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Weekly Gua Sha Routine: 30-Minute Massage for Lifted, Glowing Skin

I’m excited to share my new facial massage tutorial with you!

scrub me secret: you don’t need to gua sha every day to see results! I promise that if you put in the time and effort to give yourself a detailed massage (like this one, which takes 30 minutes), you can still have a fresh, even, youthful-looking face and neck, and only need to massage yourself once a week. That is how often I gua sha myself, once a week.

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Gentle but Effective: How to Exfoliate Without Damaging Your Skin

Exfoliation is a tricky topic to cover because how you incorporate exfoliation into your skincare routine is going to look different for everyone. Some will use a daily exfoliation fluid or serum, some will only use a weekly mask, and some will work some of these items into their routine 2-5x a week. The key is to use this type of skincare to soften skin, remove debris, and help your skin function healthily.

So here I am with my best guide to properly incorporating exfoliation into your routine! Questions? Comment below and I’ll answer them for you💡

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Bare Facts: Understanding Your Lymphatic System - The Power of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Welcome to my “Bare Facts” blog series! This month, I decided to switch it up and trade in my wordier, more in-depth blog posts for articles that are shorter, digestible, and get straight to the “need to know” information. 💡

Lymphatic drainage massage is something that is talked about daily in the beauty and wellness community. Like we know it helps depuff our faces and bodies and helps reduce excess fluid, leading to a more contoured look, but do you ever wonder about what lymph is and what this lymphatic drainage massage actually does?

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Bare Facts: Why Circulation Matters in Skincare

Welcome to my “Bare Facts” blog series! This month, I decided to switch it up and trade in my wordier, more in-depth blog posts for articles that are shorter, digestible, and get straight to the “need to know” information. 💡

Circulation isn’t something we think of right away when we think of skincare. But this bodily function plays a major role in improving our skin health, clearing complexion, and helping us age gracefully.

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Enzymes, AHAs, BHAs & PHAs: Everything You Need to Know About Exfoliation

Enzymes and exfoliating acids are ingredients worth knowing about! When added to skincare items, these ingredients can help soften, smooth, and brighten your skin. However, if used too often, incorrectly, or if you don’t select the right ingredient for your skin, you could end up damaging your skin’s barrier and overall healthy functions. As always, I’m your skincare guru here to guide you on the best path! After this blog post, you’ll have a better idea of how to incorporate these ingredients into your skincare routine, and you’ll learn which types of enzymes and exfoliating acids are best for you. Maybe you’ll even leave with the takeaway that your skin doesn’t really need these ingredients at all💡

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Textured Skin on the Body: Causes, Types, and How to Treat It

Some of you are blessed with soft, smooth skin on your body that’s just naturally radiant. And others I know are like me, without proper attention and care, can experience bumps, breakouts, and/or skin sensitivity. Common texture issues on the body include keratosis pilaris, congestion/body breakouts, sensitized skin, and dry/flaking skin. What are the causes of these texture issues, and how can we fix them? That’s what I’m covering today!

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