Revisiting Skinimalism: Why Less Skincare Might Be Better

A little less than a year ago, I wrote a blog article on skinimalism: the practice of simplifying your skincare routine by being very intentional about the products you choose and the routines you follow. When you take a step back, think about what your skin really needs and do an audit of all the skincare items you have, you’ll most likely end up purchasing fewer products in the long run and will make less impulsive decisions when it comes to treatments and products. I’ll break down skinimalism in this blog and teach you ways to apply it to your own skincare routine.

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Skincare Devices That WORK and Ones I Don’t Suggest

I often get asked my opinion on the best skincare devices to invest in. I especially get asked about LED devices, like which ones are the best. I love that you all are being mindful and conscious about what you purchase; asking the professionals and doing your research before investing in an item will ensure that you’re making the best choice for your skincare routine.

This is my list of devices I would recommend to my clients and ones I would tell you not to purchase.

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Skincare Routine Order: The Most Important Steps for Clear, Healthy Skin

As an esthetician, I understand that skincare routines and skincare in general can be super confusing. There are SO many products, so many skincare lines, so many people giving information, and so many new things all the time. I know that this can feel defeating and confusing when you’re just trying to have the healthiest, most radiant skin possible. But I’m here to help! I always aim to share digestible, helpful information that makes it easy to implement new products or routines.

This blog is to help you understand and create a high-quality, purposeful, basic skincare routine for yourself that you are happy with (and that your skin is happy with) and a routine that is easy to build upon.

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The Surprising Link Between Daily Movement and Healthy, Youthful Skin

When we talk about daily movement and exercise, it’s often in the sense of heart health, weight loss, and other internal health reasons. And movement IS great for our health, but do you know what it’s also great for? Our skin!

Exercising or just getting your body moving helps your largest organ (your skin) to be healthier by creating natural lymphatic detoxification, circulation + oxygen flow, and structural support. After reading this artilce you’ll be adding daily movement to your skincare routine. Let me break it down for you!

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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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