Let’s chat about CBD skincare! I’ve been using CBD products and incorporating them into my facial treatments for the past few years and I have to say, it really has been a game changer in delivering complexion evening and redness-reducing results to my facial clients.
I want to dive into what exactly CBD and CBD skincare is, who are good candidates for use, all the benefits, and some of my favorite cannabidiol skincare items 🌱
Read MoreLet’s get really specific today and focus on a specific area of the face that very commonly has issues. Our cheeks! For so many people, the cheek area of the face can get red, sensitive, & have small bumps, or break out without warning. So if this is happening to your skin, don’t feel alone because it’s super common.
Read MoreI love using CBD toner and serums during my facial treatments and so many of you have loved incorporating CBD products into your homecare routines. I wanted to do a mini deep dive into this plant-based ingredient and give some tips on how it can best help your skin.
Read MoreIf you haven't already noticed, scrub me™ loves bar soap! We make our soaps with rich oils and plant-based ingredients that help skin be at its healthiest. There are lots of options out on the market and unless you're a skincare expert it's hard to tell what's best for you. Not all soaps are created equal.
Read MorePPE like facial coverings and masks are a new part of life! Masks have shown to be essential for our health and to slow the spread of coronavirus so we want to make them a habit now that we are starting to slowly resume social activities and work. For many of us, our skin is being affected by wearing facial masks for long hours every day. With many clients, and even myself I am seeing more impacted congestion and breakouts around the mouth, chin, and nose area. But don’t ditch the facial protection just to save your skin! I have both home skincare tips and facial treatment suggestions that will help clear breakouts and fight future congestion.
Read MoreSpring 2020 marks ten years of working as an esthetician for me! In January 2010 I graduated from the Aveda Institute in Chicago, took my Illinois state board test shortly after, and scored an “esthetician in training” gig at a local spa. I have to admit, after graduating from esthetics school and passing my big test I thought I was a skincare pro. While I had the knowledge, I would learn over the years that experience with a wide variety of people, skin types, conditions, products, and treatments is what gives the most valuable skincare wisdom.
Read MoreNow that you’ve used my previous blog post to optimize your at-home skincare I think you’re ready to amp up your routine even more. I’ve made a list of facial treatment tools you can use at home to increase the results you desire from your home care and make you feel like you’ve really brought the esthetics room into your own house! These items are listed in the order I would use them as an esthetician in the treatment room. For example, I started with the steamer for pore cleansing and ended the list with cooling globes that would finish off the treatment. This should give you a better idea of how to add these tools to your skincare routine at home.
Read MoreI thought a blog answering some of the questions I get asked most as an esthetician would be a perfect way to wrap up 2019. Getting to answer your skin and product questions is probably one of the favorite parts of my job. You can truly never ask me too many skincare related questions, and if I don’t know the answer I will go do my research and find it for you. Knowing how your skin functions and what treatments & products are best to treat it is a really important part of maintaining healthy, radiant skin.
Read MoreI want to focus on a specific area of the face that so many of us seem to have some complications, the cheeks. For a lot of us, the cheek area of our face can get red, sensitive, small bumps, or break out without warning. Fluctuations or problems with the skin on our cheeks are often an indicator that our body is trying to tell us something about our lifestyle, diet or digestive system.
Read MoreThere’s a reason we named our company “scrub me”; we absolutely love a good full body exfoliation! Scrubbing the skin on our body isn’t just for buffing away and softening dry skin, it also helps keep skin firm and youthful. Full body exfoliation brings circulation and oxygen flow to the skin’s surface, helping keep your proteins happy and healthy. Using some type of body scrub, loofah, exfoliating soap, or dry brush on your body a few times a week will keep your skin firmer for longer. Think of exfoliating like a mini fountain of youth!
Read MoreStretch marks are essentially scars that occur when severe damage is done to collagen and elastin fibers; rapid growth of the skin or rapid weight loss is what causes this damage. When skin stretches or changes very quickly, especially if it’s dry, the proteins can’t hold their natural structure and end up tearing. Stretch marks look like uneven lines going across your skin, usually, there are a few right next to each other.
Read MoreIf we've ever had the pleasure of meeting in person I'm almost certain that we've discussed my very specific skin care routine. I like to use my personal home care routine as an example to explain how important it is to have a daily regimen at home. Facials, treatments, and peels can only take your skin so far. Yes, treatments like these do greatly improve your complexion, skin's health, and help you achieve your ultimate skin goals. But, without a proper skin care routine at home, your skin cannot maintain all results in between treatments.
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