Our dietary habits play a big role when we are aiming to maintain healthy skin! When I’m talking about “diet” in no way am I speaking about goals of losing weight, total body wellness is important when striving for a clear and radiant complexion. Certain proteins and carbs work with different vitamins and minerals to keep our bodies and the skin's barrier functioning properly. Since we are all different, there is no one specific diet that will lead to bright, healthy skin. But, there are definitely some good things we can add or subtract from our diet to help our skin look clearer and more radiant! With each different skin type, concern, or condition comes different nutritional changes that can be made to achieve the healthiest skin possible.

As an esthetician and wellness enthusiast, I have learned and experienced many different ways of approaching diet when it comes to our skin’s health. I’m sharing all my helpful info with you all!

An Esthetician’s Guide to Using Toner

As an esthetician, I’ll sometimes meet clients who are bypassing the toning step in their skincare routine at home. A few reasons I’ve found why people are skipping a toner at home are that they see it as an unnecessary step, they are not sure when or what kind to use, or they’ve had a bad experience with a toner product. When used correctly, using a daily toner is really beneficial to your skin’s health and also your skincare routine

scrub me's 3 step process to defeating dry skin

During this season a lot of us are looking for ways to feel nourished and hydrated instead of uncomfortable and dry. Scrub me has a 3 step process to make defeating dry skin easy!

Fragrance oil vs. essential oil.

In recent years so many of us have become more aware of what ingredients are in the skincare we buy and what ingredients we should be avoiding. Fragrance or perfume is up at the top of the list of ingredients to avoid in skincare, especially facial care. But, sometimes I see some confusion about the difference between fragrance and essential oil and what’s good or bad for your skin. Let’s break it down!

Easy tips to keep skin moisturized in winter.

Dry skin lacks the proper oils and barrier health that keeps it soft, smooth, and healthy feeling. With the proper care, you can help the skin on your face and body retain moisture all year round! Here are my best tips and product suggestions for dry skin.

scrub me™ loves bar soap: A reference guide to all our soaps!

If 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.

What is a back facial?

Quiz! Test your gua sha knowledge.

New things for scrub me™ skin care studio!

My skincare studio has moved from the Halsted location in River West to a studio space in Wicker Park. I was so sentimental about the Halsted location because it was scrub me™ skin care studio’s first home, I took some time to say my proper goodbyes before I moved on. What makes me so excited about the new space is that I’m sure you’re all going to absolutely love it! scrub me™ skin care studio is moving into a space with newly constructed salon suites; construction wrapped up in late May so the studio is going to be totally brand new. It will be the same relaxing, clean, & comfortable vibe with some added bonuses! In the same building as scrub me™ skin care studio, there will be other beauty businesses for you to check out like hair & lash services. This could end up being your one-stop shop for beauty.

Relaxation & meditation tools.

Commit fully to your relaxation/meditation exercise and see it through from start to finish. The process may feel challenging or frustrating at times but I’ve always found that just that act of committing to & completing something from start to finish gives me a boost of good energy.

Help your hands: Tips to healing and preventing dry, chapped skin from frequent washing.

Today, with the new COVID-19 pandemic I thought it would be a great time to republish this blog all about how to best take care of the skin on your hands. I focused on why our hands can get off-balance from a lot of washing and my best tips to keep the skin soft and healthy.

Talking All About Toner!

I’m really excited to write this blog post on toners! As an esthetician, I often have clients come to my skincare studio who are bypassing the toning step in their at-home skincare routine. A few reasons I’ve found why people are skipping a toner at home is that they think it is an unnecessary step, they are not sure when or what kind to use, or they’ve had a bad experience with a toner product. When used correctly, using a daily toner is really beneficial to your skin’s health and also your skincare routine.

Skincare Q&A with an Esthetician.

I 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.

Buff & Brighten Your Body!

There’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!

Our Favorite Spa Treatments for your Body

Did you know when scrub me™ started as a company in 2013 we only had two types of products? A sea salt body scrub with added botanical ingredients and our ever popular whipped shea butter. These products were created because we felt we needed to put more of an emphasis on taking care of the skin on our bodies, not just our faces. We want to pamper all parts of our skin to keep it healthy, clear, and youthful. Cleansing, exfoliating, massaging, and moisturizing your body with great products at home is important. But, there are a few in spa treatments that can help get your skin in optimal condition!