Better than a Hydrafacial.

Everyone is talking about their best way of getting immediately glowing and hydrated skin, a Hydrafacial! From my own skin treatment experience, some research, and listening to others’ testimonials I do agree that a Hydrafacial is a great way to get a fresh face + hydrated glow BUT I have a special facial treatment protocol that in my opinion gives even better results.

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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.

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Understanding facial hair & removal options.

Some look great rocking facial hair but others (like myself) would rather our faces be hair-free! Facial hair removal is a common and popular service at spas and med-spas, some people opt to do their own hair removal at home. I’m going to go over all the different options there are if you’re wanting to remove unwanted hair on your face or neck.

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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.

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Retinol Alternatives

Retinol is pretty amazing at reducing breakouts and fading fine lines and wrinkles. While retinol products are effective they can also be problematic for some skin types. Retinol is known to be sensitizing and irritating to the skin when used too often or in a dosage that’s too high for your certain skin type. Some cannot handle a retinol product without showing signs of sensitivity or irritation and therefore won’t get the desired results.

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Treat & reset your sensitized skin.

Sensitized skin is different from sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is a genetic skin type that has a barrier that is easily compromised or thrown off balance and is prone to inflammation. Sensitive skin types are born with this type of skin that gets red, itchy or damaged easily. Sensitized skin is a skin condition that results in red, itchy, bumpy, or irritated skin; this is usually caused by skincare products, facial treatment, or lifestyle.

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All about the nourishing serum.

It’s scrub me’s best selling facial product, a lightweight & nutrient-rich facial oil called the ‘nourishing serum’. This product is a part of my personal daily skincare routine and also something that I use during every facial at scrub me skin care studio. I wanted to highlight this product in a blog post because it has become such a popular product with my clients/customers and has so many more uses than just a nighttime facial oil. Let’s learn a little more about the nourishing serum and how you can incorporate it into your beauty routine.

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My at-home body care routine.

When I first started creating products I was focused on making great items to treat the skin on my body. I had struggled with skin ailments on my body like redness, extreme dryness, and stretch marks so I wanted to put a greater focus on what I was using on my skin and update my body care routine a bit. Like many others, my skin was needing something more than just cleansing with a good smelling body wash. There is always such a focus on specific items and skincare regimens for our faces but not as much importance is placed on a great body skincare routine. Using high-quality products that are tailored to your skin on your body can make a big difference; you can treat acne, dry skin, sun damage, keratosis pilaris, aging, and more.

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Tips to fighting new congestion from facial masks. (maskne)

PPE 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.

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Have the BEST bold brows.

Full, defined but still natural-looking eyebrows are the most requested type of brow in my skincare studio. I think a slightly thicker, naturally shaped brow fits everyone’s facial shape really well and helps highlight beautiful facial features! If you’re looking for full, defined, natural-looking brows, I have a 3-step process to share with you that will give you just that. This brow routine will have your brows looking so on point that you won’t feel the need to fill them in with makeup.

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