Hydrating our bodies with the proper amount of water can greatly improve our overall health. But does drinking water actually make a difference in how our skin looks? The answer is YES! Drinking a good amount of water every day helps flush away lymph fluid that causes puffiness, decreases breakouts, and
Read MoreA couple of things sparked the idea for this interview-style blog post. In my 2016 article, I answered the question “Where do you see scrub me in 5 years?” I thought it would be really fun to revisit that question and a few others from that blog. I’ve also been reading Lauren Evarts Bosstick’s newest book “Get the F*ck out of the sun” and I love the series of skincare questions she chose to ask the gurus she interviewed. Her questions were so great I wanted to answer them myself. Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreOne important thing to remember when we are out and about at the beach, boating, picnicking, biking, etc. is that we need to reapply our SPF every 2 hours. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to have a little fun in the sun the past few weeks and I’ve been testing out sun protection products to share with all of you. Specifically, I wanted to find some options that would be easy for us to reapply every couple of hours when we are out and on the go. Here are some of my favorites.
Read MoreFor the past 15 months, I’ve been incorporating gua sha into my skincare routine about once a week. I wanted to put my gua sha work to the test and see what amping up my routine would do for my skin. My goals were to achieve a more lifted look in my cheek and eye area as well as evening-out small bits of redness in my complexion. For 25 days straight I incorporated a 5-20min gua sha massage into my skincare rituals. I’m going to go over how I incorporated this into my daily routine, the benefits of consistent face massage, and finally my results from my 25 days of gua sha!
Read MoreWhen a large or unexpected breakout pops up we want it gone, FAST! Picking at and trying to pop a new, very visible breakout may seem like the best choice; most of the time popping that pimple ends up making things look and feel much worse. This is the go-to advice I give to all my facial clients for treating pimples and cystic breakouts.
Read MoreDietary rituals that will take your skin to the next level! Superfoods, drinks, and elixirs you’re sure to love as much as me.
Read MoreThese beneficial vitamins can sometimes be confusing and hard to identify on your skincare product label. Learn all about these ingredients and if you think your skincare routine can benefit from them. Esthetician-approved skincare product suggestions included below!
Read MoreIt’s hard to play favorites with the scrub me skincare items but the antioxidant powder mask is my favorite facial mask. It’s super beneficial for all skin types which is something that is hard to find for facial care
Read MoreIncorporating facial gua sha massage into your skincare routine at home can be so beneficial for anti-aging, treating puffiness, and overall skin radiance. Using your gua sha stone/tool correctly is key to getting the best results from your at-home facial massage treatments. Let’s go over the most important gua sha basics so you can get started! At the end of this blog post, there is a video that will go over all of these tips.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreWelcome to a walk-through of a facial at my skincare studio! One of the most important things I have learned throughout my 10+ years working as an esthetician is that in order to get the best results from a facial treatment the facial must be detailed and customized to your personal skin care needs. Even the most basic facial can be fine-tuned and customized to address any current problems or concerns in the skin and help rejuvenate it with the correct products.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you needed to get your skin in check, and fast? We’ve all been there! Sometimes it’s an event that seems to have arrived too soon, an impromptu photoshoot/professional photo, or a last-minute invite to something that leaves us looking for ways to get our skin at its most radiant so we are ready to be seen and photographed. These are a few esthetic facial treatments that can help improve your skin the week of or even the day of your photos or event.
Read MoreYou may have the perfect products in your skincare routine but if you don’t apply them in the right order or at the right times you aren’t getting the most benefit! Here I’m going over all the details of the correct order to layer your skincare and what products to use AM and PM. I also linked some helpful blog posts at the end for those that still need some guidance for their at-home skincare routine. Enjoy!
Read MoreGiving skincare advice is one of my favorite things to do as an esthetician. When I ask my clients what their #1 skincare goal is so many say “A clear complexion!”. Here are some of my top tips that apply to every skin type for a clear, radiant complexion.
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