Speaking as an esthetician, of course, it would be ideal for all of us to be consistent with our morning and night skincare routines where all the correct cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers are used. But that’s not totally realistic, is it? I think everyone has one of those moments where you think “oh man I really don’t feel up to doing my skincare right now.” this even happens to the most disciplined people. In these moments I recommend taking a couple of very quick and easy steps to clean and refresh your skin instead of skipping your routine fully.

Have you ever experienced one of those times when you look in the mirror and you’re like…woah my face could use a little boost right now. I know I have! Sometimes our skin is lacking a little moisture, circulation, and/or elasticity and it makes us appear tired and to have dull skin. I have some great tips for giving your skin back that radiant and youthful look.

Facial oil! It’s so funny to me that when I started out as an esthetician this was a product I used solely for facial massages. Facial oils are such diverse products; I use facial oil daily in my own skincare routine and at my skincare studio. They make the perfect makeup remover and an amazing pre-cleanse. I also love making facial oil the last step of my nighttime routine for extra nutrients and skin softening benefits. And of course, we all know a great facial oil is the best thing for gua sha and other facial massage.

Taking what I call a “hot/cold shower” is one of my favorite wellness rituals. Adjusting the temperature of your shower can help boost your immune system, give you shinier hair, and have clearer skin. A hot/cold shower is when you begin showering in warm water, switch to cool/cold water, back to warm water, and then again give yourself a cold rinse. This shower routine might seem a little over the top but it really does have skin, hair, and health benefits!

I’ve blogged about gua sha stones, facial rollers, warm herbal poultice balls, and ice rollers. In this scenario quiz, you’ll choose which one of these facial tools would be the best choice for each situation. Use tips from my blog posts “Perks of using warm and cold tools on your skin”, “Important gua sha tips for beginners”, “Easy to use facial tools”, and “Thai poultice face massage” to help you get all the answers correct!

For the past few years cold facial tools, like ice rollers have been THE thing to incorporate into your skincare routine. And that’s for good reason because ice rollers and cooling facial tools have incredible benefits for your skin. But what about warmth?

Looking for the best body oil, moisturizer, or SPF to wear all summer long? These are 5 products I’ve been absolutely LOVING right now and I would totally recommend them to any of my friends, family, or skincare clients. My goal is to get us all to have glowing skin from head to toe and these products will help us work to achieve that overall radiant and luminous glow we are looking for. Enjoy! 🧡

Let’s show some love for the scrub me soaps! I don’t give these face and body cleansers enough appreciation; ever since I started making and using plant-based soaps the skin on my body has greatly improved. Using a cleanser with ingredients that are beneficial for your cells and free from harmful or irritating makes a big difference in how your skin functions. I’m talking results like less dryness, reduction in breakouts, clearing of redness, and an even overall tone.

Body breakouts are a really common issue, even though social media might be showing us otherwise 🙃. Hormonal fluctuations, excess sweat, and clogged pores are all factors that can cause acne or small whiteheads and blackheads on our bodies. Breakouts can happen anywhere on the body but the most common places we see them are the back, butt, and legs.

Physical exfoliation is the act of using something with texture to exfoliate the skin, like a face scrub. The problem with many facial scrubs is that their texture is too abrasive for our delicate faces and necks. Some seeds, salts, and grains used for facial scrub products have edges that are sharp and jagged instead of soft and round. We want to treat our skin with a scrub that has a fine-grained, almost soft texture.

A moisturizer is a must-have product for your daily skincare routine. When we are in a hot, humid climate or weather that makes us super sweaty, a rich and thick moisturizer can feel too heavy on our skin. Even if your facial cream or lotion is made with non-pore clogging oils and hydrators it’s nice to switch to a lighter-weight, more breathable moisturizer for the summertime to ensure our pores are clear and breakout free. And don’t even think about leaving a moisturizer out of your skincare routine! Without a moisturizer dry skin will look dull, oily skin can become more oily, and sensitive/acneic skin types can become blotchy and unbalanced. I love the feeling of applying something hydrating and lightweight to my skin underneath my daily SPF, it really makes my skin plump, healthy, and glowy. Below are my esthetician recommended products!

Let’s talk fading and preventing fine lines and wrinkles! Botox is a popular option that people often choose to smooth and treat lines in their face and neck. But some of us aren’t ready for or don’t ever plan on getting injectables (hi, me 👋🏼 ). As an esthetician, I like to know all my skincare treatment options and educate my clients as well. I really like these wrinkle removing and age preventing alternatives to Botox because they really improve your overall skin health, which is the ultimate goal.

These serums I’ve recommended are products I think would provide benefits for any type of skin. I chose these products based on their ingredient blends. In my experience and research, I’ve found that each of these serums is free from skin-damaging, sensitizing, or irritating ingredients. These serums contain ingredients that play a role in improving overall skin health and appearance. If you’re new to serums or thinking of adding a new one to your routine I would definitely recommend one of these!

Very important blog post alert! This is a key piece of skincare knowledge and for some of you, learning this will change up your current skincare routine. A toner and a liquid treatment solution are NOT the same things. These 2 products actually have very different functions in your skincare routine.