Pimples and surprise breakouts are never fun. The best thing we can do to ensure new breakouts go away quickly is spot-treat them with a breakout-clearing treatment product and/or mask instead of trying to pick at or pop them. Below I list 8 products I think are great options for spot-treating pimples. These spot treatments are best applied after cleansing and toner in your AM or PM skincare routine.
Read MoreAre you into face massage, and thinking about incorporating it into your at-home skincare routine but find that gua sha and/or other face massage methods are just not clicking for you? That’s totally okay! I’ve got another option for you, facial rollers. I find myself recommending facial rollers, both textured and smooth to my clients who want to incorporate face massage into their home care but want something that’s easy and not time-consuming at all. While gua sha face massage is obviously my favorite way to massage my face and all your faces I know that everyone is different, and facial rollers can provide really amazing results when used correctly. That is why I wrote this blog for you✨
Read MoreThe secret to clear, healthy, radiant skin is having the correct skincare routine for your personal skin. And part of a great skincare routine is using a well-formulated cleanser. So often the reason for problematic skin is that you are using a cleanser that isn’t good for your skin. I’ve done the research for you and picked out 6 of my favorite cleansers that I would recommend to my facial clients. Enjoy! 💦
Read MoreOkay so let’s do the math on how I decided this product was my absolute favorite facial oil…I have been an esthetician for 13 years, a skincare/beauty enthusiast for almost 2 decades, and I’ve been on this earth for 33 years. That’s quite a bit of time for me to shop for, test, and try ALL of the facial oils and I’ve come to the decision that the ‘nourishing serum’ is truly my favorite facial oil. This product is a part of my personal daily skincare routine and also something that I use during every facial at my care studio. Over the past few years the nourishing serum has become scrub me’s best-selling product, so I think it deserves a highlight on the blog 🥰.
Read MoreOften times an idea for a blog post comes from discussions I have with my esthetic clients. And this blog post is exactly that! As an esthetician, I always know what my clients use for skincare, their skincare routine/habits, and if they are being prescribed something by a dermatologist. What I found so interesting is that SO many people have prescription items from their derm that they use as instructed but have no idea what the product is or what the ingredients are. You know my philosophy behind skincare, I want you all to have the most information possible; the more you understand your skincare products the better you can care for your skin.
Read MoreRetinol! It’s a skincare word we now hear so often and it seems like anyone and everyone is adding or wanting to add retinol to their skincare routine. Retinol products are interesting to me as an esthetician because while they can add benefit to your skincare routine it’s also possible for retinol and retinoid products to cause quite a bit of damage to your skin. So if you’re asking me if I think everyone needs retinol in their skincare routine…my answer is no.
Read MoreFace massage is a technique that has many forms. This type of facial treatment can be performed using a gua sha stone, facial rollers, gua sha spoon, or just your hands alone. We can use massage to treat specific skincare concerns like lines/wrinkles, breakouts, sagging skin, dull skin, and a puffy face and/or neck. In this blog post, you’ll learn all about the science behind face massage and why I find it works so well for giving us the skincare results we desire.
Read MoreThis is my most current and up-to-date skincare routine. If I had to guess I would say I have been doing this specific routine for a little less than a year. For my skin, I have goals of keeping my dry skin hydrated and radiant (not dull), antiaging and preventing aging, and making sure my complexion stays even since I have the tendency to get small red bumps and breakouts.
Read MoreMy job as an esthetician is to help you feel your best in your skin! Part of that job entails curating skincare routines and recommending products that I feel would work well for your needs. Serums can provide amazing benefits and results for our skin, I find them to be some of the most beneficial skincare items. But there are SO many products out there it’s hard to know what’s out there or what works best for your skin. I created this quiz to help simplify your serum searching!
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 MoreOften I share skincare treatment and skincare product recommendations that will help you have the best looking and feeling skin. Today I’m sharing my smoothie recipe that contains lots of hydration, vitamins, and antioxidants that give us skin that glows from the inside out!
Read MoreOur 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!
Read MoreAre you looking for a sign to start incorporating more gua sha into your skincare routine? Well, I think this is it! For the past couple of years, I have been really consistent about giving myself a gua sha face massage about once a week. I set aside 15-25 minutes to use a facial oil and a gua sha stone to massage my face using movements I’ve learned through my education and training classes. My current goals are to prevent signs of aging, keep my complexion clear, lift and firm my face/neck, and make sure my skin always looks radiant. I’ve found that having a consistent face massage and skincare routine helps me achieve these goals.
Read MoreDo you struggle with dry, flaky, dull, and/or itchy skin? I can relate! My skin has the tendency to get so uncomfortably dry and itchy that I literally started a skincare company because of it 😉. Over the years I have gathered many hydration and moisture-boosting tips for treating and taking care of dry skin. After reading this blog post you’ll go from feeling dry, tight, and itchy to soft, firm, and healthy.
Read MoreI know so many of us are in a shopping mood this month! I just love to treat myself a little extra in December 😉 it’s well deserved after an accomplished year. I discovered a lot of new skincare items this year and also used a lot of items I know and love. I wanted to share some of my favorites with you so you can elevate your skincare routine before the year ends! These are 10 of my current favorite items under $50. At the end of this blog post, you’ll find an extra special scrub me secret 🎁
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