As an esthetician, I understand that skincare routines and skincare in general can be super confusing. There are SO many products, so many skincare lines, so many people giving information, and so many new things all the time. I know that this can feel defeating and confusing when you’re just trying to have the healthiest, most radiant skin possible. But I’m here to help! I always aim to share digestible, helpful information that makes it easy to implement new products or routines.

This blog is to help you understand and create a high-quality, purposeful, basic skincare routine for yourself that you are happy with (and that your skin is happy with) and a routine that is easy to build upon.

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This was by far one of my most relaxing facial massage tutorials to film, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Lymphatic brushes for facial massage have really been trending on social media lately (at least on my algorithm), and I wanted to share my knowledge.

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When we talk about daily movement and exercise, it’s often in the sense of heart health, weight loss, and other internal health reasons. And movement IS great for our health, but do you know what it’s also great for? Our skin!

Exercising or just getting your body moving helps your largest organ (your skin) to be healthier by creating natural lymphatic detoxification, circulation + oxygen flow, and structural support. After reading this artilce you’ll be adding daily movement to your skincare routine. Let me break it down for you!

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Your guide to hydrated skin! It’s all about choosing the right products and ingredients and layering them correctly. After reading this blog post, you won’t have to worry about dry, dull, itchy, or dehydrated skin anymore 💧

First, I go over the correct skincare items and layering steps, and then I list my favorite cleanser, essence, serum, lotion, and oil. Enjoy!

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2026 is about upleveling our skincare routines by being super intentional about how we use our products and devices. So it’s less about implementing a lot of new products, trendy devices, and buying new skincare, and more about learning how to get the most out of the high-quality products and devices you have already chosen for yourself. Because I know you have been reading my blog and getting educated about the best skincare routine, ingredients, and products for you 😉

LED therapy is a tried-and-true skincare treatment that has risen in popularity over the last decade. It’s because it works! We also have a lot more advanced devices for at-home use. Ones that are easy to use, comfortable, and effective. If you own an LED device, are thinking about getting a device soon, or go to a skincare or wellness space for LED treatments, you’ll want to do everything you can to get the best possible benefits.

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I don’t know how I didn’t see this coming, but lymphatic drainage facial brushes are one of the biggest beauty and skincare trends right now. They gained a lot of popularity in the year of 2025 and will continue to grow. And for good reason! The lymphatic brush is an innovative tool that gives us both health and beauty benefits.

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My skin can always feel the effects of drier, colder winter weather. The cold air gets sharper, the humidity drops, and suddenly my already dry skin type becomes tight, sensitive, and extra reactive. But over the years, I have learned how to protect my skin and keep it strong and moisturized. If you struggle with itchy, flaky, or easily irritated skin this time of year, you’re definitely not alone. Winter is one of the harshest seasons for our skin barrier.

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In the wintertime, dry and cold air actually wicks moisture away from our skin. Yes, the air is actually stealing our skin’s hydration, rude! This at-home facial steam adds hydrating molecules to our skin, helping it to feel softer, smoother, more even, and luminous. It’s a perfect at-home activity for a cold winter day!

🧖‍♀️ All you need is a bag of tea, a ceramic or oven-safe bowl, a bath towel, and a kettle or pot to boil water.

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What do I love to do in the fall and winter? Cozy up with a nice hot beverage while reading a book or watching TV. I’m all about customizing habits to make sure they benefit the health of my skin, and I know you are the same! Each of the hot and delicious beverages on this list contains ingredients that help our skin.

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Things that make me happy? Giving others the perfect gift, and I’m sure you are the same!

I compiled a list of skincare, beauty, and wellness items that I think would make great gifts for this holiday season (or really any time of year🎁). As always, you won’t find anything from Amazon, Target, or Walmart here; as much as I can, I like to support smaller companies or companies I trust ethically.

Enjoy! Happy holidays!

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Happy Halloween! These are 5 ingredients that frighten me when I see them in skincare! 👀

All jokes aside, when I look at the ingredients of a skincare item, if I see any of these 5 things, I know I’m not going to be purchasing or recommending it to people.

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I’m excited to share my new facial massage tutorial with you!

scrub me secret: you don’t need to gua sha every day to see results! I promise that if you put in the time and effort to give yourself a detailed massage (like this one, which takes 30 minutes), you can still have a fresh, even, youthful-looking face and neck, and only need to massage yourself once a week. That is how often I gua sha myself, once a week.

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Exfoliation is a tricky topic to cover because how you incorporate exfoliation into your skincare routine is going to look different for everyone. Some will use a daily exfoliation fluid or serum, some will only use a weekly mask, and some will work some of these items into their routine 2-5x a week. The key is to use this type of skincare to soften skin, remove debris, and help your skin function healthily.

So here I am with my best guide to properly incorporating exfoliation into your routine! Questions? Comment below and I’ll answer them for you💡

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Welcome to my “Bare Facts” blog series! This month, I decided to switch it up and trade in my wordier, more in-depth blog posts for articles that are shorter, digestible, and get straight to the “need to know” information. 💡

This article will help you better understand your skin’s pores, their function, and why they can look big or bothersome sometimes.

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Welcome to my “Bare Facts” blog series! This month, I decided to switch it up and trade in my wordier, more in-depth blog posts for articles that are shorter, digestible, and get straight to the “need to know” information. 💡

Lymphatic drainage massage is something that is talked about daily in the beauty and wellness community. Like we know it helps depuff our faces and bodies and helps reduce excess fluid, leading to a more contoured look, but do you ever wonder about what lymph is and what this lymphatic drainage massage actually does?

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