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How to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer

Hi besties!!! I am back with a new post and today we are talking about how to care for your skin in the summer! Hot girl summer means keeping your skin protected and hydrated, so lets get into it! 1. SPF (duh lol) Alright, we knew this was coming. Regardless if its summer, fall, spring,Continue reading “How to Keep Your Skin Healthy this Summer”

Physical VS Chemical Sunscreen

HI!!!! It has been a damn MINUTE since I have done a blog post. I was thinking of what I should write about , and then it came to be that I haven’t talked about the difference between physical and chemical sunscreen! So naturally, that is todays topic haha. OKAY SOOOO. There are two typesContinue reading “Physical VS Chemical Sunscreen”

Niacinamide 101

What is it? What is its true purpose for our skin? Lets talk about it. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and is most commonly found in serums and moisturizers. It works to strengthen the skin barrier and maintain moisture levels by boosting ceramide production. The anti-inflammatory properties of this ingredient also help toContinue reading “Niacinamide 101”

Stop Buying Celeb Skincare Lines!!

I swear, celeb skincare lines are the new celeb fragrances. Its all about putting their name on something to make money. They don’t care about you the way your esthetician does. Alright, I’m just going to say it. Stop buying celeb skincare lines. I am so tired of celebs making skincare lines just because theyContinue reading “Stop Buying Celeb Skincare Lines!!”

Microneedling 101

Microneedling is becoming a SUPPPER popular service in the industry, and I am so excited to have finished my training to be able to start offering it to my clients. Microneedling is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that involves the use of a microneedling device that creates a controlled skin injury. This significantly improves skinContinue reading “Microneedling 101”

LED LIGHT THERAPY… Whats the Hype?

LED light therapy has become so popular in the last few years, and more and more people are incorporating it into their skincare routines. So, what is it? What does it do? How much is a session? Lets dive a bit deeper into it. Sometimes LED light therapy can be mistaken for tanning machines. THISContinue reading “LED LIGHT THERAPY… Whats the Hype?”

MAKEUP WIPES 101 (Yay or Nay?)

Makeup wipes. I am sure almost EVERYONE has used them at least once in their life. I used to use them all the time to remove my makeup (and even use them to replace my cleanser *cringe*). Look, I get it. They are super easy and convenient to use. BUT, could they be doing moreContinue reading “MAKEUP WIPES 101 (Yay or Nay?)”

How Gut Health and Skin Health Go Together

Often times we hear about how the way our skin looks on the outside is a tell-tale sign of what is going on internally. It’s important to take a look at internal health, starting with the gut when it comes to skin concerns. If we experience any issues with our gut, inflammation, leaky gut orContinue reading “How Gut Health and Skin Health Go Together”

Cleansing 101

Lets go back to basics today with the topic of cleansing. Proper cleansing is often overlooked when it comes to our skin routine, BUT its the first step and one of the most important steps in my opinion. Proper cleansing will determine how well your other products work, and as simple as it may seem,Continue reading “Cleansing 101”

Redness & Rosacea

One of the more common concerns I see and hear about with my clients is redness and rosacea. Rosacea is a inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by hypersensitive skin, red rosy cheeks, pimples and pustules. It is fairly common in men and women around the age of 20-50 and is more common in fairContinue reading “Redness & Rosacea”