HERE’S WHY A SKIN TREATMENT IS MORE THAN JUST AN INDULGENT SPLURGE. Whether you’re booking appointments with a dermatologist or a licensed esthetician, professional skin treatment is more than just an indulgent treat. It’s a necessity with a plethora of benefits for the mind, body and soul. Here are a few to consider: Spend… Read More
I had an opportunity to be interviewed by Authority Magazine, sharing my thoughts on connection, self-love, and beauty. Feeling confident and beautiful in our own skin begins with building a strong self-image. The full interview can be viewed here. Thank you so much for joining us! Let’s Get Intimate! I’d love to begin… Read More
When’s the last time you purchased a brand new beauty elixir, only to discover that it was not quite your match made in skin-loving heaven? Understanding your skin’s unique needs is essential to knowing what products will work for you. It’s time to stop adding to that ever-growing graveyard of beauty potions that never quite… Read More
As an aesthetician, I spend a lot of time correcting skin mishaps, from the unexpected side effects of harsh products to post-laser scarring (which typically only occurs if you really mess up your SPF). I’ve also made plenty of mistakes myself, since it can be pretty tempting to act as my own personal guinea… Read More
Keep your skin dewy and glowing this holiday season. Between chilly winter air, moisture-zapping heaters, champagne and holiday treats, maintaining glowing skin through the New Year can be a challenge. But there is hope! With the help of a few beauty staples, sparkling holiday skin can be yours. Whether you need a single product… Read More
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Remember that old phrase? Do you believe it’s true? As women we tend to pick ourselves apart. And are we really to blame? Society has been teaching us self-criticism for eons. It’s ingrained in us from a young age, whether through cultural narratives or consumerism doing its… Read More
Piggybacking off of my last video, how to use Gua Sha and jade rollers, I filmed this how-to facial massage video as requested on Instagram. These massage techniques will make your skin glow and release muscle tension, which happens to be my favorite! In the past, if you were to visit me in the treatment… Read More
Gua Sha and jade rollers have been having a moment for a while now–they’re all over social media, magazines, in spas. I love them both, they each have their place, and while they both improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage they’re pretty different. Deciding which makes the most sense for your routine may come… Read More
Let’s talk about RETINAL. You read that right, not retinol, retinal. Also known as retinaldehyde, but that’s a mouthful. Both are a type of retinoid offered over the counter through various brands and formulations. What’s special about retinal is that it’s supremely gentle by comparison to its predecessors. Check out this post for a… Read More
While I don’t consider myself a holistic or natural esthetician, I do err on the side of caution, and Botox is one of those things I’m cautious of. If it’s something you do and love, it makes YOU feel good, who cares? Keep doing it. I’m just not convinced of Botox’s benefits… Read More