Here’s a beauty myth that needs to be busted once and for all so we can finally achieve our skin goals: our perceived imperfections don’t make or break whether or not we have “flawless” or “beautiful” skin. What can make a difference in achieving skin goals is understanding our skin baseline. The truth of the matter… Read More
What if I told you the reason you’re experiencing skin problems is that your skin barrier isn’t healthy and needs repairing? That it’s actually experiencing abuse? Those pesky pimples, acne marks, fine lines, dull, uneven skin tone, dryness, sensitivity. All the things we’re wanting to erase could very well be symptoms of a neglected skin… Read More
As a professional esthetician, I’m hyper-aware of how misbehaving skin can impact our emotional and physical wellbeing. I’ve seen it take hold over my client’s confidence and even experienced it steal away my own self-worth. While there are many skin conditions that can affect how good we feel about our reflection, dare I say acne… Read More
Vitamin D, the happy sunshine vitamin! It also happens to be the vitamin many Americans are deficient in. Let’s dive into Vitamin D’s effect on skin. I’ve been fascinated with Vitamin D ever since finding it helped with my hormonal acne. Unfortunately, good old Vitamin D isn’t always prescribed or levels checked when it comes… Read More
Adult hormonal acne is traumatic, both emotionally and physically, and on the rise in women. It can trigger desperation, anxiously Googling for a solution we somehow missed, asking for advice from strangers on the internet. I’m all too familiar with the scenario from my own personal experience! Sometimes you find an answer, though. Thanks to… 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
Retinoids are impressive ingredients when it comes to preventing and reversing signs of photoaging like fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It can even work magic with acne prone skin! They’re a workhorse, miracle-inducing ingredients that seriously change and improve our skin. The challenge for many of us is finding a retinoid that works for… Read More
After adjusting my lifestyle with the goal in mind to heal my gut, reduce inflammation, and correct my acne, I finally took a legit food sensitivity test. If you’re just now tuning in, all the details on my path to healing cystic hormonal acne can be read here on the blog. I’ve shared the story… Read More
Vitamin A goes by several names but she’s known as the golden child of anti-aging ingredients. Starting one in your 20’s, and definitely by your 30’s, can create an impressive impact on your complexion. One that might even prevent you from needing Botox early in life. We love it because it increases cell turnover, helping… Read More
Oh, the joys of pregnancy! While you’re housing a miniature tenant, you’re given a laundry list of do’s and don’ts during a time when hormones are raging. If you’re lucky you acquire the coveted pregnancy skin glow. Also what plenty of my clients would call a myth. Maybe you’re left wondering what the actual hell… Read More