Exfoliation always seems to be a hot topic in skincare. There are so many different opinions on how, when, why, and who should exfoliate. Often the default is either not to exfoliate at all or to over-do it. Although it’s hard to generalize anything in skincare - especially exfoliating - I hope these suggestions help clear up any overwhelm on exfoliating at home!
Getting sensible doses of sunlight plays an important part in your overall health and well being. Everyone needs the sun to survive and thrive, but sometimes we can overdo our exposure to it - especially during summertime and while many activities and business remain outdoors due to COVID-19.
Read MoreTaking a holistic approach means taking a whole body and mind approach to your skin. It looks at much more than just your skincare products. Holistic skincare looks at your diet, amount and quality of sleep, digestion, exercise, stress levels, types of stress, emotions, hormones, your menstrual cycle and how these all contribute to and affect your skin’s health. It looks at a skin condition as something that requires deeper questioning, what I usually refer to as ‘detective work’. This approach looks at you as a whole person in which everything is connected.
Read MoreSpending more time at home versus the treatment room over the last few months has given me the opportunity to take a look at what I own and consume at home, especially with my skincare. It’s provided me with the opportunity to ask myself how I can be a more sustainable skincare enthusiast in an industry that is notorious for toxic waste. I want to do my part in keeping our skin and our oceans clean. While I come up with specific ways to continue practicing sustainability in the treatment room, I’ve listed some ways we can be more sustainable with skincare at home.
Read MoreMy approach to treating breakouts and blackheads has always fallen far on the holistic side of esthetics. The goal is to help you figure out what’s causing your breakouts or blackheads in the first place and work to heal from the inside out.
Read MorePandemic or not, sometimes we just need an escape. We need somewhere we can transport ourselves to where we can breathe, a place to escape from whatever is not serving us - be it anxiety, fear, sadness, confusion, or stress. Having a physical place at home to go to when we need that place of tranquility and zen is especially important right now as we self-isolate.
Read MoreOur skin is an incredibly smart, communicative organ that is usually quick to respond to and show signs of stress. Unfortunately, stress and inflammation of the skin go hand-in-hand and have been shown to speed up signs of aging.
Read MoreThere are so many benefits of facial Gua Sha, aside from it being a completely natural alternative to Botox and a meditative, sleep-inducing experience.
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