Most Common Winter Skin Mistake

Most Common Winter Skin Mistake

The holidays may be over but winter definitely isn’t. Cold weather can bring changes in our skin like dryness, uneven texture, redness, increased sensitivity and irritation. To ensure our skin stays protected, nourished and moisturized,...
Does Oily Skin Age Better?

Does Oily Skin Age Better?

Oily skin can come with a whole host of not-so-pleasant side effects like breakouts, shininess, larger pores and makeup that doesn’t want to stay. So is there a silver lining to having oily skin? Well...
Avoiding the "Skin Type" Trap

Avoiding the "Skin Type" Trap

As an esthetician, I know how much confusion surrounds figuring out skin type. Many first-time clients would be eager for me to look at their skin and give them an answer. The truth is, categorizing...
Ingredients to Avoid While Pregnant

Ingredients to Avoid While Pregnant

Pregnancy comes with many changes, and the list of things to avoid can seem overwhelming. Alcohol...sushi...deli meat...just to name a few! While many people think in terms of unsafe drinks/food, it's important we're also aware...
Why You Need to Exfoliate During Pregnancy

Why You Need to Exfoliate During Pregnancy

Exfoliation is crucial to overall skin health and appearance, and becomes even more important during pregnancy. Let's explain why.  For many women, the fluctuating hormones we experience during pregnancy cause changes in our skin. Some of these changes...
How Should I Wash My Face?

How Should I Wash My Face?

“How often should I wash my face?” is one of the MOST common questions I got while working as an esthetician. While the answer may seem obvious to some, properly washing your face is definitely...
Maintaining A Skin Routine While Traveling

Maintaining A Skin Routine While Traveling

Between summer and the upcoming holidays, it’s likely we all have trips to look forward to. As fun as traveling is, we often find ourselves taking “breaks” from things like the gym, diets and maintaining...