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My Skincare Routine
March 22, 2021 The #1 most successful step for perfect skin. DO NOT SLEEP IN YOUR MAKEUP! I hate washing my face! I know that must sound so weird coming from a licensed esthetician but it’s true. I hate spending too much time in the bathroom. I hate splashing water on my face and feeling […]
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More Than A Skincare Consultation
February 22, 2021 In my own personal experience, whether getting a facial or encountering a retail person in a store, I have felt the discomfort that comes from unwanted sales pressure. It feels as if my previous product purchases are being judged or my appearance has been insulted, or I’m being sold a product I […]
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Product Review: Paula’s Choice Cleanser
January 25, 2021 Many of you have asked me to review the products I use on myself, in my daily routine, or when trying a product to see if I would recommend it to clients. I hesitate to review products; just because I like or don’t like a particular product doesn’t mean that you will […]
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Essentials of Skincare: All About Exfoliation
It still feels like summer here in Los Angeles, so how is it possible that Starbucks is already bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte! Are your kids back in school? Are your lazy days at the beach or pool feeling like a distant memory? I feel ya.
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Essentials of Skincare: Sunscreen Ingredients
August 6, 2019 Remember when I taught you all about UV rays in my Essentials of Skincare: Sunscreen post? Oh, do you need a refresher? Go read it now. I’ll wait. Tap, tap, tap. No worries, take your time, I’ll still be here. Okay… so now that you recall how we are trying to protect […]
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Essentials of Skincare: What does SPF mean?
Tips to Stay Protected For everyone, re-application is key to preventing damage to your skin. Use the “reapply every 2 hours” rule of thumb. That is how long manufacturers “guarantee” the product stays active to get the right amount of sun protection. Apply liberally, don’t skimp. Whether you are using a lotion, cream or spray, […]
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Essentials of Skincare: Sunscreen
“You look great for your age!” I hear that lovely (albeit slightly backhanded) compliment often. I usually laugh off the idea by saying well I don’t have kids, which secretly means I have less stress and more sleep. But the truth is, I USE SUNSCREEN. Everyday. Even if I never plan to go outside. […]
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Essentials of Skincare: Exfoliation Explained
We know that cleansing the skin is the most important building block to achieve healthy youthful glowing skin. Wait, you don’t know that? Well, read all about it here in Essentials of Skincare: Skincare Foundations. Then we upped our game by adding a serum in Essentials of Skincare: Using a Serum. We also learned some […]
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Essentials of Skincare: Using a Serum
Ok, so you’ve tackled the basics of skincare, THE Essentials you should be doing every day for healthy glowing skin…as a reminder they are: Cleanse, Hydrate, and Protect. Now that you have the basics down: How does it feel? Do you feel like you have your skincare routine under control? Have you been washing […]
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