As an esthetician, it is my job to understand & treat skin. Skin is my passion. I have spent many, many years absorbing as much knowledge of skin as I can. I will never stop learning, & I don’t want to. Skin care is such an eternally evolving industry, that to stop learning would mean…
Category: Skincare Treatments
The Difference Between a Skin Type & a Skin Condition
You know what’s the best thing about having your own, personal esthetician? They know your skin. They look at your skin, they analyze it & make a point of understanding it before performing any treatments or recommending any product. They have studied & have passed exams to prove that they can see & feel the…
The Magic of Regular Exfoliation
Exfoliation has long been a favorite step of mine in my routine. It instantly smoothes & brightens my skin & I do love to see instant results. So gratifying. Aside from the very obvious, instant result though there are many other benefits to exfoliating regularly. Every skin type, & most skin conditions, benefit from some…
The Importance of Proper Cleansing
Let’s be honest. Sometimes cleansing at night is a real chore. You’re tired after a long day, your partner’s already cozied up in bed {because he shampooed his entire head in the shower ~ yes, that’s a thing}, & there’s a distinct possibility that if you close your eyes to remove the mascara, you might just…
The Mysterious Acid Mantle…
Our Acid Mantle is a delicately balanced mixture of sweat, oil, and our Natural Moisturisation Factor {NMF; which is basically hyaluronic acid}. Sometimes called the Hydrolipic Film, it sits on the surface of our skin and is produced by the skin itself. Each component provides a crucial action in protecting our skin. The primary function…