For the Love of BHA’s
Here's one topic I really love talking about, and I can get quite long-winded when I get on a roll. So I am going to try my best to stick with the short explanation 😜
BHA’s, aka Beta Hydroxy Acid, is an oil-loving acid. BHA is preferred for oily, acne-prone skin as well as for treating blackheads and whiteheads. BHA’s can get through the oil that clogs pores and helps to normalize the lining of the pore that contributes to acne. We'll touch on more later…
Seriously, this is such a fun topic and once you understand AHA’s better, it will help you when choosing what skincare and ingredients are right for you. You know what they say: the more you know...!
For the Love of AHA’s
Here's one topic I really love talking about, and I can get quite long-winded when I get on a roll. So I am going to try my best to stick with the short explanation 😜
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) are acids derived from natural substances such as sugarcane, milk, and grapes, just to name a few. We'll touch on more later…
Seriously, this is such a fun topic and once you understand AHA’s better, it will help you when choosing what skincare and ingredients are right for you. You know what they say: the more you know...!
Properly Layering Skincare Products
Today’s blog post is all about properly layering your skincare products.
Did you know that skincare products need to be applied in a specific order? Yup!
Some of the most common questions we get from clients purchasing products is “which should I use first?” Or “how do I incorporate this into my home routine with products I already use?”
It goes without saying that you should start with your cleanser. Other products cannot penetrate to the underlying layers of skin if they cannot even stay on the surface due to oils, makeup, environmental pollutants, etc. If you do a double cleanse, you want to start with the oil-based one first to loosen all the makeup and oil from your skin. Follow this up with a gel cleanser that will then get to everything the previous cleanser missed.
Want the rest of the steps? Keep reading and we’ll break it down for you, step by step!
Skincare Myth-Busting
Cucumber on the eyes? Toothpaste on pimples? The cucumber can definitely be cooling and pleasant and the pimple may dry out and shrink, but there are no miracle cures that help in the long run.
We’re bombarded with conflicting information every single day and we understand that it can be difficult to distinguish between what is true or false. Here we bust some of the most common skin care myths!
To Gua Sha Or Not To Gua Sha. Is That Even A Question?
What's with this popular buzzword: Gua Sha?
Well, a Gua Sha is a flat tool made of semi-precious stone, jade or rose quartz, that is used to massage the face. Even though the Gua Sha face tool has recently gone mainstream, it is a lot older than you think. This modern-day face scraping technique is based on a traditional Chinese healing practice known as Gua Sha. "Gua" means to stroke or press, and "Sha" refers to redness.
According to early practitioners, the redness that is obtained through scraping encourages the skin to heal itself. While the modern-day Gua Sha practice is less intense, it will still leave you with a well-sculpted face along with other remarkable results!
So what exactly are the benefits of this flat, otherwise unremarkable little stone? Keep reading!
Natural Collagen Induction Therapy
Known as being one of the hottest MedSpa treatments around, Natural Collagen Induction Therapy also known as it's more frequently used name, Microneedling, is here to stay...and for good reason!
The 4-1-1 On Chemical Exfoliants
Exfoliation is a key step to help the skin to balance itself and get rid of dead skin cell build up, while helping you to achieve a gorgeous, radiant complexion. And while some great physical and mechanical forms of exfoliation are available to us, one of my favorite methods of exfoliation is chemical exfoliation! Keep reading to learn why.
What Is Dermaplaning And Why Is It All The Rage?
Baby soft skin isn't just for babies any more!