From salicylic acid to vitamin c, the list of skincare ingredients is endless. It can seem confusing trying to figure out what ingredient to use to treat your skin concern, but understanding how they work can help. Today I’ll be…
How often should you exfoliate your skin? – Esthetician Q&A
Something a lot of people in the industry say is that you need regular exfoliation to have healthy skin. But is this really the case? In my opinion, the only steps you really NEED in a routine is a cleanser,…
When To Start Anti Aging Skincare
A question I get a lot is about “when to start anti aging skincare”. Before I jump into this, I honestly hate the term anti-aging. Aging is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. A lot of brands advertise…
Physical vs Chemical Exfoliation
When talking about exfoliating skin care, many people’s first thought is a face scrub. But there are actually two main types of exfoliation: physical and chemical exfoliation. While they each have their place, there are a lot of differences between…
Can You Use Niacinamide With Vitamin C?
There are a LOT of “buzzword” ingredients out there in the industry. It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to figure out what skincare ingredients you can and can’t mix. One common question I get often is, “can you use niacinamide…
Is the SPF in my Makeup Enough? – Esthetician Q&A
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I’m big on SPF. I encourage my friends, family, and community to apply sunscreen daily to help prevent skin cancer, signs of aging, and more. However, something people…
The Different Kinds of Vitamin C Ingredients
If you’re looking for an ingredient to treat hyperpigmentation, vitamin c often comes highly recommended. It’s popular for a reason – it’s a great antioxidant and can help with improving collagen production and uneven skin tone. However, did you know…
Azelaic Acid Benefits & Recommendations
In my opinion, azelaic acid is THE ingredient of 2021. It’s all over Instagram and TikTok and is the most up and coming skincare ingredient. Azelaic acid is still gaining traction and I think more azelaic acid products will be…
Post Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) – How to Treat It
After your breakouts heal, are you left with red or purplish marks on your skin? This is likely PIE – otherwise known as post inflammatory erythema. I know it can be confusing to differentiate between the types of acne scars…
How to Reapply Sunscreen: Five Easy Methods
I’ve talked about the importance of sunscreen many times – check out my blog post on chemical vs physical sunscreens if you’d like to learn more. Dermatologists recommend reapplying your sunscreen every 2 hours to help keep your skin protected…
Retinol vs Retinoid – The 4 Main Types of Retinoids
So we all know retinoids are known as the “gold-standard” for treating acne, fine lines/wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. But what’s the difference between retinol vs retinoid? Today I’m breaking down the key differences between each type of retinoid (hint: there’s more…
Chemical vs Physical Sunscreen – What’s the Difference?
If it hasn’t yet been drilled in your head that sunscreen is the most important step in your routine, let this be another reminder. If you’re going to do any step in a routine – apply sunscreen. Sunscreen helps to…