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Ask An Aesthetician: The Inside Scoop on Cystic Acne

January 13, 2016 Acne, aesthetician, Skin Concerns

Ask An Aesthetician: The Inside Scoop on Cystic Acne

  It all starts with a barely noticeable throbbing sensation. Curious as to the source of the annoyance, you reach up and gently graze your fingertips across the surface of your face…..ow! It’s a nasty pimple- inflamed and surprisingly painful to the touch. By the end of the day, you’re dying to break my Skin […]

Rev Up Your Skincare Routine in 2016

Rev Up Your Skincare Routine in 2016

  The beginning of any new year is filled with overt, optimistic statements of personal betterment. Maybe in 2016, you’ll eat better, maybe you’ll work out more, or maybe you’ll just stop to smell the roses a bit more this year. Well, I hate to rain on your parade, but I- for one- am NOT […]

What in the World is a Wattle?

November 26, 2015 decolletage, neck, skincare

What in the World is a Wattle?

  According to Wikipedia, a wattle is defined as “a fleshy caruncle hanging from various parts of the head or neck in several groups of birds and mammals.” While a wattle may be cute on your Thanksgiving turkey, it certainly isn’t cute on any human mammals I’ve ever met. Even the word sounds unattractive….. Let’s […]

Get Gruesome this Halloween Without Terrorizing Your Skin

October 29, 2015 Acne, makeup, skincare

Get Gruesome this Halloween Without Terrorizing Your Skin

  Afraid of the dark? You should be afraid of something much more terrifying…. This year, All Hallow’s Eve falls on a spooky Saturday night. While this year’s festivities will be bigger and better than ever, we bet you don’t know the real dangers lurking just beneath the surface of this horrid holiday:  The havoc […]

Say Goodbye to Summer with These 7 Skincare Tips

September 22, 2015 Skincare Tips, Sun damage

Say Goodbye to Summer with These 7 Skincare Tips

  Sadly, as the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, our skin can become as dry and lackluster as the February air. Oh summer glow, please don’t go! We know you love the sun, but, as cold weather season begins,  you don’t need to go into hibernation or hide away inside! If the summer […]

7 Ways to Winterize Your Skin

December 13, 2015 Hydrate, skincare, Winter

7 Ways to Winterize Your Skin

Old Man Winter can wreck havoc on our skin. Dry heat, dipping temperatures and the harsh elements can leave your skin feeling dry and irritated and looking dull, blotchy and scaly. A good winter skin care routine can keep your skin feeling and looking healthy and supple.