How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
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Unlike other products by The Ordinary, their Argireline 10% Solution isn’t one that’s discussed all too often. Compared to how popular their hyaluronic acid and niacinamide serum are, the Argireline solution is a product I’ve never heard about until a few months ago. Apparently, they’ve been selling it for years … Read more
It’s been a while since I’ve compared Paula’s Choice to a more budget-friendly option that does the same thing. Now, we all know that Paula is the queen of going the extra mile and adding more than one beneficial ingredient in her products, which is why her products lean on … Read more
Working from home has its own perks, but unfortunately, it comes with a few minor side effects. The increased use of digital devices and screen time for work and recreation has also lead to an increase in eye strain, fatigue, headaches, and even mood swings. I often catch myself straining … Read more
I’ve previously talked about ultrasonic spatulas on my blog so you may already know that I find these devices particularly useful for extracting stubborn sebum that’s hardened inside the pore. This time around, I was contacted by ANLAN to do a review on their bestseller – the Ultrasonic Skin Scrubber. … Read more
CeraVe is an affordable, drugstore brand that has products for every skin type and skin concern, including a good range of products for acne-prone skin. What I personally like about the brand is that they take a minimal approach with their formulations and their products often have a short but … Read more
The Acne Solution: Your Ultimate Guide To Flawless Complexion
An extensive, no-nonsense course showing you how to never have acne again, from a licensed Esthetician specializing in oily/acne-prone skin.
Direct high frequency is a facial treatment available at any esthetician’s office and is considered a timeless rejuvenating treatment for the skin. A high-frequency machine can be used daily as it is a very safe and non-invasive procedure with no side effects if responsible precautions are being exercised. It is … Read more
What Causes Acne? The only thing that causes acne is a clogged pore. Under your skin, your pores are connected to the sebaceous glands that make an oily substance known as sebum. The glands and pores are connected by a canal known as a follicle that has thin hair that … Read more
Strapping a piece of cloth to our faces isn’t exactly ideal for our skin and the problem is only made worse by scorching summer heat and excessive sweating. It’s so bad, in fact, it lead to a whole new issue many of us were unfamiliar with before – maskne. But … Read more
Tretinoin is one of the most researched anti-aging and anti-acne treatments available in today’s market. It’s incredibly effective, however, its known side-effect is irritation which can leave you with red, sensitive, inflamed, and peeling skin. Given that tretinoin is a powerful ingredient on its own, you need to make sure … Read more
Did you know that it is possible to reduce cystic acne in as little as five days? I talk to many people that are doing isotretinoin courses boosted with strong antibiotics but are still dealing with pimples, and it’s a constant struggle. Getting clear skin may be easy and will … Read more
Applying sunscreen can protect your skin from premature aging and protect your acne from turning into pigmented little spots that can be difficult to get rid of. However, acne-prone skin is most often oily skin, and sunscreens are notorious for creating that thick, greasy, and occlusive layer which makes many … Read more
Every reputable esthetician would never recommend their clients to attempt extractions at home. I mean, sure, if you want to royally mess up your face knock yourself out, but as an esthetician, I strongly advise against that. A few things that are very likely to go wrong if you attempt … Read more
Salicylic acid is my favorite ingredient in skincare products. And while I tend to experiment with many salicylic acid products, I always go back to the ones I like most: Paula’s Choice BHAs. I swear by these two and, so far, they are the best salicylic acid products I’ve found. … Read more
Do you need help choosing a niacinamide serum? I don’t keep it a secret that niacinamide is my second favorite ingredient (right after salicylic acid) and that’s due to the reason this ingredient has helped with so many of my skin issues. In this article, you will find a list … Read more
After my horrible experience with the Lala Retro Whipped Cream that left me broken out with painful cystic acne, I had to resort to using a potent combination of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide treatment. This is an excellent combo to tackle acne effectively but it has the downside of … Read more
Ever since I purchased my first product from Drunk Elephant, their F-Balm, I can admit that I got hooked on buying their products. Their packagings look fun and creative, they use clean ingredients to formulate their products, they are cruelty-free and expensive. Wait, what? Yeah, we are all guilty of … Read more
After seeing my review on the F-Balm by Drunk Elephant, a fellow skincare lover recommended me to try the Lala Retro Whipped cream and give my thoughts on it. As someone with oily/acne-prone skin, I was a little hesitant due to the several problematic ingredients it contains, however, I figured … Read more
An esthetician without her beauty tools is like a pot without a lid. While I have tried many beauty devices throughout the years of being an aesthetician, I am always excited about trying something new and different. Therefore, I was ecstatic when a FOREO representative contacted me and asked me … Read more
As someone with excessively oily, acne-prone skin, I practically grew up thinking, “what do I need a moisturizer for?”. This thinking continued until I started studying to become a skin specialist and I was astonished to find out how much a moisturizer can actually help my acne-prone skin. Therefore, I … Read more
I always like to point out how important sunscreen is for our skin. Besides preventing a whole lot of skin concerns such as pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, red marks, uneven skin patches, and all sorts of discoloration, sunscreen is also what protects your skin from cancer. Therefore, it is important … Read more