skincare starter kit for your 20s
There's a lot of changes that take place in our 20s. Everything we consume, mentally and physically, changes who we are and who we want to be. Ageing is a beautiful journey and being proactive with your health, inside and out, can help that journey go as smoothly as possible.
the hype is real: gua sha massage
If you’re reading this, you probably have a gua sha tool or you’re thinking about purchasing one. Gua sha is all the rave right now and everyone loves a good transformation photo showing the amazing results the technique can give. Let’s get into some important facts about gua sha before diving into how it works.
understanding skincare ingredients: antioxidants
The word ‘antioxidants’ is often highlighted on skincare products, but how many of us actually know what these holy grail ingredients do for our skin’s overall health?
There are so many different ingredients to keep up with that it can become overwhelming and challenging to navigate skincare, we get it. That's why we're here to explain exactly what antioxidants can do for your skin and, how you can add them to your daily skincare routine.
getting regular facials is important, here's why
Our skin is the largest organ of our bodies and yet—often the most neglected.
Many people will wait for a skin concern to prevail before visiting an Esthetician for guidance. While this approach isn't wrong, a recurring facial treatment plan that is supplemented by a proper home care routine will help combat skin concerns (acne, dry skin, hyperpigmentation, scarring) before they arise.
why we need SPF in our skincare routine
Last week, we talked about the benefits of antioxidants and how they protect our skin. Now, it’s time to talk about the most valuable product in any skincare lineup—SPF!
You may be rolling your eyes and thinking, “okay, okay we get it, sunscreen is important,” and we’re glad that you do! But, let’s take it a little deeper and talk about what sunscreen actually protects your skin (the largest organ in your body!) from.
maskne: tips to treat and prevent it
There are some essentials we just don't leave our house without– our keys, phone, wallet, SPF and now... a face mask!
Wearing a face mask is necessary to keep us all safe and healthy as we navigate through this pandemic. Unfortunately, they're not our skin's BFF. It's safe to say that face masks are one of our skin's worst enemies.