It seems like facial oils are a big trend happening in the skin care world. Oils such as grapeseed, avocado, argan, olive, jojoba, coconut, flaxseed, tea tree, sunflower and a plethora of others are gaining popularity in diets and used topically on the skin. I often get asked if using facial oil is good for […]
What the heck is Qi anyway?
ACUPUNCTURE WELLNESS SERIES What the heck is Qi anyway? We have all heard of “Qi” (pronounced “CHee”), but unless you have an understanding of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or martial arts, like Tai Chi, Qi Gong, etc, most of us don’t have a clue what Qi is! Qi is Energy! Qi is Universal! Qi embraces […]
How often should I get a facial?
Being a licensed esthetician in San Diego, the “sun damage” capital of California, I get this question pretty often… “How often should I get afacial?” I know some people think facials are a “luxury treatment,” something you get maybe once or twice a year for a birthday or vacation treat. A facial is a multi-step […]
What is LED Therapy?
So I know you’ve all seen the social media posts of people wearing what looks like a tanning bed for your face. I know what you’re thinking…tanning is so bad for your skin!!! But those are not tanning lights, they are LED’s, also known as light emitting diodes. LED lights don’t contain the harmful, cancer […]
Acupuncture, Electricity and Healing
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient form of medicine that began in Asia and is generally thought to be started in China. It is currently practiced and accepted as a viable form of medicine all over the world. Acupuncture works on the idea that a person’s qi, or “life force” runs throughout the body […]
Professional Skin Care Products vs Over the Counter Products
The best thing you can do for the health, appearance and longevity of your skin is to use proper home care products on a daily basis! With so many options of skin care products on the market I often get asked if professional skin care products work better than the over-the-counter products you can buy […]
