One of my favorite products and a must for any healthy aging skincare regime is Vitamin A and more specifically, in its form of Retinaldehyde. Although it is impossible to freeze time and stop aging in its tracks, I truly believe with proper skin treatments and a daily home care regimen that is specific to […]
I’m not just an esthetician…
I had a new client come in the other day that told me a story about her last wax appointment! She went to a place…which I won’t name. No kidding, the esthetician said TWO words to her during the entire appointment, “ALL DONE”! It was so impersonal for such a personal appointment. This got me […]
How to use your My Skin Buddy
Facial Oils: Good or Bad?
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 […]
