Sunscreen is one of the best investments you can make towards healthy aging and protection for your skin. When it comes to picking a good sunscreen for your face there are a few options out there and it can be a little overwhelming. The biggest choice to make is what type of sunscreen. In fact, […]
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Clear Acne Program
What is Acne? Acne is an inherited disorder of the pores, medically known as retention hyperkeratosis, pores that shed dead skin cells much faster than normal. Normal pores shed about one layer of dead skin cells per day inside the pore. The acne–prone pore sheds up to five layers of dead skin cells per day […]
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 […]
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 […]
