Yup, your skincare pros take the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend to remind you: #UseProtection ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Physical blocking SPFs are your BFFs for fun in the sun. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And, specific serums can further protect the skin, help your SPF work better and make ya look dayum foine! Life is kooky enough right now. So to make…
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Sorella’s Big-Deal Minis
I love Sorella Apothecary; it is seriously beautiful! And, it is a botanically based, professional skin care line that balances the best of both science and nature. The team at Sorella combines natural, old-world philosophies and a dose of modern day science to create products that will bring balance back to the skin while also…
Big Ass Hat Season
Got your big ass hat for summer?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Along with physical blocker, hats with wide brims are key to protecting your skin from damaging UV rays when you are out in peak sun hours (usually between 11am & 3pm). While SPFs are your BFFs, eye & face serums address skin concerns and nourish your skin while…
meanwhile, back at home
I’ve put this time at home to excellent use: new trainings & certifications in disinfecting protocols, skin analysis, advanced treatment protocols, layering active treatment techniques, gua sha, specialized ingredients and detailed product research. Due to the nature of my work, I am very knowledgeable and mindful about cross contamination and keeping a clean and disinfected…
May We Be Grateful
May comes sailing in with Nurse and Teacher Appreciation plus Mother’s Day. It’s also time to celebrate my big sis: Happy Birthday, Camille! Let’s celebrate all the essential people in our lives! I’m giving away a Rezenerate facial with a few simple steps: Head over to my instagram page (click here) Tag a deserving person…
Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness
Wanna hear a secret? I used to detest putting on SPF. DETEST. Many of them stung my skin. Some smelled. Most were sticky and lots left me red and oily. Apparently I wasn’t the only one because SPFs are so much better now. And good thing because May is Skin Cancer Awareness and Melanoma month….
so grateful
yesterday i published a post about anticipating a 5/16/20 re-opening. slow & gradual, based on California leadership’s plan and limited in scope with new procedures. last night, it was announced that we had our highest death rate for a day. whew. do those two events seem diametrically opposed! as of yesterday, we lost 1,594 beings…
ready for the big comeback!
good sunshiney morning: summer is back in LA and just like the seasons, all your favorite restos and service providers will be back, too! however, i’m still postponing appointments until the current eta of re-opening on May 16. and, of course, that could change. i’m sure you’re like me and TUNED into GovGav’s & Mayor…
Dry or Dehydrated Skin?
My badass client Michelle recently emailed: what’s the difference between Dry & Dehydrated Skin? Also, how do we help our poor hands after all of this consistent washing with soap & warm water? And here are my takes in the videos below (Part 1, Part 2 & Hands!). You know you can holler at me…
Ask an esthetician (video!)
Last week, I posted on insta about my hesitation to do some skincare tips via video. It just doesn’t come naturally to me, y’all. But, we persevere, lol. And when ya get down to it, it’s really no big deal. So, here we are … with more to come! Hopefully I’ll get better at these….