It has been said that 40 is the new 30, and my theory is that this is partly due to the popularity and advancements in skincare today! Caring for your skin is essential throughout the entire life cycle but especially so in the 40’s because this is the point at which we start seeing rapid skin changes as our past catches up to us!

It is in their 30’s that most people start to notice the signs of aging on their skin. It is important to recognize that the aging you begin to see in your 30’s is the damage you have accumulated as your younger self. In your 30’s you should focus on treating those signs of aging but also preventing future damage.

Botox injections use a toxin called onobotulinumtoxin to temporarily prevent a muscle from moving. Botox injections are extremely safe when performed by an accredited medical professional. Botox may not be for everyone, learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of Botox and what alternatives that may work for you.

Skincare in your 20’s is all about prevention. We don’t visibly see signs of aging on your skin yet and so it may seem contradictory to take measures in preventing aging. However, it is important we preserve our youth and start preventing signs of aging.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a dark spot or discoloration of the skin that follows an inflammatory wound like acne, bug bites, scrape, or rash. The skin becomes inflamed and as it heals, it produces too much melanin, leading to discoloration and hyperpigmentation.

Professional skincare has higher concentrations of ingredients, and highly concentrated skincare is much more effective than over-the-counter products. OTC products are formulated with lower concentrations of active ingredients and with fillers that dilute the formulation.

Did you know? Certain beauty products can expire within 3 months. Make sure your beauty products are not expired as they could cause unintended skin issues.

Polyglutamic acid can hold up to 10 times more water than hyaluronic acid. It can support and boost hyaluronic acid within our skin and can help with signs of aging.

Hydroquinone can be irritating, inflammatory, and cytotoxic. Learn about alternative skincare ingredients that can help treat and prevent hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sunspots.

One of the best ways to remove makeup in the evening is to double-cleanse. First, start with a gentle cleanser and then moving to a more exfoliating cleanser with active ingredients.

There are so many options for hydroxy acids on the skincare market; AHA’s, BHA’s, and now even PHA’s on the rise. One acid that does not fall under any of these categories is azelaic acid.

Most people think to start using anti-aging products once they notice those crow’s feet sneaking up around their eyes or the expression lines settling in their forehead. However, the best time to address signs of aging is before you even see any!

The only thing that is worse than trying to figure out what skincare you should and shouldn’t pack before traveling is being out of town when your skin freaks out and not having your tried and true products. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your skin while you are away from home, so here are some pro tips to help you better care for your skin when traveling.

The Fitzpatrick scale is a tool to define the skin tone of individuals. If you do not know what Fitzpatrick you are that is okay, but it can be helpful for you to find out as it will help you understand more about your skin.

Stress has many physiological effects on our health, and our skin health is no exception. Stress worsens many skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and acne. On top of that, stress actually makes us age faster!

Skincare is yet another market within the U.S. that is poorly regulated and highly marketed, making it difficult for consumers to differentiate the good products from the well-marketed ones. Part of my job as an esthetician is to familiarize myself with ingredients and product labeling, follow these tips to enhance your skincare consumer experience, and choose skincare products that are what they say they are.

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