Skin Wellness Blog

Being happy. What does that really mean? Everyone has a different perception of what happiness means to them. It is a feeling that is very personal. A feeling that can change day to day if we allow it. It is a process, a way of thinking. It is a journey. To be happy one must…

  Facial masking is an essential, yet often forgotten and misunderstood part of a home skincare regimen. Dating back centuries, facial masks were used for religious, cultural and beautification reasons. So why do we mask today? Which one is best for our skin? How often?     The purpose of any skincare mask is threefold:…

The Modern Man: Age Management Treatments & Techniques to Know Aging is a blessing. With age comes wisdom, experience, and oftentimes, stories of those youthful days that are told to whoever is willing to listen. Unfortunately, with this also comes physical aging. For many men, looking in the mirror is confronting the physical reality of their…

Men’s Mental Health and Search for Wellness Last week I wrote a blog on the top men’s skincare trends to look out for in 2021. While the trends in that skincare blog were important, there is an even more important men’s trend on the horizon: mental health and wellness. I can guarantee that throughout this year, you…

Masculinity: There’s Another Way When I imagine what a man should be, my first instinct is to picture one of Ernest Hemingway’s characters: the definition of a man’s man. Hemingway’s characters portrayed what he defined as courage and bravery, whether it was battling a giant fish or fighting a bull at the festival of San…

Three Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Skin Outside of Your Products So you started a new skincare routine and are wondering what else you can do to take your skin to the next level. Maybe you are hesitant about starting a routine and want to take a more lifestyle approach to heal your skin. Either…

  Menopause… just the word fills some women with dread, years before it even happens to them. Cursed hot flashes, night sweats, lethargy, mood swings… Perimenopausal symptoms can be endless! Dealing with menopausal skin isn’t easy, but there are solutions that can help. Menopause is a natural aging process and, unfortunately, there is no way…

Why Sticking To A Skincare Regimen Is So Important     We cannot live without our skin. It is the largest, uninterrupted organ of our body. It is the only line of defense we have to the world that we live in. Our skin, from an anatomical standpoint, has certain requirements to keep it healthy…

Most people have suffered with some form of acne at some point in their life. It is most commonly found on the face, chest, shoulders, and back, ranging from mild breakouts to cysts and scarring. Most acne is associated with teenagers due to hormonal changes. However, acne can occur at any age. There are many…

  It’s about that time again when you trade in boots for flip-flops, take weekly trips to the beach, and cry a little when the AC breaks down. Summer is upon us in all its glory. During these hot months, you might find yourself having to work a little harder to prevent breakouts and minimize…

With summer right around the corner, most days will be spent basking under the sun. And with sunny days, comes sweating…a lot. Keeping your makeup fresh and in place is a recurring issue during the hot, humid days to come. We sweat, our pores get clogged, and makeup breaks apart, leaving us feeling like a…

What are free radicals? Free radicals are referred to as silent enemies that play an important role in the degeneration of our overall health and our skin. There are two main sources of free radicals. One source is a residual result created in the body during normal, essential metabolic functions. The other is introduced to…

What are you doing? And why are you doing it? These are two questions that can impact your life in an extremely positive way. The answers to these questions can lead to a better you, both physically and mentally. Recently, I decided to make a very important change in my life. Be healthier. Simple, I…

2021 Scoop…Skincare Wellness! 2020 put health on the forefront, with a strong desire to not only be conscientious about what we are putting in our bodies but also what products we are putting on our skin. Certainly, skincare trends come and go. However, Niacin, Vitamin E, and Peptides are three super, high-quality ingredients that are…

Maskne 2020 is a year not to be forgotten. A year full of uncertainty and self-reflection. Everyone has been affected somehow by the events of this past year in one way or another. In the earlier part of the year, during the quarantine period, our personal care may not have been what it was prior.…

Why the change in the Nutrient Serum when it was exceptional already? The ingredient, Bakuchiol (pronounced: bah-koo-chee-ole) was first introduced to me by our chemist almost two years ago. It has never been our policy to make rash decisions when it comes to formulating our products, even when certain ingredients seem to be getting quite…

This non-invasive facial lifting and toning treatment has shown breathtaking anti-aging results. Not only will it give you the youth you desire, but it has also been known to improve acneic skin conditions, scarring reduction, and evening skin tone. How Microcurrent works is Microcurrent emits low-frequency pulses of direct current, similar to our body’s own…

Happy 2020! I hope your new year, new decade is off to a wonderful start! I love this time of year because it is so refreshing to recharge, reset and get back to routines and schedules. Are you the type of person who makes New Year’s Resolutions? Do you put together a vision board? (I…

We are less than two weeks away from Christmas eve! WOW! This time of year can be so much fun making memories, attending holiday parties, baking cookies, shopping for loved ones (well, this can be fun… depending on who you need to shop for!). As much fun as this time of year can be, it…

Have you ever walked in Sephora, Target, Ulta, any big store and thrown five face masks, 3 lotions and a bunch of under eye patches in your basket? No, me either 😉 If you aren’t really sure what will work and what won’t you may think you need all of these different products to achieve…