Being in the beauty industry, there is a certain standard that has to be met. I should have almost perfect skin, no blemishes and no imperfections. Now, I do have a pretty solid skin care routine and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes, life has different plans. As some of my close friends […]
Tag: Skin Care
New Stop On The Journey – Seint Makeup
Being in the beauty industry I’ve come across so many different things from skin care to machines to tools to technology to techniques. But the one thing that I have grown to love over time is makeup. I’ve always been into makeup because of my love of colour, I always found that makeup for me […]
Why Understanding Ingredients In Skin Care Is Important
One of the biggest debates in the aesthetics world is the one about medical grade products versus over the counter products. Now coming from a point of view as a certified medical aesthetician I do have some thoughts on this. What prompted me to write about this was a post I made a couple of […]
Why I Love Facial Rollers
Skin care is extremely important for the health and longevity of our skin. Now more than ever it’s important to take extra care of our skin when (I, as an aesthetician) can’t see my clients on the regular. During the winter months especially, the primary focus is hydration by moisturizing and drinking water. In order […]
Why We Shouldn’t Use Makeup Wipes
I’ll be the first to admit that makeup wipes were always in my bathroom and on my dresser as a way to ‘clean’ my skin from a full face of makeup. From scented makeup wipes, to sensitive makeup wipes to makeup wipes with microbeads; I didn’t realize at the time that I was destroying my […]
The Importance of Exfoliation
We all should know the basics of skin care – Cleanse, Moisturize and SPF. That in of itself can greatly improve the health of the skin. But what can we do to boost cell renewal and really clean the skin? One word: Exfoliate. Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface […]
Dermaplaning
As a skin care and beauty enthusiast, I always want to be on top of new trends and understand what is happening the industry at any given time. Now there have been products and procedures that I personally don’t believe in but like I always say to my clients and collegues, everything has its place, […]
Why You Need SPF … Always
Now that the weather has shifted from cold, dreary weather to sunshine and clear skies, this is the perfect time to visit an important part of your skin care routine. Question – What is the most effective product to use in order to reduce wrinkles and pigmentation on the skin? Answer – SUNSCREEN! Surprised? A […]
CC Cream VS BB Cream
I’m sure we have gone through makeup aisles in stores and see so many products that it can be overwhelming. One thing that I have always seen is CC Cream and BB Cream. Both are relevant in skin and makeup but are very different products. Allow me to break it down for you. CC Cream […]
Skin Care Essential – Retinol
As a skin care specialist and aesthetician, I have seen my fair share of skin care products and I am sure I will see more in the future. The one thing that I will always vouch for is having a solid retinol serum in your skin care routine. One of the things I have learned […]