The basic definition of microdermabrasion is that is a skincare treatment offered by a licensed esthetician or a dermatologist during which the skin is sprayed with a blend of exfoliating crystals to help exfoliate and remove the dead skin cells. Risks versus Results — The biggest question when you are considering any cosmetic procedure is […]
Facial oils have really taken off lately and can do wonders for a complexion in need of some tender loving care. But sometimes I find that the oils by themselves are just not enough to moisturize my poor skin. That is when I turn to the layer technique of using an oil and a moisturizer in […]
Personally, I do not like the idea of having a separate product just for my occasional dark circles. But there are many under eye-specific concealers available! Personally, I think most people are better off with a concealer that works for all purposes. If your skin tends to be dry, stick to a creamy formula. If […]
As we quickly slide into cold and flu season, you start to see hand sanitizer dispensers everywhere and they’re not necessarily all good or all bad. In certain situations, I think the generous use of hand sanitizer is a good thing – if you work around young children or the elderly, or if you work […]
One of the most crucial steps in a skincare regime is the treatment product. But if you shop just on Sephora’s website alone, there are almost five hundred treatment products alone. That is a lot of product to sift through just to find the right one! So how do you narrow down the playing field? […]
We have already mentioned several holiday makeup sets that are available, but if makeup isn’t your thing, perhaps skin care and body care are! I always love to check out the Sephora Favorites skin care sets because they manage to put together some fantastic options with a variety of their favorite This year they even […]
Does it seem that no matter what you do, your cuticles always feel dry and neglected? Do you use lotions but the cuticles always answer with redness and roughness? The short answer solution is diligence. We use our hands so much (and I tend to wash mine frequently) and while we pay attention to filing […]
I don’t know about you, but when the weather changes, my skin starts to misbehave. I get more breakouts as well as lovely flaky patches. With fall in full swing (in parts of the country, not necessarily here in Texas yet), there are a few changes to your skincare routine that will help ease your […]
Yes, we have certainly discussed the importance of exfoliating your skin so that your serums and moisturizers can really get to work. But just for a moment, let’s talk about the signs and risks of over-exfoliation. This can include any type of exfoliation from the manual type with a washcloth, to a physical scrub, to […]
Remember that flakiness we just talked about? That is usually a sign of irritated skin. If you suspect that your flakes could be more than simple irritation, please do consult your dermatologist. However, if it is just reacting to the change of the seasons, perhaps we can help! Years ago, when I started getting those […]