Activities You Didn’t Know Were Considered Self-Care

Everybody on the face of the planet has heard of self-care, let’s be real. It’s taking the time to look after your own well-being, and it’s super important for personal growth. But did you know that self-care activities aren’t just bubble baths and yoga? There are tons of other cool ways to take care of yourself that you […]

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Clear Skin Without the Worry

The skincare market is flooded with products to help clear acne, and two specific ingredients are the leaders of the market: benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Both of these can work on your skin but after 20+ years as a makeup artist watching the evolution of talent’s skin, I have my opinion of the front […]

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5 Must Have Makeup Tips!

People always ask me about the best way to apply mascara to get long full lashes. Mascara is best if it is fresh, no older than 3 months and kept clean. Pumping the wand is out, these days we swirl and wipe off excess at the top of the tube. Here are my best tips:  […]

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5 reasons to pick a mineral based sunscreen

Thought all sunscreens were made equal? Think again. Mineral sunscreens are your best bet against sun damage, premature aging and skin cancer. If you have tried mineral sunscreen before and ended up hating the whitish cast, try it again, the new formulations are better than ever.  What is mineral sunscreen? Since ultraviolet radiation is the […]

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Superstar SPFs for Summer

Here comes the Sun…. The best thing you can do to keep the youthful glow in your skin is wear sunscreen and stay hydrated. Summer sunshine has arrived and it will be high in the sky all day long, it is important that to understand the importance of sunscreen. Sunscreen today is the most crucial […]

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3 ingredients for younger looking skin

HERE ARE THE TOP 3 INGREDIENTS TO USE TO FOR YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN: Topical Vitamin C is the best bang for your buck to rebuild collagen in your face. It also can enhance moisture and skin plumpness, which helps in the appearance of smoother, younger looking skin. Vitamin C serum is typically applied once or twice […]

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Day and Night, How does your skin work?

WAKE UP TO THE SUN! One of the best protective things you can do for your skin is have a mineral broad spectrum sunscreen in your moisturizer. Look for one with Zinc Oxide instead of a chemical blocker, which can break down after 30 minutes of sun exposure. Perhaps leading you to wonder why you got a […]

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How to Properly Wash your Face

Let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Apparently, overwashing your face is a thing — but your skin will likely let you know if you’re doing this via breakouts, dryness or irritation. When washing your face too much, you lose natural oils and fats in the skin, which technically will pull the skin cells apart […]

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Let’s talk about skin …

No matter what our age, we all want smooth, soft skin that looks radiant and healthy. But the reality is, our skin is aging every day. FACT : It’s easier and less expensive to target the signs of aging by caring for your skin at an early age than trying to minimize the signs of […]

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Want to boost the bounce in your skin?

What is the hottest new skincare ingredient to boost the bounce in your skin? “Bakuchiol is a naturally derived ingredient that’s effective, yet more gentle approach than retinol in improving the appearances of photoaging”   -Dr. Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP Board Certified Dermatologist Ayurvedic Practitioner When it comes to caring for our skin, dermatologists’ […]

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