“Enzymes” is a word you hear bandied around in health and beauty circles, whether you’re discussing skincare, makeup, nutrition or fitness. But what are they and what do they have to do with your skin?

Ingredients like enzymes, vitamins and other nutrients might seem li...

I'm not a professional makeup artist and I've reached the age where my beauty routine is heavy on skincare and light on makeup. Mascara,  you'll always be my bff!  But, I LOVE to watch makeup tutorials.  Instagram, Youtube, wherever, I will watch anyone put on makeup b...

What is the difference and how are they used? This is a question that comes up quite a bit amongst breakout prone clients. Both are used in the treatment of acne but knowing how each works can help you with self treatment.

Benzoyl Peroxide

In the simplest terms, BP is an...

We are living in an amazing time for skin care. Ingredient knowledge, high tech delivery systems and professional procedures make it possible to have a greater impact on our skin health and appearance than ever before. It can feel overwhelming for those of us just star...

Cold weather is upon us! Winter brings fresh snowfall, fun with friends and family over the holidays, and cozy nights with cups of hot cocoa. It also brings with it a new set of challenges for your skin. Here are six tips from our personal arsenal to fight winter skin...

What is a chemical peel and how does it work?

A chemical peel is a procedure that accelerates skin turnover and speeds pigment reduction, resulting in healthier skin and a more uniform complexion. It is a quick way to remove dead skin cells, fine lines, small scars, fre...

Occasionally I'll be posting a Selfless Plug - meaning I want to share a cool product with you that I don't sell or have a financial interest in. I get really excited by products I like so why wouldn't I share?

In my first Selfless Plug I'm featuring the Too Cool for Sc...

Recently I was asked if I would write a post about micellar water and of course, your blog wishes are my blog commands! Micellar water isn't a professional product nor is it new so it's not something estheticians or trade publications are really talking about. Until br...

Waxing services are on the rise, particularly with the popularity of various "Brazilian" services.  In this article, I'm only addressing sanitation practices and not the waxing procedures themselves but as there is a higher risk of injury with waxing than other service...

As a licensed esthetician, proper sanitation and infection prevention is extremely important to me. I go to great lengths to ensure that all precautions are taken to ensure the safety of both my client and myself. 

But let's say you are visiting another service provider...