Does your skin get really dry over the winter months? Did you know as the season change, so can your skin needs? Over the winter my skin can get so dry, especially my hands, that I find myself lathering on more moisturizer than usual. My hands can actually get so dry they crack (especially with… Read More
Skin preparation is an extremely important ingredient to a good makeup application that will look flawless and last all day. Have you ever put on makeup and found the foundation just didn’t sit right? Maybe it looked like it was almost separating on your skin? Or it made your skin look dry? Skin prep is… Read More
Lash lift and tint treatments have become more and more popular over the past few years. But is a lash lift safe for your eyes and lashes? Will it cause any damage? Is it good for everyone? How long does it last? What are my restrictions? These are probably a few questions you have asked… Read More
“Do I need to have a makeup and hair trial? How important is this really?” I see a lot of brides-to-be asking if the trial is worth it and if they should they spend the extra money on it. Please allow me to explain the importance of your bridal makeup and hair trial and how… Read More
With so many products out there, how can you possibly figure out what ones you need for your skin? What does YOUR skin need? The thing is, just because one thing works for one person, doesn’t mean it will work for you. We all have different body chemistry and ingredients can react differently. When purchasing… Read More
What is salicylic acid? Before you run off scared because it says ACID listen up… When it comes to skincare there are 2 categories of acids beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Salicylic acid is part of the BHA category. Interesting fact: salicylic acid is actually derived from willow bark! A powerful… Read More
This is such a great question, do I need to exfoliate my skin? We all want beautiful, glowing, soft skin right? But where do we start with so many products on the market promising us exactly that? Let’s discuss exfoliating your skin. Do you need to do it? Is it THAT important? There are so… Read More
Is hydroquinone safe for my skin? Well the FDA says so in concentrations of 2 percent while it’s banned in the EU, but lets take a closer look at this ingredient.. Hydroquinone is most commonly used in skin lighteners, products heavily marketed towards women of color. It is linked to cancer and organ-system toxicity due… Read More
What’s the deal with Lash Extensions? Last extensions are a beauty choice that are great for almost everyone and they are perfectly safe. You can even get lash extensions if you have contact lenses. Even during a pandemic, lash extensions are a great option that will keep you looking like a million bucks (but they… Read More
A new trend in anti-aging products is quickly gaining speed in the clean beauty world. Retinol is rated a 9 on the EWG scale so most brands are starting to make the switch to something safer while providing similar benefits. Last week I did a post on Retinol, please go have a read so you… Read More