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Ask Your Esthetician Spf and Sunspots!

Help! I am noticing brown spots and my skin tone is uneven Heading into summer is the time that we notice pigmentation, usually from past sun damage darken. If you suffer from uneven skin tone it is extremely important to receive the...

Ask Your Esthetician. How high of an SPF should I use?

In the spa, I get this question a lot. The most frequent mistakes I see have less to do with the spf level—which doesn't offer considerably more protection over spf30—and more to do with forgetting to reapply or failing to use...

Be Smart- Here Comes the Sun

Sun exposure plays a key role in aging and hyperpigmentation.  Most of us are not aware of how damaging the sun can be. One in five of us will develop skin cancer before age 70.  I am inside all day so...

Ingredient Must Haves for Healthy, Youthful Skin!

With all the products out there, sometimes it's hard to know what's good to put on your face and what's not. Here is a list of 5 skincare ingredients that have been proven to yield healthy, younger looking skin: Retinoids:...

Are you Making These Sunscreen Mistakes?

Using an expired product You should finish your sunscreen in one season. When in doubt, throw it out! Forgetting to re-apply Sun protection is only effective for up to two hours when you are in the sun. Sweating and swimming...

Your Sun Protection Questions

Does my BB creme or make up with SPF give me enough protection?  Tinted moisturizers, foundation make up and mineral powders are not giving you adequate sun protection. This is because the amount of sunscreen required by the FDA during...

Fall Skincare Tips

Don’t Skip Your SPF- UV damage is year around. The days aren’t as sunny but it is important to apply your daily moisturizer with spf rain or shine. Don’t Forget Your Eyes and Lips- These delicate areas don’t hydrate on their own...

How Do I Add Retinol?

Ingredient Spotlight: Retinol We love the benefits retinol serums offer the skin. This derivative of vitamin A can reduce the appearance of bumps and large pores, help even out skin pigmentation and even help smooth lines and wrinkles. It can...

Skin Care Misconceptions

There are several common misconceptions about skin care that you should be aware of: Natural is always better: While natural ingredients can be beneficial, not all synthetic ingredients are harmful, and not all natural ingredients are safe or effective for...

Stop by the Skin Care Studio for an under-eye makeover!

Do you suffer from dark circles, puffiness or lines around your eyes? Let us help you treat and conceal all of these under eye issues, here's how:  Step 1: Moisturize and treat puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes...

Ask Your Esthetician: How much product should I use?

This is a common question at the spa. First of all, if your are using our spa's clinical grade skincare, a little goes a long way! My first recommendation is not to overuse your products. Application A good rule of...

Ask Your Esthetician: Do I Have Rosacea?

This is a common spa question. First of all let me be clear that your esthetician does not diagnose rosacea. Rosacea needs to be diagnosed by a doctor. Since rosacea is most common in middle aged women, estheticians do see...

Bellingham Alive Article: Positive Tips for A New Year

Skin Care Goals: A New You for the New Year As the new year approaches, I prefer to focus on goals rather than resolutions or rules that must be followed. Here are my personal goals for glowing skin from my...

Bellingham Alive Article: Skin Care Goals: A New You for the New Year

As the new year approaches, I prefer to focus on goals rather than resolutions or rules that must be followed. Here are my personal goals for glowing skin in 2019—I invite you to consider adding them to your list as...