But as we are leaving confusing shoe season and entering the full-on Fall chill, there are some basic things that help me get excited for the shorter days. And well…us basic girls have to stick together and share secrets ya know? So here is a master list I have compiled (with links) to my Fall Favorites - things that are tried and true and that I absolutely cannot live without.
Read moreSome Hocus Pocus for Clearing your Energy
Sure, spring cleaning is great but every fall I need a little hocus pocus to clear out my energy and embrace the changing seasons…instead of giving into seasonal depression. I have to have different rituals in place to help me to get excited about the new chapter, no matter what time of the year it is.
Read moreHow can I Heal My Skin so It Doesn’t Scar? - a Guide to Wound Healing that is ESTHETICIAN Approved
When it comes to your face, it is so important to be gentle because even small inconveniences like acne and tiny scrapes can end up causing permanent and unpleasant damage. But what happens in those moments where you wind up with stitches after hitting your head on taco Tuesday? Or you went a little too hard popping a pimple on your cheek and now have a massive mark?
Read moreFacials, Retinol, and Skin Purging: How to embrace imperfections for upgraded skin
Retinol is one of the most highly researched and well-known skincare ingredients prescribed specifically for acne and anti-aging. Winter time features shorter days and longer periods inside (away from the sun) which makes it the ideal time to use retinol! Additionally, services like skin peels, and ingredients like AHA/BHA, salicylic and benzoyl peroxide all carry the same recommendation. It is time to begin using these ingredients to resurface the deeper layers of your skin!
Read moreFall swaps that your skin will thank you for
An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of repair! And skincare should be changed throughout the year to tailor to your skin’s current needs. Things like the weather and lifestyle will affect the health of your skin. Generally speaking, during the summer, our skin is assaulted by more sunlight. Activities in the summer usually include staying up later or being out at the beach all day, in and out of the salty ocean. And even though we did our best to protect our skin by staying out of the sun and wearing sunscreen, we are only human. Tending to your skin every fall is a valuable anti-aging practice that will contribute to younger-looking skin without years of buildup to deal with down the line.
Read moreWhat the heck is a PH and why does my vagina have one?!
When I share with people that I specialize in brazilian sugar waxing, I often get a question about the “smell”…and I always respond that vaginas are amazing! Sure, every girl has a smell, but we are not gross, and we are fully capable of getting a wax without offending anyone. The societal pressure on women to cover up their natural scent and to instead smell like roses or some other synthetic chemical formula is actually what tends to cause the opposite effect - throwing off your pH and causing your vagina to have a negative reaction.
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