If you are like me: pregnant, recently had a baby, or thinking about having a baby – this post is for you! When it comes to pregnancy, you’re already making so many adjustments in your life to make yourself healthier and stronger for your baby. Your skin care for pregnancy routine is one of those adjustments, but it’s so confusing to know which ingredients are safe and which ones aren’t. That’s where I come in! I know from experience what ingredients are beneficial for your skin, which ones are a...

You’ve probably heard the term “hyaluronic acid” floating around skincare these days. You might be thinking if it's safe or not for your skin or if there are any hyaluronic acid side effects you should be aware of.  What is hyaluronic acid? Though the word “acid” may sound scary in reference to something you put on your face, don’t worry, it doesn’t burn. Quite the opposite, in fact, hyaluronic acid for skin packs a ton of skin-boosting benefits including mega moisture! It’s become an increasingly popular ingredient in serums and moisturizers...

We’re all familiar with your classic, standard-issue acne and blemishes, but do you really know how to get rid of those small bumps on your face? Whiteheads. Blackheads. Zits. Those tiny pimples on your face that start below the skin and make you await their dreaded arrival. But what about those tiny mystery bumps that don’t seem to be members of the pimple family? They might be skin-colored, hard, or don’t pop. Like a bumpy rash on your face, they’re stubborn and there’s a lot of them! If they’re not acne,...

These days, there’s an app for everything. We live in an age where apps can deliver rides, groceries, dog walkers, and beauty experts to your door with just a Jetsons-style touch of your screen. The future is now, y’all! App popularity doesn’t show any signs of slowing down either. Research from a Nielsen study on mobile media usage found that users spend 89% of their time in apps rather than websites. This is due, in large part to 2 factors: 1. As mentioned, apps can get really specific and zero...

As a skincare professional, I’m often asked, “What does a toner do? Do I really need to use it?”.   Toner is a great step to add to your skincare routine to maintain clear and healthy skin. Traditionally, toners were used to restore your skin’s pH balance after cleansing. But today’s toners do that and so much more! During warm weather months, a skin toner can come in handy to combat breakouts caused from sweat, sunblock, and dirt clogging our pores (or a combo of all three. Hello, beach days!)....