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7 Solutions to Protect your Skin in Winter

As we embrace the beauty of winter in Chicagoland, it's essential to give our skin some extra TLC. The cold, dry air can take a toll on your skin, leaving it dull and dehydrated. But fear not! I ha...

Can Age make my Pores Bigger?

Yes. Pores are so much more than frustrating little dots on the skin that occasionally get plugged up and cause pimples. Our pores allow the skin to sweat to regulate the body’s temperature. Pores ...

Getting your Vitamin D

Drum roll, please... by the end of this, I'm going to tell you to sunbathe. Contrary to popular belief, all Estheticians aren't anti-sun; we are just pro sun safety. We need ample Vitamin D for our...

Skin concern : Milia

Common Skin Concerns: White Spot Edition Have you noticed little white balls forming under your skin? Maybe you thought they were common whiteheads, but they don’t ever come to a head or dislodge w...

Hack your Winter Routine

Boost your night regime. Don't skip cleansing at night - make it easy on yourself with a waterless cleanser. I adore ISDIN Micellar Solution because its FAST and it removes makeup, cleanses, tone...

Is your skin sick when you are?

Is your skin getting sick with you? It sounds wild, but the skin takes a hard hit during any illness. That grey look, dry, scaly, and even plagued with cold sores, one look at your skin can make yo...

What is Gua Sha?

Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM), Gua sha dates back almost 3,000 years. It uses several different tools to sculpt and firm skin by opening up energy pathways along the body's meridian lin...

Are your Skin Issues caused by Stress?

Chronic stress can cause many problems that affect your skin; wrinkles, acne, hair loss, and allergic reactions like hives and eczema.What's happening Our body's stress hormone, cortisol, is respon...

How long will these pimples last?

4-6 weeks; Pimples tend to follow the same healing process as other wound types. There are different timelines for different pimple types. If your pimples aren't inflamed (blackheads and whiteheads...

Exfoliation A Fresh Start

Even if you religiously apply your serums and moisturizer, you may be missing out on their potential without first removing the dead cells that clog your pores. Dead skin cells soak up vital nutri...