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Skin and the Gut

Could good gut health could equal healthy skin? Approximately 80% of the bodies immune system lies in the gut. A healthy gut is responsible for breaking down foods and nutrients to be used as fuel,...

How to remove stage makeup

Ok so you painted your kid green and they looked super cute, but now he's green.   What to do? Many of you know I am a Special Effects Makeup Artist as well, and here are some insider tips: Hallow...

Why isn't this working? A Client Question

Why isn't this working? We are an instant gratification society. We learn at a young age that things should work quick, immediate, or overnight, and with many over the counter skincare, you will th...

Keeping up with oily skin

While oily skin does tend to age better than dry, it does come with its own set of unique problems. Oily skin types are the result of an overproduction of sebum (oil) which is typically more intens...

What age should my child start washing their face? A Client Question

What age should my child start washing their face? Today's client question is one that is dear to my heart, it isn't one that many parents realize because most of our parents didn't teach it to us....

Natural Remedies for Bug Bites

Summer is winding down, but man those mosquitos are getting vicious! I am a natural mosquito magnet; I’m not sure why, maybe I taste better than all my friends, so dealing with being bitten is a da...

Melasma: Hormonal Dark Spots

Melasma is the appearance of dark splotchy spots on your face or body, typically on the forehead, cheeks, and chin, caused by increased hormone response. Commonly seen during pregnancy, and once ca...

Banish Acne the Right Way: Modern Changes in Treatment

Acne is a common chronic skin condition affecting both teenagers and adults. According to researchers, we all possess acne-causing bacteria, but there are good and bad strains, which explain why so...

Eye Cream: What’s your Beauty Eye-Q?

It’s true what they say that your eyes are the windows to your soul, but the skin around your eyes are also a window to your overall skin health. The skin around the eyes is the most vulnerable to ...

Men's Skincare: Special Care for a Man's Face

Men's Skincare, why do men need special care for their faces? I hear it all the time, "My husband never has any skin problems," and it's true that men's skin is more resilient than that of women be...