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Pregnancy Skincare Guide: Glow Through All Trimesters

Congratulations on your pregnancy! While preparing for your little one, your skin embarks on its own unique journey. Let's navigate this hormonal roller-coaster with a pregnancy-safe skincare rou...

Tackling Winter Acne

Ah, winter. The season of cozy nights, twinkling lights, and... unfortunately, pesky winter acne. The cold, dry air and harsh winds can wreak havoc on even the most well-behaved complexions, leavi...

Chemical Exfoliants: Are they Safe for My skin?

These days it seems everyone gets a bit freaky when hearing the word 'chemical', especially when it comes to skincare. I promise you in the case of chemical exfoliants for your skin that they are s...

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...

The Mind-Skin Connection: How Stress Wreaks Havoc on Your Complexion

We all strive for that radiant, glowing complexion. But let's be honest, sometimes even the most meticulous routine can't seem to erase those pesky blemishes or persistent redness. Why? Well, the ...

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...

Sebum: It’s not all bad

Sebum is an oily substance made of fats that you may have heard about, along with the phrases "controls" or "reduces excess.". Sebum gets a bad wrap because too much sebum can lead to oily skin tha...

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...