An Esthetician Shares the Most Common Questions She Gets About Skin Care
Skin-care advice is simple—until it isn’t. What’s the most effective way to get rid of a breakout…fast! How do I use a jade roller…quick! What on earth is the difference between retinol and a...
View ArticleI’m an Esthetician and These Are 10 Skin-Care Habits Every Person Should Make
In my 10-plus years as an esthetician, I’ve treated an innumerable amount of folks who all want to know one thing: the secret to beautiful, youthful-looking skin. Ninety percent of them ask about the...
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Estheticians Approve of Malic Acid As an Ultra-Gentle Way to Exfoliate Skin
When it comes to chemical exfoliants, malic acid is kind of like the odd step-sister to glycolic and lactic acids. All of these are in the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) family, which means that they break...
View ArticleIs Multi-Moisturizing the New Multi-Masking? All Signs Point to Yes
Multi-moisturizing is starting to become beauty’s new buzzword, but it’s far from a new trend, especially for estheticians like myself who’s been implementing this technique into my practice for years....
View ArticleI’m a Holistic Esthetician, and This Is What I Wish Everyone Knew About...
Your skin is a reflection of everything that’s going on inside of your body. Do you ever wonder why you get a massive blemish right before a huge work presentation? How about that pesky friend that...
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How My Skin-Care Rituals Help Me Cope With the Stress of Being Pregnant...
Pregnancy for many women can be stressful, so to go through this life-changing experience in the middle of a global pandemic can feel quite overwhelming. I found out I was pregnant in the first week of...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Natural Hair Breakage, According to a Hairstylist
I love my 3B/3C hair, but I would be lying if I said it’s been easy keeping it moisturized and hydrated during quarantine. It’s a struggle to keep up with scheduled wash days, deep conditioning, and...
View Article3 Wellness Traditions From My Jamaican Heritage That I Plan To Pass On to My...
Wellness is more than just yoga classes, face masks, and drinking green juices. It’s creating sacred rituals and traditions for the betterment and greatest good of one’s self, family, and society. I...
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The Mistakes You’re Making When Using a Face Oil, According to an Esthetician
I’m an esthetician, and I know how popular face oils have become in the last few years—and rightfully so. They can be excellent for many skin types, and they provide a beautiful glow. But in my...
View ArticleI’m an Esthetician and Here’s Why I Want You To Skip Single-Ingredient...
Lately, search queries for single-ingredient skin-care products—those that contain one concentrated “active ingredient” that’s meant to fix one specific skin concern— have skyrocketed. For example,...
View Article‘Snapback Culture Needs to Be Shut Down Because It’s Toxic AF’
While I was pregnant, I gained an average amount of weight (which ranges from 11 to 40 pounds, according to the CDC, and depends on your body mass index, or BMI). Admittedly, I thought I would drop it...
View Article6 Caribbean Foods My Jamaican Family Keeps in Rotation To Combat Inflammation
I’m a first-generation American born into a huge Jamaican family that gratefully taught me the importance of utilizing nature to heal with beautifully vibrant herbs, plants, and roots. Having access to...
View ArticleJamaican Jerk Seasoning Is Anti-Inflammatory and Great for Your Gut—Here’s...
Wherever I am in the world, when I tell folks where I’m from, they almost always reply in utter appreciation for Jamaican jerk seasoning. That’s the transportive power of this Caribbean marinade and...
View ArticleI’ve Been an Esthetician for 15 Years, and Resetting Your ‘Skin Clock’ Is Key...
I’ve been an esthetician for 15 years, and have treated my fair share of sun damage. One thing I’ll stress until the end of my days is that prevention is key, which means layering on sunscreen and...
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‘I’m an Esthetician, and This Is Exactly When To Wash Your Face Depending on...
The best way to set your skin up for success in any workout routine is to head into it with a fresh, clean face. When we sweat, our pores open to control our body temperature, which makes it easy for...
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