Quick Tips: Skin Care
Maskne and What To Do About It
Masks have evidently become a part of everyone’s new lifestyle, and some are forced to wear them daily for hours on end. In turn, this can cause what is known as “maskne”: a skin condition brought on by the prolonged wear of facial personal protective equipment. Due to the fact that the wearing of masks…
Read MoreA Good Night’s Rest Means More Than You Know
Prepping our skin for the day is something that most people view as a key component in achieving healthy, fresh, and overall glowing skin. However, not many people understand the importance of completing night time skincare and keeping a steady routine for it. Depending on how you handle your skin, sleep can either improve your…
Read MoreHow to Knock Out a Zit
Ah the joys of being almost 46 and STILL being acne-prone. Yes, I’m nearly middle-aged and I can still manage to get a zit. Most of the time this happens when I don’t pay attention to what I’m eating (i.e. acne-triggering foods) and/or or when I’m testing out competitors’ products. I can truly be my…
Read MoreHydrate Versus Moisturize: What’s The Difference?
When we hear the words ‘hydrate’ and ‘moisturize’ most people tend to think that the two terms are interchangeable. This would be incorrect. A hydrating product is something that helps to increase the moisture/water content of the skin. Hydrating products tend to be in a water-based formula such as PRIIA’s Hydrating Skin Spritz or a…
Read MoreCan Oily Skin Be Dry At The Same Time?
True or False: Oily skin be also be dry at the same time. Answer: True. The dryness that is felt is actually dehydration which is a skin condition (not a skin type). The surface of the skin is lacking water. This condition is usually caused by using and over cleaning with harsh soaps, too much sun…
Read MoreSkin Care Quick Tip: Don’t Waste Your Moisturizer or SPF!
The other day I was at my friend's house and she was putting on her makeup, etc. as we were chatting. I noticed after she applied her moisturizer with SPF, she wiped off the excess product that was on her hands onto a paper towel. Waste Not – Want Not Immediately I yelled, "Why did you…
Read MoreSkin Care Quick Tip: Winter Skin & Hot Water
As an esthetician, one of the most common complaints I hear in the cold winter months is that a client's skin feels dry, tight and dehydrated. One of the biggest culprits for skin feeling this way is that because it's colder outside, we tend to take hotter showers and baths. The hotter the water and the higher…
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