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Y’all do not sleep on a brow tint! 🤩

The right is after a wax, trim, and a tint with the shade “deep black”. She was worried her the tint wasn’t going to stick to her brows because of past experience.. but I’m happy to say we were both pleased with the results!! ✨

My skincare routine and outfit of the day✨💚 SWIPE!
Fit check: jeans are from Plato ‘s closet, turtle neck TJ maxx, vans gifted, green sweater from goodwill, citrine necklace gifted☺️

•I don’t always cleanse in the morning (I’m a fan of a water wash in the morning) but when I do I like to use enzyme cleanse!
•of course I’m still hooked on HA & Dermalogica’s dark spot serum.
• ‘s dynamic skin recovery SPF 50 used as my moisturizer and sun protection this morning🌞
•I needed some extra glow, some extra surface level moisture so we finished with hydrating facial oil!

Have you used any of the products!? Also tell me your favorite place to thrift :))

❕Your pore size is largely determined by your genetics, just like the color of your eyes or hair. ❕
There are skincare labels claiming it will “shrink your pores!”, your told steam “opens” and cold water “closes” them, you’re lead to believe that visible pores are a bad thing. We look into magnifying mirrors that expose every little crevice in our skin. We compare our skin to celeb or influencer’s ig photos that look “pore less” when they are 100% edited. Another thing made to seem like a flaw that we think is our fault and something that can be changed. Your pores do not open and close, and you cannot change that.

Pores are not a bad thing. Pores actually help us. They secrete oil to keep the skin moisturized and sweat to prevent us from overheating.

Debunking misconceptions:
-The reason steam “opens” your pores is because the blood vessels on your face dilate, the same effect that happens when the pore is clogged. The reason cold water seems to “close” your pores is because those blood vessels constrict. Both effects are TEMPORARY.
-Products that claim to “shrink pores” are usually AHA/BHA based. Meaning they assist in cell turnover which leads to unclogging pores of excess sebum and debris. Some products stimulate collagen which strengthens your skin and can prevent it from becoming loose and stretching. It does NOT actually shrink your pores.

Your pore size is out of your control. So instead of giving into false advertising and critiquing yourself for something that is genetic, listen to your licensed esthetician and be consistent with your skincare routine that your esthetician helped you curate.

How do you like to spend your off days?

I was cleaning.. while I was cleaning my mirror, I had an idea to take pictures of my current skincare faves.. then it turned into a photo shoot with my baby🐱

S/O to goodwill for this funky blouse💜✨

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It feels good to feel good in your skin! Over a year ago I didn’t have the confidence to take a selfie that shows off my skin because of my grade 3 acne. I realize now how much I let acne have a hold on me..

NOW it has healed thanks to good products and even better treatments! BUT that doesn’t mean I never break out anymore.. I still deal with cysts and pustules. I’m just no longer ashamed of it AND I know how to care for them when it happens!
Do you spot the pimple patch?! I swear I will go anywhere with one! I keep a mini pack in my purse so I’m never stuck somewhere obsessing over a pimple on my face (even though I know now that my acne isn’t what everyone is looking at), I can take care of it right then until I am home!
Do you use pimple patches!? ⬇️⬇️ let me know your fave brand!

To my babes who travel by plane, wear an occlusive! ✈️

one of the top concerns I hear from my clients who travel is, “I’ve been out of town and my skin freaked out”.
There are a lot of different things that can affect your skin when it comes to traveling! Eating habits are different, sleep may be affected, alcohol consumption may be more than usual, BUT the one thing that you have no control over is the environmental/climate change that happens when traveling.

When you board a plane the humidity drops 20% which then causes your skin to become dehydrated! Something to prevent that water loss is applying an occlusive over your hydrating products to LOCK that moisture in!!!

My faves:
💜 Dermalogica Barrier Repair
💛 ClarityRX Healing Fine
💙 Aquaphor

I didn’t watch the Super Bowl game but I definitely tuned into that half time show! Mary J Blidge was a whole mood! That outfit! And that fall! 😂

What was your favorite part of the superbowl?

💗 it’s time to show your acne some love
Ways you can do that:
❣️ DON’T pick at your acne!
❣️ Ice it!
❣️ Put on a pimple patch
❣️ Get a facial
❣️ Stop hiding your face
❣️ Take off your make-up @ night

Breakouts happen. A lot of times it’s completely out of our control. We are our toughest critics. Be easy and show yourself some love💗

That post microderm glow 🙀😻
Literally blinded!!🌟

I’ve met so many amazing human beings through my profession and this is one them❤️

LOL just me or is anyone else’s feed covered in post about not picking your acne!! 🗣 thank y’all for saving me from causing damage to my skin!!

Also- team Damon or Stefan !?

This was a very satisfying facial 💥

Microdermabrasion + extractions and finished with a soothing, hydrating masque🤤