DermaWise Beauty & Wellness

It black history month✊🏾. Join us Monday at 7:00pm EST to talk about all thing Black Skin. You don’t want miss the opportunity to hear from this experienced group of beautiful black women and have the chance to ask any skin questions you have been wondering. This will be the first of many discussions about Skin, Beauty, Health, and Wellness. Can’t wait to chat!

If you want to build a relationship with an Esthetician my booking information is linked in my bio. If you are looking for a Dermatologist Lisa Miller is a Certified Nurse Practitioner that specializes in Dermatology. Lisa has over 15 years experience in Dermatology. You can see her at SKIN:Dermatology & Aesthetics. Scroll 👉🏾 for information about how to schedule.

Like you would go to your primary care or gynecologist, it is equally as important to see a Dermatologist annually as SKIN is the largest organ in the human body!

Don’t get me wrong, your skin can definitely feel and look more hydrated, glowy and calm with just one facial. And getting a facial to treat yourself once in a while is amazing. However if you are trying to target a specific skin concern to see real and true change in the skin a more frequent series of professional skincare treatments is necessary.
Years of sun damage cannot be reversed and removed with one facial. This is the same for fine lines/ wrinkles, acne, dehydration, texture, and hyperpigmentation. It all takes time, consistency , and patience. But with the right at home routine and a dedication to in-office treatment transformation is possible.

How to apply sunscreen correctly and effectively:

1. Start with a thick base layer.
As a rule of thumb, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using a shot glass full of sunscreen to cover the entire body, which equates to about a half-teaspoon or nickel-sized dollop to protect the face and neck specifically.

2. For your face, apply sunscreen last.
Sunscreen should be the last step in your morning skincare routine before you apply makeup. That means, you want to put it on after you’ve applied serums and moisturizer. You can opt for a moisturizer with SPF for your face but you still need this base layer of sunscreen even if your makeup has SPF. This is because most foundations only contain SPF 15 or less, and we often don’t apply enough of it for full protection.

3. Spread it out evenly.
If you dispense product into your hands before applying it to your face, chances are, you’ll lose some. To remedy that, use more than what you think you’ll need, and make sure to spread it out evenly. For your body, apply after getting dressed so none rubs off on your clothes.

4. Cover often forgotten areas.
Be sure to protect your hairline or part line on your scalp, your hands, the tops of your feet, ears, and lips.

5. Let it sink in before sun exposure.
This is especially true for chemical sunscreens, which need time to absorb before they’re fully effective. Wait 15 to 30 minutes before stepping outside, just to be safe.

6. Reapply often.
You need to reapply at least every two hours or every 90 minutes, if you can. Reapplying over makeup can be a hassle, which is where a powder SPF or tinted sunscreen comes in handy.

How to apply sunscreen correctly and effectively

1. Start with a thick base layer.
As a rule of thumb, the Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using a shot glass full of sunscreen to cover the entire body, which equates to about a half-teaspoon or nickel-sized dollop to protect the face and neck specifically.

2. For your face, apply sunscreen last.
Sunscreen should be the last step in your morning skincare routine before you apply makeup. That means, you want to put it on after you’ve applied serums and moisturizer. You can opt for a moisturizer with SPF for your face but you still need this base layer of sunscreen even if your makeup has SPF. This is because most foundations only contain SPF 15 or less, and we often don’t apply enough of it for full protection.

3. Spread it out evenly.
If you dispense product into your hands before applying it to your face, chances are, you’ll lose some. To remedy that, use more than what you think you’ll need, and make sure to spread it out evenly. For your body, apply after getting dressed so none rubs off on your clothes.

4. Cover often forgotten areas.
Be sure to protect your hairline or part line on your scalp, your hands, the tops of your feet, ears, and lips.

5. Let it sink in before sun exposure.
This is especially true for chemical sunscreens, which need time to absorb before they’re fully effective. Wait 15 to 30 minutes before stepping outside, just to be safe.

6. Reapply often.
You need to reapply at least every two hours or every 90 minutes, if you can. Reapplying over makeup can be a hassle, which is where a powder SPF or tinted sunscreen comes in handy.

Happy Monday! Come try our Sculptice for body contouring.

What are you waiting for… Come and do it all with us.

Here are some tips, to keep your skin glowing through the winter.

Want a different result, try something different. Are you eating right and working out, but have trouble areas that you just can’t seem to impact? Try SculptIce! Quickly target stubborn fat areas.

Help DermaWise reach our goal of selling 100 gift cards during the holiday season. Though this may be a slower season for person self-care due to the focus of giving to others. Give the gift of self-care and relaxation to someone special in your life. Gift card link in the bio.