Skin Therapy

NOT 30, not flirty — but THRIVING 🤍 Last Friday was my 46th birthday.

I haven’t figured it all out yet — but I’m still curious, still eager, and still fully believing the best things aren’t behind me. There’s still so much life ahead. So much mess to embrace. So many adventures still waiting.
And I’m so grateful for another year. 🕯️🤍

Lifting weights — not just for our physical health, but for our skin. Hear me out.

Our muscles are our biggest storage system for glucose. But as women age, we naturally lose muscle mass known as sarcopenia. Less muscle means less ability to store glucose, which raises our blood sugar levels.

That excess sugar starts binding to our collagen known as glycation, and it creates AGEs, which then trigger inflammation, and down our collagen and elastin from the inside.

The result ? -> Wrinkles, sagging, and slower healing.

More muscles = lower blood sugar levels = less inflammation = more collagen.

This is why I consider weightlifting is skincare. 💛

What I Wish I knew if I wasn’t an Esthetician

The skincare industry has been lying to you. A $400 serum won’t save your skin — but consistency, SPF, and a healthy barrier will.

As a licensed esthetician and acne specialist, I’m here to cut through the noise and give you the real stuff — especially for us 40+ women navigating hormonal changes, acne, and aging all at once.

If nobody’s ever told you the truth about your skin… I’m glad you found me. 🤍

✨ Follow along — there’s so much more where this came from.

Let’s skin prep before I climb this hill in Coron, Philippines

✨ 5 Skincare Prep Mistakes Before Makeup

1. Skipping moisturizer
Leads to dry, patchy, and cakey makeup—even if you have oily skin.
Your base clings to dry areas and won’t blend smoothly.

2. Not letting skincare absorb
Applying makeup too quickly causes pilling and uneven texture.
Products mix instead of setting, making your base look messy.

3. Using too many products
Layering too much skincare makes foundation slide, separate, or look greasy.
Heavy layers don’t sit well under makeup.

4. Wrong exfoliation habits
No exfoliation = buildup and texture.
Too much or doing it right before makeup = irritation and patchiness.

5. Skipping sunscreen
Affects both protection and application.
Some bases won’t sit well without SPF, and skipping it leaves your skin exposed.

The results you want require the steps you skip.

📍 Coron

What I eat for my skin matters just as much as what I put on it ✨

These are 5 foods I eat for hydration, glow, and overall skin function:

🥝 Kiwi → supports collagen + bright, healthy skin
🌱 Flax oil → helps hydrate + calm inflammation
🌊 Sea moss → nourishes barrier + supports repair
🍵 Green tea → reduces inflammation + supports hydration
🐟 Wild sardines → boost elasticity + natural glow

Healthy skin from within. Small daily choices = long-term skin results 🤍

PIE vs PIH — they’re not the same, and they’re not treated the same way.

PIE (Post-Inflammatory Erythema) = red/pink marks caused by dilated blood vessels.

PIH (Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) = dark marks caused by excess melanin production.

Both are triggered by inflammation — but the fix depends on knowing which one you’re dealing with.

For PIE → focus on calming + strengthening: beta glucan, mandelic acid, azelaic acid ✨ Face Reality’s Hydraremedy | FR: Antioxidant Peptide

For PIH → target pigmentation: glycolic acid, vitamin C, kojic acid ✨ Face Reality’s Glow Tone+ | FR: Hydraremedy | Glymed Diamond Bright | Cosmedix Simply Brilliant

And none of it works without SPF — wear it daily, reapply throughout the day ☀️

Not sure which one you’re dealing with? Drop your skin concerns in the comments and let’s figure it out together 👇