For all of the newbies out there, you need to know this… if you’re heading on the journey to find the fountain of youth, your serum is the fuel for the train you take to get there. Of course, a serum isn’t the be-all and end-all of skincare, but it does make a huge difference…
Our Master Aesthetician, Jillian Wright interviewed Ali Perry-Hatch, founder of Earth Harbor to find out what makes her brand special. What inspired you to launch Earth Harbor? As a certified toxicology scientist + herbalist + humanitarian engineer, I couldn’t find premium natural beauty products that lived up to my strict standards of being effective, ethical,…
Want to understand what natural ingredients like Vitamin C, Bakuchiol and Rosehip oil are doing in your skincare ingredients? Need help choosing which skincare is right for you when there are so many choices? Want better, clean, natural ingredient based products? Are you interested in how your biology, environment and lifestyle affect your skin? The…
The science and study of caffeine’s effects on our bodies are pretty involved and pretty interesting, as you’ll see below. Before I get to what’s found under the microscope, I’ll ask you to answer the question first. What do you think it does to your skin? I once had a client who figured out that…
Enzymes are an aesthetician’s best friend. Enzymes are effective for all skin types including sensitive, fragile, acneic, pigmented, sun-damaged, textured, premature aging, and every skin issue in between. They are designed to be used with or without steam and can elevate any facial experience. Enzymes are one of my favorite steps in a facial. …
I am one of the very few skin health experts that cannot get behind the retinoid hype. Some people call it the “Holy Grail” of preventative aging. I call it the “Kiss Of Death”. My own experience with retinol throughout my life has never been favorable. My skin gets hypersensitive, uber dry, red, and breaks…