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This is probably one of my favorite topics…men. They need TLC and skincare too. Before meeting me if you asked my husband what he used to wash his face, he would tell you soap. Then, if his skin was feeling a bit dry, he’d use the same lotion on his face that he used on his body.

Now that the weather seems to be changing all over the country, it’s time to rethink your skincare routine and the services you typically get at your local esthetician’s practice. With higher temperatures and fluctuating humidity levels, there are small tweaks to your regimen that your skin will thank you for.

COVID-19 has had an interesting impact in skincare. Suddenly people who have never taken much interest in their skincare regimes are realizing that when they don’t wear makeup daily, because they’re staying home from work or not going out very much; their skin looks better. But, pair that with too much time watching YouTube, and scouring through the Instagram profiles of uneducated skincare “experts,” then we have a problem! Compound that with having to wear a mask everywhere…well, now we have a new term – “MASKNE!”

Cosmetic surgeries all create lymphatic build-up because swelling is your body’s natural form of healing itself. In some cases, the swelling can last up to a year. Since everyone has a different speed of healing, level of inflammation and tolerance, there is no way to really measure the difference, but when inflammation is present and a proper MLD massage has been performed, that change can be astonishing, and the rate of healing can be sped up considerably. I have also seen scars heal much better with MLD.

LED light therapy is a non-invasive, non-thermal light treatment that uses your own cell process to help repair the skin. Different wavelengths of visible light spectrum correspond to different colors of LED and penetrate at different depths. Each has its own benefits.

Botox and fillers seem to be the norm these days – and not just for older people. More and more, I am seeing young people getting facial injections as a “preventative measure” for aging, or for plumping their thin lips.Botox is a protein made from botulinum toxin. It is a toxin, but when used properly in small amounts, it has a number for medical and cosmetic uses. It has been used for many years, and with consistent use, it can train muscles to move less leading to smoother skin. It does have some reported side effects such as headaches and swelling at the injection sight.

Let me tell you…it is never too early to teach your kids proper skin protection and skincare. It starts from a very young age. I always tell my 7-year-old daughter how lucky she is to have an esthetician as her mother. Since the very first moment she ever spent time in the sun, I have been slathering her milky spot-free skin with sunblock. I realized early on, that there would never be a battle if I chose a product that would not make her feel sticky, or look pasty. Even at the age of 2, she was very adamant about not feeling sticky. So that began my hunt. I tried sprays, lotions, potions…anything I could get my hands on that she would be ok with wearing. It was a lesson – pick a product that your child feels comfortable with.

In case you’re wondering…yes, I am a great aesthetician, and I want everyone reading this who is considering any kind of skin care service to know how to find one. I have had countless facials in my life and I have compiled a list of traits that I have found to be common in the best. I also want to mention that just because they charge a lot does not make them great, and just because they are influencers and/or treat celebrities, they are not necessarily great. That being said – there are some really great esthies out there.

Whenever you pick a pimple, you create trauma to your skin which depending on your skin type, can create many issues – from hyperpigmentation, inflammation, irritation and even scars. Picking your pimples can spread bacteria and pus from the infected pore to the surrounding area and also further push the bacteria under your skin creating an infection. This may take it longer to heal.