Serums and Moisturizers Explained Serums are typically thinner and lighter than moisturizers and have a wide variety of functions. They usually don’t contain oils. Typically, serums have active ingredients in them that penetrate deeply into your skin. Moisturizers are thicker and creamier than serums. Serums are usually liquid or semi-liquid products, whereas moisturizers are usually in either a lotion or cream form. …
Difference between Hydrating and Moisturizing Skin Many see “hydration” and “moisture” as interchangeable words that describe the same thing, believing a skin hydrator is the same as a moisturizer. This is a common misconception and an easy mistake to make. In reality, these are two very different types of products specifically formulated to serve a…
Warm climate or cool, there’s relief for those who suffer from Dry Skin (xerosis cutis), no matter their skin type. Dry skin (xerosis cutis) is more than an occasional annoyance for many in the world. Even those in warm, tropical climates deal with it! But ‘dry skin’ is a broad and general description for several…
Hydrated skin is healthy skin. It looks younger, suppler, and plumper. It remains resilient when surrounded by harmful environmental factors. And it’s less oily-looking, less prone to irritation, and even allows makeup to adhere more easily. To stay hydrated, our skin creates oils that both attract and trap moisture. But it’s not always enough. Simple…
Here’s how I know it’s winter. After my nightly soak in the tub, my legs dry out quickly. I sense myself starting to get what I call “lizard skin:” that scratchy, itchy feeling accompanied by the suspicion that my skin has suddenly become a size too small. Do you know that feeling? During the warm…
Micellar cleansing products have certainly made a wave in the beauty industry over the past few years, and its popularity continues to grow as more and more customers catch wind of its remarkable and diverse benefits. For me, it was one of those products I put off trying out until recently, and now, have become…
What are some of the most common skin issues you have noticed in your clients? Climate fluctuations are responsible for more skin concerns then many of us realize. While I treat clients with different skin types and concerns across the board, the shifting of climates, like moving to a new place or the changing of seasons, is a general issue uniting all…
What prompted you to become an esthetician? What kind of training and past work experience do you have in the field? I started working in the beauty industry as a receptionist back in 2000 at a spa here in St. Louis. While working the front desk, I sat back and watched the estheticians form relationships…
Did you know that there was a right and wrong way to wash your face? Turns out, there is much more to it than just rinsing with the right cleanser. For some of you, the idea that there are guidelines to follow, for something as simple as washing your face, may seem silly and insignificant. …
Although Christmas is a time of joyous celebration, preparation for such a holiday can start to feel overwhelming. Particularly when it comes to finding those perfect gifts. And just when we start to feel like there is nothing left to check off our lists, we see the limp row of stockings hanging over the fireplace. …