Menopause usually begins one year after your last period. That’s the average and with that comes some noticeable changes to your skin. As your hormone levels decrease so does the elasticity, moisture levels, and thickness which can increase your fine lines and wrinkles. It all sounds daunting, and it is but with the right skin…
Menopause? What you need to know!
WINTERIZE YOUR SKIN AND STAY GLOWING!
One thing I do every year when I’m swapping out my sweaters for my winter coats is take inventory in my skincare and make the necessary changes. Like our wardrobes, our skincare needs to change with the seasons and while the winter months are the months for layering, we need to do the same with…
Sculpted lift using Gua Sha
With the holidays approaching and our schedules becoming even more hectic, I find my own and my client’s number one complaint is how to stick to a consistent regimen and give ourselves the time we deserve. We have so much on our plate as it is but we are still entitled to a snatched jawline,…
Q&A with Somewhere Lately’s Followers
I was so excited to do a Q&A with Somewhere Lately’s followers and here is what she posted! Happy Shopping! What are the best drugstore skincare products? Drugstore retinol? Cetaphil would be my drug store recommendation for skincare. If you’re struggling with something specific, (acne for example) Differin would be good. Best drug store retinol: It…
Simple Science Behind Vitamin C
In short, we can sum up the benefits of vitamin C right here: Produces collagen (firms skin and reduces wrinkles) Provides UV protection from harmful rays Improves the texture and tone of the skin Prevents and actively fades dark spots Fights free radical damage (i.e.: cigarette smoke, household chemicals, environmental toxins) What is Vitamin C?…
Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen
What is the difference? Chemical sunscreen contains compounds such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, and avobenzone. All of these works by absorbing the UV rays as they enter the skin. Physical sunscreens contain only active mineral ingredients such as titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide, which work by acting as a shield, deflecting the UV rays away…