Let’s cut to the chase! We all want to know what to use on our own skin! It is clear by the way that social media influencers are showcasing one product after the next. And now, we are even seeing doctors getting in on the action! It’s crazy to see this in my lifetime, after 20 years in the skincare and cosmetic industry! How do you react when you see a new product talked about or demonstrated, or those before and after photos from a chemical peel?
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I hear the same thing over and over from my clients this time of year. In fact, I usually start hearing this ONE main concern around the end of September or first of October, and it carries through all of the winter months, until spring rolls back around. Then, it seems like just as magically as this PROBLEM begins, it disappears again. Does this sound familiar to you……..
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Today, let’s learn about those FUNDAMENTAL steps, and talk about where they fit together with your VITAL, actives/serums to address your skin type and conditions! Today is going to be more superficial, but I promise I have a lot of information out there to help you dive deeper, on your busy schedule, with no sales-y approach. I truly just love to educate!
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Are you 100% certain that you are applying your products in the correct order, layering them based on desired outcome and proper molecular weights for the purpose of absorption, and you are dispensing them correctly? (I’ll give you a moment to re-read that last run on sentence, just to decide if you should continue reading!)
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When you know your skin type, there’s really no need to look at other recommendations or varying product formulations, because they automatically will not be correct for your skin (if only dating were this simple, huh?).
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I am constantly reminding the members of our very own Team AG that we have to remember, YOU as our valued guest (& friend!) do not just naturally know all of the random things that we know as professionals! Whether that is in regard to which products to use, how many products are really necessary, combining the right product mix…If you already knew all of these things for your skin, hair, and nails, you wouldn’t need us! (And that thought just makes me sad!)
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One thing I think we can all agree on, is there is a lot to say about wearing face masks, and everyone has their opinions on that subject! But I’m not showing up here to debate anything; I want to stick to facts! The fact is, regular use/wearing of face masks or facial coverings more than likely is causing your skin to behave in new ways! Am I right? As skincare professionals, we will see different responses in the skin. I’m going to cover all of them, and to hopefully make things easier for you, I’m starting each paragraph with its own little topic! I know you are excited to find where you fit (even if it is more than one paragraph!), so that you can start tackling the problems!
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I wish I could take credit for this term: BACNE. It’s Acne. On your Back. Isn’t that so clever?
While it is a catchy and clever mashup, it is NOT what we want to be seeing on our skin! Especially during seasons when we are baring a little more skin! (hello summer swimsuits and even winter off the shoulder formals?!) UGH! It is unsightly and I have seen this problem prevent clients from purchasing the wedding gown or prom dress of their dreams! So what can we do?
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While there are so many directions I could take this post, I’m sticking with the topic of Acne, or perhaps, the lack thereof this time of year! Let’s talk about Summer Clearing for a minute, since many don’t want to draw attention to that topic! (And keep reading even if you don’t clear up in early summer! There is info for you, too!) What if, you battle with acne almost all year, until summer rolls around? You wouldn’t be alone! In fact, there are a handful of skin conditions that respond seemingly well to UV! Note that it is not standard acne cases that clear up with some sun exposure. It is usually seen on the face, but specifically in the T-Zone, or on the back or chest, and does not discriminate between males and females. These are usually small “pimples” that are typically red around them, and they never truly “come to a (white)head.” They wax and wane all year long, but then you notice in the summer sun, they go away. This gets you thinking, when it rolls back around in the late summer or fall, maybe you should hit the tanning bed……….
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You are not going to believe what happened during our stay at home order?! I have never been one to enjoy politics at all! (Please don’t tell my HS government teacher! She was amazing! No reflection on her! LOL!) Politics are so important, and the fact that I have the right to vote, as a US citizen, but also as a woman!
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