Beauty and Wellness Journal

Tanning Beds: To Ban, Or Not To Ban?
Tanning Beds: To Ban, Or Not To Ban?
Growing up on the coast of the Baltic Sea, where sunny days were a rare occasion, I did not get to enjoy much time in the sun. Yet, just like... Read more...
The Dangers And The Benefits Of Sun Exposure.
The Dangers And The Benefits Of Sun Exposure.
(Originally published on June 16, 2015)Summer time is the favorite season for many of us. In the summer we spend most of our time outdoors, enjoying the sun. However, exposing... Read more...
Beauty Oils And Their Skin Care Benefits.
Beauty Oils And Their Skin Care Benefits.
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "oil"? "Grease", "fat", "cooking oil", "mineral oil", "pore-clogging", "film-forming" - these are just a few things that I used to... Read more...
Who are Estheticians?
Who are Estheticians?
The most common question I hear when I tell people that I am an esthetician is whether I “put people to sleep” or not. While that sometimes happens during relaxing... Read more...
Can Raspberry and Carrot seed oils really protect your skin from the sun?
Can Raspberry and Carrot seed oils really protect your skin from the sun?
"Before you read, please keep in mind that this post has been originally published in the summer of 2015; therefore, some of the information provided here may be outdated (such... Read more...
When Do Cosmetic Products Expire?
When Do Cosmetic Products Expire?
Let's be honest here, we all know that cosmetic and skin care products do expire. Many of us have heard about the "rule of 6 months" (cosmetic products need to... Read more...
Taking care of your skin. Basics.
Taking care of your skin. Basics.
Educating people about proper skin care is one of my main responsibilities as an Esthetician. Surprisingly many people are unaware of their skin's basic needs. In this post I will... Read more...
Dermaplaning 101
Dermaplaning 101
In today's market, there are so many new procedures and products designed to make us look younger. In the addition to the common skin care procedures we have discussed in... Read more...
What's on the menu? Your guide to common spa skin procedures.
What's on the menu? Your guide to common spa skin procedures.
Whether you want to address a specific skin concern or just looking for relaxation a spa appointment is always a good idea. Too often, however, we feel too intimidated by those fancy words... Read more...
Common Skin Conditions.
Common Skin Conditions.
There seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to skin conditions. Many believe that this term refers to the diseases. This however not always is the case.... Read more...
What's your skin type?
What's your skin type?
Seems like a simple question, isn't it. But do you really know what your true skin type is? Without this knowledge any skin care product you purchase will not only... Read more...
Face oils: everything you need to know.
Face oils: everything you need to know.
In the recent years the popularity of so-called Face Oils have been increasing rapidly. More and more people add them to their daily routines. Face oils, also known as Oil... Read more...