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Month: November 2019

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2019 Gift Guide for the Wellness Lover

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Staying healthy is a top priority for most of us these days. I try my best to incorporate good habits…

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Splurge-Worthy Skin Care Gift Guide

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How to Choose the Right Cleanser

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    Is this product approved by Dermatologists? When Is this product approved by Dermatologists? When shopping for skin care products you may have noticed statements like “Dermatologist Tested” or “Dermatologist Approved”… but what’s the difference? It can be confusing to the consumer so I wanted to break down a few common statements. Dermatologist Approved: This statement means that at least 1 Dermatologist has approved of this product for use. Keep in mind that it is possible, and not prohibited, that this Dermatologist could be financially involved in the company. Dermatologist Tested: This usually means that a Dermatologist has reviewed a clinical study of the formulation or the formulation itself. It is not required that the protocol of the study be approved by said Physician. Clinically Tested: This means that the formulation or its constituents underwent some sort of clinical testing from irritancy testing to efficacy. This can infer a wide range of things so take care to read fully which PART of the product has been clinically tested. Clinically Proven: This claim requires two controlled clinical studies. Again keep in mind to read thoroughly as this claim can be applied to a final formulation or just one or two ingredients or components. These statements can be beneficial to help guide your decision in the right context. However, it’s always best to talk to YOUR Derm provider to understand what’s best for your skin type and goals. . . . . . . #dermpa #dermtips #dermatology #skintips #skincare #skincaretips #acne #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #skincarejunkie #skincarecommunity #skinproducts #skinregimen #skineducation #skincareeducation #skincareblogger #skincarebloggers #skincommunity #beautycommunity
    No filter, no makeup selfie (Chapped lips and all No filter, no makeup selfie (Chapped lips and all 😂) because I’m getting a little sick of these crazy ig filters. Even the ones you think are just giving you a pretty hue end up giving you a weird nose job. Ugh. Anyways, I have a Q&A going down in stories this morning! Drop your questions about beauty, skin care, [life] and I’ll get to ask many as I can! Your question might even turn into a whole post so don’t be afraid to leave a more broad subject matter! See you there 💕 . . . . . #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #skincareinfluencer #skinexpert #skincareexpert #skintips #nofilter #nomakeup #sephora #sephorahaul #skinstore #ebc #beautyinfluencer #bbloggers #beautycommunity #skincarecommunity #miamibloggers #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer
    What are your wellness goals for 2021? Every year What are your wellness goals for 2021? Every year a make a quick list of things that are important to me. Without holding myself to any strict rules, I just like to envision what will make me feel like my best self: 1. Continue low impact resistance training like pilates. 2. Get OUTSIDE and walk a few times a week... even more for my mind than my body! 3. Try to limit wine and other alcohol. It just ends up making me feel tired and sluggish. 4. Don’t be hard on myself if I don’t make it to that workout. The stress is so counterproductive. 5. Find workouts me and the hubs can enjoy together. . . . . . #wellnessblogs #2021goals #fabletics #fitnessgoals #wellandgood #workoutsets #lifestyleblogger #lifestylebloggers #miamibloggers #miamiinfluencer #lifestyleinfluencer #miamibeach #miamibeauty
    Cheers to making it through 2020 🥂 Cheers to making it through 2020 🥂
    I wasn’t going to shop today but this sale was j I wasn’t going to shop today but this sale was just too good... swipe for what I ended up grabbing! Everything is linked in stories, too! . . . . . #salealert #ltksalealert #ltkunder50 #ltkunder100 #jcrew #jcrewalways #jcrewsale #stylefinds #fashionfinds #lifestyleblogger #lifestylebloggers #miamibloggers #lifestyleblogs #beautybloggers
    Feeling extra grateful this year to have my health Feeling extra grateful this year to have my health and my family... & so proud of all my friends on the front line... I'm getting behind @WellsFargo to donate up to $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross. Every one of my followers that posts an image of gratitude with #WFGivesThanks. @WellsFargo will donate $5. Let's help support our incredible first responders through this program. #WFEverydayHeroes, #ad
    Just sunscreen, lip balm and afternoon light... my Just sunscreen, lip balm and afternoon light... my kinda full face 😍 . . . . . #skincarecommunity #skincareaddict #skincareregime #skintips #skinfirst #skinfluencer #skincarejunkies #skincare101 #skincareenthusiast #beautyreviews #lifestyleblogging #lifestyleblogs #skincareprofessional #skincarefirst #acnetreatments #acnescarring #beautybloggersuk #sephorafavorites #sephorskincare #skincarememes #glowingup #pmskincare #amskincare #retinolserum #miamiskincare #miamibeautyblogger #sephoragold #sephorabeautyrun #sephorahaul
    Today marks 2 years since I began practicing at @b Today marks 2 years since I began practicing at @baumanncosmetic... Throwback to my short hair 😂 To say this opportunity has changed my life would be an understatement. Thank you @drskinguru for taking a chance on me and providing me a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from a pioneer. Thank you @drheathermd @lipladyofmiami and @paulasperfectpout for always taking time to answer my questions and for teaching me all your clinical pearls! Feeling very blessed today! *P.S it’s also exactly 4 years since I graduated PA School. (Swipe)! It’s amazing to think that on that day my life now was only a dream I hoped to achieve one day. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. . . . . . #cosmeticdermatology #dermpa #dermatology #skincareblogger #skincareconsultation #skincareinfluencer #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #skintips #skinfacts #dermatologyPA #paschool #medblogger #physicianassistant
    I hope your Sunday was as good as my glazed donut I hope your Sunday was as good as my glazed donut 🍩
    OH MY GOSHHHHH. I was inspired by (laughed heavil OH MY GOSHHHHH. I was inspired by (laughed heavily at) @the.skin.snob & @dermdialogue to share a little about my skin journey. The picture on the left was my 21st birthday about 9 years ago in Vegas. I went to tanning beds leading up to the trip AND got a spray tan on top of it. cringe. I am Greek and tan super easily. Back then I used that as my excuse that tanning wasn’t so bad for me . Wrong. I also frequented the waxing salon way too often as evidenced by my disappearing eyebrows. 🤦🏻‍♀️ The picture on the right is last week. What’s changed? 1. DILIGENT SPF use and sun avoidance. 3. A primarily medical grade skin care regimen targeted to anti-aging. 4. My tan comes from a bottle now. 8. 8. 8. 8. I leave my brows alone most of the time and visit @mary____c___ every once in awhile to tame them a bit (and make them even fluffier). What hasn’t changed? 1. I still love to play blackjack until 6 am in Vegas. 2. I still have that @lacoste X @catherine_malandrino dress that I spent my whole paycheck on. 3. I would actually kill for that piece of chocolate cake right now. 4. I still have the same man. Can’t get rid of that guy. 💍 . . . . . #medicalgradeskincare #skintransformation #nowandthen #howitsgoing #tanningbeds #selftanner #skincarememes #skincare #skincareroutine #spf #alwayswearspf #skincarecommunity #skincareproducts #skintips #skincaretips #dermtips #retinol #vitaminc #antiaging #beforeandafter #beautycommunity
    Admittedly I don’t care for the skin on my body Admittedly I don’t care for the skin on my body AS diligently as my face but I do have a pretty good body care routine down! Head to theskinthusiastblog.com for all the deets .... & do as I say not as I do! . . . . . #skincaretips #skintips #bodycare #bodylotion #KP #keratosispilaris #showergel #bestmoisturizer #saggingskin #antiaging #bodyacne #bacne #backacne #skincareroutines #skincarebloggers #skinbloggers #skinthusiast #dermtips #firstaidbeauty #revisionskincare
    The hardest part of doing what you love is knowing The hardest part of doing what you love is knowing when to take a rest. #fableticspartner Does anyone else have a hard time dialing it back when you’re exhausted or under the weather? My mind races with a million things I should be (and WANT TO BE) doing!! I guess that’s a pretty good problem to have. This adorable iridescent white set if from @fabletics and I’m officially obsessed. . . . . . #wellnessjourney #wellnesswednesday #wellnessblogger #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #miamiflorida #wellnessinfluencer #fitblogger #taupe #neutrals #homeoffice #homeofficeinspo #sheshed #myoffice #rikimirror #workoutset #yogapants
    ICYMI… your winter skin may require some extra l ICYMI… your winter skin may require some extra love and care. While your Summer skin might tolerate anything you throw at it, Winter time often requires adjustments to your regimen! Here are a few things you can and often should do to your routine to make it Winter friendly! 1. Switch your gel moisturizer to something lotion or even cream based. Look for barrier repair formulations if you experience dry skin or irritation. 2. Decrease the frequency at which you’re using hydroxy acids and retinoids. Everyone is different so it’s important to find the frequency that works best for you. 3. Skip the scrub. I know it’s tempting to scrub off dry flaky skin but this can lead to further barrier impairment! Choose gentle chemical exfoliation as needed and up your moisturizer game instead. 4. Opt for creamy cleansers and take a break from the gel and foaming cleansers. 5. Continue your daily SPF!! UV rays penetrate clouds and windows and snow reflects up to 80% of UV rays! What do you do to switch up your Winter skin regimen? . . . . . #skincare #skincaretips #skintips #skincarefacts #skincareroutine #dryskin #winterskincare #dryskincare #acnetips #skincareblog #skincareblogger #skinblogs #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #Skinisin #healthyskin #skincaregimen #skincareroutine #skinregimen #skinroutine
    Status: living my best mom-jean life. ✨ Denim is Status: living my best mom-jean life. ✨ Denim is on sale and linked in my stories—> check the high-waisted momness 😍😂 . . . . . #momjeans #onsale #salealert #abercrombie @abercrombie #miamiblogger #miamibloggers #miamiinfluencers #miamiinfluencer #skincareblogger #skinblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyleblog #lifestyleinfluencer
    I had so much fun creating these gift guides with I had so much fun creating these gift guides with tons of products I would buy for my loved ones! I included my favorite beauty, effective skin care, home and lounge finds, plus a couple of options for the person who has everything... Everything is linked in my “cyber week” story highlight including ADDITIONAL discount codes you can use at select retailers for a little extra savings on top of their sale prices! I hope you find them helpful! What’s one gift you’re hoping to unwrap this year?! For me we are keeping things light considering what a trying year it’s been, but I do so love gifting my loved ones with something special 💕 . . . . . #giftguides #beautygifts #beautygiftguide #beautybloggers #beautypicks #mynuface #drunkelephant #iliabeauty #rmsbeauty #gifting #beautylover #beautytips #skincareproducts #skincarejunkie #skincareaddict #skincareblogger #skinfluencers #beautyinfluencer #beautyinfluencers #miamiblogger #miamibloggers #skincarecommunity
    Why you need a moisturizer if you have acne... Of Why you need a moisturizer if you have acne... Oftentimes those with acne love the feeling of stripping cleansers and skipping the moisturizer for that “clean” feeling. But those with acne have increased trans-epidermal water loss and inconsistent ceramide content in the stratum Corneum EVEN on the unaffected skin. Translation: people suffering from acne lack important key components of a healthy barrier which then allows water to evaporate off the surface of the skin more readily. Barrier dysfunction correlates with hyperkeratinization and comedone formation (more acne lesions). Many topical acne treatments can further disrupt this all too important skin barrier. Using an appropriate barrier-supporting moisturizer can increase your skin‘s ability to tolerate acne treatments which ultimately leads to better efficacy. An appropriate moisturizer will also have occlusives, emollients, and small concentrations of humectants. Some of my favorite ceramide-containing moisturizers include: Cerave am/pm, LRP TOLERIANE double repair, Medature PSL. . . . . . #acne #acnetreatment #acnepositivity #acnescars #moisturizer #acnetips #dermtips #skintips #acneregimen #acneroutine #dermpa #larocheposay #skinfluencer #skincareinfluencer #dermatology #skinthusiast #theskinthusiast #beautytips #beautyinfluencer #lorealparis
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