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Month: December 2019

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Gift Guide: My 2019 Wish List

on December 8, 2019
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For my next gift guide I thought it would be fun to tell you exactly what I’M wishing for this…

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My Self Tanning Tips and Favorite Products

on December 5, 2019
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As a Derm PA you can imagine I’m pretty happy that the emphasis is almost completely on “fake baking” these…

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    Amy Michaels Koberling
    For real. For real.
    I could say that I’m posting this pic to share w I could say that I’m posting this pic to share with you that my bikini is on sale (which it is), but the truth is I’m posting this pic to make myself feel better about the chocolate ice cream I’m about to devour while watching Schitt’s Creek. 🍦 http://liketk.it/2RX28 #liketkit @liketoknow.it
    GIVEAWAY!! ⁣ I’ve teamed up with Exclusive Bea GIVEAWAY!! ⁣ I’ve teamed up with Exclusive Beauty Club and my beautiful insta-bestie @xo.healthy to gift one lucky winner 1 of EACH of Revision Skincare’s trial size skin care products ~ prize valued at $400. ⁣If you’ve followed for awhile you know that I use a bunch of these products in my personal AM and PM routines! ⁣ To enter all you have to do is:⁣ ⁣ ~ Like this photo⁣ ⁣ ~ Follow @exclusivebeautyclub , @the_skinthusiast & @xo.healthy⁣ (You’re going to LOVE HER if you don’t already follow!) ⁣ ~ Tag 2 friends in the comments who would love this giveaway!⁣ ⁣ Bonus entry: Share this post to your stories!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ The winners will be announced Saturday July 11th! Good luck! ⁣
    What I think a self care day will look like versus What I think a self care day will look like versus what a self care day actually looks like ➡️ 😂 5 Ways I Practice Self Care is on the blog from last October! But boy is it relevant now 😳 #ontheblogtoday #selfcarepractice
    I get countless questions about whether or not cer I get countless questions about whether or not certain products are worth the money or worthy of the hype! So, I'm creating a running list on the blog with all the products you hear about on social and from your friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to know if something is worth it or just a lot of buzz? Let me know below and I will do the legwork, review the packaging and ingredients and let you know! #skincareroutines #skincarejunkie #holygrailproducts #cultfavoriteskincare
    How and when you should use an eye cream? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I always recommend using an eye cream twice daily on clean skin after cleansing. Do this BEFORE the rest of your regimen not at the end. It's a good idea to protect and hydrate the delicate eye area acting as a buffer to the ingredients to follow. Don't worry your actives will still penetrate and be effective around the eye! Also, be sure to apply in a pressing, not tugging, motion. Don’t forget the upper lids... bring your eye cream from above the lash line all the way up to the brow. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It the mornings I layer an active eye serum with vitamin C and retinol followed by a more moisturizing formulation for my dry skin. In the evenings I opt for a thicker more moisturizing eye cream with anti-aging actives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you have periocular concerns, then I advise investing in a great anti-aging eye product targeted to your specific concerns. #skinregimen #skincarefacts #skincarerecommendations
    Feeling a bit of overwhelm since the second I woke Feeling a bit of overwhelm since the second I woke up this morning. I feel like everything is catching up to me a bit... going to take some time off social today to regroup and replenish so I can put my best self forward tomorrow 😘
    Ig versus reality ➡️ Sometimes you just need Ig versus reality ➡️ Sometimes you just need a night of bad food and bad TV 🥡... and by bad I mean absolutely 💯
    Sunless tanning! This was a requested post by one Sunless tanning! This was a requested post by one of my followers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We all know by now that baking in the sun is a no-no. Now, I like a good glow as much as the next girl. So, we turn to our friend the sunless tanner to give us life again. ☀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The active ingredient in sunless tanner is called Dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This is a naturally-occurring sugar which is derived from cane sugar or sugar beets. When applied topically, this sugar reacts with amino acids in the skin cells at the surface of your skin causing a change in color. Unlike melanin which protects the nucleus of the skin cell from UV, this color change is not a true tan and therefore offers only VERY minimal sun protection. In other words, don’t rely on your self tan as any sort of protection. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DHA has been approved by the FDA for topical application. However, as a rule of thumb you should avoid the eyes, mouth, and nose when applying. If you are a spray tan lover you should be extra careful not to inhale the solution. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here are some tips for a seamless tan: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Before application, exfoliate with a quality body scrub. The DHA will adhere the outer dead layer of skin so we want to make sure that layer is even. Shave your legs before application to help remove dead skin and hair which act as a barrier to the solution. Use a very small amount of moisturizer on rough or dry areas such as elbows, knees, ankles, etc beforehand to avoid product accumulation. Use more product rather than less to ensure an even application if you find that it gets streaky. To extend the life of your tan, moisturize regularly, avoid topical alcohols or acetone and exfoliants. If you use AHAs and retinoids daily like me, you’ll need to apply your self tan more frequently.
    2020 man 🤦🏻‍♀️...Here’s to summer 20 2020 man 🤦🏻‍♀️...Here’s to summer 2021 [hopefully] being filled with lots of friends and family. For now I’ll just enjoy it 🏖📖 🍹
    Wishing you all a safe and healthy Holiday weekend Wishing you all a safe and healthy Holiday weekend! Lily and I may even venture into the backyard today...
    I used to be such a classpass junkie. I would do g I used to be such a classpass junkie. I would do group fit classes 4-6 days a week when I could. When quarantine first started I was missing that class structure a lot! Now, I feel like I’ve found my groove with at-home workouts... I try to do a daily 2-3 mile walk (not technically a workout but movement nonetheless) and either a low impact Pilates/yoga style with @melissawoodhealth or a longer Lagree style class The best part is I had to buy almost zero at-home equipment. I did snag these pink ankle weights because I couldn’t resist and a couple of resistance bands. But honestly you can do it all with things you have around your house or even your own body weight! Most importantly I think I’ve become more attuned to what I’m putting IN my body. I’ve always been a “health eater” and grew up on a mostly Mediterranean diet, but not being able to say “oh I’ll work it off in [enter cardio class] tomorrow” has forced me to be more mindful about my food choices. THAT has truly made a huge difference in how I feel every day.
    If there’s a Kale & Celery juice in my fridge I’ll have that for lunch, if there is leftover pie, I’ve been known to have that too. It all comes down to 1 thing: convenience. #ad I order everything from my groceries to my smoothies to my supplements for delivery so I don’t even have to think twice and can set myself up to make the right choices. In a busy world where I sometimes don’t even think about eating until 2 pm, I like to make sure I’m supplementing with the major vitamins and minerals I need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’ve followed me for awhile you know that I’ve been taking and sharing @mybinto personalized daily supplements for over a year now. Not only is it super easy to take a health quiz to determine which supplements I may need, but they are shipped directly to my front door once a month. I love their detailed approach to women’s health and that I can change my personalized packs as my needs change (more on my new, adjusted regimen soon!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ They’ve even given me a discount code “skinthusiast” to share with my followers for 20% off! So happy that a year ago I found this “set it and forget it”, easy and effective way to be sure I’m getting what I need! * I also get this question a lot, and Binto now ships to Canada!
    Ingredient Spotlight: Tetrahexyldecyl (THD) Ascorb Ingredient Spotlight: Tetrahexyldecyl (THD) Ascorbate ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Vitamin C is an essential skin care basic known for its ability to increase collagen production, improve pigmentation and provide additional protection from UV and free radical damage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While L-ascorbic acid is arguably the most common and most studied form of Vitamin C, it is also unstable (easily rendered inactive by light and air) and needs to be formulated in a solution with a low pH which can lead to a stinging sensation or irritation in sensitive skin types. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ THD ascorbate is a more stable lipid soluble ester which allows it to penetrate the epidermis, getting down into the dermis where the good stuff happens and also allows for a more skin neutral pH product to reduce irritation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now, I love L-ascorbic acid but if you're like me and struggle with sensitive skin and haven't been able to incorporate a vitamin C, opt for a formulation with THD ascorbate! As you know I use the @revisionskincare C+ Correcting lotion daily. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also love combined formulations like this one from @alliesofskin if you can tolerate L-ascrobic acid. They gifted this to me and you can bet I slather this on my neck, chest and shoulders everyday!
    Ahh summertime is here. It’s absolutely crazy ho Ahh summertime is here. It’s absolutely crazy how fast this year is going but I have never wanted a new year on the calendar so bad 😂 Posted all the deets for yesterday’s UV and blue light protecting summer look on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app and my stories! Color balm is shade Berry and gloss is in shade Rose! ALL with spf to protect from UV and blue light 🙌🏽 http://liketk.it/2Rxbj #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKbeauty
    Who would have thought that my most popular story Who would have thought that my most popular story this week would have been me asking for recommendations for non-grandma compression socks? 👵🏼 As it turns out, most of you would also like to avoid looking like a total dweeb in yours and wanted me to share my answers! (No shade, nerds unite! 🤓) Thankfully @sbsox1 reached out and sent me a 3-pack of their adorable styles #ad I was in between these ones and the other two sets I linked in stories but ultimately couldn’t resist the cute little pineapples (they also came with two pairs of polka dots). 🍍🍍🍍 They were generous enough to send me a discount code to share with you guys as well! Use code “SKINTHUSIAST” for 10% off your 3 pack! Plus, they can be sent @amazon prime! Cute is important but comfort is key and after wearing these for 8 hours straight, they did NOT disappoint! 💕
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