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DIY Vanilla Lavender Bath Bombs & Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Bars

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    Counseling on consistency and patience is often wh Counseling on consistency and patience is often what I find I need to spend the most time on. Sometimes I get a call a few days or a week later that “there’s no change” even after we’ve had this conversation. I get it, skin issues are FRUSTRATING. But unfortunately I don’t have a magic wand or a magic cream for that matter. It takes consistency and patience with any regimen to see results! Hang in there. It’s worth it! . . . . . #skincarememes #skincarequotes #dermpa #selfcarequotes #instaskincare #skinfluencer #skincarediary #skinstagram #aesthetician #beautymemes #igtopshelfie #skinstagram #skincareblog #skingoals #selfcaresunday #skincareobsessed #skincareaddict
    I grew up a sun bum. My parents have always loved I grew up a sun bum. My parents have always loved the water. Whether it be traveling here to south Florida or spending our summers on Lake Erie in Ohio, we were always encouraged to “go out and play”. I LOVED my upbringing. The summer days were long and full of adventure. My Greek cousins and my sister and I were always TAN. like really tan. I always thought that was just my skin tone until I started taking sun protection seriously and realized, I’m actually quite pasty 😂 After becoming a PA, I went through a time where I wouldn’t leave the shade. Not at the beach, not to swim in the ocean, not to play with my nieces in the pool, I even gave up my walks which were something I loved. Now, I think I’ve found a good balance. I never leave the house without sunscreen, a hat (and an umbrella if I’ll be partaking in beach activities). But, I live in South Florida and life is short. Now I allow myself to take part in my favorite activities (with STRICT sun protective measures) and I get my tan from a bottle... (@luxunfiltered for everyone who will ask) 😂 I find this balance suits me well. I will never stop preaching about sun protection and practicing it myself. But, I want to die an old lady who has no regrets of not joining my hubby for a snorkel or not playing in the water with my (future) kids! #practicesafesun
    Educating on skin care and beauty tips is truly su Educating on skin care and beauty tips is truly such a passion of mine. I love providing you all with general steps to get your skin care and beauty routine in tip top shape! I’m often asked in my DMs about personal regimens, skin concerns and even get photos of rashes sent to me! As a licensed healthcare provider it’s truly unethical and not appropriate for me to comment on specific concerns without seeing you as a patient. So how do we make that happen?! Here are our options! 1. For skin care consults you can book a Virtual Consultation with me at @baumanncosmetic ! Here we will review your skin type based on our @skintypesolutions test, your concerns, your current regimen and the best course of action. We can also chat about any procedures that may be of benefit to you if you choose to travel to sunny Miami or I can recommend a colleague in your area! 2. If you’re in South Florida we can really have some fun! Make an appointment for a consultation at our state-of-the-art Miami practice where we will evaluate your skin under the VISIA camera system and really dig deep into your skin needs! If procedures are on your radar we can discuss these and often treat you same day. To make a virtual or in person appointment call Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute at 305-532-5552! . . . . . #miamidermatology #miamidermclinic #miamibotox #miamilipfillers #skincareconsultant #skincareroutine #dermpa #dermatologypa #dermatologyphysicianassistant #skincareregimen #skincareregime #skineducation #skincaretips101 #skincaretipsandtricks #acne #melasma #eczema #hyperpigmentation #sunspots #wrinkles #antiagingskincare
    Weekend photo dump... Recently I’ve been making Weekend photo dump... Recently I’ve been making sure to incorporate a gratitude practice every night.... and I try to get SPECIFIC to make it a bit more meaningful... for instance i am grateful for the way the sun glimmers on the water (like in this last pic!) do you have a gratitude practice? && Lots of Qs came in regarding these gorgeous candles so I showed you a few more of my collection on my stories this am! And you can use code AMY20 for 20% off your @hotelcollection_ candles!
    I LOVE beauty. Playing with makeup is so much fun! I LOVE beauty. Playing with makeup is so much fun!! But... the canvas makes or breaks the painting. I always recommend starting with skin care first. You’ll be shocked at how much less makeup you’ll need to apply (and how much smoother it looks) when you’re on the right regimen! ALSO quality does not have to equal 💰💰! There are amazing and efficacious budget skin care products out there! . . . . . #sunscreenalways #sunscreenfirst #sunscreeneveryday #skintips #skincaretips #skincarecommunity #skincarememes #skinmemes #skincareinfluencer #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #skincareproductsthatwork #bestskincare #skinsecrets #skincaresecrets #skinstore #exclusivebeautyclub #beautyinfluencers
    I don’t mean this to wag my finger and tell you I don’t mean this to wag my finger and tell you what you can and can’t do. I mean this to truly save you thousands of dollars on products if you haven’t mastered this simple step... All the dyspigmentation and anti-aging serums in the world are useless if you’re not wearing sunscreen Every. Single. Day. Listen, I HOPE I’m lucky enough to live long enough to have a face full of wrinkles but I also want to keep my skin looking great as long as I can! If wrinkles, skin laxity and brown spots are your concerns too do yourself a favor and start using a daily SPF NOW!!! This is more beneficial than all the retinol/peptides/exfoliants/snail mucin/holy water/ moonlit sacrifices combined. Any questions? ⬇️ . . . . . #sunscreenalways #sunscreenfirst #sunscreeneveryday #skintips #skincaretips #skincarecommunity #skincarememes #skinmemes #skincareinfluencer #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #skincareproductsthatwork #bestskincare #skinsecrets #skincaresecrets @eltamdskincare @pcaskin @drdennisgross @obagimedical @larocheposayusa @colorescience #skinstore #exclusivebeautyclub
    Another fun takeover this week on the @drbrandt st Another fun takeover this week on the @drbrandt stories! We’re chatting all things working women- juggling all things work, content creation and of course skin care! Head to @drbrandt to get a sneak peek at a #dayinthelife of this #dermpa! . . . . . #skincareblogger #skinblogger #skincareinfluencer #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #drbandt #sephorahaul #sephora #dermstore #skinstore # skincarefacts #skintips #skincaretips #skincareregimen #skinroutine #skincareroutine #skincaresteps #beautycommunity #dermatologypa #skincareisselfcare #selfcarebloggers #lifestylebloggers
    Pores. You may have a love-hate (or even hate-hate Pores. You may have a love-hate (or even hate-hate) relationship with them. Social media has further magnified our desire to have unattainable, flawless skin. Filters smooth every inch of our faces making us look like glass dolls plus or minus a rhinoplasty 😒. Our pores are not only NORMAL, they’re vital to our skin’s health. They produce sebum to lubricate our skin and strengthen our skin’s barrier. They house our hair (both our thick, longer hairs and our little peach fuzz). They provide a portal of entry for skin care ingredients. They are absolutely essential to healthy skin. Pores don’t shrink and grow, they don’t open and close, and you cannot change the size of your pores. However, you can help them to APPEAR smaller with ingredients like chemical exfoliants and retinoids. (more on this on a few past posts). But, the purpose here is to encourage you to take a step back, put down the magnifying mirror and understand that pores are a normal part of our skin’s anatomy, not something to cover with a filter. Next time you seek to banish, remove or hide your pores, know that they are serving a vital function and keeping your skin healthy. . . . . . #pores #porestrips #retinol #skincareregimen #skincareregime #skincareroutine #acne #acnetreatment #porecleansing #skintips #dermpa #skincarepositivity #skinpositivity #skincarecommunity #skincareroutines #skinnerd #skincarejunkie #blackheads
    Taking over the @lspace Instagram stories this mor Taking over the @lspace Instagram stories this morning! Follow along for my mindful morning routine including of course my skin care regimen! . . . . . #mindfulnesstips #mindfulmovement #mindfulmornings #skinimalism #skincareroutine #skincareblogger #wellnessblogger #wellnessblogs #skintips #skincaretips #lifestylebloggers #lifestyleblogs #lifestyleguide
    So grateful to take the first step towards “norm So grateful to take the first step towards “normal” or what’s left of it...
    🚨 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 💋 #𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗔𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗽𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 💋 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗚𝗼𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝘅𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗩𝗗), 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀® 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. Thanks for the nomination @nurseclara To join the 💋#RockARedLipChallenge💋𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 a red lip selfie today, 𝙩𝙖𝙜 5 other people, @goclove, & 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 the important information below: ❣️I #GoRed underneath my mask to signify the silent threat of heart disease. ❣️I #GoRed because we can’t just eliminate health disparities without the first step: education. ❣️I #GoRed because from now through May, @goclove will be dedicating their dollars and platform to support the @american_heart’s efforts to break down health inequities. ❣️ I nominate @thecurlyclinician @monicaromerothepa @withashleykay @doctordiaries @gabvasile to #GoRed: to be more aggressive in our efforts to detect CVD facing Black womxn both inside and outside the hospital. 📍𝘽𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 to 𝘁𝗮𝗴 @𝗴𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗚𝗼𝗥𝗲𝗱 & #𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝘼𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙇𝙞𝙥𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀! ♥️ Together we can build a world of longer, healthier lives for all #WithLove.♥️
    I’ve had so much fun creating “5 Minute Faces” for you all over on my Reels! I’ve never been a heavy makeup kind of girl so I’ve loved exploring so many skin-loving beauty brands for a zoom ready, everyday look. I have a perfect Valentine’s Day look in the works 😍 Which beauty brands or looks are you dying to see in a tutorial? Leave them below! . . . . . #beautylooks #5minuteface #everydaymakeup #everydaybeauty #sephora #sephorahaul #lauramercier #mymercier #rmsbeauty #lilahb #honestbeauty #cleanbeauty #cleanbeautyproducts #credobeauty #bluemercury #revolvebeauty #bbloggersuk #beautyblogging #beautyblogs
    Saturday photo dump... is there anything better th Saturday photo dump... is there anything better than a productive Saturday? Mine certainly has been... pilates, SHOWER (you know the kind when you shave, exfoliate, scalp scrub, mask, the works). Now sitting down to finish up some blog posts (one of them on a hot new skin topic). Minus these two chewing through my MacBook cord it’s been a good morning!😒 What are you getting done this Saturday? . . . . . #candids #saturdaymorning #kittycat #lifestyleblog #skincareblogger #skinblogger #skincarecommunity
    What does it mean to be brand agnostic? I get co What does it mean to be brand agnostic? I get countless DMs asking me “which is the best brand for XYZ” and my answer is always the same: there isn’t one. There is not one single brand that will solve all of your skin care concerns most effectively. When a brand creates a line, there is generally a hero product. This is usually the anchor product and often the one which they invest in the most (clinical studies, formulation, marketing). Then, like any smart company would do, they create other products to compliment the hero product. Let me be clear, there is nothing wrong with this and I’m not saying the other products won’t work for you. However, wouldn’t you want to cherry pick the golden goose, the favorite child, the A student from each and every line? That’s exactly what I do when I create a regimen. When I choose a lightening serum for instance, I pick one of maybe 5 that are always in the back of my mind based on your skin type. The same goes for cleanser, moisturizer, SPF, retinoid etc. This way we can get the best of each brand and compile the most efficacious regimen! I tagged some of my favorite providers and accounts because I’m curious: what are your thoughts? Do you consider yourself brand agnostic? . . . . . #skincareroutine #skincarefacts #skintips #skincarebrands #skincaretips #skinfacts #dermpa #medicalgradeskincare #skincareroutines #skinroutine #skinroutines #bestskincare #bestskincareproducts #skincarecommunity #skincarebloggers #skinthusiast #skincarechart #skincaregraphic
    GIVEAWAY CLOSED. winners will be notified via DM! GIVEAWAY CLOSED. winners will be notified via DM! It's #giveaway time!! It’s been awhile since I’ve given any favorite products away and I can’t think of a better giveaway this time of year than my @skinfixinc Barrier+ favorites! Enter below for a chance to win this must-have routine and stop dry skin in its tracks!   Giveaway grabs: Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream Barrier+ Lip Repair Balm Barrier+ Lipid-Boost Body Cream   How to enter: follow @skinfixinc + @the_skinthusiast like this post tag a friend!   Giveaway will run from 1/27-1/30 and end at 11:59pm PST on 1/30. 1 winner from each post will be chosen at random and notified via DM. The giveaway is in no way associated with Instagram. Open to US and Canada residents. . . . . . #skincaregiveaway #skincareblogger #skincarecommunity #dryskin #dryskincare #dryskinrelief #dryskincareroutine #dryskintips #skincarefacts #skincaretips #skintips #dermpa #sephorahaul #sephoragiveaway #skincareinfluencer #skinthusiast #theskinthusiast #skincarejunkie #skincareinfluencers #beautyinfluencers
    Shopping for skincare can be frustrating if you ha Shopping for skincare can be frustrating if you have sensitive skin #AveenoPartner A goal of mine has always been to showcase that quality skincare should be accessible regardless of your budget or skin type. You will, however, need to spend a little extra care and attention if you suffer from sensitive skin! You've seen me post about the Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer before & now I've added the Aveeno Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum and the Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser to my sensitive skin regimen. Aveeno is a brand I have trusted for myself and my patients for years. Fragrance- free, dye-free, and paraben-free, this line was designed for sensitive skin. With ingredients like oat and feverfew, I know my skin is reaping the benefits. P.S if you're an ingredient junkie like me you'll be wondering about the use of feverfew. Feverfew is a natural ingredient, long known for its soothing properties! What’s even better is that these products can be picked up at your local Target (easy to find in the Dermatologist recommended section) and even ordered for curbside pickup at some locations! Want to learn more about Aveeno’s Calm + Restore line and its star ingredients? Check out my last post for an ingredient deep dive! @AveenoUS @Target #Aveeno #Target . . . . . #skincarejunkie #skincarefacts #skincarerecommendations #sensitiveskin #skincareroutine #skinregimen #skinroutine #beautybloggercommunity #bbloggers #skincarecommunity #dermpa #skintips #skincareingredients #skinfluencer #skinthusiast #skincareenthusiast #theskinthusiast
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