by Shalana Crawford | Nov 17, 2020 | Acne, Anti-Aging, Esthetician Education, Lifestyle & Nutrition
Your hormone levels are CONSTANTLY changing. Between moodiness, irritability, hot flashes and crying for no damn reason, it is crystal clear that hormones are to blame for these behavior changes but did you know that hormonal fluctuations are also affecting your daily...
by Shalana Crawford | Nov 1, 2020 | Anti-Aging, Esthetician Education, Lifestyle & Nutrition
As the temperature begins to drop and you spend less time outdoors, you may be tempted to ease up or discontinue your daily sunscreen use and I am here to tell you, NOT so fast, sis! Most people mistakenly associate the use of sunscreen with the summer months only but...
by Shalana Crawford | Mar 30, 2020 | Anti-Aging, Hyperpigmentation
Lactic acid is a mild exfoliant used in skincare for it’s great skin renewal and hydrating benefits. Lactic acid is in a group of acids called alpha hydroxy acids. Lactic acid is derived from milk or fruit sugars. Cleopatra, who was known for her beautiful skin,...
by Shalana Crawford | Mar 4, 2020 | Acne, Anti-Aging
Glycolic acid is an extremely effective exfoliant and it is used in skincare for it’s amazing skin renewal benefits! Glycolic acid belongs to a group of acids called alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids are plant & animal-derived acids and they work by...
by Shalana Crawford | Mar 4, 2019 | Anti-Aging, Lifestyle & Nutrition
Antioxidant has become quite the buzz word in the food and cosmetics industry in the last few years but many of us do not know what an antioxidant is and what benefit they can provide our bodies, much less know how much of a positive impact they can have on our skin...
by Shalana Crawford | Feb 11, 2019 | Anti-Aging
We’re well into the 2nd month of the new year and many have made vows and resolutions about self care. Is having better skin at the top of your resolution list? Well, if you’ve made the decision to take better care of your skin, the next logical question...