My Beauty Secrets
I recently saw a picture of from 2016. I have to say… as a new Esthetician, I thought my skin was really good. I had a routine, I was trucking along, making sure that I was doing all the steps. Or so I thought.
You see, as it popped up in my feed, I thought … wow! I think that I have made a big difference in my skin. 6 years later, I think my skin looks better than it did then. I’m definitely aging better. Slowing down that every aging clock. Here’s a few of my beauty secrets so that you can skip that learning curve.
#1 - Washing before bed
Yes, you’d think this is a no brainer, but you’d be surprised how many go to bed without washing. I want to let you know that this does make a difference! A huge difference! (Makeup wipes are not cleansing. If you use them, be sure to use a cleanser after.)
TIP = Cleanse your face before you are tired and headed for bed.
#2 - Professional products
There is also a huge difference in the quality of ingredients AND the order of ingredients. Professional products that you purchase from an Esthetician really are the bomb dot com. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to go back to drugstore products.
TIP = Spend money on exfoliants and serums first.
#3 - Elevating my home care routine
Remember the home run hitters are exfoliation and serums. I got more consistent on my exfoliation (and masking - HELLO Sundays!) No more of this once in a blue moon. And I found a serum that seriously does it for my skin. Let’s get you using a serum!!! And then if you don’t feel like it’s “the one”, when you finish that bottle, let’s try another one. I have many options, and I promise you it’s worth trying another one.
TIP = Regular use of exfoliating and a serum that is addressing the areas of concern that you want to change.
#4 - Regular facials
Did you know that I receive regular facials? Once a month. No, I don’t give them to myself even though I can. I love to receive from other estheticians. I love supporting those who also do what I do. If I am asking a client to do something, you know that I am personally doing it myself.
TIP = Schedule regular facials! (And if you only come in once a year, try to do twice!)
P.S. This is not a race. This is about being consistent. Set up a routine that you are in love with and you’ll never miss a cleanse. Aim for just a little better! Can’t wait to see you in the treatment room.
Don’t forget to
Breathe. Let Go. Relax.
Zoey Jolley, LE