Since I quit my brief stint as a cigarette smoker in college, I saw a near-immediate difference in my skin. I know this may sound oddly specific, but I was typically a 4-5 cigarette-a-day, any more and I would feel nauseous. The 3 years I smoked, I definitely noticed differences in my skin: dryness, clogged […]
Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Story
…It could inspire others. That’s the quote I’ve been operating on, but I’ve held off on posting this because I’m still working to get over how self conscious I am…*deep breath* reminder to self: this info could potentially help others… I recently posted the below photo in December 2018 on my personal account (@julia_rhault) – it may […]
What is Sensitive Skin?
If you’ve ever had a reaction after applying a new foundation, moisturizer, setting powder or SPF, you may have wondered if you have sensitive skin. What is “sensitive skin”? “Sensitive skin” isn’t a medical term, but more of a blanket term that encompasses a lot of different things for different people. Sensitive skin is categorized […]
Winter Skin Rx
Just because “the weather outside is frightful” doesn’t mean your skin has to be! Cold temperatures don’t do our skin any favors. From loss of moisture to wind chapping, cracking and splitting; to scales, flakes, and peeling…need I continue? Not everyone experiences the same type of skin troubles during Fall and Winter, but here are […]
Breakout Time-Out
It happens to the best of us—you’re having a great week, everything’s in your favor, until you feel something brewing on your chin. Your confidence takes a hit, and as you walk from the boardroom to your office (or from your class across the quad) you can’t help but be self-conscious of who will point […]