Hey Skynsiders! To combat colder seasons, let’s learn some common skyncare ingredients. Knowledge of these help you build the perfect routine to keep your skyn plump, hydrated + glowing, even if it’s dull out.
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Too many details to type and I’m learning I’m not an internet info kind of professional. I appreciate the ones that are but i much rather put this into a blog post. Something you can come back to reference and take your time to read through without extra fluff.
Every 2 hours while beneficial isn’t always 100% needed. As a professional i try to help people balance out ideals and reality. Ideally yes, you should apply every 2 hours, but there’s always factors to consider to where the time can be stretched or worked with.
Please don't call me an illiterate, but are we sure this "apply sunscreen every two hours" directive wasn't pushed by sunscreen makers to sell more products? Why don't sunscreens protect us all day?
If you use chemical sunscreen, use a moisturizer with sunscreen, use a sunscreen with a low SPF, are out during the suns peak hours, sweat a lot, or are in constant direct contact with the sun, then yes, every 2 hours.
Good morning & happy Monday 🥰 start your week off right by committing yourself to better skyn habits!
Don’t do it for the gram, don’t do it for validation, do it because your skyn deserves to be honored and taken care of!
Things I’ll start on here to give you all skyn tips:
💌beauty on the go: a curated selection of my fav affordable products to keep in your car/work desk/handbag
💌skyn notes: quick thoughts, personal reflections, hot takes + some not so popular opinions on skyncare
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I’m Briana M, licensed Master Esthetician, storyteller, & your skyncare homegirl. I make skyn education feel soft, sacred, + simple.
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You don’t take care of your skin, your routine is a bunch of random grabs from either your local drugstore or TikTok, you don’t really know what the products do, why the steps are important, or how long it takes to see results.
You need help building your routine, here’s how to
Starting with these building blocks help you build the habit of skincare, that way when it’s time to add in toners and serums, you have a strong foundation and understand what you’re adding in and why
While chemical sunscreens typically have no white cast, we hate to inform you all; we hold a presence toward mineral. Always will.
It’s safer for your skyn health and believe it can and should be formulated so the white cast at least compliments your skyn tone.
The @skyntax blog is now LIVE! And I’m thrilled to see how sharing my knowledge elevates my practice and your home care.
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