One of the easiest ways to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful during perimenopause is by adding the right serum to your skincare routine. I always recommend a serum with peptides + hyaluronic acid. Peptides have been clinically studied to help improve the appearance of fine lines by sup

🚨 “Skin Purging” from retinol or alpha hydroxy acids is not normal… listen up. That’s not normal. That’s your skin telling you you’re doing WAY too much, too soon. Instead, start with your retinol or AHA product just 1 day a week for the first 2 weeks. ➡️ After 2 weeks, increase to 2 days

Things I’d NEVER tell my over-40 facial clients to do with their skin 👇 As a 25+ year Esthetician, I would never recommend washing your face with a bar of soap—even if you have oily skin. After 40, protecting your skin barrier becomes even more important. Stripping your skin can actually lead

What a 49-year-old esthetician’s skin REALLY looks like… in Christmas pajamas because my laundry is piled up. 😆 Here’s the truth: my skin isn’t perfect, and yours doesn’t need to be either. The lines, pores, texture, and little things you’re obsessing over? Most people never notice them. We’r

I get SO many questions about serums that I decided to make this easy for you. Head to my Beacons and click "Serums" to see the ones I personally recommend to my 40+ facial clients. Different price points, simple picks, and all excellent options. I also included a separate serum link fo

As a 25+ year Esthetician, I would never tell you that the “retinol uglies” are normal or something you just have to suffer through. Yes, retinol can be an incredible anti-aging ingredient, but there is a right way and a wrong way to use it. Redness, excessive peeling, burning, and irritation ar

I love that this tinted mineral SPF gives my skin a soft, healthy glow without feeling heavy, greasy, or sticky. It helps even out the look of my skin while protecting it from daily UV exposure-the number 1 cause of premature skin aging. Available in two flexible shades and so easy to wear every d

Over 40 and looking for vanilla scented body lotion that actually moisturizes and doesn't make you smell like a candle?? Under $10! I am a 25+ year Esthetician and I got you💜 Obsessed with vanilla scented body lotion AND saving money?? These are both UNDER $10! Follow me for real 40+

Clean beauty is mostly marketing—fragrance is what I worry about. One of the most common questions my over 40 facial clients ask is whether clean beauty makeup is actually better for their skin. My answer? Clean beauty is largely a marketing term. What matters more is looking at the ingredien

Things I’d NEVER tell my over-40 facial clients to do with their skin 👇 As a 25+ year Esthetician, I would never tell you that all sunscreens are created equal when it comes to anti-aging. For my over-40 clients, I often prefer mineral sunscreen because it provides excellent UVA protection. U

Many hyaluronic acid serums sit on the surface of the skin and don’t deliver the results people expect. I recommend choosing one with at least 3 different molecular weights so it can hydrate multiple layers of the skin for a fuller, plumper appearance. As a 25+ year Esthetician, I focus on ingre

40+: Here's why the number 1 thing I tell my 40+ facial clients to change their cleanser: Most women are cleansing wrong. If you’re washing with bar soap, using a cleanser that’s too harsh, or just rinsing with water, you may be disrupting your skin barrier before the rest of your skincar

Your dark spots keep coming back? Lightening them isn’t enough. Most dark spot products focus on fading existing pigmentation, but if you don’t help slow new melanin production, those spots can darken again when you’re back in the sun—even if you’re wearing SPF. That’s why I love azelaic acid

40+ ladies more products don't equal better skin! 25+ year Esthetician💜 3 products max and one of those should be hyluronic acid! 1. Hyaluronic Acid 2. Serum 3. Moisturizer (if you use toner/mist goes before all 3) Follow me for mature skin tips I give my 40+ facial clients to lo

One of the biggest concerns I hear from my Black facial clients over 40 is pigmentation, uneven tone, and brightening— often more than fine lines and wrinkles. And contrary to what many people believe, Black skin can absolutely be sensitive. Stronger is not always better. That's one reason

40+ Forget everything you think you know about sunscreen. One of the biggest reasons I recommend mineral sunscreen for my 40+ & 50+ facial clients is because zinc oxide does a better job protecting against UVA rays—the rays most associated with skin aging and pigmentation. And before you

One thing women 40+ tell me all the time is they want to take care of their skin… they just don’t know where to start. I made it simple. If you’re noticing fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, or uneven skin, the easiest way to start is with ONE night-time active like retinol, AHA, or vitamin C.

Part 3: What my 40+ facial clients ask me on a regular basis. 25+ year Esthetician💜 Follow me if you want to take care of your skin and not sure how. Real advice I give my 40+ and 50++ facial clients daily! #over40 #skincarerecommendations #skincareproducts #over50 #SkincareTips

If you’re over 40 and thinking about Botox, here’s what you need to know… If it makes you feel good—do it. ❤️ Great skincare can help you look your best for as long as possible, and it does NOT have to be expensive. But sometimes skincare alone isn’t enough, and that’s okay too. My biggest

If you’re 40+ and taking care of your skin… your partner should be too. I took skincare on the road and started talking to real men about their skin — because anti-aging, hydration, and healthy skin are NOT just for women. A lot of 40+ men hate the feeling of creams, so I’m sharing products t