Skin Talk

You've heard of hyaluronic acid. But beta glucan is the ingredient estheticians actually reach for — and it outperforms in more ways than one. Here's the full breakdown.

Antioxidants and Skin Health

Antioxidants protect your skin from free radical damage in real time — but most people aren't using them at the right step. Here's what they do and why your SPF...

Everything You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal

Thinking about laser hair removal? Here's the full breakdown — how it works, how many sessions you need, and why starting in the fall gives you the best results.

How to Actually Reverse Sun Damage (And Stop It From Coming Back)

If you've been noticing dark spots and uneven tone, sun damage is likely the culprit. Here's how to actually correct it — and what ingredients to look for in a...

Your Menstrual Cycle and Your Skin: What's Happening Every Week of the Month

Your skin doesn't behave the same way every week, and it's not random. Every breakout, every clear skin day, every week your skin looks effortlessly good — it's all connected...

Fungal Acne 101: How to Identify It, What It Looks Like, and How to Treat It

If your breakouts itch, appear in uniform clusters, and haven't responded to anything you've tried — you might not be dealing with regular acne at all. Fungal acne is a...

Your Summer Skincare Doesn't Have to Be Complicated — It Just Needs SPF

Summer skincare gets overcomplicated. People add extra steps, swap out entire routines, and buy products marketed just for the season. Most of the time, what's actually missing is one step...

PDRN: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It's the Recovery Ingredient Your Skin Needs

PDRN is one of the most talked-about ingredients in professional skincare right now — and once you understand what it actually does at a cellular level, it makes complete sense....

What UV Actually Does to Your Skin — and Why SPF Changes Everything

Skin Education What UV Actually Doesto Your Skin — and WhySPF Changes Everything By Nicole Mazza, Licensed Esthetician · Skin & Soul · May 2026 Most people know they're supposed...

Liquid Microneedling: What Spicules Actually Do to Your Skin

Treatment Education Liquid Microneedling:What SpiculesActually Do to Your Skin By Nicole Mazza, Licensed Esthetician · Skin & Soul · May 2026 Liquid microneedling is one of the most requested treatments...

Why Your Skin Might Be Reacting to What You Ate Yesterday

If your skin keeps breaking out despite a consistent routine, what you ate yesterday might be part of the reason. This post covers FODMAPs, the gut-skin connection, and what to...

What Actually Happens During a Monthly Facial and Why Your Skin Needs One

A lot of people think of facials as a treat, something you do for a special occasion or when you really need to decompress. And while I absolutely want every...