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What UV Actually Does to Your Skin — and Why SPF Changes Everything
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... Read more...
Liquid Microneedling: What Spicules Actually Do to Your Skin
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... Read more...
Why Your Skin Might Be Reacting to What You Ate Yesterday
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... Read more...
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 client to feel relaxed and taken care of in my treatment room, I also want to be honest about something: a monthly facial is one of the most effective things you can do for your long term skin health. It is not just self care. It is skin care in the truest sense. Read more...
Safe Skincare During Pregnancy: What to Avoid and What Actually Helps
Pregnancy changes your skin in ways nobody really prepares you for. Suddenly your trusted routine might not feel right, your skin might be breaking out for the first time, or you might be dealing with melasma, sensitivity, or dryness that came out of nowhere. And then you go to reach for your usual products and realize you are not sure if any of them are safe to use right now. Read more...
What is Acne Boot Camp and is it Actually Worth It?
If you have been dealing with acne for a long time and feel like you have tried everything, you have probably heard of acne boot camp but might not be sure exactly what it involves or whether it is actually different from everything else you have tried. I want to break it down honestly because it is one of the treatments I am most passionate about offering at Skin and Soul. Read more...
Laser Hair Removal and PCOS: What Nobody Tells You Before You Start
If you have PCOS and you have been thinking about laser hair removal, this post is for you. As someone with PCOS myself and a licensed esthetician who offers laser hair removal in Brooklyn, I want to give you the honest information that most places leave out when you are trying to decide if this treatment is right for you. Read more...
You Need SPF in March Even on Cloudy Days. Here is Why.
I know. It is March in New York. It is grey outside, it is still cold, and putting on sunscreen feels like the last thing that matters right now. I hear this from clients all the time. But this is one of the most important conversations I have because the misunderstanding around SPF in non-summer months is one of the biggest reasons people cannot get ahead of their hyperpigmentation, premature aging, or skin sensitivity. Read more...
Dark Spots and PCOS: Why Hormonal Skin Needs a Different Approach to Hyperpigmentation
If you have PCOS and you have been fighting dark spots for years and nothing seems to really work, there is a reason for that. The hyperpigmentation that comes with PCOS is not the same as the kind you get from a pimple scar or a little too much time in the sun. It has a hormonal root, and treating it without addressing that root is why so many products fall short for us. Read more...
Why Your Skin is Still Dry and Dull in March and How to Fix It
It is March. The worst of winter is technically behind us. So why does your skin still look tired, flat, and dry? You are drinking water. You are moisturizing. And yet your skin just will not bounce back. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone and you are not doing anything wrong. Read more...
How to Transition Your Skincare Routine from Winter to Spring (Without Irritating Sensitive Skin)
If you have sensitive skin, the change of seasons can feel like starting from scratch. Just when you finally figured out your winter routine, March shows up and your skin starts acting completely different — sometimes oily, sometimes dry, sometimes both at the same time. I get it. As an esthetician with PCOS, seasonal transitions used to throw my skin into full panic mode. The good news? Transitioning your routine doesn't have to mean tossing everything out and starting over. It just means making a few intentional swaps — and... Read more...