Kn'cole Esthetics

Add the Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Mask to your appointment for maximum results and cooling 🧊✨💕🤌🏾 .

Check out this Vellus hair that was removed during a dermaplaning treatment! Books yours today 😉.

Have you included this 🤌🏾 ✨anti-aging✨🤌🏾ingredients into your skincare routine? If not- Let me help you- direct message me for details 💕.

dermaplaning views 💕

extraction action 🧖🏾‍♀️.

Pre Vs Post Dermaplaning ✨

Have you booked your facial? Link in bio 💕

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a common misconception is that if you are an esthetician you have perfect skin- this is 100% not true. we are all human and becoming licensed does not change that!

this is a months difference from june 10 to july 10 of using my skin script regimen that I put together for my skin care needs. I use the dry skin kit with glycolic cleanser and glycolic/retinol pads added (i only use these products for 2 times a week for increased cellular turnover, exfoliation, and brightening capabilities- these products work great alone but are a POWER trio when used together).

if you are interested in developing an effective skincare routine that can help you target your problem areas- message me! 🪄 the link is also in my bio for all these products.

Vitamin A (of which Retinoids are derived) is a potent antioxidant known to slow down and protect against the signs of aging 👵🏾. There are two classifications with Vitamin A: Provitamin A Carotenoids and Retinoids.

Today, we will be talking about ✨Retinoids✨.

Retinol is what you commonly hear in skincare but not everything is “Retinol”. There are different types of Retinoids such as retinyl esters, retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinoic acid 💕.

Retinoic Acid, the most potent retinoid, is bioavailable meaning that the active ingredient is able to perform its function at the site intended in the skin for optimal effect ✨. The difference between Retinoic acid and retinol/retinaldehyde/retinyl esters is that they must be converted into Retinoic Acid at a cellular level to have the same effect as it! ✨

Retinyl esters (3 conversions)

Retinol ( 2 conversions )

Retinaldehyde ( 1 conversion )

Retinoic Acid ( 0 conversions )

which little miss are you? 🤭

Let’s address this 💩’y skincare advice one by one!

1️⃣. Unless you are completely protected and shaded from the sun, YOU STILL NEED SUNSCREEN WHEN IT IS CLOUDY OR RAINING.

2️⃣. Abrasive scrubs found in exfoliants or washes should be avoided as they inflame acne and spread bacteria 🦠

3️⃣. Sebum (oil) does NOT provide moisture to the skin cells, it locks it in. If you do not moisturize, your skin can over produce sebum.

4️⃣. Toothpaste is a TERRIBLE spot treatment as it can harsh and overly irritating to the skin.

5️⃣. Absolutely not, Tanning beds are NEVER the resolution to any skincare issue. In fact, tanning beds are only used for vanity purposes.