Tess Zolly

19 wins of 2019 🍾

Found my dream job and somehow convinced them to hire me. 😏

Met a wonderful mentor who has taught me about acne + anti aging on a new level . 🙏

Took planes, trains + buses exploring the coasts of Italy and found my fav place on earth— Cefalù ☕️ Started the Treatment Room podcast with my bestie in hopes of relating + educating fellow estheticians .esthetics 🎙

Watched my best friend get married to the best guy in the most magical Sicilian venue. 💍

Found love! ❤️ Celebrated a year with , our special little team of women + incredible clients. ☝️ Strived for better health— Found a new holistic autoimmune doctor.👩‍⚕️ Began acupuncture for an immune boost. 👍

Had the massive family reunion I’ve been waiting for since childhood! 🌵

Got hooked on reformer Pilates.
Thank you ! 💪

Tried + fell in love with intermittent fasting. 🙌

Made new connections with subscribers on YouTube + continued to expand the fam to 4k and counting. Hosted my first two giveaways and received my first PR package! 📦

Finally found a skincare routine that works for me. (Thank you Dermaplus, mineral makeup and RetinA) 🧴

Wrote a dozen articles on how to improve your skin! 🤓

Filmed tons with + watched her build her own business + product line. 👁

Got a sweet facial that reminded me of the feeling I want to pass on to others. 💆

Leased some beautiful apartments to new Oakland residents. 🌃

Started this little page! I love connecting with other esthies around the world, giving advice where I can to future estheticians, and chatting with people who have an interest in skin, or want to help their loved ones. My goal continues to be to learn, educate, inspire or motivate others to live a little better. I see you, 2020. 🤩

Breaking Up With My Desk Job + The Facial That Changed My Life: Tess Solo Ep Part 2 Hi, Tess here! Welcome to the second part of my story: how I found esthetics. Let me know what you thought of this episode! Follow us on social media: Tess' Instagram Tess' Youtube channel Lauren's Instagram

Tess' Story P1: The Art of The Informational Interview + How to Find Your Dream Job. Hi, Tess here! I want to stress in this episode it's okay to try things. Find a job that lights you up, you could be there awhile. Follow us on social media: Tess' Instagram Tess' Youtube channel Lauren's Instagram

Tuesdays with Tess over page got me like 😸This post is for my skincare junkies— I want to talk about why the timing of your PM routine is everything ⏰

RP: So you’ve invested in your homecare— We're talking masks! Serums! (shout out to Alpha Beta X + BPO Spot!) Moisturizer! Possibly Retin-A! Jade rollers! A silk pillow case if you're fancy like that.. but one of the biggest (and free) ways to maximize your entire routine and skincare toolbox is actually a matter of WHEN you apply the above. When it comes to PM skincare, timing really is everything.💤
Dermaplus pro-tip: Apply your skincare EARLY in the evening priority every evening— and be mindful of how you can introduce your nightly products early on, even if traveling, working out, or getting home late. Research shows that the natural repair processes of the skin happen when the sun goes down. Your skin's stem cells are like little night owls in the epidermis— they do their best work at night, and are responsible for creating new skin cells. Hence, why you're better off giving them a little boost by applying your nighttime products sooner, rather than later.🕙
By having a nightime skincare routine, you're already winning. The skin actually functions differently in the evening, and your PM hours are a prime window for maximizing the benefits of your treatment products for several reasons:
+ The water content in the cells are the lowest due to transepidermal water loss (your skin is thirsty + craving hydration)
+ Your skin’s protective barrier function is decreased, so there is more permeability (again, a golden window of opportunity for product pe*******on.)
+ DNA repair + renewal is active (aka your skin is ready to receive nutrients + thrive!)
+ You reduce the liklihood of wasting your skincare on your pillowcase.

Kick off your bedtime skincare routine before dinner, or as soon as you step foot in the door. Make it the 1st thing you check off your PM routine, a way you trigger your body's wind down clock, remind yourself that you and your skin are a priority, and allow your sweet skin cells to work smarter, not harder while they put in the OT. Gn, and good luck, sleeping beauties!

Chatting why I was compelled to leave my 9 to 5 in magazines and media, how I channeled nerves into a space where I now find my job meditative, and why time is no reason to avoid doing the things that light your soul on fire. Thank you Concepts Institute for the lil interview! Big love 💕

Would you believe me if I told you I don’t crave sweets any more? Any time a friend suggests grabbing ice cream I tell them hold up, I will make you something even better. Made this for my sissy this morning and she was in heaven! You guys have to try this! 🤤 🤤 🤤

I tend end to break my intermittent fast around noon with these shake. Satisfies my sweet tooth as well for the day, is a great source of protein post workout, or simply as a dessert if you’re looking for a healthier option. It honestly tastes like an ice cream, it’s a joke! 🍫 🍦 🌱

VANILLA CACAO MINT CHIP SHAKE:
1/2 frozen banana 🍌
Ice
Unsweetened vanilla milk of choice 🥛
15 mint leaves
2 handfuls spinach
1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder 💪
2 tablespoons cacao chips
1 date (skip if you like things less sweet or want less sugar!) 💕 + ADD in date + more cacao as a topping for more of a dessert. + ADD in psyllium husk, chia, flax for extra FIBER 🔑 to keep you full longer or if using as a meal replacement. @ Oakland, California

Did you sweat today? I don’t think it’s talked about enough, but exercise is so key for healthy skin— it increases blood flow and helps carry oxygen + nutrients to your hard working cells... All about a GLOW. But if you’re not caring for your skin properly around a workout, it can definitely do some damage. Let’s talk about skincare for my fellow fitness lovers 💪
I think it’s important you cleanse your skin pre and especially post-workout to prevent acne breakouts from oil, toxins, and sweat.. To avoid over-stripping, ditch harsh cleansers all together (over-drying your skin can actually lead to MORE ACNE!) A big tip when choosing a cleanser is to look for one that’s mild, and SLS FREE. I’m biased, but I love Dermaplus Skin + Body Chamomile Cleanser pre and post workout, and a light aloe based moisturizer such as the Hydrator pre-workout to prevent TEWL (transepidermal water loss caused by leaving skin bare after washing your face.) 💧
Was just chatting with my girl MINIMAL MAJOR about how to care for skin before the gym and the importance of removing ACTIVES before you work out— working out with retinoids on from the night before, as well as serums, can trigger irritation.. so if you’re a morning workout person, save your AM skincare routine (and vitamin C!) for post-workout (that way you also avoid sweating off and wasting more expensive formulas.) 😇

Lastly, I know it’s super tempting to use just a makeup remover wipe pre or post workout (especially when it seems like a nice, convenient perk some bougier gyms provide.) But do you ever feel like wipes are irritating or burning your skin? IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S THEM. Wipes rely on the same active ingredients in cleansers that dissolve makeup, but instead of rinsing them off, they stay on your face 😞 and typically contain ingredients you want to avoid at all costs (fragrance, drying alcohols, formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, surfactants and filmy residue.) This is v important if you have rosacea or eczema. If you are going to use a makeup wipe, be sure to rinse immediately after so as to avoid irritation, but always opt for fragrance-free. 😬

Questions on skincare for working out? Drop em in the comments below 🏋️

Brb, turning my home into a spa 🧚🏻‍♂️Was super inspired by recent YouTube vid: How to live a life of luxury. And you know I’ve been on a binge 😏

I think as a culture we’re embracing a movement excluding things that don’t bring value, or “spark joy.” You don’t need a full closet, art on every wall, or to spend a ton, and living well doesn’t mean having a lot. Your home really is a reflection of your state of mind— I recommend keeping it organized + simple, passing things on to friends, posting on (for me this is a great way to supplement my income for small/ leisure purchases that actually make me happy throughout my week.. like lattes. ☕️) Clear the clutter and if you can, invest in small, lovely things— you must have roses, candles, spa water 😚I hope this page can be driven by my passion for esthetics, but also about a way of healthy living to ELEVATE you in some key areas of your life. You can’t pour from an empty cup. ❤️What do you do to make your space feel as luxurious as a spa? I want specifics 🙆🏼‍♀️