Esthetics by Reina

But like…so is winter 🥲

It’s easy to get caught up in the ‘New Year, New Me’ energy. But your skin isn’t broken, and you don’t need to start over

After the holidays, most skin doesn’t need reinvention…it needs restoration ✨

Cold weather, indoor heat, stress, and travel can compromise your skin barrier, showing up as:

• dryness • tightness • sensitivity • dullness

And no— the answer isn’t more exfoliation or a 12-step routine

The reset is simple: hydration, nourishment, and consistency

A barrier focused facial helps restore moisture, calm sensitivity, and bring your skin back into balance without overwhelming it (hint: rest & reset facial)

If your skin feels “off” this is your sign to slow down and support it. Let’s start the year with intention, not intensity 🫶🏻

🔗 Book your barrier supporting facial thought the link in bio

📍 Pawtucket, RI

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁:

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲—𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁.
Grab water right now. You’re probably dehydrated and that’s why your skin looks tired. Then go in with a fragrance-free, hydrating moisturizer or aloe vera gel. Bonus points if it has ceramides or hyaluronic acid.

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗣𝗟𝗦.
This is NOT the time to exfoliate. I know the peeling looks tempting, but you’ll just make it worse. Let your skin heal—gently. Use a creamy cleanser, nothing foamy or harsh.

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆.
Put your aloe gel, facial mist, or sheet mask in the fridge for a quick cool-down. Calms inflammation and feels bougie.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁—𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.
SPF 30+ minimum. And reapply! Once you’re burnt or dry, your skin is already compromised and needs extra protection, not a second round of UV roast.

Sun care is self-care—treat your skin like you actually like it 💁🏽‍♀️✨

If you're serious about pro-aging, this is what you need to know:

Why do you need sunscreen? Let’s break it down.

The sun gives off two types of UV rays:
☀️ 𝗨𝗩𝗔 – Penetrates deep into the skin, breaking down collagen and elastin, which leads to wrinkles and sagging.
🔥 𝗨𝗩𝗕 – Damages the outer layers of your skin, causing sunburn and increasing the risk of skin cancer.

Sure, a tan might look cute now, but unprotected sun exposure causes 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

And while the ozone layer is slowly recovering, UV radiation is still strong—so sunscreen isn’t just an option, it’s a 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁.

𝗢𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? They make your skin extra sensitive to the sun, which means skipping SPF can lead to irritation and stubborn pigmentation.

So do your skin a favor—𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆. Your future self will thank you!

Ready for clarity? Drop a 🙋‍♀️ below and I'll send you a quick tip to start!

Your skin is a pro at taking care of itself—it naturally sheds dead skin cells to keep things fresh. BUT… as we age or face seasonal changes (looking at you, dry winter air 👀), this process 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻. That’s when our skin starts looking dull, rough, or even 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢 prone to breakouts.

Enter ✨ exfoliation! ✨ A little help goes a long way in keeping your skin smooth, clear, and glowing. 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬! 🚨 Over-exfoliating (yes, even with the 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘺 chemical peels) can strip your skin’s barrier, leading to irritation, sensitivity, and breakouts. More exfoliation ≠ better skin.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗲? Stick to 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. Not daily. Not every other day. Just 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗲 . Your skin will 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 you!

👇 Drop a 💀 if you’ve ever been guilty of over-exfoliating!

💆‍♀️ Need help figuring out what’s best for your skin? Book a facial & let’s get your glow back!

📲 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 for your next skincare routine check-in! 💬 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 who needs this reminder!

📍 East Providence, RI

✨ Smooth underarms, no razors required! ✨

The holidays are just 3 weeks away—perfect timing to get your underarms waxed and say goodbye to shaving!

After just ONE appointment, the results speak for themselves:
💬 “I love getting my underarms waxed. I feel so much better knowing I don’t have to shave in a few days!”

If you’ve been dreaming of smooth, carefree skin and throwing your hands up (without a second thought), this is your sign to book your wax.

🎄 My books are filling up fast, and spots are limited as the holidays get closer!
📩 DM me “SMOOTH” or click the link to snag your appointment today.

https://estheticsbyreina.square.site/s/appointments

Let’s all put our hands in the air—because in the cluuuurb, we all smooth. 💃

Alright, let’s get to the good stuff! You spoke, I listened, and I’m excited to bring you this November's limited-edition special:

✨ The Golden Apple Orchard Facial ✨
Apples are packed with vitamin C and powerful antioxidants to support anti-aging, help fade dark spots, and even out your skin tone. This facial also features a luxurious gold jelly mask to cool, hydrate, and firm your skin, leaving it rejuvenated and glowing.

Brows in Need of Some Love?
Book a brow wax AND tint, and I’ll add a complimentary Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Mask Treatment to your session! These eye masks are perfect for reducing puffiness, fatigue, and dryness, leaving you looking refreshed in just five minutes.

Book yours today!: https://estheticsbyreina.square.site/s/appointments