Molly at Immortal

Goodbye July ❤️‍🔥

Trying to get better at capturing my day-to-day life, so hopefully August’s photo dump will be more interesting.

Do you want to see only treatment room outtakes or everyday life too?

“How much product should I be using?”

A question that is asked allllll the time and why I emphasize how much a client should be using when giving them their routine. Of course, this is dependent on the specific products viscosity but this is a great rule of thumb!

† Nickel size amount of cleanser
† Pea size amount of hydrating serum
† Edamame size amount of moisturizer
† 1/4 tsp of sunscreen
† 1/2 fingernail of eye cream
† 3-4 drops (or fingernail length) of retinol

What I tell all my clients, especially with hydrating products, is to start with a smaller amount than you think, and add more if you feel necessary! You can always put more on, but you can’t take it off to save for later if you apply too much. Protect your investment.

If you’re wanting a fully customized routine, and want to take the guess work out of skincare, book a consultation ❤️‍🔥

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The uncomfortable truth is that the planet is dying, and we have to take responsibility. The beauty industry thrives on convincing us we always need something new. Meanwhile, perfectly good products sit half-empty in our cabinets until they expire.

I’m not saying you should keep using products that are damaging your skin. If something is irritating your barrier, causing breakouts, or simply isn’t right for you, stop using it. But I also don’t think the answer is to throw everything away and start over every time your skin changes.

As estheticians, we’re the culprits too. Sometimes our brains are running at 100 miles a minute on all the things a client can do to reach their goals quickly, but we shove the things they’ve already invested in to the side. But this is truly where we can have our education shine through; replacing what’s absolutely necessary, changing how they may use what’s already in their cabinets, or encouraging slow swaps while being realistic about how it impacts their goals.

As an industry, we have to push for more sustainable practices. From encouraging brands to create recyclable packaging, to investing into learning how products are sourced.

We all have a part to play.

Source: pactcollective.org

Had to hop on the trend 🫠