Lisa’s Esthetician Page

Try this:

If your skincare lives tucked away in a drawer, there’s a pretty good chance you’re going to forget about it.

Keep the products you actually use somewhere you can see them and make your routine easy to grab and go.

I like mine out where I can see it because honestly… out of sight, out of routine.

A pretty little tray on the counter can make a bigger difference than you’d think. 💕

Psssst… your butt looks great in those jeans. 😉

Just in case no one has told you lately.

We spend way too much time picking ourselves apart and not nearly enough time noticing the good stuff.

So here’s your little reminder today…

You look good.
Wear the jeans.
And quit being so hard on yourself.

And go ahead and put that sunscreen on 🥰

❤️

Let’s Talk Skin… Skin & Sleep: What’s the Connection?

I say this to my clients all the time — we repair at night and protect during the day.

While we’re sleeping, our skin is doing its thing… recovering from the day, supporting its barrier and going through its normal renewal processes.

That’s why I’m a big believer in a good nighttime routine, but it doesn’t have to be complicated! Cleanse your skin, give it the support it needs, moisturize and get some sleep.

Then during the day, we switch gears and protect, protect, protect — especially with our SPF!

So yes… beauty sleep really is a thing. And sometimes one of the best things you can do for your skin doesn’t come in a bottle. 😴

Now the real question… are you actually getting enough sleep?

Scary season is upon us 👻… but your skincare doesn’t have to be scary. 😂

A few little habits can make a BIG difference — and yes, I’m still going to remind you about your SPF, your neck & décolleté, and to pleaseeee leave that pimple alone. 😉

Which one are you guilty of? No judgment here! 😂

Let’s talk about the peach fuzz!

It may be the reason a lot of people book dermaplaning, but removing the peach fuzz is really just a bonus.

Dermaplaning is first and foremost, an exfoliation treatment. It gently removes the outer most layer of dead skin cells along with that fine facial hair (vellus hair), helping skin look smoother, brighter and more refreshed.

The peach fuzz goes? Yep!
But that fresh, polished glow is what Dermaplaning is really about 💕

Let’s Take a Closer Look: Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation simply means an area of your skin is producing more pigment than the skin around it. But what caused that extra pigment can be very different from person to person.

Sometimes it’s years of sun exposure showing up as those little brown spots we start noticing as we get older.

Sometimes it’s post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation—the mark that hangs around long after a breakout, irritation or injury has healed.

And sometimes it can be melasma, which is influenced by hormones and can be triggered or worsened by sun exposure and, for some people, heat or visible light.

That’s why I don’t like to throw every brightening product at every dark spot.

I prefer Ingredients like vitamin C can help brighten uneven tone while providing antioxidant protection.
Azelaic acid can help calm inflammation and interrupt some of the processes involved in excess pigment production.
Retinoids encourage healthy cell turnover, and gentle exfoliation can gradually help lift pigmented cells from the surface.

And then there’s the one I’m always going to remind you about…SPF.

We can use all the beautiful brightening products in the world, but if we’re not protecting the skin from UV exposure, we’re working against ourselves. Sun protection is one of the most important parts of both preventing and managing hyperpigmentation.

And remember, more aggressive isn’t always better—especially with pigment. Irritating or inflaming the skin can actually make certain types of hyperpigmentation worse.

This is one of those times when slow, consistent and appropriate for your skin wins.

Healthy skin > perfect skin.

Sometimes the first step isn’t finding another brightening product. It’s understanding why the pigment is there in the first place.

And if you’re not sure, I’m always happy to help.