Meghan B. Quasney - Freelance Make Up Artistry

The hardest part of a breakout is knowing what your skin actually needs.

Blackheads, closed comedones, inflamed breakouts, and cystic acne can all require different strategies — which is why throwing every “acne-fighting” ingredient at your skin isn’t always the answer.

Ingredients like salicylic acid (BHA) and mandelic acid can be helpful for certain types of congestion and breakouts, but more isn’t always better. Over-exfoliating or constantly switching products can leave your skin irritated and make things even harder to manage.

And if you’re dealing with deep, painful, persistent or cystic breakouts, that’s your sign to get professional guidance. Some acne may require a medical evaluation and prescription treatment in addition to a good skincare routine.

Your skin doesn’t need to be punished into behaving. It needs the right plan for what’s actually happening.

Save this for your next breakout check-in 🤍
And if you’re not sure where to start, that’s exactly what a professional skin consultation is for.

Your best skin doesn’t come from doing more- but rather doing the right things consistently!

If your skin feels dull, tired, congested, or just… meh, these 3 non-negotiables are where I’d start:

✨ CONSISTENT EXFOLIATION — removes the buildup of dead skin cells so your complexion looks smoother, brighter, and more radiant.

✨ HYDRATION + BARRIER SUPPORT — glowing skin starts with a healthy skin barrier. Your skin needs water, lipids, and the right ingredients to stay balanced and resilient.

✨ PROFESSIONAL TREATMENTS — sometimes your home routine needs a little backup. Strategic treatments can help target concerns more deeply and give your skin that ✨ I just had a facial ✨ glow.

And the biggest secret? Consistency, truly. Your skin doesn’t need a 12-step routine. It needs a routine that actually works for your skin — and that you’ll stick with.

Ready to get your glow back? 💆‍♀️✨

DM me GLOW and let’s figure out what your skin is missing. I’ll share my tried and true favorites based on your skin concerns!

Big news! .aesthetics was nominated for Best of the Lowcountry awards in ✌️ categories!

✨ medispa
✨ aesthetics

Thank you for the nominations, and please vote for us daily through 6/19!

A little April treat for your skin 🤍
Take $50 off two of my most-loved treatments and step into your glowiest season, yet.

✨Aquafirme 60-Minute Facial
$299 | April Offering $249

✨EXOIE Plant Stem Cell Add-on, to any facial
$100 | April Offering $50

Limited-time, all April long ✨
Book your appointment now—your skin will thank you.