My love of skincare began when I was a little girl, by watching my mom get ready for the day. I’d sit watching mesmerized, from the teasing of her hair to the eyeliner and lipstick. There was also another part of my mom’s day which was the most influential, the evening ritual of cleansing and moisturizing. Without fail, at the end of the day, mom was in the bathroom washing the day off her face, neck, and decollate and then, moisturizing.
After watching this ritual over and over, I became very inquisitive about the products my mom used. I’d open the white cold-cream container and scoop a dollop onto a square of tissue, add a squirt of the yellow lotion, and finish off with a dash of baby powder. I’m not certain what I was attempting to create but I do know it was fascinating to watch the colors and textures blend. Usually, all of this would end up in the bathroom bin, but it was a “serious secret” routine I had with my mother’s beauty products.
Fast forward to the early 2000’s.
After graduating from UW (late bloomer), I started working in the natural and organic skin and body care products industry. I got to play with products and had more of an understanding of their purpose and ingredient functions. I did this for nearly two decades, I worked with large and small skincare companies. I managed these brands, assisting with their product lines, reviewing the development of new products, and consulted on ingredients and packaging designs, as well as weighing in on current and upcoming trends.
After furthering my education in esthetics and skin health, I then took a look at my own happiness and wellness. After doing this, I decided how best to get to the place where I’d flourish and be able to spread the good news on skin health. I found that my true passion is working one-on-one with clients and encouraging a better routine for better skin health and a stronger self-esteem.
My skincare philosophy is based on listening to my client and offering a holistic approach, what’s best for YOU! Looking at the entire person which includes skincare needs, schedules, budgets, lifestyle, and anything else sitting on your shoulders. I bring eight years of hands-on experience plus 20+ in the natural/organic skin care world. Let’s meet and customize a skincare service and home-care routine that is best for YOU.
