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Not all sunscreens are created equal….Do you know the active ingredients in your sunscreen and why this is important?  In June 2011, the FDA issued new guidelines for sunscreen labeling so that consumers would know what they are putting on their skin. The labels still don’t quite make it clear- I’ll get you in the know! Let’s start with the basics- UVA & UVB Radiation To help you remember-  The “A” stands for “Aging” rays- UVA radiation causes wrinkles, collagen loss, compromised barrier function, and free radical damage. Lentigos, or “liver spots” (those unsightly brown spots that can appear on the skin as we age), areRead More →

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Hi! I’m Ashli Carnicelli, Licensed Aesthetician and Massage Therapist with 11 years in the business. They say if you find a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life. This is completely true for me! I look forward to going into work each and every day-I’m passionate about skin, health and wellness! I get a lot of questions from clients, family and friends about the best skincare lines to use, how to treat different skin conditions, where to buy, what types of treatments to get, and how to have flawless skin at every age and every season! Join me as I exploreRead More →

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Pregnancy is such a special time in any woman’s life, but caring for the skin during this time requires special considerations! Teratogens and Product Safety A teratogen refers to an agent or a factor which contributes to the malformation of an embryo. Drugs and chemicals fall into this category. It’s important to be aware of the safety of what you are putting on your skin while baby is on board. Isotretinoin, a Vitamin A derivative found in the prescriptions Accutane and Retin-A are a definite NO. OTC Retinoids and medical grade retinoids are best avoided until pregnancy and breastfeeding are over. You may see it listed asRead More →

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Hi Skincare Belle! Wondering what some good skin care products are for young teens that don’t break the bank??  Specifically, cleansers. Currently, she is using, Benefit’s toning lotion & a drugstore Cleanser. Thanks doll! Frugal Mama Hey Frugal Mama! GREAT question. Teens have the benefit of youth and therefore do not need to invest any money in correctives and result-oriented treatments for anti-aging. Teen have the very specific need to keep their skin clean, hydrated, and to treat acne if indicated. The key is also identifying her skin type, which will determine the appropriateness of the products being used (for example- if she has combination skin is sheRead More →

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In this post, I’m going to walk you through a mild at-home peel featuring Peter Thomas Roth’s 40% Triple Acid Peel!   Step One Cleanse the skin with a gel cleanser containing mild detergents such as Simply Clean by Skin Ceuticals.  Dry skin very thoroughly with a towel. Step Two Break ampoule and apply peel product onto the pad provided. Step Three Swipe onto the skin, thoroughly saturating skin with peel product. It should feel “stingly”- a combination of stinging and tingly. Leave on for 2 minutes. (n.b. If you decide to do this as a series of weekly consecutive peels, you may increase the timeRead More →

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Cold weather & wind, running the heat constantly at home and in the car can be a recipe for disaster (or at least discomfort!) for delicate facial skin. What to do? You may need to re-think your basic regimen for winter Unless your skin is naturally ULTRA dry (think- absolutely NO oil whatsoever), it may not be appropriate to cleanse twice per day during the winter season. I recommend using a swipe of toner in the morning (typically a gentle rose water will do! I love Little Barn Apothecary’s Aloe and Rosewater Mist) and then follow with a moisturizer that is slightly heavier than one you wouldRead More →

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Here are The Skincare Belle’s contributions to different magazines, articles and blogs! Les Nouvelles Estéthetiques Magazine October Issue “The New Makeup Phenomenons”  Bella Santé Spa Blog “5 Tips for Beautiful, Glowing Skin from a Bella Santé Esthetician” MyLola.Com “5 Conventional Beauty and Skincare Products You Should Throw Out Right Now -and How to Replace Them” Yankee Smartass “Answering Your Skincare Questions”    Shape Magazine, “8 Brutally Honest Confessions from Massage Therapists” Reader’s Digest , “8 Everyday Essentials You Should Splurge On (And 3 Things to Buy on The Cheap)” The Klog “Everything You Should Know About Dry Brushing” Reader’s Digest, “4 Beauty Products You Should Never Spend More ThanRead More →

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  1. What inspired you to create this blog? In the words of the great Danielle LaPorte, “What are people asking you for, right now?” I noticed that over the years as an Aesthetician and Massage Therapist, family, friends and clients would come to me with their most pressing skincare and spa questions- sometimes even complete with photos of a breakout or a rash asking “What do I do?” I found that about 70% of my job is hands-on, and the rest is all about consulting regarding the most appropriate products, treatment plan, or even just answering questions about what my favorite mascara is! (And who doesn’tRead More →

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Hi! I’m Ashli Carnicelli, Licensed Aesthetician and Massage Therapist with 11 years in the business. They say if you find a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life. This is completely true for me! I look forward to going into work each and every day-I’m passionate about skin, health and wellness! I’m a Licensed Aesthetician, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and Registered Yoga Teacher. I take a scientific and holistic approach to skincare and overall wellness. I get a lot of questions from clients, family and friends about the best skincare lines to use, how to treat different skin conditions, whereRead More →

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So, this year, I had my second baby on 11/1. I turned 34 on 12/12. I had decided that this was going to be “The Year of Botox” (I will get into when to take the plunge in a later post!) But then, since the summer, I started using MicroNight from Neocutis. Neocutis is a brand developed in Switzerland at the prestigous Medical School at the University Hospital of Lausanne over years of research for wound healing, particularly pediatric burns. It is a medical line only available through a licensed Physician. (DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to buy this on Amazon!) I originally fellRead More →