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Had to take a little social media/work break because you know life …

But the show must go on 😊️

I have been working hard to bring in new products as well as new treatments .
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Xoxo Cici ❤️

Knowing that sunlight can lead to skin problems and deeper health concerns, you might start wearing sunscreen more often, especially when the weather is warm and the sun is blazing. But what about winter? As it turns out, your skin can still undergo sun damage during the colder months.

Therefore, you should slap on some sunscreen when temperatures drop, too. Of course, if you bundle up during the winter, you can usually get away with applying less sunscreen during the winter, as your clothing will shield your skin from most of the sun’s harmful rays. Still, it’s important to protect your face, hands, and any other areas of your body that are exposed during the winter. Plus, keep in mind that snow reflects sunlight, so those rays might be closer to you than you think.

What About When the Sun’s Not Out? Winter has its share of sunny days, so it makes sense to wear sunscreen during this season. But can you skip the screen when it’s overcast? As you might have guessed by now, no, it’s still smart to lather up when it’s gloomy outside. Just because you can’t see the sun doesn’t mean it suddenly isn’t there. And while UVB rays might not make it past the clouds, UVA rays will power through just fine.

Sixty million people in the United States have acne, and it's not just for teens: One in five American adults has it, too.

You 👏🏽 are 👏🏽 not 👏🏽 alone!

The most common form of acne is comedonal, otherwise known as blackheads and whiteheads. These comedones are the result of a hair follicle getting clogged with oil, or sebum. Blackheads are open to the air, and whiteheads are pretty much closed.

🤔To extract or not to extract?

Since extractions are invasive, it's a serious question. When doing extractions, an esthetician manipulates the pores, either with fingertips or a metal tool, to remove the sebum that's causing the acne.

There's no doubt that extractions can be a major ally in the quest for smooth, clear skin. Getting that sebum out of the pore can flatten the bump, reduce the irritation and make pores appear smaller.

So, why the controversy? Shouldn't we all be extracting our little hearts out, ending up with perfect complexions?

Extractions require some skill to do correctly. Finger or tool placement, appropriate pressure, and squeezing technique are all learned during hands-on training, and not all estheticians are equally adept. What's more, the skin must be properly prepared before beginning extractions. This process often includes steam, exfoliation, and treatment afterward with a mild disinfectant and a pore-minimizing wash, usually in the form of toner or cool water.

Done well, this process can lead to clearer skin. But extracting incorrectly, such as with pressure that's too firm or in the wrong direction, can lead to increased irritation, broken capillaries and additional acne problems. In a worst-case scenario, inappropriate extractions can even cause infection and scarring. Poorly performed extractions can also be pretty painful: When done correctly, extractions may be a little uncomfortable but shouldn't hurt.

These are good reasons not only to avoid performing your own extractions at home -- amateurs rarely do extractions correctly -- but also to check the credentials of the person performing your facial.