Three Heaven on Earth treatments to get your Spring on! Sunshine, bluebird skies and trees starting to bud out. We embrace these first signs of spring like a best friend we haven’t seen in a year. As we shed our layers to celebrate the warmer temps, other parts of us need shedding, too. Like our […]
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RSS feed for this sectionWelcome to my blog! I write this blog to share my passion and love about all things related to skin care. I am always researching new ingredients and skin care lines, the current massage and facial trends in the spa and wellness industry and to answer the questions that keep coming up in the treatment room.
2019 Skin Care Trends
01
Mar
Skin Protection I’m constantly looking at what’s trending for skin care and here are some recommendations for 2019. The featured skin care products below have my stamp of approval and they’re available in the Heaven on Earth online store. Antioxidants Antioxidants in topical skin care products help to protect and repair damaged skin. Antioxidant booster, […]
New Year, New Skincare Routine
18
Feb
If you’re reading this, then I have a New Year’s resolution for you: change up your skincare routine. It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut with your skincare routine. You know what skincare products work, so why fix what isn’t broken? The truth is that your skin changes all the time. Your skin […]
Get Glowing Skin In Time For The Holidays
18
Dec
Between the holidays being so busy and the chilly temperatures, your skin can need some extra TLC this time of year. I know, I know. Many of us have so much going on during the holidays that neglecting skincare is all too tempting. But it’s important to take the few minutes a day it takes […]
Your Guide to Preventing Skin Cancer
13
Oct
Even though fall is just beginning, that doesn’t mean you stop protecting your skin, especially if you live in a high-altitude area like Aspen. My boyfriend just got his annual skin check up. Early in his career he was a carpenter that loved pounding nails on roofs without a shirt on, so there are always […]
Anti-Aging Products Secret Weapon: Hyaluronic Acid
23
Sep
There are a lot of anti-aging products out there, most of them promising dramatic results. But do they really work? The truth is that some deliver, while others don’t. Over the years as a licensed esthetician, I have noticed that anti-aging products with this secret ingredient really do deliver the results they promise: hyaluronic acid. […]
The Men’s Skincare Guide Every Man Needs
11
Aug
Skincare is not just for girls and women only. Men deserve to have healthy skin too! Men’s skincare should not be neglected. After 66 years and 9 years of living with me, I finally got my boyfriend to wash his face every night. In fairness to him, as soon as I brought it up he […]
The Best Facial in Aspen: The Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial
21
Jun
Introduce your skin to the best facial in Aspen: The Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial Have you ever looked at a celebrity and thought to yourself, “Why does their skin look so great?!” Seriously, sometimes it doesn’t seem fair. While plastic surgery and Botox are certainly factors, movie stars in Hollywood have another secret weapon to beautiful, […]
The Best Skin Care Products for Hyperpigmentation
09
May
Looking for the best skin care products for hyperpigmentation? When I asked on Facebook what my friends most wanted know or change about their skin, the most common question asked was, “How can I get rid of dark/age spots?” I understand that facials by a licensed esthetician are not easily accessible to everyone. Plus, at-home […]
Rejuvenate Dull, Dehydrated Skin with this Intraceuticals Discount
28
Feb
It’s not often that I am able to offer an Intraceuticals discount, so I’m excited to offer the Intraceuticals Rejuvenate 3-Step Layering Set bundle deal to my guests at Heaven on Earth. These products are some of my favorites in my entire online store. I forgot them at home while traveling this holiday season and […]
The Skin Script Peptide Eye Serum Gets Rid of Dark Circles
08
Feb
The Skin Script Peptide Eye Serum is a godsend for late nights when you don’t get enough sleep. In general, I love Skin Script’s products because they are affordable but still super effective, and the Peptide Eye Serum is no exception. I think we’ve all been there—late nights and lack of sleep are hard to […]
How to Avoid Travel Breakouts
15
Dec
As the holidays approach, how to avoid travel breakouts is on many of our minds. Believe me, I know that vacation is all fun and full of selfies until that first breakout appears. Even if you aren’t normally acne-prone, travel can bring out the worst in your skin. Luckily, there are some tricks you can […]
Decade by Decade: Skincare for Your 60’s
15
Nov
From 20’s skincare to now, we have made it all the way to the finale of the Decade by Decade series: 60’s skincare. The 60’s is a time for reflection. You’ve accomplished a lot in your life, but there’s still more you want to do. Your priorities may start to change as your wisdom tells […]
Decade by Decade: Skincare for Your 50’s
25
Oct
We have made it through a lot of decades so far— the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s—and now it is time for your guide to 50’s skincare. Honestly, I am really excited about turning 50. Ever since I watched Oprah have her Gala 50th birthday bash, I saw the potential that the 50’s is about freedom. For […]
Decade by Decade: Skincare for Your 40’s
29
Sep
Finally, it’s time to talk about skincare for your 40’s. Yay! This is my decade, and I’m excited to write about it. We’ve already talked about the skin aging process along with the best skincare for your 20’s and 30’s, so be sure to catch up on those blogs. My 40’s were when I started […]
The Foam Roller Vs. Yamuna Body Rolling
28
Aug
It’s the battle of the ages: the foam roller vs. Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR). Both help to realign, tone and stretch the body. Both help to reduce pain. And both have been used by health enthusiasts as self-massage exercises for over a decade. If YBR and the foam roller have so many similar uses and […]
Decade by Decade: Skincare for Your 30’s
07
Aug
As part of the Decade by Decade series, we’ve already talked about the skin aging process as well as the best skincare for your 20’s. Now let’s talk about skincare for the 30’s! Your 30’s are where you really know yourself. You’ve already started your career and family, and things are really blossoming. It’s such […]
Decade by Decade: Skincare for Your 20’s
08
Jul
The 20’s can be a tumultuous time. It’s when you’re in college figuring out who you want to be and what you want to do. You start first jobs, first serious relationships and first serious heart breaks. It’s also a period of transitioning from childhood to adulthood. And all this can show up on your […]
Decade by Decade: The Skin Aging Process
01
Jul
Everyone wants to keep their skin youthful and vibrant for as long as possible. Is there a trick to it? Some kind of miracle formula? Not exactly, but there are ways to protect and nurture the skin to keep it healthy, radiant and avoid premature aging. This will be a 5-part blog series about the […]
Let’s Go for a Roll: Yamuna Body Rolling
09
Jun
Join me in a new kind of stretching experience in Aspen: Yamuna body rolling. I love that I am able to help my guests relieve pain or tension after each massage, but I know that sometimes they have chronic symptoms and that their discomfort will eventually return. To give my clients help for the long-term, […]