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By Olivia Green, L.E. | Licensed Esthetics Educator Product recommendations from TKO Skincare, based on professional training and personal experience with SLE. A Little About Me I'm a licensed esthetician, and I have lupus. That combination means I think about skin — a lot. Not just in the treatment room, but every morning when I look in the mirror and decide what my skin needs that day. Lupus affects the skin in ways that most skincare advice completely ignores. The products

Rosacea is one of the most misunderstood skin conditions out there. So many people go years without a proper diagnosis, assuming they just have sensitive skin or adult acne. But rosacea is its own thing entirely — and once you understand what's actually happening in the skin, managing it becomes so much clearer. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes persistent redness, visible blood vessels, flushing, and sometimes bumps that closely resemble acne. It tends

One truth we consistently share with clients and students is this: your cleanser prepares your skin, your moisturizer protects it — but your serums and treatments are where real transformation happens. They are the workhorses of any effective skincare routine, and choosing the right ones can make all the difference. What Makes a Serum Different? Serums are lightweight, highly concentrated formulas designed to deliver active ingredients deep into the skin. Unlike moisturizers,

By Olivia Green, Licensed Esthetician & Esthetics Educator — Washington State As a licensed esthetician in Washington State, I’m asked one question more than any other — especially once the rain rolls in and the temperatures drop: “Do I really need to moisturize?” My answer is always the same: yes, absolutely, and here’s why. What Does Moisturizer Actually Do? Your skin has a natural protective layer called the stratum corneum — the outermost layer of the epidermis. Think