Olivia Green

Creating a skincare routine that truly fits our unique needs can feel overwhelming. There are so many products, ingredients, and advice out there. But when we take the time to understand our skin and what it needs, we can build a simple, effective routine that supports healthy, glowing skin every day. Let’s explore how to create a personalized skincare routine that works for us, especially if we have sensitive or reactive skin. Understanding Our Skin: Personalized Skincare Tips Before we...

Olivia Green, L.E., Licensed Esthetics Educator, WA Breakouts turn up reliably in September. Skin behaved all summer, then two weeks into the new schedule there are four inflamed papules along the jawline, maybe a fifth coming up under the chin, and nothing in the routine has changed. The routine didn't change. The schedule did, and sleep and meals went with it, along with how often somebody ends up sitting with a hand against their face. What's actually happening on the skin When I teach...

PNW Summer Skin: Humidity, Sweat, and Sunscreen Reapplication Routine & Season | By Olivia Green, L.E., Licensed Esthetics Educator, WA Every year around this time, we get the same version of this question, and the answer is simpler than most people expect. It rarely requires a new routine. It requires paying attention to a couple of small signals your skin is already giving you. The shift is usually gradual enough that people don't notice until their skin is already reacting, tight, flaky,...