Glow From Within: My Morning Skincare Routine for Youthful, Makeup-Free Skin

Is it the products or my skin? The answer is—BOTH! Let me explain…

As an esthetician, I often hear, “Your skin is glowing! Do you even wear makeup?” The truth? I don’t need to! My skincare routine does the work for me, giving me hydrated, bright, and youthful skin—no foundation required.

The secret? A simple, effective morning routine with high-quality, professional-grade products. And today, I’m breaking it down for you.

Your skin is changing, and that means your approach to skincare needs to change, too. Collagen production slows down, hydration levels drop, and hormonal shifts bring new challenges like dryness, sensitivity, and fine lines. If you want real results, you need to commit to a routine that supports your skin daily. Otherwise, you’ll be playing catch-up every time you come in for a facial.

If your skin has been feeling dry, itchy, and just downright disrespectful, you’re not alone. Eczema flare-ups can happen for a number of reasons—stress, diet, weather changes (winter in Brooklyn has been extremely wintery), or even that ‘all-natural’ soap that smelled amazing but left your skin peeling and irritated. So, what’s the solution? It’s all about treating your skin with the right ingredients and using products that actually support your skin barrier.

Dehydrated skin can lead to a compromised barrier that makes it more susceptible to hyperpigmentation, dullness, and irritation (we typically think we have sensitive skin but it’s usually a disrupted barrier). Moisturizing helps keep the barrier intact, preventing issues that can exacerbate uneven skin tone or flare-ups of dryness and sensitivity.

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