Author: Cara B. Drescher
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People often ask me why I choose to do such a broad variety of things in my professional life, and I find that I have no clear answer other than, I have a large variety of interests, and I choose to explore all of those interests instead of choosing one over the others. This may…
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Making your own essential oil from scratch is easy when you do the enfleurage method. Though your result won’t technically be considered an essential oil, it WILL be the absolute oil, which is very similar. So, give it a try, you won’t regret it!
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I’m frequently asked what exactly a facial is and how it’s different from regular, daily, skin cleansing. There are many steps to a professional facial, and the fun part is that each facial is a little bit different. If you’ve seen more than one Esthetician in your life, you’ll probably notice that the process is…
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Last week there was a vicious heat wave that made the east coast feel more like a tropical island (minus the palm trees) than the far from tropical, 4 seasons a year climate we are used to. During that bout of extreme heat and high humidity, I frequently felt as if I was actually in…
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You know how it goes… a random pimple appears out of nowhere, and you have a big event coming up, do you pop it, put hot compresses on it, just cover it up, or curl up into a ball and cry until it goes away? Clearly, there are many solutions to this pimple dilemma, and I…
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While it may be the very beginning of spring here in the Northeast (though it feels like the dead of winter!), that doesn’t mean that the sun is finished doing its job. See, even in the colder weather, when you’re not traipsing around in shorts, tank tops, flip flops, bathing suits, etc. the sun is…
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As you may or may not know, about 6 months ago, I had a traumatic fall and injured my shoulder. This injury required surgery and during my recovery, I developed adhesive capsulitis, better known as frozen shoulder. Because of this injury and the complications that have arisen, I have been unable to do my job.…
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Dealing with incessantly oily skin is a drag. Your skin may show up shiny in photos, it may feel heavy or it may even feel like an oil slick! One of the most frustrating side effects of excessively oily skin, is acne. Acne issues aren’t limited to oily skin, as there are many different types…
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If you’re looking for hydration, softening, and anti-aging for your skin, then look no further! The Dark Chocolate Mint Mask is your saving grace. This mask has amazing benefits and will leave your skin so unbelievably soft, you may even begin to think your skin is made of butter. I promise you, it is not!…
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I wanted to kick off my Esthetician’s Day Off series with what has become my favorite mask of the Skin Script line. The Marble Berry Nourishing Mask. Wait a minute, you’ve never heard of the Marble Berry? Not to worry, you’re not alone! Before I discovered this Mask, I had never heard of the Marble…