Skincare & Ritual

Why Lactic Acid Belongs in Your Skincare Routine (Especially in Dry Climates)

Why Lactic Acid Belongs in Your Skincare Routine (Especially in Dry Climates)

If your skin feels rough or dull no matter how much you moisturize, the missing piece might be exfoliation. Here's why lactic acid is the gentlest, most effective choice for dry and sensitive skin — and how to use it.

How to Use a Cleansing Oil — And Why It Might Be the Best Change You Make to Your Skincare Routine

How to Use a Cleansing Oil — And Why It Might Be the Best Change You Make to Your Skincare Routine

If you've never used a cleansing oil before, the idea probably sounds counterintuitive. Oil — on your face? To clean it? It makes complete sense on...
Skincare for High Altitude and Dry Climates — What Your Skin Actually Needs

Skincare for High Altitude and Dry Climates — What Your Skin Actually Needs

There's a particular kind of dry that only high-altitude residents truly understand. It's not the dryness of a cold winter day at sea level. It's s...
Buccal Massage for Sagging Skin — A Beginner's Guide to This Natural Face-Lifting Technique

Buccal Massage for Sagging Skin — A Beginner's Guide to This Natural Face-Lifting Technique

  So many people ask me how I keep my skin semi-youthful after a lifetime in the Colorado high desert — one of the harshest climates you can l...
What is Slugging and Should You Be Doing It?

What is Slugging and Should You Be Doing It?

People have been asking me about slugging — a skincare trend that's been making the rounds on TikTok and Reddit for a few years now. If you haven't...