10/15/2025
Fun fact on this National Esthetician Day - my boyfriend says my face is made from the butts of babies that I steal 😆😆😆
But seriously radiant skin comes from a combination of things.
What’s my own routine?
Daily:
Cleanse
Tone
Moisturizer with an SPF of 30 (yes even in the winter - ask my why)
Monthly:
Alternating Microneedling and glycolic peels (fun fact no 2 as an Acupuncturist I can Microneedle at a depth greater than I could with my Esthetician’s license)
Every 2 years:
Full round of cosmetic acupuncture face (10 treatments)
Full round cosmetic acupuncture neck (10 treatments)
And then maintenance through the times in between
Diet:
Stay hydrated - seriously don’t be a raisin
Avoid too much sugar - seriously not good for your skin
Miscellaneous:
Avoid the sun in the summer for prolonged periods between 11 am and 2 pm
Wear a hat that covers your face
Don’t smoke, avoid smoke - why do you think smokers have lines
Avoid straws - they will make the same small lines around your mouth that smoking does
What I need to do:
Full body check with a dermatologist (yes I’ve been slacking on that way too long)
Beyond anyone’s control:
Genetics - all the more reason to be careful
When you use cosmetic acupuncture for anti-aging - you are treating the whole person - which is why it works so well.
And yes that pic is me this year a few months before turning 52. No foundation. No filter.
Also - my mad skills dating back to my years as a massage therapist make any facial-esque care even more enjoyable!
Check out my website for all things concerned with aging gracefully.
There you have it my skin care regimen in a very large nutshell
