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FEED YOUR SKIN Esthetician Lisa Shannon believes in the power of vitamins and supplements to create meaningful results at a cellular level.

Years of experience, research, and product expertise enable her to address the root cause of issues to build healthy skin.

04/18/2026

Do you feel like you might have sensitive skin? Rosacea? Red cheeks? Fluctuating inflammation?

The simplest way to help you fix your skin’s sensitivity is to get you on the ester form of vitamin A. I personally start clients on Environ’s Body Oil or AVST Level One.

These formulas have the buildable, storable forms of vitamin A, which are called retinol esters. Think of it like a gas tank - the more retinol esters you have in your skin, the more hydrated, healthy, and resilient your skin will be.

Before/After | Did you know that certain wavelengths of LED light can stimulate lymphatic flow? This before/after demons...
04/15/2026

Before/After | Did you know that certain wavelengths of LED light can stimulate lymphatic flow?

This before/after demonstrates the immediate effect of using LightStim's "wrinkles" handheld device on the lymph tissue on the left side of the face. The skin appears more contoured and less puffy than the right side, just 5 minutes after one treatment. We typically think of LED for wrinkles, but certain devices can also be used for lymphatic drainage.

LightStim's LED is renowned for its effectiveness, and on this particular client, who has static lymph, the results are impactful, durable, and now a daily part of his morning coffee routine!

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04/11/2026

If you are feeling like you are seeing more fine lines, wrinkling, sagging, a lack of elasticity, and thinness in the skin, these are all valid concerns as we age. There are things that you can do to make your skin thicker, more resilient, and healthier from the inside out.

I am a huge believer in omegas or essential fatty acids. We have to get them in our diet, in plant and animal forms as our body does not manufacture them. Essential fatty acids are going to provide a suppleness and a moisturization factor to the skin, hair, nails, and brain.

What these will do for your skin is remarkable. We all have fat pads located all over our bodies, especially women, that disintegrate and dislodge as we age. So if you ensure that your essential fatty acid profile is high, you can retain the fat pad structure much better. For this, I personally use Recovery Oil from Osmosis.

We also need muscle mass as we age in order to look young. I want to make sure I have enough protein, so I take amino acid peptides, Regenerate from Osmosis, every single day to ensure that my body has the building blocks to manufacture collagen.

So these are two supplements that address the concerns of aging and work beautifully and complement your vitamin-based skincare protocols.

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04/08/2026

If you are concerned about general aging, pigment, redness, acne, or wrinkles, GlycoAla Bio is a great professional treatment for all of those concerns.

It is a quick treatment. You do not have to be numbed. We massage sponge spicules, microscopic needles from ocean sponges, into the skin, and they will start signaling collagen formation.

I'm taking it down on my chest now because I have seen such outstanding results. You can also do it on the face, neck, and hands. It's an easy treatment, and you get a huge return on a very small time investment.

Why it aligns so well with my practice is that all we're doing here is stimulating our skin's natural regenerative ability. We're not harming the skin in any way. We're kind of poking at the cells, the growth factors, the ones that start stimulating collagen and healing, and all of these wonderful things that we need to regenerate skin tissue.

You can expect some redness and a scratchy feeling. Then over the course of a week, my skin might be dry, red, and a little flaky, but by day 10 to 14, you start seeing the healthy skin tissue emerge, and then it just gets better and better and better.

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04/04/2026

A triple cleanse is more of a professional-style cleanse.

We're going to start with an oil cleanser. I like the Pre-Cleansing Oil from Environ. Start on dry skin because oil dissolves oil. Work it into any congested areas, especially the t-zone, around your eyes and ears, for at least 30 seconds.

For the second step, I would use this specific product. I wouldn't deviate, because you're not going to get as good a cleanse. The Environ clay mask is one of the best products ever formulated by far. It has kaolin clay, so it’s super hydrating and will micro-exfoliate, brighten, and detox the skin. Massage it in right over the oil - ideally for five minutes to really work it in.

You can use a washcloth to take this off before the third step, which is our primary cleanser. I am using Environ's Cleansing Gel, which will remove any residue on the skin. Rinse off the cleanser, and now your skin is clean, smooth, and hydrated. And all that dryness and congestion has somehow magically disappeared.

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04/01/2026

Part 2: Double Cleanse⁠
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Who should double cleanse? Well, if you have any type of congestion on your skin, or if you're feeling a little dull, dehydrated, and you really feel like you need a deep cleanse, this is for you. You could also just do it every day. I do it most of the time. ⁠
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I start with the Pre-Cleansing Oil from Environ on dry skin. Oil dissolves oil, so we really want to work it in and dissolve the natural surface oils on our skin. ⁠
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You want to especially concentrate on the areas that have tons of oil glands, so your lips, sides of ears, the nose (especially where your sunglasses or glasses sit), and the t-zone. I work the oil in for at least 30 seconds, longer if I have time. ⁠
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Next, you work in your primary cleanser. You can take the oil off if you like, but you don’t need to. Just add a little water to emulsify it a bit and give it some slip, then continue working it in for 30 seconds or more. Then I just take a washcloth, wipe it all off, and splash my face with water until it’s all off.⁠
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04/01/2026

Part 1: Double Cleanse⁠
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Who should double cleanse? Well, if you have any type of congestion on your skin, or if you're feeling a little dull, dehydrated, and you really feel like you need a deep cleanse, this is for you. You could also just do it every day. I do it most of the time. ⁠
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I start with the Pre-Cleansing Oil from Environ on dry skin. Oil dissolves oil, so we really want to work it in and dissolve the natural surface oils on our skin. ⁠
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You want to especially concentrate on the areas that have tons of oil glands, so your lips, sides of ears, the nose (especially where your sunglasses or glasses sit), and the t-zone. I work the oil in for at least 30 seconds, longer if I have time. ⁠
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Next, you work in your primary cleanser. You can take the oil off if you like, but you don’t need to. Just add a little water to emulsify it a bit and give it some slip, then continue working it in for 30 seconds or more. Then I just take a washcloth, wipe it all off, and splash my face with water until it’s all off.⁠
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03/28/2026

Most people are doing a one-step cleanse, and that's totally fine. If you're wearing SPF or makeup, you have to take it off first with a makeup remover.

I like using Sebu Wash from Environ as my primary cleanser. It’s great for everyone, but it does exfoliate the skin. It also has tea tree oil, so it smells really good.

When you use a cleanser, you do need water to provide some slip. Cleansing your skin properly primes and preps it so your products and vitamins can fully absorb.

Splash your face with water after you’ve massaged in the cleanser, pat the skin dry, and you're ready for your toner.

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03/25/2026

What is the difference between a single, double, and triple cleanse?

A single cleanse is using just your normal cleanser. If you have generally clean skin and haven't worn makeup or SPF, a one-step cleanse should be fine.

If you want a deeper clean, are oily, or are breaking out, you should do a double cleanse: start with an oil cleanser, then follow with your normal cleanser.

Now, when would you do a triple cleanse? Maybe you feel a bit dull, have an event coming up, congestion on your t-zone, or need a facial. Start with an oil cleanser (don’t rinse it off), then use the clay mask from Environ (there is no alternative to this product - it’s incredibly affordable and versatile), before using your normal cleanser.

Pro tip: You must take off your makeup and SPF with a makeup remover BEFORE cleansing your skin.

03/21/2026

Remember, when you clean your face, you want to clean the skin.

When you don’t remove your makeup and SPF first, you’re not truly cleaning your skin. When you do this first, you will see a massive difference in the end result!

03/18/2026

are very misunderstood products.

I use toners differently in the studio, prepping clients for a treatment, but at home, the primary purpose of toners is to correct the pH of the skin. Our skin is naturally acidic, but after cleansing, it becomes alkaline, so we want to restore it to its proper pH.

Now, a toner may have an exfoliating property, a hydrating property, a brightening property, or a firming property. So that's where your esthetician can help advise on the correct toner for you.

03/16/2026

I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could name 10 different things that vitamin A (retinol!) does for the skin. So here we go!

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