Kenzie LE & LMT

11/12/2025

🌿 Why Antioxidants Matter for Your Skin 🌿
Skin Tips by Kenzie ✨

Your skin faces daily stress from sunlight, pollution, and even your phone screen — all of which create free radicals.
These little troublemakers break down collagen, dull your glow, and speed up aging.

That’s where antioxidants come in — they’re your skin’s natural protectors. 🛡️

✨ Here’s what they do:
🌿 Protect your skin from daily damage
💧 Strengthen and support your skin barrier
🌸 Brighten and even out tone
💫 Slow visible signs of aging

Common antioxidants to look for:
🍊 Vitamin C – Brightens + firms
🌼 Vitamin E – Nourishes + protects
🌿 Ferulic Acid – Boosts other antioxidants
🍵 Green Tea Extract – Soothes + defends
🌾 Niacinamide – Calms + supports barrier

Healthy, radiant skin starts with protection — not just correction.

11/12/2025

Red Light Therapy ✨
Your glow-from-within treatment for skin health + repair 🌞

Here’s why it’s amazing:
🌿 Boosts collagen – smooths fine lines + firms skin
💧 Speeds healing – calms irritation + supports recovery
🌸 Evens tone + texture – promotes a natural, radiant glow
🔥 Reduces redness + inflammation – soothes sensitive skin
⚡ Energizes skin cells – recharges your skin from within

How often?
💫 3–5 times per week for 10–20 minutes

Tips for best results:
✨ Cleanse first — no makeup or SPF
💧 Keep 6–12 inches from your skin
🌿 Hydrate + moisturize after

Consistency = results 💛

— Skin tips by Kenzie

11/12/2025

✨ Let’s Talk Acids ✨
Skin Tips by Kenzie 🌿

Acids might sound intense, but they’re some of the best tools for achieving smooth, healthy, and radiant skin — when used the right way. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand what each one does and how they support your skin:

🍋 Citric Acid – A gentle fruit acid that brightens dull skin and helps even out tone. Has antioxidant properties.
🌼 Azelaic Acid – Calms redness, reduces blemishes, and supports clear, balanced skin.
🍊 Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – A powerful antioxidant that boosts glow and protects from daily stressors.
💧 Hyaluronic Acid – A hydration magnet that keeps your skin plump and dewy.
🌙 Glycolic Acid – Exfoliates dead skin cells for smoother texture and a fresh, healthy look.
🌿 Ferulic Acid – Strengthens and supports your skin barrier while enhancing other antioxidants.
🌸 Salicylic Acid – Clears pores and reduces congestion, great for oily or breakout-prone skin.
🌾 Mandelic Acid – Gentle and brightening, ideal for sensitive skin types.
🥛 Lactic Acid – Softens fine lines, smooths texture, and improves hydration.

✨ Remember: Acids don’t need to be harsh to be effective. Always start slow, layer with hydration, and listen to your skin.

11/10/2025

11/08/2025

🧴 Signs Your Skin Barrier Is Compromised 🧴
If your skin suddenly feels off, it might be your barrier asking for help 👇

✨ 1. Redness or irritation – your skin looks flushed or feels hot
💧 2. Flaky or tight skin – dehydration at the surface
🥵 3. Burning or stinging – even gentle products feel harsh
😩 4. Sudden breakouts or bumps – your skin is trying to protect itself
🌫️ 5. Dullness – your glow is gone because your barrier can’t hold moisture

💖 Repair it by focusing on hydration, gentle cleansing, and barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides, niacinamide & panthenol.

11/07/2025

🌅 Morning Routine (Aveda Only)
1. Cleanser:
🧴 Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Creme Cleanser — creamy and gentle, won’t strip natural oils.
2. Toner:
💧 Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Treatment Lotion — instantly replenishes moisture and preps skin for serums.
3. Serum:
🌿 Tulasāra Bright Concentrate — helps with dullness and uneven tone from sun damage.
4. Moisturizer:
🧈 Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Rich Creme — seals in hydration and plumps fine lines.
5. Eye Care:
👁️ Botanical Kinetics Energizing Eye Creme — brightens and smooths tired eyes.
6. SPF:
☀️ Aveda doesn’t currently have an SPF moisturizer, so layer on a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 (look for one with zinc oxide for barrier protection).

🌙 Evening Routine (Aveda Only)
1. Cleanse:
Use the Purifying Creme Cleanser again or double cleanse if you wear makeup.
2. Exfoliate (2–3x/week):
✨ Botanical Kinetics liquid exfoliant
3. Serum:
Tulasāra Firm Concentrate — supports firmness and elasticity.
4. Moisturizer:
Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Rich Creme or Tulasāra Renew Morning Crème (yes, it works great overnight for dry skin).

💫 Optional Add-Ons (Non-Aveda Enhancements)

If you want to level up results for sun damaged or aging skin, add these:
• Vitamin C serum (AM): helps fade dark spots and repair sun damage.
• Retinol or plant-based retinol (PM): gently boosts cell turnover and smooths texture.
• Hyaluronic acid serum: adds extra hydration under moisturizer.
• Facial oil: a few drops of rosehip Oil mixed into your night cream for deep nourishment.

11/06/2025

Morning (AM)- for DRY TEXTURED SKIN

1. Cleanser
Use a gentle cleanser for dry/normal skin.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Crème Cleanser — rich, creamy, removes impurities while comforting skin.
How: Massage into damp face, rinse with lukewarm water, pat dry. Go ahead and repeat this step.

2. Toner / Light Exfoliating Agent
For dry/normal skin you may skip strong exfoliation every day, but a gentle toner helps prep skin. (I reccomend still exfoliating 3 times a week)
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Skin Toning Agent — helps balance skin and prep for treatment.
How: After cleansing, apply a small amount on a cotton pad and sweep over face/neck.

3. Hydrating Serum
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrator — helps replenish moisture, especially beneficial for dry/normal skin.
How: Use 1–2 pumps, apply gently to face & neck.

4. Treatment / Targeted Serum
Aveda Tulasāra Firm Concentrate — good for smoothing and firming.
How: Apply a small amount after hydrating serum, before moisturizer.

5. Eye Cream
Aveda Energizing Eye Crème visably brightens your under eye, and reduces puffiness.
How: use your figures to delicately apply under your eye and underneath your brow.

6. Moisturizer
For dry/normal skin, choose a richer formula.
Aveda Tulasāra Renewing Radiance Crème — rich and designed for radiance & smoothing.
How: Apply evenly to face & neck.

6. Sunscreen

11/05/2025

CLEANSERS 101 🧼
✨ Gel – deep clean for oily & combo skin
✨ Foam – clears excess oil
✨ Cream – soft & hydrating for dry skin
✨ Oil – melts makeup & dirt away
✨ Micellar – gentle, no rinse needed
✨ Clay – purifies pores & absorbs oil
✨ Balm – great for removing makeup

Keep it simple — the right cleanser makes all the difference 💚

11/04/2025

✨ Ever wondered what serums you really need in your skincare routine? 🌿
I’ve got you covered! I’m starting a new series sharing all my favorite tips and tricks to keep your skin healthy, glowing, and happy — right from home. 💆‍♀️💫

10/21/2025

✨ I am so beyond blessed to be in a profession that not only brings me pure joy, but also allows me to share self-care and love with my clients. 🫶

My reviews aren’t always seen by the public since they come through my booking site, but every message, kind word, and returning smile means the absolute world to me. 💗

If you ever get a spare moment, I would be so grateful if you could leave a review on Google or on my page — it truly helps my small business grow.

Thank you to everyone who continues to trust me with your skin, your confidence, and your self-care journey. You are the reason I love what I do. 🌿

10/15/2025

Happy National Esthetician Day! Here’s to all the amazing estheticians who pour their hearts into helping others feel beautiful inside and out. It’s truly an honor to be part of such a nurturing and empowering community. 🌿✨

10/11/2025

Support your local small businesses 💛
If you’re near Fleet Farm, stop by and grab a breakfast burrito from Billy Q’s — trust me, it’s worth it! 🌯☕️