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Starting to notice fine lines and dark spots? Are crows feet suddenly appearing around your eyes? When is the right time to start using anti aging products in your daily beauty routine?

Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Charlize Theron – These Hollywood A-listers are all well over 40, but we’ll bet you that if you saw them at the Oscars on Sunday your eyes had you fooled! How do they do it? What are their anti-aging secrets?

 

For 18 years Monica L. Billman has worked as an esthetician, working in premiere day spas in Anchorage, Alaska. Monica is committed to helping her clients achieve healthy skin as they battle the extreme climate conditions of Alaska. Learn about Monica's personal skin care journey to fighting problem skin, hyperpigmentation, and skin aging and what products have helped transform her client’s problem and sensitive skin. 

When it comes to skin care, esthetician, massage therapist and owner of David Douglas Spa, Brian David Douglas, can testify that skin care is not just for women – men love skin care too! Learn about Brian’s personal daily skin care routine and what products, treatments, and skin care advice keep his male clients looking young.

With 36 years as a licensed esthetician, Julie Mahoney is the perfect example of excellence in skin care. We spoke with this seasoned esthetician to find out her best skincare and spa business advice.

Trying to decipher a spa menu is like trying to read hieroglyphics if you are doing it for the first time. That’s why it’s empowering to walk into a spa and feel confident that the facial treatment you’re getting is right for you. 

We know once you’ve experienced your first facial, you’re going to be rushing out to get another one right away.If facials are so good for your skin how often should you get them done? Here’s what to know about what may become your favorite new beauty addiction!

What happens to your hands during the winter? Why do your hands get dry? How can you prevent dry hands? We're answering all of your questions about this common winter skin issue.

The difference between paying thousands and thousands of dollars for injections or plastic surgery starts right now! Getting regular facials will fend off the need to resort to these options later on in life.

This year for Father’s Day why not get dad something that he needs, but he probably isn’t going to get for himself. I’m talking about skin care! Throw out that bar of soap and supplement Dad’s routine with 3 easy steps. 

“If I could turn back time I’d take better care of my skin.” Don't find yourself saying these words in the future! Read skin care habits to start NOW.

We all love spending time outdoors, but science has proven time and again that overexposure to UV rays, as well as environmental aggressors, prematurely ages us with the appearance of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, can cause burns on the skin, and most dangerously, increase the chance of getting skin cancer. To ensure that you and your skin have no regrets, here are 10 tips from our skin care experts!

Lax, loose, sagging skin – all are symptoms of wrinkles. Learn exactly what is a wrinkle, what causes them, and what can you do to prevent and treat wrinkles. We break it ALL down in this week’s blog.

As you transition from your 30’s to 40’s to your 50’s and beyond, you’ll notice changes in your skin. Read below to find out exactly what’s happening at each decade that explains why these changes are occurring.

From the time we are babies to the time we are 60 our skin changes. Skin goes from being soft, smooth and wrinkle free to skin that perhaps shows fine lines, wrinkles, or dark spots in certain areas. Why is this the case and what happens to skin over time? Here we share some important facts about skin aging.

Now that we’re officially into winter, you want to make sure your skin is staying hydrated! Here’s a list of 3 of our favorite beauty products to help give you a fix of hydration – FAST.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could snap our fingers and make lines and wrinkles disappear? While it might take more than that, there are some anti aging beauty tricks that can help

Licensed esthetician Lauren Streeter discusses the purpose of a night cream, how a night cream differs from  moisturizer, and shows how to do an anti-aging facial massage with your night cream!

How does an eye cream differ from your moisturizer? What are 3 no-no's when it comes to applying your eye cream? How do you apply eye cream correctly?

We all know what we have to do to take care of our skin, but there are some things you may not realize are contributing to skin aging. If keeping your skin youthful is on your agenda, make sure to avoid these five bad habits.

Not to be a buzzkill, but for the sake of your skin, we want to shed a little light on why its best to enjoy your July 4th celebration in moderation.  We're sharing four ways how alcohol can affect your skin, and solutions to help these potential effects.

Spring is in full bloom and summer is on the way! Get ready for t-shirts and short-shorts by making sure you’re good to go from head to toe!

Last week we discussed our tips for creating a proper skin care routine, which I hope you check out if you missed it! This week we are going to make specific recommendations for aging skin

Taking proper care of your skin will help it feel silky-smooth, even in the winter time!   Pace the peels – During the winter as you’ve probably experienced, your skin may feel tight and flaky.

With the cold winter weather, let’s face it, we tend to be more tired, our eyes tend to be darker and droop a little more, and we need something to help give us a boost in the morning.

Hi everyone! Today I want to share a special beauty tip for the men out there. Men are used to 2 in 1 shampoos, and grooming that is convenient and less time consuming!

pics on Sodahead   If you have been taking  care of your skin throughout your life and doing preventative care, you’re probably in good shape – but if you haven’t, your 60’s & up can be a time that signs…

(Photo Cred: www.womanandhome.com)   40 is the new 30! With bombshells like Jennifer Lopez running around (Can you even believe she’s 45?!) you really have to step up your game!

At this stage in your life, what used to be late nights out with friends has transitioned into late nights at the office. If you do make it out for a happy hour, the request for your ID has become…

Hi everyone! Spring and summer were filled with bright & bold colors, but as we get into the fall season, you may want to transition into something a more neutral. One look that never goes out of style –

Some of these fruits may make the list of your favorites to eat, but we’ve got another reason why these fruits are so sweet – for your skin!

Did you know that the skin around the eye area is one of the first areas to show signs of aging? In fact the skin around the eye area is 0.55 mm – that’s thinner than a sheet of paper.…

Do you know the difference between the different types of sunscreen available? As skin care experts, we wanted to explain the difference between physical and chemical sunscreens.  

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage. Whether you’re spending too much time at happy hour, or have a hectic traveling schedule, late nights can take a toll on your skin, so  we wanted to provide…

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and corporate educator at Repêchage. Today I want to introduce you to the latest from Repêchage for dark, tired eyes – Repêchage Biolight™ Frost Bright™ Eye Contour Gel.

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage. Just in time for summer, today I want to introduce you to the latest from Repêchage – our brand new Vita Cura® Triple Action Body Collection.

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage. Being the mother-of-the-bride can be an exciting and sometimes hectic time. If you find yourself unprepared on the big day – don’t worry!

After a long day of work, or a night out on the town, sometimes all you want to do is skip the sink and hop into bed! Although there is some serious temptation to let laziness take over, here…

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage. Exfoliation is key to dissolving dead, flaky skin cells, stimulating collagen production, and building elasticity to reveal younger looking skin. If your skin is continually exfoliated, it’s forced to…

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage. Today, I want to demonstrate for you one of the most important components of skin care – cleansing.

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage.     A trip to Paris for Mother’s Day – every mother would love that!

At Repêchage, we believe beautiful skin is a lifestyle – that includes your diet! Aside from treating your skin with the best botanicals from the earth and sea, beauty works from the inside out!

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed esthetician and Corporate Educator for Repêchage. Today I would like to share my beauty tip – how to give your skin a one minute makeover!

Granular exfoliation can be a great way to slough dead skin, but did you ever think about what was going down your drain? According to the New York Daily News, the state of New York may ban the use…

Hi I’m Natalie Otto, licensed Esthetician and Corporate Educator at Repêchage. Today I want to demonstrate for you how to remove your eye-makeup – the right way!

For some men, skin care can be a foreign language, but with Valentine’s Day only days away, get your man looking as dapper as Don Draper with our manly make-over!

Beauty Sleep. Yes, it is real! Both the quality and quantity of sleep affect how you feel and look the following day. This makes it so important that each and EVERY night you are getting the proper rest you need.

Eating. Drinking. Dancing. Partying – The holidays were fun but is your body feeling the effects of it all now? To help you get back to feeling your best and get the year started off right, we’ve come up…

With that cold winter air amongst us, moisturizing your face, neck and décolleté is necessary to incorporate into your beauty regime! Repêchage Educator Natalie Otto shares her beauty tip on how to properly apply face cream!

With that winter chill in the air, is your skin starting to become more dry? Shiri Sarfati shares her tip on how to winterize your skincare to avoid dry skin!

Special guest to the Beauty Blog Esthetician and Educator Natalie Otto gives us tips on how to do facial massages at home!

Special guest to the Beauty Blog Corporate Educator Lauren Streeter gives us her tip on how-to give yourself a mini facial at home!

Shiri Sarfati shares her tip on how to conceal dark circles around the delicate eye area.  “Like” and “Share” if you enjoyed this tip and please comment on what beauty insider info you would like to hear about next!

Back in our article, The Difference between Hand & Foot Cream, we touched on the specific needs hands have when it comes to skin care. Because the hands are such a needy part of our body, go beyond just hand…

Flaky, scaly and itchy, does this describe your skin? Do you feel like your skin is constantly craving hydration? If this sounds like you, then you likely have dry skin.

Shiri Sarfati Shares how to correctly apply an eye cream – and see why simply rubbing it in can actually make it worse!

Shiri shares her tip for post Memorial Day sun damage! We know many of you have requested a video on how to use Rapidex® Marine Exfoliator With Phyto-Marine Actives so we hope this is helpful.

We all LOVE our Eye Rescue Pads – Check out Shiri’s tip on how to get the most out of these powerful eye-de-puffers! This is my beauty tip for the perfect va-ca for the eyes.

Not all oils will leave your skin and hair feeling like they just got off the set of “Grease”. In fact, essential oils when used in beauty products can provide an array of benefits such as hydration, anti aging, increased…

Are you guilty of using the same cream or lotion all over your body? The skin is the largest organ we have and not all of it is created equal! Just like it is important to know your skin type on your face to effectively treat it, so is it important to understand the needs of the rest of your body.

Whether you had too many glasses of champagne the night before or suffer from chronic dark circles, your eyes have a major effect on your appearance. There is nothing worse then walking into the office and having a co-worker say,…