On The Hunt For Healthy Glowing Skin This Easter

If You Are On The Hunt For Healthy Glowing Skin, Continue Reading This Article By Award Winning Beauty Blogger, Barbie's Beauty Bits

Many have made healthy skin a top priority, and for good reason.

But let’s be honest, sometimes figuring out how to get that healthy glow can feel like an Easter hunt for the golden egg.  But no worries, as Barbie's Beauty bits has put together some egg-cellent tips to help you crack the code to a more youthful, hydrated, and radiant complexion.

And because we love a little extra, don’t miss our bonus Easter nail inspiration at the end...festive, fun, and perfect for celebrating the season in style.

The Power Of Four In Skincare

The approach to skincare is 4 -folds: Treat, repair, prevent, and maintain. Preventing is more manageable and less costly than trying to fix an issue in the future with cosmetic surgery. Unfortunately, many get frustrated as they get overwhelmed trying to do too much at once. STOP. The best skincare routine is the crawl, walk, run approach, and lots put too many eggs in their basket and give up quickly before starting.

So to not get overwhelmed, think of your skincare routine as consisting of four main steps

• Cleansing — Washing your face.

• Toning — Balancing and prepping the skin for other skincare products.

• Treatments- These are your anti-aging serums and creams.

• Moisturizing — Hydrating and softening the skin.

Cleanse Your Face Twice A Day

 

Regular cleansing is a must for healthy skin, so I suggest washing your face in the morning and before you go to bed. And for peep's sake, this doesn't include using bar soap and water unless you want to mess up your skin's PH balance, allowing for more bacteria and yeast growth, leading to skin irritations and breakouts. Properly removing makeup and other grime from your skin is a difference between healthy, glowing skin and aging, dry, acne-prone skin. 

Product Suggestions For A Double Cleanse: A double cleanse involves washing your face in two steps, first by using an oil-based cleanser, followed by a cleanser.

 

Get started on the double cleanse with these two amazing products that I love!!

 

First Cleanse With A Cleansing Oil Or Face Balm like Kim True's Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm with Bilberry & Moringa Seed Extracts. This balm melts into the skin upon application and completely rids it of makeup, dirt, oil, and impurities.

 

Second, Use A Foaming Antioxidant Cleanser

Calm the skin and bring it life-giving a radiant, healthy glow by using an antioxidant-enriched facial cleanser, like this one from La Roche-Posay. I found this Pigmentclar Brightening Face Cleanser & Exfoliating Face Wash on accident as an Amazon suggestion. 

I had the product for almost 1.5 years before even using it. Only because I was packing to bring products with me to my boyfriend's house did I even use it. Surprisingly this instantly made a difference in my skin. My skin looked brighter and smoother immediately!!!! 

 

Make Sure To Use A Face Toner

 

A face toner is a must and the first product you should use after cleansing your face. By adding the right toner to your routine, you can really up to your skincare regimen, as toners are great for helping to prep your skin for better absorption of all your other skincare products.

 

The Best Toner: Mist Me Baby With The Cica Hydrating Toner

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration, Baby! This toner that doubles as a mist is made with a soothing formula that provides calming relief to even the most sensitive dry winter skin. 

I love that this toner from Meebak is enriched with Cica. It has many other skin-loving benefits, from toning the skin, boosting collagen, aiding in cellular repair, protecting the skin from free radicals, and reducing fine lines and wrinkles!  

 

A Moisturizer Is A Must For Glowing Skin

 

Keeping the skin properly moisturized is egg-sential to healthy, younger-looking skin. But what most are not familiar with is what if you are not applying it correctly or have chosen the wrong formula? 

A poorly chosen product and sloppy application can lead to sagging skin, breakouts, or dry, cracked skin that can allow bacteria to enter the moisture barrier, causing inflammation, redness, and even infections. 

 

One of my all time favorite ways to moisturize is at night with a sleeping mask, like Colleen Rothchild's intense hydrating mask. 

This mask is formulated for long-lasting moisture, featuring a unique blend of Coral Grass and Micro-Algae to help improve hydration levels, while a potent tri-peptide complex helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines.

Invest In Focused Skincare Treatments

Investing in treatments is a must. Think of focused treatments as something to treat a skincare concern, for example, loss of collagen, wrinkles, dry skin, acne, etc. And the true power and strength of beauty is in the use of clean, active ingredients in your treatment serums or Anti-aging cream. 

For the hoppiest skin you want to look for products that have high contents of polyphenols that possess minerals and antioxidants.

 

Some of my favorite serums are from Itcosmetics with their Bye, Bye line. 

This serum skin care line comes with four different concentrated derma serums, so there is a serum for you depending on what you want to skincare concern you want to say, bye, bye too! 

 

Exfoliation For Glowing Skin

 

Exfoliating is key to great-looking skin. Unfortunately, I have over exfoliated over the years. Hence, a mild exfoliation that delivers visible results without redness and irritation is what my mature skin needs, so I am not further damaging my moisture barrier.

Best Mild Exfoliant

Another Itcosmetics product as beauties, they never cease to amaze me with each new product I try, and their Hello Results Baby-Smooth Glycolic Acid Peel + Caring Oil is not any different.

This product is a nighttime exfoliant and is a one-of-a-kind bi-phase treatment that provides gentle exfoliation and soothing hydration in one step.

I love it as I have over exfoliated over the years. Hence, a mild exfoliation that delivers visible results without redness and irritation is what my mature skin needs, so I am not further damaging my moisture barrier.

Use Bunny Approved Skincare

Save the Easter Bunny with cruelty-free skincare! There are plenty of cruelty-free, which is different from vegan skincare brands.

Skincare Supplements For Glowing Skin This Easter

 

There are several ways to help your skin stay healthy and glowing. One of the easiest is to begin taking vitamin supplements like these from hush and hush.

I know you're probably wondering how supplements could help improve your skin's health. Allow me to explain quickly.

As you age, collagen and elastin— begin to break down. Making matters worse, your body doesn't produce these proteins as quickly as you grow older.

Research has shown that collagen production decreases by 1% every year after 20. So by the time you're a beauty over 40, your collagen production is only 60% of what it was when you were in your teens. WTH?!

This is where supplements come in! Skin-supportive supplements can revitalize and rejuvenate your skin by improving the health of your skin cells from the inside out!

 

 

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Easter Nail Inspiration

Nail inspiration adds a fun twist to any holiday, and Easter is no exception. Whether you prefer soft pastels, playful patterns, or adorable spring accents, Easter nail designs are a great way to showcase your festive spirit. From cute bunnies to speckled egg-inspired polish, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

So while you're glowing from your skincare routine, let your nails join in on the celebration with a look that's as fresh and cheerful as the season itself.

Well, that's all yolks, for tips on healthy glowing skin this Easter. Until next time!

Beauty Treatments To Restore Your Skin’s Beauty

With the warmer amongst us, it's time to give your skin a fresh new look for Spring. The Winter weather can cause our skin to look older, so with Spring in the air, I think it is time to restore your skin's beauty, and we at Barbie's Beauty Bits are here to help.

While wrinkles and fine lines are unwelcome signs of the aging process, they are not the only things that make your skin look older. Several telltale signs of aging winter skin can undoubtedly impact our youthful glow. From dead skin cells, dry skin, to uneven skin tone, sun damage, even broken capillaries all contribute to the appearance of aging skin. 

Hence it's no wonder our skin needs a blossoming glow of a few rejuvenating skincare treatments to restore the skin's beauty.

So without further ado, here are some of my top beauty treatments to restore your skin's beauty.

Step 1: Vow To Exfoliate For Smoother Youthful Skin

All the things that can keep your skin from looking smooth, glowing, and radiant, dead skin cells are at the top of this list. Which is why this is the first step to restoring your skin's beauty.

Before we get into some of the treatments, let's discuss these pesky dead skin cells as they really are a pain in the you know what!

Did you know that somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 skin cells die every minute! Yes, it can be a good thing because it allows fresh, new younger cells to surface. BUT, and of course, you knew there would be a but, the problem is that most people leave those nasty dead skin cells lying around, like dry, dead leaves. Turning your face into a mini skin cell graveyard. And the scary thing is these dead skin cells can clog pores and cause false wrinkles, making your complexion appear much older than it is. All by your own accord! 

So the answer...Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the key to brighter, smoother skin and one of the most convenient and effective ways to teach the skin to act younger. There are a few different ways to exfoliate, and let’s have a look at them.

Physical Exfoliators
Physical exfoliators use a tiny physical object to scrub dead skin away, and this could include coffee grounds, sugar, charcoal, and even clay to slough away those dead skin cells. These exfoliators are usually on the milder side to gently exfoliate skin and help improve tone, texture, and clarity to reveal brighter, more radiant skin.

Chemical Exfoliators
While the word “chemical” might be a bit misleading, no worries, as these types of exfoliators are perfectly safe to use. This term actually refers to Chemical exfoliants formulated with skincare ingredients like AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs.

Not only can exfoliating with a chemical peel such as from The Ordinary help to turn back the clock on aging skin, but they can also reverse some of the natural processes that contribute to facial aging.

Mechanical Exfoliators
Again these words sound scary. But this term refers to some tools like an exfoliating brush, where there are bristles that are used on the face to remove layers of dead skin cells for skin rejuvenation

No matter which form of exfoliation you choose, you want to ensure that you do not overdo it as there can be bad side effects. If you exfoliate the skin too often, the skin’s barrier function can become compromised creating skin problems, leading to your skin becoming dehydrated, and your capillaries can become damaged. 

Generally, the skin should be exfoliated only one to two times per week to help expedite skin cell turnover and boost collagen production without causing damage.

Step 2: Treat Yourself To A Facial Mask
After clearing away all the dead skin on your face, you’re ready for a facial mask. If you’re in the mood to treat yourself, head to the spa! Or you can pamper yourself in the comfort of your home with some sheet masks.

Besides the feel-good effects sheet masks have, there is one for every skin type and skin concern! From brightening dull skin and clearing acne to rehydrating parched skin and delivering anti-aging goodness, one of my favorite brands is My Facetory! As Holy SHEET, do they have a lot of masks. Like this FaceTory Sheet Mask Collection with over 23 sheet masks!

Step 3: Repair Your Moisture Barrier
Did you know that the other main threat to the skin barrier comes from our skincare products, such as cleansers and over-exfoliating? WHAT???? Hence, the final step in removing dead skin is applying a high-quality anti-aging cream that supports the skin barrier.

Without writing a book here, our skin barrier is SO essential. It is like a little coat of armor surrounding the skin to protect it from the outside world.

The key is to look for products with ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and probiotics! Even transformative Growth Factors for powerful barrier support and deep moisturization for healthy glowing skin!

Step 4: UV-free LED Light Therapy
With so much beauty blossoming around us, Spring is a time of healing and renewed growth. That’s why I recommend some LED facial therapy.  Light therapy treatments use different colored light wavelengths to stimulate the skin tissue. I prefer something that offers many benefits like the NURI LED thermal system that combines the power of 4 technologies in ONE device.

This skincare tool uses UV-free LED light therapy, thermal technology, ionic technology, and sonic vibrations.

Each light modes offers various benefits...

💙Blue helps fight acne, acne scars, and other skin imperfections

💚Green boosts collagen

❤️Red offers anti-aging 

💜Purple repairs damaged skin, age spots, and toxin eliminations

Step 5: Let Your Beauty Bloom With Botox Injections
Non-surgical cosmetic treatments for that skin-glowing Spring look are the way to go, and Botox is a great way to soften your look for Spring!

Many people tend to wear less makeup during the warmer months, and Botox injections can help to rejuvenate your natural appearance. Skin with deeper wrinkles due to sun damage or other factors may require a more intensive treatment plan, of which Botox is a part. Often they are combined with dermal fillers.

And no worries, as the treatment, only takes about 20 minutes with little downtime and minimal pain.

Step 6: Rock Your Skincare Routine With The 80/20 Rule
Did you know that 80% of your skincare results are actually from your home skincare regimen? What? Yeah, I know many of you are probably a bit surprised to hear this, so let me explain this using the 80/20 law of the vital few or the Pareto principle.

You've probably heard about this 80/20 concept when it comes to working out and your diet. Where 80% of your results come from the foods you eat, while 20% is from working out.

I love this concept, as you can apply it to anything in life, including the health of your skin and skincare goals. 

This principle goes like this in skincare, where 80% of the results will depend on your at-home skincare routine and 20% on professional skincare treatments as BOTH play a vital role in healthy skin. Like anything in life, the key here for it to be successful is consistency.

So there you have it, beauties. Barbie's Beauty Bits Beauty Treatments To Restore Your Skin’s Beauty. Until next time!

Top Spring Skincare Tips For Healthier Skin

Top Spring Skincare Tips For Healthier Skin This Season

Who is ready for Spring? Warmer weather, sunglasses, flowers, Springtime hikes, and cute tank tops will be here soon!  Now is it time to tell ole man Winter to buzz off and switch out those tall boots for your favorite nude heels or sandals! It also gives us a chance to switch out our Winter skincare routine to a Spring routine. And don't forget about some Spring cleaning of your skincare products! Out with the old, in with the new!

So if you are ready to brighten your skin and prepare it for the Spring, continue reading!

Switch To Lightweight Skincare Products In The Spring
There is no better time than now to start prepping your complexion for the rising temperatures and humidity! Heat can cause an increase in oil production (sebum) and can clog your pores and add that to the constant mask-wearing; I also see some Maskne breakouts on the horizon.

That’s why it’s a good idea to switch out those oil-based-serums, thick cleansers, and heavy moisturizers to some milder and lighter-weight formulas enriched with hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture, making it one of the most effective ingredients for hydrating skin. When applied, it creates a protective barrier, helping to retain moisture and improve skin texture. Unlike other skincare ingredients, hyaluronic acid is very versatile and can be used with all skin types, even those prone to breakouts! Which is why I love it for Spring!

Tailor Treat Your Acne-Prone Skin This Spring
To further protect your skin from developing breakouts, consider investing in some sort of acne spot treatment. Adding a specialized product like an acne cream with powerhouse ingredients including tretinoin, clindamycin, azelaic acid, zinc pyrithione, and niacinamide, to name a few, is a great way to target particular problem areas without jeopardizing your skin's entire moisture barrier.  An effective zit zapping product can play a significant role in helping to reduce a flare-up.

Mist Me Baby, Facial Mists Are Your Best Friend
There are two types of people in this world: those who love facial mists and others who think it's overpriced scented water.  But the truth is facial mists are a skin savior, especially when the weather gets warmer. The powers of a refreshing, hydrating spritz infused with therapeutic oil, coconut water, hyaluronic acid, calming chamomile and aloe, are the best. Plus, they are easy to toss in your bag and use as a pick-me-up to refresh your skin throughout the day and achieve that plump, dewy glow.

Antioxidants Please
Antioxidants are terrific at keeping your skin looking young, fresh, and healthy. They are also one of the best ways to protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors that we expose ourselves to more so in the Spring than Winter.  If there is a magic potion that can protect your skin from premature aging caused by oxidative stress, it is an antioxidant.

Spring Clean Your Skin With Some Extra Exfoliation
Springtime is associated with renewal, and that goes for your skin, too! With its cold, dry air, Winter has more than likely caused your skin to become dull, lifeless, and flaky. Mix those dead skin cells with increased sebum levels due to the warmer Spring temperatures, and you've created a perfect road map for the skin to swell and the pore to become congested, forming a clogged and enlarged pore. And I do not know about you, but I do not want to go down that road. Instead, I say it's time to bring forth a Spring rejuvenation with some extra exfoliation!

Just like a deep Spring cleaning, where you need to remove everything. The same goes by exfoliating the skin as you remove all of those dead skin cells, unblocking pores, and uncovering fresh new layers of skin, allowing you to put your best face and body forward! Yes, we said body, as exfoliation isn’t a skincare step that should only be performed on your face; it’s also something you should be doing to the rest of your body as well. Just be sure to be gentle throughout this process and avoid using any harsh or beaded scrubs as this can lead to developmental signs of premature aging, redness, irritation, inflammation and worsen any preexisting skin conditions.

For optimal protection and visible results, use either an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) exfoliant product on your facial skin or a basic exfoliating cleansing brush. To exfoliate your body, use either a body scrub or exfoliating bar from your shoulders down. When you’re finished, be sure to lather up in lotion to keep your skin dewy and hydrated for the Spring season.

IMPORTANT TIP: Over-exfoliation can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. So, make sure you are using an SPF, preferably one that is EWG certified.

Use A Tinted BB Cream Instead Of Foundation
The secret to achieving a flawless airbrushed complexion is applying a moisturizer, then primer, and finishing with a foundation and setting powder.  While that may sound great in theory, in real life, as the warmer weather sets, not everyone wants to wear a full face of makeup. Add warmer weather to the constant mask wearing because of COVID and you're on your want to breakout city!  And that is why BB creams have become ever so popular as they are great at providing light to medium coverage, masking blemishes, redness, and discolorations.  BB creams are more lightweight than foundation, making them a great choice for days when you want to feel polished without the weight of makeup. Oh, and don't forget to set with a misting spray!

There you have it, beauties! As you get ready to enjoy the beautiful Spring weather, remember to refer back to these skincare tips and use them to guide you throughout your journey to happy, healthier skin throughout Spring. 

Affordable Way To Exfoliate Using Spa Sciences Nova's Sonic Cleansing Brush

An affordable Sonic Cleansing Brush? Are you serious?? Yes, beauties, I sure am, and the best part, this luxurious sonic cleansing brush can be found at Walmart of all places!

I hear it time and time again from people, "Barbie, I know I should be exfoliating, but I can't afford it." The truth is, moisturizing and cleansing is not enough for healthy, younger-looking skin! As if you are not exfoliating using sonic technology, your skin and makeup are not looking as good as it should be.  

If you follow my blog regularly, you will see numerous posts on exfoliating and using sonic devices. When it comes to anti-aging, these two skincare methods are the most effective ways to promote healthy, younger-looking skin, and Spa Sciences NOVA's Antimicrobial Sonic Cleansing System is here to the rescue.

Affordable, High-Quality Sonic Skincare Tools
While there is a wide variety of high-quality skincare products out there, not everyone can afford them. But this is not the case with Spa Sciences. This brand was created to provide alternatives to professional skincare procedures and devices that can be used in the comfort of your own home by the average consumer.  

So, if you want to find out more about this fantastic skincare brand and how you can have healthy, younger-looking skin without spending a fortune, continue reading.

In this blog post, I am going to discuss

• What Is Exfoliation
• Why Is Exfoliation Important
• How Exfoliation And Makeup Go Hand In Hand
• Why You Need To Add Sonic Skincare To Your Beauty Routine
  

What The Heck Is Exfoliation
Exfoliation is derived from the Latin term exfoliatus (to strip of leaves). It is the process of removing dead, built-up skin cells from the outer layer of your skin.  Exfoliation is a must in a skincare regimen, and the best part you can do in the comfort of your own home!

Why Is Exfoliation Important
You see, as we age, our cellular turnover slows down, meaning that our body is slower to shed dead skin cells and produce new ones. This buildup of dead skin cells can harm our skin, leaving it looking dry and dull, or worse, this accumulation can result in excess oil production and clogged pores, which could lead to problematic skin.
 
Additionally, this build of dead, dull skin can highlight imperfections on your complexion and sometimes create false wrinkles, and no one wants that.

Furthermore, if you are not removing your dead skin cells, it will create a barrier for your skincare products. So those expensive serums and creams that you're spending all that money on can't get to the fresh new skin, which is hidden below this barrier of dead skin cells.

Your Makeup Doesn't Suck It Is Your Skincare
If there is one reason why I love this brush, this is it!!!!

The key to flawless makeup application is smooth skin. Caked on, flakey makeup happens because of dead skin cells' buildup, not because your makeup sucks.
 
To balance out your skin, you need to buff away those dead, dry, or dying cells. Otherwise, when you apply makeup, you will highlight those imperfections instead of concealing! It seems contradictive, doesn't it? But that layer of skin cells creates false wrinkles, flakiness, creasing, and other issues as your makeup clings to it, which is why it is crucial to exfoliate 2-3 times a week! By doing so, you are sloughing off dead skin, creating a smoother canvas on which the makeup can adhere, making for a more even, flawless makeup look.
 

What Is The Best Way To Exfoliate The Skin
Generally speaking, when it comes to exfoliating, there are two approaches: mechanical and chemical exfoliation.  And today, we are discussing mechanical, and that is where NOVA - Antimicrobial Sonic Cleansing System from Spa Sciences comes to play!

Why Sonic Technology To Properly Exfoliate And Cleanse The Skin
Aside from being one of the hottest trends in the beauty industry, in the skincare world, the term "sonic" essentially means that the product will oscillate to perform a specific task. Sonic cleansing technology is far better for your skin than traditional cleansing. The sonic vibrations in the NOVA cleanse and exfoliate without interrupting the skin's natural cycle. Some other reasons why I love the Nova Sonic Cleansing brush include...

• Promotes cellular turn over
• Helps to diminish fine lines and wrinkles
• Minimizes the appearance of age spots and other sun damage
• Even out skin tone and texture
• Unclogs and reduces the appearance of pore size
• Stimulates blood flow to help improve the skin's elasticity
• Aids in the penetration of skincare products by up to 20%

Tell Me Why I Will Love Spa Sciences Nova Sonic Brush
The NOVA has 32,000 brush bristles that move at the sonic speed of approximately 300 times per second and 18,000 times a minute! This sonic movement thoroughly cleanses the pores while also brushing away dead skin 7x better than manual cleansing.

Skincare For Everyone
I have tried many skincare products, but the typical comment I get is, you get paid to test products. What about use everyday Joes, who can't afford to give up a mortgage payment for a skincare device? Well, this is why I am a big fan of Spa Sciences as they offer high-quality sonic skincare tools without the high-quality price tag. The brand was built on the philosophy of providing affordable and convenient beauty tools to help both women and men of all ages and skin types to achieve the skin they have always wanted.

In Conclusion
Everyone should feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, and now you can start with Spa Sciences, an affordable spa solution to enjoy in the comfort of your own home!

So what are you waiting for, beauties? Grab your face mask and head to Walmart. Or you can purchase at Walmart.com!

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