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We have struggled with sensitive, problematic, and aging skin, and were willing to try whatever would work. We know that finding the right skincare can be disheartening and this is why Pomp was developed as a place where women can feel confident in the products they are getting for their unique skin type. Our blog features educational skincare content from the perspective of an esthetician.
Pomp Beauty
2y ago
Pregnancy already brings up so many things that you “shouldn’t” do and that includes adjusting your daily skincare routine. As a licensed esthetician who is trained on the skin, I’m here to share pregnancy-safe skincare ingredients that are also safe for postpartum nursing.
There are a few common skin concerns that arise with the hormonal changes involved in pregnancy. The most common include acne, melasma and dryness. Since you should be careful which active ingredients you use, it can be trickier to treat these conditions while pregnant.
What Are Safe Skincare Ingredients to Use During Pregn ..read more
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2y ago
As an esthetician it is important to me to help women understand what skincare ingredients you should avoid while pregnant or nursing, to ensure the health of your skin and the safety of your baby.
When pregnant there are quite a few things that we must alter in our lifestyles in order to be as safe as possible while growing a human, or post pregnancy while nursing. One of those changes you should be conscious of is your skincare regimen.
There are a few common skincare concerns that often arise during pregnancy as hormones shift and lead to changes within the skin. This may lead you to search ..read more
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3y ago
Here on the Pomp Beauty Blog, I have talked about the differences between chemical sunscreen and physical sunblock. In this blog, I want to dive a bit deeper into the potential risk with mineral sunblock and discuss whether mineral SPF is still the way to go.
As a recap there are two types of sun protection products: chemical; formulated with chemical sun-screening ingredients and physical; formulated with mineral sun-blocking ingredients. To learn more read Chemical SPF vs. Physical SPF.
What are Mineral Sunblock Ingredients?
There are only 2 ingredients that are FDA-approved mineral su ..read more
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3y ago
Exfoliate Regularly To Help With Aging Skin
The average cellular turnover where all of our dead skin cells slough off and are replaced with new skin cells is a 28-day cycle when we are teens. However, this slows down over time as we age to about every 45-60 days by our 40’s. This means we have dead skin build-up which leads to dullness and dry skin that doesn’t allow skincare to penetrate. This is why it is crucial to exfoliate the skin regularly.
You can use a mild chemical exfoliant on a daily basis such as AHA’s, Retinol in the evening (acclimate your skin slowly), or a rice powder polish a ..read more
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3y ago
Reach for Antioxidants
Antioxidants are crucial in the age-fighting process because they protect our skin against free radical damage. Free radicals are a necessary component to help our bodies and skin fight bacterial infections and viruses but in abundance, they are more harmful than good. Free radicals damage healthy skin cells and cause collagen degradation leading to accelerated aging. Vitamins A, C & E are extremely beneficial in treating signs of aging.
Vitamin A or Retinol is an antioxidant that happens to encourage desquamation (exfoliation) which is a crucial component to any ski ..read more
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3y ago
Botox. You’ve heard about it, see commercials for it, see it in medispas, and even doctor’s offices.
What does Botox do? How long does Botox last? How do you know how many units to get? Are you a candidate for Botox and how safe is it?
I’m Andrea, a POMP Beauty aesthetician, with over 10 years of experience working in and managing medispas, and a Botox consumer myself. I’ll give you all of the details you’ve been wanting to know about Botox and alternatives if it’s not for you.
The Biggest Rule in Botox: Get it from a Professional!
When seeking Botox, it is very i ..read more
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3y ago
Protect your Skin from the Sun
Use SPF daily! In your 20’s you should make a conscious effort to avoid excessive sun exposure whenever possible. If you are a sun worshiper I know this can be hard, most of my favorite activities involve being in the sun! However, up to 90% of skin aging is caused by the sun so therefore the best way to prevent aging is to avoid being in the sun, particularly for long periods of time. Of course, staying out of the sun altogether is impossible and this is where sun protection comes into play. Remember that any darkening of the skin from sun exposure is damaging n ..read more
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3y ago
So you have the skin breakout, whether you decided to leave it alone or did the #1 no-no- doing your own at-home extraction- you’re now left with a dark spot, for weeks even sometimes months! Why? What is it? And what can you do about it?
As a licensed esthetician with 10 years of experience, I’ve seen a lot of these post breakout dark spots and have helped many overcome and clear those spots with simple at-home routines and in-office treatments with little to no downtime.
Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or PIH can be almost more annoying than what caused it- a nice pimpl ..read more
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3y ago
The skincare market can be extremely overwhelming and confusing. Not only are there tons of skincare products to choose from, but they are not all created equally and it can be difficult to understand the differences in price and quality of carrying products. At Pomp Beauty we only recommend high quality and professional grade skincare, and as a Pomp Esthetician I want to explain why professional grade products are superior.
The Overview of Manufacturing and Production of Skincare
Over the counter beauty products are mass-produced to be placed on the shelves of either grocery stores or c ..read more
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3y ago
What Will Happen if You Use Skincare or Beauty Products That Have Expired?
Certain skincare products that contain active ingredients can lose their potency and effectiveness and could limit the efficacy of the product.
Over time, ingredients can break down creating different chemical reactions to the skincare and skin, and could cause irritation, rashes, and allergies to sensitive skin.
It’s best to check the expiration date to make sure your products are safe and effective for use!
Beauty Product Expiration Rule of Thumb
Unopened beauty products have a shelf life of approximately 2 yea ..read more