Skincare Sudoku: Inspired by the Packing Sudoku Trend You may have seen the “packing sudoku” or “outfit sudoku” trend floating around social media. It’s a grid where you pack or style items so each row, column or diagonal creates a different combination each time. It’s structured, satisfying, and strangely addictive. And naturally… my brain went: What if we did this for skincare devices? So I created Skincare Sudoku. Not because we need more steps. But because we need more st

Spoiler alert - there's a new LED device by Maysama! As I mentioned in my recent video about body skincare, we spend so much time caring for the skin on our face. However, the first places to show sun damage and aging are often our bodies—especially our hands! After a summer of diligent facial sunscreen application and anti-aging serums, many of us notice something striking: our poor hands show hyperpigmentation, dull texture, and visible signs of aging that our face simply

See my YouTube video for even more information! Redness and broken capillaries are some of the most common skin frustrations I hear about, especially from those of us over 40 (or over 50 in my case 🙃). As our skin thins, blood vessels can become more visible and more fragile. The good news? In 2025, we have both professional treatments that can actually remove them and at-home strategies that help calm and prevent new redness. Let’s dive in. What Are Broken Capillaries? Bro

A Simple Routine for Hands, Arms & Décolleté: Fading Pigment + Bringing Back Glow We spend so much time caring for the skin on our face, but often the first places to show sun damage and aging are our hands, arms, and chest . After a summer of sun and SPF reapplications, I noticed not only hyperpigmentation but also skin that looked dull and lackluster in these areas. So, I designed a purposefully simple routine  that anyone can follow. It doesn’t require dozens of products o

Men run a higher risk for skin cancer than women. Lets break down why and how we can help

Beauty lovers, it’s the end of an era! The iconic Biologique Recherche P50 1970 —the holy grail exfoliating toner that has graced...

Achieve Smooth, Glowing Skin by Following These Steps Before the Peel: Prep Your Skin (TAKE PICS NOW, before you start!) (Complete these...

Hey gorgeous! Let’s talk skincare—your morning wake-up and glow and your nightly wind-down ritual. This routine will leave your skin looking and feeling its best, from head to toe. So, grab your favorite products from each category and just follow along! Every day this routine can change if you own several things in one category...So play around: pluck and play every day! I will keep expanding the categories to include more products so if you are ever unsure WHERE something f

*(updated 27 November, 2024) Rose Gold Halo Limited Edition 😍 I fell in love with the original ZIIP about four years ago and, when the...

When combining different anti-aging tools, it's important first to consider your goals. I feel strongly that we need to choose one or two ar

LED red and near-infrared light therapy stimulates collagen production and cellular repair, reducing fine lines while improving skin tone and texture. These specific wavelengths penetrate to different skin depths, offering both surface-level benefits and deeper healing properties

My latest morning routine for healthy, glowy skin.

People have different opinions on whether or not collagen works to support skin health. I'm not sure there's any other topic out there in skincare that elicits more opinions about whether it works, how it works and which ones are best!! I've reviewed the research and talked to several experts to understand the very latest science on collagen peptides, what evidence exists to support claims and discuss some of the mechanisms of action. BOY, HAVE I LEARNED A LOT, and I am shari

I'm absolutely committed to collagen supplementation. I've shared my research and rationale in this video and this longer blog (to be published soon) that explains the research and why collagen peptides are non-negotiable for me. I also go into more detail why Skin & Bone is at the top of my list for skin and bone health. I'm not a massively structured person... I like to play around with treatments and supplements (it's such a big part of my job!!), making modifications d

From skincare to haircare to supplements - 12 of the best of the best!!

I started as a hairstylist 20 years ago and I did that partially because I wanted to learn how to manage my own not-so-great hair. What a wonderful career it was- I loved working behind the chair and I did indeed learn A LOT. When I became an esthetician 12 years ago I did not leave my passion for hair behind...In fact, I have been reminded many times of the incredible common ground our hair and skin share. Over the more recent years I have experienced hair loss, hair brea

Amazon has always been one of my favorite places to peruse for new and interesting beauty finds. Being able to search through multiple...

I have said time and time again that you don't have to spend hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on skincare products to see amazing...

If you have followed me for any amount of time then you know that DRMTLGY is the one brand that has remained consistent in my routine for...

These are some of the most compelling skincare products that have come my way in the past several months (out of the hundreds I've evaluated!) I thought I would create an info heavy list for those interested in looking at ingredients and getting my brief thoughts 😍 I hope you have a beautiful Sunday and week ahead! 🙂 xxPenn Skincare favorites are just below and haircare favorites are at the bottom . Skincare Favorites YouTube video is here. Haircare Favorites YouTube video