Tonya Ashley

Discover why mineral makeup and clean beauty matter for healthy-looking skin and learn why choosing the right products can support your skincare routine every day.

Skincare has changed tremendously over the years. Skincare consultations have evolved Today, many people are overwhelmed by: ● social media trends ● endless product recommendations ● conflicting advice ● expensive trial and error ● influencers promoting products that may not actually fit their skin needs And honestly, one of the biggest things I’ve learned as an esthetician is this: Healthy skin is not about chasing every trend. It’s about consistency, education, and having a plan designed...

For years, many people with deeper skin tones were told they didn’t need sunscreen. Be protected while in the sun Some grew up hearing: ● “Black skin doesn’t burn.” ● “Melanin protects us.” ● “We don’t need SPF.” And honestly, many older sunscreens simply did not work well cosmetically on deeper skin tones. They often left behind a heavy white or gray cast that made skin appear dull, chalky, or ashy. As an esthetician with melanin-rich skin myself, I understand that experience personally. And...