Tonya Ashley

Chemical peels for mature skin: Discover how exfoliation can help improve dullness, uneven skin tone, and texture during the fall skincare season. Fall is here, and while everyone is thinking about pumpkins, sweaters, and Halloween decorations, I'm thinking about something else: peel season! If you're Gen X like me, or you're in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, you may have noticed changes in your skin. Maybe you're dealing with uneven skin tone, fine lines, rough texture, adult acne, or dark spots...

If you're Gen X like me, you probably remember when toner meant one thing: something strong that you swept across your face after cleansing until your skin felt tight and squeaky clean. We thought that tight feeling meant our skin was really clean. Today, we know better. A good toner isn't supposed to leave your skin feeling stripped. Depending on the formula, it can help hydrate, refresh, gently exfoliate, remove lingering residue and support the skin as you move into the treatment steps of...

Professional skincare vs. over-the-counter skincare: understanding the difference can help you make better choices for your skin. Have you ever stood in the skincare aisle looking at all those cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and exfoliants thinking, Which one of these am I actually supposed to use? There are so many choices today, from products you can pick up at your local drugstore to luxury skincare at a department store to professional skincare recommended by an esthetician. But here’s...