6 Skincare Musts For The Wedding

6 Skincare Musts For The Wedding

We all have that one friend who stops eating carbs and works out every single day while she prepares for her wedding. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with wanting to be in the best shape of your life for that special day. I mean, you'll only take thousands of photos in a dress that you'll only wear once. But don't neglect your beautiful face which is equally (if not more) important! These are my tips for healthy glowing skin for the bride-to-be. But honestly, these are my skincare essentials, upcoming wedding or not!

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Why I Stopped Using Lash Boost

Why I Stopped Using Lash Boost

This blog post was originally supposed to be a comparison of Rodan + Fields Lash Boost to prescription-only Latisse. Both of these are supposed to lead to longer, fuller, darker appearing lashes. I was supposed to tell you why Lash Boost is a much better alternative, and then send you over to my consultant page so that you can purchase one (and I make commission).

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A Review of Hylamide HA Blur by Deciem

A Review of Hylamide HA Blur by Deciem

After reading many positive reviews I had to give this Deciem Hylamide product a try. Deciem is the same company that makes The Ordinary products, and I liked the few that I have tried. This is called a “finisher”, but the description of the product indicates many other ways that it can be used. The overall effect should be a “blurring” of imperfections for a flawless finished look.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I love answering Pre-PA questions. I invite any and all inquiries, and for that reason I do get a lot of them and understandably many asking the same questions. Because it’s time consuming to individually respond to each question and because I often give the same response, I decided to make a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) blog post.

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How Family Medicine Prepared Me for Dermatology

How Family Medicine Prepared Me for Dermatology

I worked as a physician assistant (PA) in family medicine for 3 years prior to becoming a dermatology PA. Dermatology was always my ultimate goal, but I wanted to broaden my knowledge in general medicine before specializing. I thought that family medicine would be a good way to do that, and it absolutely was! And now that I am working in dermatology I can reflect on how it prepared me for this specialty as well.

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