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Should I Use a Serum?

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 / The Skin Sisters / Leave a comment

Serums are ubiquitous in skincare regimens these days, but this wasn't always the case. In the past few years, serums have slowly carved out their little niche as 'must haves' in the skincare world. Should you try one? Our feeling is an overwhelming 'YES." Serum are awesome because they contain super concentrated ingredients and deliver … Continue reading Should I Use a Serum?

What is Raw Skincare? Q&A with the Founder of balm skincare

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 / The Skin Sisters / Leave a comment

You have been asking about organic skincare and we found the perfect person to bring you the real information that you are craving! Lindsey, one of the founders of balm skincare was kind enough to sit down and answer our most pressing questions about raw skincare and the raw lifestyle. SS: What is a Raw … Continue reading What is Raw Skincare? Q&A with the Founder of balm skincare

Virtue Shampoo & Conditioner Duos: A Review

December 8, 2017December 6, 2017 / The Skin Sisters / Leave a comment

Hi Skin Sister readers! Brooke here, and I would like to shout from the rooftops my absolutely favorite new Shampoo & Conditioner duo from 2017! Between the two of us we have tried all sorts of hair products that could stretch from here to...somewhere really far away! We were so thrilled when we received some … Continue reading Virtue Shampoo & Conditioner Duos: A Review

Gift Guide: Treat Yourself!

December 7, 2017March 1, 2018 / The Skin Sisters / Leave a comment

Sahajan Ritual Body Oil: this combination of coconut, almond and sesame oils has a light scent and is great for pampering yourself - and keeping your skin moisturized. Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase: to prevent friction on your skin that can lead to wrinkles and collagen breakdown over time. It also helps to lengthen the life … Continue reading Gift Guide: Treat Yourself!

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You’ve spent 💵 on products and made an investment in yourself, but unfortunately, even the best made, highest quality skincare doesn’t last forever. • Take a look at these identical serums from @skinceuticals. The brand new color is straw-like, consistency is fairly thin and any scent is mild. Now compare that with the amber colored, thicker and more pungent product and it’s easy to tell which one has oxidized! • If your products have changed their color, consistency, texture, or smell, it’s likely time to pitch and replace. These changes can signify oxidation and may mean that your products aren’t going to be effective for you anymore. In some cases, it can even be detrimental to use products once they’ve undergone this change. Stick to the expiration date and you'll always have a product that you can trust! • • • #theskinsisters #skincareroutine #skincaretips #expired #triedandtrue #healthyskin #beautyquestions #beautytalk #skinhelp #softskin #antiaging #agegracefully #newmomlife #momblogger #beautyblogger #skincarematters #dermpa #skinexpert #treatyoself #timetoshop #sephorahaul #targetrun #luxuryblogger #lifestyleblogger #mnblogger #mnbloggers #mpls

Lauren returned tonight from a snowy ski trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. Ski trips are relaxing and fun, but can wreak havoc on your skin! Not only are you exposed to stronger UV rays at high altitude, but the cold & wind can cause serious cheek chapping. In order to combat this irritation, Lauren used these products while in Idaho: • @isclinical Active Serum: a great first layer to protect the skin. • @skinceuticals Hyaluronic Acid Serum: helps to lock in moisture, so skin isn’t prone to irritation. • @larocheposayusa AOX Serum: more antioxidants and an SPF 50 to protect against strong UV rays while on the mountain. • @eltamdskincare UV Lip Balm: protects from UV rays and provides a barrier against the wind. • Before bed, a @florapybeauty Hydration Mask, more Skinceuticals HA Serum and @skinmedica Triple Lipid Repair cream for an overnight moisture surge. • Knee deep powder for three days straight was exciting and made for a very fun trip! She’s happy to be home though... lots of fun stuff in store for @theskinsisters this week!

Thank you all for the love on our posts welcoming little Zoe to the world! • We’ve gotten several questions about what to use for newborns, what is normal on their skin, pregnancy skincare etc and we promise to post on these topics in the coming weeks! • For now though, read on for the products that saved Brooke’s skin during her three nights in the hospital. • 1. Facial Mist! Brooke brought two to the hospital and used them all the time. @pixibeauty Rosewater Tonic and @philocaly.mn Toner were refreshing and moisturizing. She would do a spritz or two right before a nighttime feeding to help wake herself up a little too! • 2. @ursamajorvt face wipes... because sometimes washing your face at the sink just isn’t going to happen! • 3. @cerave Healing Ointment; dry hospital air is killer and Brooke used this ointment on dry hands, lips and also as an overnight moisturizer. • 4. Nipple Balm: She used both @hatchgal and @motherloveherb products in the hospital to help soothe. • • • #theskinsisters #babytime #hospitalbag #babyfever #babyskin #babyskincare #pregnancydiary #mamatobe #newmom #skincareblog #inmybag #hospitalstay #lookyourbest #myregimen #familyblogger #beautifulbaby #loveyourskin #treatyoself #skincarematters #newmomlife #newmommy #mommylife #glammom #beautybloggers #mnblogger #hatchgal

Marie Claire magazine published an article this week about a skincare product that Kate Middleton swears by. As girls who grew up watching Prince William and Prince Harry, we have a keen interest in what those royals are up to, so we decided to checked out Biotulin. • The main ingredients are a plant-derived topical anesthetic that supposedly relaxes muscle movement (we are skeptical...) and hyaluronic acid, which helps skin hold on to moisture. Hyaluronic acid is a great ingredient that does make the skin look smoother when applied (tiny wrinkles seem to disappear in moisturized skin, compared to dry skin.) • We're not convinced that this product is worthy of Princess Kate, but let us know if you've tried it and feel differently! • • • #theskinsisters #katemiddleton #royalstyle #luxuryskincare #budgetskincare #botox #hyaluronicacid #marieclaire #skinexpert #productreview #skincareproducts #productjunkie #glowingskin #dermpa #smoothskin #thatglow #myskin #royalfamily #katemiddletonstyle #fridaybeauty #beautynews #skincarebloggers

Little Zoe has been with us for about two weeks now - though we aren’t quite sure if it feels like two days or two years, because the time goes by so differently with an infant! • Most important is that she is healthy and happy. So, what has Brooke been using for her skin? • A study published in 2014 found that the use of emollients helps to protect and stabilize the skin’s barrier, and was also shown to decrease the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (eczema). After her bath, Zoe gets a thin layer of @cerave Healing Ointment to help with this. Zoe also developed some little cracks on her ankles because her brand new skin was so dry, and within one night of using the ointment they were looking so much better! • We are just about to finish the gentle cleanser from the hospital, and begin using @mustelausa Stelatopia cleansing creme for bathtime. • • • #theskinsisters #babysnuggles #babybath #babyshower #familytime #mnfamily #familyblog #momblogger #babyblog #skincareexpert #babyskin #babyskincare #babygirl #mnbaby #familyblogger #familyoffour #dogsofinstagram #dogsandbabies #womeninmedicine #atopicdermatitis #eczema #babyeczema

How do you choose a face mask? 🤔 There are endless options - one choice to make is whether to use one that you apply directly to your skin, or a mask in which the active ingredients (ie the goodness!) are soaked into a sheet mask. • The nice thing about a sheet mask if that its all there, you just take the mask out of the package and apply it. The ingredients will soak into your skin and be held on by the mask material. One downside is that some masks can be ill-fitting, which allows those valuable ingredients to go to waste. • One advantage of a gel or cream type mask if that it can be applied directly to your skin in the amount you need to cover the area. A disadvantage is that there's nothing 'holding' those ingredients on the area and they can sometimes get messy. • Do we have a preference? Nope! We use some masks that are of the gel/cream variety and some that are sheet masks. It's really a matter of finding ingredients and formulations that work for you. Your goals and the ingredients that can best help you achieve your goals will dictate which type of mask you choose! A few of our favorites are pictured above; what are your favorite masks? • • • #theskinsisters #sheetmask #masking #claymask #bubblemask #skinbrightening #glowrecipe #watermelon #bestmask #glowingskin #evenskin #glowgirl #beautyforhim #smoothskin #antioxidants #skingoals #skintips #masklife #sheetmaskaddict #sheetmaskselfie #beautycounter #charcoalmask #farmacy #farmacybeauty

It’s a winter wonderland here in Minneapolis! ❄️ Perfect weather for snuggling with new babies and catching up on Dermatology journals (and Netflix!) To all our friends in Minnesota, drive carefully and enjoy the cozy night at home.

We hinted in our serum roundup about an exciting & unique serum that our patients have been loving. Revision Skincare's Revox 7 combines 7 peptides to target the lines that come from movement. This is not a replacement for Botox to relax muscles in the face, but a topical serum that can be used in combination with Botox or for someone who isn't ready to start injectables. We are particularly loving it for the little lines around the mouth - the lines that show when you pucker your lips!💋 • • • #theskinsisters #revisionskincare #revox #botox #dysport #wrinkles #antiagingserum #skinserum #coolproducts #beautyscience #smokerslines #puckerup #crowsfeet #finelines #skincareexpert #skincareroutine #myroutine #morningroutine #pmroutine #notanad #agegracefully #palife #womeninmedicine #botoxserum #antiwrinkleserum #peptides #beautybloggers #skinsecrets #beautysecrets

💕 We are so thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our family, Zoe! Brooke & Zoe are both doing great. 💕

#tbt to when it wasn’t a polar vortex and the 🌸 were still blooming! Temps are supposed to rise today... in the meantime, stay warm and have a great day! • xo Brooke & Lauren • • • #theskinsisters #mnwinter #polarvortex #mnbloggers #throwbackthursday #sisters #lookingup #minnesnowta #wintervibes #winterstyle #mpls #edina #sistersquad #familyblog #beautybloggers #skincareexpert #dermpa #paschool #pastudent #palife #dermlife

No one wants to pick up a rash at the gym! Here are our top tips for keeping your skin safe while working out: • 1. Bring your own yoga mat to minimize exposure to germs and sweat. 2. Wear loose fitting clothing to avoid the development of folliculitis. 3. Pack flip flops to wear in the shower, so you don’t pick up the virus that leads to planters warts (or get athlete’s foot!) 4. If you’re prone to acne, throw in a pack of salicylic acid cleansing wipes to wipe your face and chest after exercising. • • • #theskinsisters #newyearsresolution #workout #personaltrainer #exercise #postworkout #gymmotivation #gymtips #workoutroutine #toneitup #30daychallenge #januarychallenge #fitbody #healthylifestyle #fitblogger #safeskincare #clearskin #athletesfoot #workoutstyle #workoutclothes #gymshoes #inmybag #yogalife #yogisofinstagram #skinexpert

All serums are NOT created equal! Many people ask us, ‘Which serum is the best?’ The answer is that it’s different for everyone. • Your skincare needs and goals are not the same as everyone else’s, which is why we spend so much time helping our patients put together the perfect skincare regimen. • Serums are a great for delivering potent anti-aging ingredients to your skin. Some serums are great for brightening dark spots, while others are better for calming redness down. There are serums to add moisture and serums to help with fine lines. • Do you have questions about serums? Ask us below! • • • #theskinsisters #serum #hyaluronicacid #antioxidants #vitaminc #glowingskin #skinexpert #loveyourskin #winterskin #beautytalk #instaskincare #instabeauty #skincarejunkie #skintalk #dermatology #skincareroutine #myroutine #mymorningroutine #myskin #favoriteproducts

Lauren planned the wrong week for her Florida vacay! It’s so cold here in Minneapolis that schools are closed this week due to low temps! • Which makes this the perfect time to think back to the few days in Florida! A trip with the family, good friends, and nice weather can’t be beat, but of course the nice weather made us think about how to best protect our skin when we’re outdoors. • UPF clothing is one of our favorite tricks for protecting our skin (and the kids!) without much extra effort. @coolibar makes super cute and easy-to-wear UPF clothing for both kids and adults. They were gracious enough to gift Lauren’s crew for this trip, and we are now completely hooked. The clothing was high quality, comfortable, and fashionable. 3 different people stopped Lauren to ask who made her striped sun shirt! • We just posted a full review of all of the Coolibar products we tried on The Skin Sisters site. Check it out and comment below if you have questions! • • • #theskinsisters #coolibar #sunprotection #sunprotectiveclothing #spf #upf #naplesflorida #beachfashion #poolstyle #kidsstyle #vacationstyle #familyvacation #travelwithkids #traveltips #protectyourskin #travelstyle #packinglist #familyblog #momblogger #mommyblogger #beachwear #floridavacation #winterbreak #familygetaway #kidsgear #kidsbeachwear #luxuryfamilytravel #familyvacay #loveyourtimetogether

It’s absolutely freezing here in Minneapolis, and forecasts are showing no signs of warmth anytime soon! ❄️ When it’s cold and dry, hydration is key for keeping your skin healthy. Here are a few of our favorite winter skin favorites to get you through this cold spell. ⛄️ Hyaluronic acid, hydrating masks, ointment spray, and lip treatments! There are so many other winter skincare products that we also love, but aren’t pictured - oils, scrubs, and body creams keep our skin healthy all winter! • What are your favorite cold weather skincare gems? • • • #theskinsisters #winter #winterskin #winterskincare #dryskin #dryskincare #moisturesurge #skinhealth #smoothskin #january #beautyflatlay #skincareflatlay #skincareexperts #beautyfriday #discoverunder10k #mnbloggers #midwestbloggers #winterishere #subzero #winterstyle #nourishyourskin #hyaluronicacid #masking #sheetmask #hydratingmask

@outsidemagazine recently published an article dissuading the general public from using daily SPF, and claimed that sunscreen use does more harm than good. Shockingly, this article also suggested more frequent unprotected sun exposure for everyone. • To say that we disagree wholeheartedly with this article is an understatement. We believe in evidence based medicine, we believe in basing medical recommendations off of that evidence, and we believe in supporting literature that is based in fact and not just opinion. • The article from Outside magazine is none of these things and presents a direct contradiction to facts. Facts like: • - 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with a skin cancer this year. - Certain types of skin cancers including melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma can kill you. - Unprotected exposure to UV causes skin cancers. • Do we want you to sit in a dark basement, never enjoy a day at the beach or on a boat? Absolutely not! We want you to be safe in the sun. Wear sunscreen. Everyday. Be aware of your skin and the moles and freckles that are on it and take note when things are changing. We want you to be healthy and, just like a yearly teeth cleaning or physical exam, get your preventive skin cancer check with your dermatology office. We want you to know the ABCDE’s, so that you can play an active role in the health of your skin. • We don't stay inside and you shouldn't either. It's about knowing how to keep your skin safe (ways that are backed by excellent research over many year) and understanding that sunscreen is not a 'marketing ploy', but a useful tool to protect your skin. • Derm providers out there... we want to know your reaction to this article! Please share your thoughts below. • • • #theskinsisters #dermatology #safeskin #sunscreen #protectyourskin #loveyourskin #healthylifestyle #dontbelieveeverythingyouhear #misinformation #evidencebased #dermpa #pac #pastudent #safeskincare #vitamind #skincancer #skinhealth

#theskinsisters love getting out into the community and sharing our skincare tips, tricks & secrets in person. It’s a fun way for us to meet you all and spread the Dermatology love. We are so grateful for the great opportunities we have had and the wonderful people we’ve met through events. We’re starting to work on our spring schedule and can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2019! • • • #teachingmoments #speakingengagement #teaching #dermpa #dermatology #beautysecrets #skinsecrets #beautytips #beautynight #girlsnight #sharingknowledge #2019planner #mnevents #mnblogger #skincare #myroutine #morningroutine #eveningroutine #skincareproducts #botox #dysport #xeomin #dermalfiller #lookyourbest #healthyskin #skincancer #safeskincare #skincaretips

Adding a little oomph to your lips can look really natural and so beautiful! This patient was treated with a hyaluronic acid filler called Juvederm Ultra. She wanted to add more volume and hydration to her already gorgeous pout. • Her ‘before’ photo is top left and the top right photo was taken immediately after the injections. A few months later, she wanted to add just a bit more volume. Bottom left was taken when she came in for that appointment, and bottom right was immediately following the second treatment. There’s always some swelling immediately following the treatment, but this subsides after a few days. This lady is loving the look of her subtly enhanced 👄! • Leave a comment below if you have questions! Photos used with permission from the patient. • • • #theskinsisters #lipfiller #lipaugmentation #juvederm #juvedermlips #softlips #fulllips #liptreatment #mnblogger #midwestlife #dermpa #loveyourlook #lipinjections #hyaluronicacid #fillers #derm #cosmeticdermatology #lipplumper #kissable #naturallips #injectables #lookyourbest

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