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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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Tonight we met up with our fellow PA’s from @zelskin for some margaritas and conversation! It’s always great to find time away from the office to connect. • How did you spend this gorgeous spring evening? • • • #theskinsisters #happyhour #coworkers #physicianassistant #dermpa #dermlife #loveyourskin #lovemyjob #margaritas #glowingskin #springtime #patioseason #skincareexpert #skincare #healthyskin #summernights #summerskincare #beautysecrets #dermatology #plymouth #edina #minneapolis #paschool #loveyourskin #icd10 #westend #stlouispark #palife #pastudent

We are thrilled to be the #mondaymuse for @mplsgirl! Head to her blog to read the full interview about our favorite skincare products, what you may not know about our jobs, and the skin rules we swear by! We reposted the interview on The Skin Sisters website too {link in our bio.} We love connecting with all of the talented people in our community. • What a great start to the week! We hope it’s a wonderful week for you all. • xo Brooke & Lauren

Congratulations to @emesser03 - the winner of our giveaway with @fad.free!💫 • We get a lot of questions about the links between food and the skin. While there are lots of myths out there {like greasy food causing acne} there is increasingly more support showing that having a balanced, healthy diet can support healthy skin. • Our recommendation? • Focus on healthy, whole foods and healthy fats to maintain good skin health. Approach diet as one small part of your overall skincare regimen. • Congrats Erin! • • • #theskinsisters #dietandskin #beautydiet #healthyeating #faddiet #mediterraneandiet #dietician #healthylifestyle #giveaway #summerbody #lookyourbest #healthyyou #healthyme #healthcoach #summerskin #glowingskin #eatforbeauty #skinexperts #healthyliving #fitmom #bodypositive #dermpa #fitbody #mplsfoodie

#flashbackfriday! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! • xo Brooke & Lauren

You were right... we LOVED this! When we mentioned in our stories that we were going to test out this @paulaschoice product, your response was overwhelming. You all LOVE this exfoliating BHA liquid. • And your opinion is valid! This stuff is awesome! We are converts for sure - we’re loving how smooth and just generally ‘not dull’ our skin is after a few weeks of use. • Paula’s Choice generously sent us this product, but (as always) our opinion is honest and genuinely ours. • • • #theskinsisters #paulaschoice #producttesting #skincare #affordableskincare #skincarethatworks #youwereright #glowingskin #smoothskin #skincareroutine #healthyskin #bha #salicylicacid #loveyourskin #onabudget #beautytalk #beautybloggers #beautytips #instaskincare

🌟GIVEAWAY!💫🍽 This week we have another amazing giveaway for you! Meet @fad.free - Ashley & Samantha are Registered Dieticians who left hospital and corporate practice to bring their expertise into your home! If you’re interested in going keto or cutting all nightshades, this is not for you. They are ‘fad free’ and work with clients to get their nutrition back on track in a sustainable way! • We have partnered with them to give away their ‘Sprinkle’ package (a $300 value!) This is a 6 week program, including 3 in-person visits and unlimited text/email support to get your nutrition back on track, build healthier meal plans, and even get recipes for success! • To enter: 1. Follow @theskinsisters and @fad.free. 2. Like this post! 3. Tag a friend who wants to cut out the fad diets and get healthy! • The winner of the Sprinkle package from fad.free will be chosen by random number generator and announced on our Stories this Saturday morning. Must live in Twin Cities to win. You may enter as many times as you’d like - just tag a different friend each time! Good luck!

On a budget? No worries! Effective skincare products can be found at every price point. Here are some of our favorite drugstore finds! • What is your ‘go to’ skincare product from the drugstore? • • • #theskinsisters #drugstorefinds #targetdeals #targetfinds #cvscouponing #beautyonabudget #budgetbeauty #gradstudentlife #paschool #medschool #nursingschool #dermlife #skincareroutine #skincareproducts #loveyourskin #family #glowingskin #larocheposay #aquaphor #onabudget #youngmom #rosewater #glycolicacid

YOU WANT TO KNOW: What is the difference between Botox and fillers? • We get this question often - once you understand it, you’ll never get confused again. Let’s start with Botox. Botox, Dysport & Xeomin are all neuromodulators. What does that mean? They block the signal that causes muscle contraction. When they are injected into a muscle, they don’t allow that muscle to contract. If we relax a muscle that was previously causing a movement that lead to wrinkling, those wrinkles on the face aren’t formed. • Fillers are different. Examples of fillers are Juvederm & Restylane. They literally ‘fill’ in areas of volume loss. They are gels made of hyaluronic acid that are injected to add volume or fill in deep lines. They don’t stop the muscle movements that lead to wrinkles - that’s a job for Botox. Fillers simply add volume where you need it. With fillers, there is no chemical reaction or delayed gratification; the results can be seen immediately after the filler is placed into the skin. • Now you know! • • • #theskinsisters #fillers #botox #botoxfiller #injectables #cosmeticdermatology #wrinkles #wrinkletreatment #agegracefully #smoothskin #treatyoself #lipinjections #lipplumper #dermalfillers #mnbloggers #beautybloggers #mnstyle #edina

TIME TO DROP SOME MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE! This margarita looks fairly innocent, but did you know that it can cause a rash called phytophotodermatitis? • It’s quite a long word, but if you break it down, it literally means dermatitis (skin inflammation) from plants and sun. What happens in phytophotodermatitis is that when a certain ingredient (it could be a citrus fruit, certain weeds, or even celery!) comes in contact with your skin, it causes the area to become very sun sensitive. • A rash develops in the area in the exact same pattern in which the offending plant came in contact with the skin. For example, if you were squeezing limes, you may get red patches between your thumb and forefinger in a splash type pattern. This red rash then turns into brown patches and lightens over time. • This rash is neat and makes us appear super smart 😉 - if someone has a linear rash on the side of their cheek we might say, ‘were you sipping a Bloody Mary poolside with a tall piece of celery that rubbed against your cheek?’ The answer is inevitably, ‘How did you know?’ • How to avoid phytophotodermatitis? The best way is to avoid contact with the offending agents, but also to rinse the area well if your skin does come in contact with one of the sun sensitizing culprits. • • • #theskinsisters #dermatitis #sunrash #vacationgoals #margarita #bloodymary #parsnip #rash #knowledge #medical #howdidyouknow #scottsdale #healthyskin #takemeback #thirstythursday

We would never waste a vacation sitting indoors to avoid the sun - so how do we protect our skin while we’re outdoors? • There are a few ways, but one of the crucial things is to pack our UPF (sun protective) clothing for the trip. Brands like @coolibar and @mott50 have made sun protective clothing fashionable and easy. This way we can swim/hike/whatever without worrying that we missed a spot! • • • #theskinsisters #sunprotection #sunstyle #vacationstyle #packinglist #scottsdalestyle #scottsdalebeauty #summertrends #trendwatch #loveyourskin #summershopping #activelifestyle #scottsdaleliving #clearskin #swimwearfashion

What is on Lauren’s face?? If you’ve traveled to the Dead Sea before, then you know! • Mud from the Dead Sea is so rich in minerals that people used to bring it home in their suitcases (sounds messy!) Skincare companies have gotten smart about it and are now formulating the ‘magic mud’ for skincare products that are easy to use - and easy to travel with! • Pictures here is @ahava mud that our sister, Carly, brought home from Israel for us! • • • #theskinsisters #mudmask #deadsea #deadseamud #deadseamudmask #producttesting #whatsoldisnewagain #travelbug #travelgift #sisters #mothersday #loveyourskin #beautybloggers #skinblogger #instaskincare #instatravel #travelblog #whattobuy #souvenir #giftsforher #giftsforhim #photoop #masking #maskinglife #bodytreatment #mud #israelbeauty #israeltrip #deadseaminerals #ahava

#flashbackfriday in honor of the NCAA Final Four in town this weekend. Here we are back at our alma mater @uwmadison - before we ever envisioned working together as Derm PAs! • This weekend Lauren’s heading to US Bank Stadium to catch the basketball, while Brooke is relaxing in Scottsdale with her family. • We’ll be announcing the winner of our biggest giveaway yet with @havennailstudio tomorrow morning. There is still time to enter! • Have a great weekend! xo Brooke & Lauren

✨GIVEAWAY TIME!💫 If you’re local, you’re not going to want to miss this amazing giveaway! • Today we visited @havennailstudio at @50thandfrance to learn all about their ‘clean’ approach to nail care and to see what the fuss was about in their gorgeous space just down the street from our office! • Check out our full, in depth review on our website (link in bio) and view today’s stories to get a glimpse of our experience and hear the salon owners, Kaitlin & Natalie, explain the importance of avoiding the Big 5 and using waterless technique in their salon. We loved our experience at Haven from start to finish and can’t wait to go back... and share the experience with you! • Now to the important stuff... who wants a manicure!? Haven Nail Studio and The Skin Sisters are giving away a complimentary Classic Manicure for you AND a friend! • To enter the giveaway: 1. Follow @theskinsisters and @havennailstudio. 2. Like this post. 3. Tag a friend that you’d love to bring along for a Classic Manicure! • We will announce the winner in our Stories on Saturday morning (4/6.) Enter as many times as you’d like; must tag a different friend each entry. Gratuity not included. Good luck! *GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED AS OF APRIL 6*

You like tinted sunscreens? Us too! They are convenient & effective. Fewer steps in the morning? We’ll take it! Just remember that, like any sunscreen, you’ll need to reapply every two hours. • Which tinted SPF are you loving this spring? • • • #theskinsisters #tintedspf #smoothskin #evenskintone #evenskin #protectyourskin #healthyskin #zincoxide #beautytalk #skinhealth #revisionskincare #eltamd #colorescience #drunkelephant #notanad #beautypost #beautyroutine #skincareroutine #myskincare #productsilove #productsthatwork #beautybloggers #dermpa #dermatology #mineralsunscreen

This is our gorgeous grandma Sandy - whose only beauty secrets are walking on the beach, traveling around the world, painting daily, and not saving great bottles of wine for special occasions! Cheers to aging gracefully and looking like your best self at any age! 🥂 • Happy Monday! xo Brooke & Lauren

One of the HOTTEST trends in skincare? Facial mists! • We find them to be a great way to prep your skin in the morning or add a moisture pick-me-up in the afternoon. Just a little spritz and instant hydration surge for your skin! • This @bliss Rose Gold Rescue formulation has additional soothing attributes - and smells so good! • Do you use a facial mist? Which one is your favorite? • • • #theskinsisters #blissworld #facialmist #hydrateyourskin #hydrate #mist #happyskin #hotproducts #inmybag #travelskincare #myskin #healthylifestyle #glowingskin #skinsecrets #skincaretips #springbeauty #beautytips #easybeauty #productreview #beautytalk

“My baby has so much dandruff and such greasy hair! What should I do??” • Cradle cap is extremely common and it is absolutely nothing to worry about! It is a type of seborrheic dermatitis that causes redness and greasy scale on the skin and scalp. • For infants it usually resolves on its own by one year. Cradle cap is almost always unbothersome to the infant, but causes distress to the parent because of the appearance. One way to control cradle cap is to shampoo your baby’s hair daily or every other day and use a gentle brush to soften and lift away some of the scales while they are soft from the bath. • There are also new, silicone brushes for baby that are gentle and can help lift away the debris. Brooke has been using both @jnj and @noodleandboollc for Zoe’s hair - she was born with a whole mess of it! • • • #theskinsisters #cradlecap #newmom #newmomlife #momblog #babyblog #babyhelp #newbaby #mnbaby #minnesotababy #babyphotography #family #momnkids #mnfamily #babytime #babysnuggles #babyskin #babyskincare #newbaby #babyonboard #babyshower #newmommy #babyhair

By scheduling a Botox or filler appointment, you are making an investment in your skin and yourself. Just like you would protect any other investment, once you’ve had injectable treatments it’s important to enhance your outcome with high quality skincare. • One ingredient in particular that we recommend our patients use after injectable appointments (and regularly thereafter!) is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid helps to hold moisture in your skin, which improves the skin’s texture and enhances your injectable treatment. In fact, hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient in most dermal fillers that we use! We like @skinceuticals HA Intensifier, @skinmedica HA5, and @larocheposayusa Hyalu B5 serums. • Other ingredients we recommend after injectables are growth factors (stimulate collagen production!), antioxidants (prevent collagen breakdown!) and of course SPF to keep your skin healthy and prevent the aging effects of the sun. • • • #theskinsisters #botox #dysport #fillers #lipinjections #smilelines #crowsfeet #wrinkles #nomorewrinkles #smoothskin #agegracefully #hyaluronicacid #antioxidant #growthfactor #skincaretips #skinsecrets #skinexpert #skincareroutine #newproducts #newskincare #skincareregimen #luxurybeauty #budgetbeauty #affordableskincare #botoxfiller #foreheadwrinkles #injectables #dermpa #mnbloggers #beautybloggers

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