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The Skin Shop is your skin care sanctuary.

Offering Facials, Waxing, Makeup, Lash & Brow Tint, and Chemical Peels along with Personalized Skin Care and Lifestyle Routine Protocols, Education and Advise.

09/26/2026

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08/31/2026

Before you reach for your coffee tomorrow morning, I need you to reach for water first. Here’s why I’m serious about this one. 💧

Your skin’s hydration level is actually at its lowest point first thing in the morning — it naturally builds back up later in the day. So the second you wake up, your skin is already starting from behind. What you do in those first few minutes matters.

Why hydration is a skin thing, not just a “drink more water” cliché:

💦 Your skin barrier — the outer layer that locks moisture in and keeps irritants out — needs water to function. Without it, that barrier gets weaker, and everything gets in easier (irritation, sensitivity, breakouts) while moisture gets out easier (dullness, tightness, fine lines looking deeper than they are)

💦 Well-hydrated skin cells hold their shape and plumpness. Dehydrated cells shrink a little — which is literally part of why skin looks flat and tired when you’re under-hydrated
💦 Hydration supports the delivery system — blood carries water, oxygen, and nutrients to your skin cells. Dehydrated = sluggish delivery = duller complexion

So here’s the tiny habit: water before caffeine, every morning. Not a detox, not a cleanse, not a trend. Just giving your skin what it needs before you ask it to look good for you all day. 😅

None of this is glamorous. That’s the whole point of this series — the boring stuff is the stuff that actually works.

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08/26/2026

Glowing, clear, and calm — and I feel amazing to match.

I’m doubling down on taking care of myself from the inside out, and my skin is showing it.

If you’ve got questions about your own skin or want to book a facial, send me a DM — I’m here to help.

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08/25/2026

Did you know there’s one thing your skin cells need more of as you age? ✨

It’s called NMN.

Here’s what it does for your skin 👇

🔋 Fills your skin cells back up with energy

🔧 Helps them repair themselves faster

💪 Keeps them working the way they did when you were younger

🌱 Supports healthier, stronger skin from the inside out

✨ Works quietly behind the scenes — long before any product touches your face

Your skin cells run on fuel, just like everything else in your body. As you get older, that fuel runs low. NMN is one of the things that helps fill it back up.

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08/25/2026

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Day 4 of my sardine fast and my skin is glowing — here’s what’s actually happening in your body:

1️⃣ Omega-3s are calming inflammation

Sardines are packed with EPA and DHA, and by day 4 those fats are working to support your skin barrier and calm inflammation from the inside out.

2️⃣ Your skin barrier is holding onto moisture better

That same omega-3 boost helps your barrier trap hydration, which is why your skin can start feeling dewier instead of tight or dry.

3️⃣ Protein is fueling repair

Sardines deliver complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids — the building blocks your skin needs for collagen and tissue repair.

4️⃣ Vitamin D is supporting cell turnover

Sardines are one of the few whole foods high in vitamin D, which helps regulate skin cell renewal — so newer, brighter skin can start showing through.

5️⃣ You may be sleeping and feeling more energized

Less processed food and sugar can mean steadier blood sugar, which often shows up as better sleep and more even energy — exactly what you’re feeling.

A quick honest note: real, lasting skin change comes from consistency over weeks and months, not just 4 days — sleep, hydration, and your skincare routine all matter just as much. This is a fun reset, not a miracle fix.

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08/24/2026

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Day 3 of my 5-day sardine fast — and my skin is feeling SO hydrated 💧

By day 3, most people say the body has settled in and skin starts looking clearer and more hydrated — that’s the omega-3s and B vitamins in the sardines doing their thing ✨

Slept incredible last night too 😴

Who’s with me on this fast? Drop your comments below.👇🏻

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08/22/2026

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1️⃣ That redness that won’t calm down

2️⃣ That sensitivity where everything stings

3️⃣ It’s inflammation — and it’s been building longer than you think

4️⃣ Your barrier is compromised, irritants get in, skin stays in fight mode

5️⃣ The fix? Calm it down, don’t fight it harder

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05/16/2026

Have you ever felt flaky and oily at the same time? Drop a comment below and let’s talk 👇

A lot of people think they have “combination skin” when in reality… their skin is dehydrated. 👀

When your skin lacks water, it can overproduce oil while still feeling tight, flaky, dull, or rough at the same time. Your skin isn’t confused — it’s asking for hydration.

Here’s what I recommend:
✨ Drink a little more water daily
✨ Lightly exfoliate to remove buildup
✨ Use the RIGHT moisturizer morning & evening
✨ Focus on hydration, not stripping your skin

Healthy skin is all about balance, not drying everything out. 💆‍♀️

DM me your skincare questions — I love helping you understand your skin better 💌
And don’t forget to book your appointment with your esthetician for personalized skincare guidance!

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