Personal Skincare Journey

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Hi Violets! Last Wednesday, I went in for my usual microneedling facial at my favorite local beauty spot, Ancilla. It’s a monthly ritual that my skin has come to love. But this time, something unexpected happened. During the session, Anne (my amazing facialist) pointed out that my skin looked a bit more reactive than usual. I didn’t feel anything odd, but then I remembered: that morning, I had used my CurrentBody LED red light mask (not an ad, just what I use!) before the app

Here I am trying Dr. Jart+'s sheet mask. This is not an ad, etc. Hi, My Violet Community! Do you still use face masks? I don’t mean the medical ones, but sheet masks, gel masks, cream, peel-off, overnight and Korean. I personally don’t use them anymore, which is why I wanted to dive into this topic, and find out – are they still relevant? Maybe I’ll start using them again. My face mask journey started with The Body Shop’s discontinued Blue Corn 3-in-1 Deep Purifying mask. It

Hello, Violet Community! Oh, have I got a new Violet Texts post for you! I’m going to share my thoughts on the Finnish AUVO® Relaxing Treatment. Every time I book a facial at my favorite beauty salon in my hometown, I add this 25-minute treatment to the mix. AUVO first, then the facial itself. If you want to know which salon I go to, come and follow me on Instagram or Facebook. Just look for @violettextsbynina And before we dive in, don’t forget to check out my previous post

Hi Violet Gang, How’s your skincare journey going lately? Need help with acne, redness, and lack of collagen? Or maybe calming redness? Then you are in the right place. If you’ve ever had a HydraFacial, you’ve probably seen that glowing light mask used at the very end. Or maybe you are curious about trying one. But have you ever stopped to wonder what it’s actually doing? Today, I’m explaining what really happens during the LED phase of your treatment. I will also share my ow