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Esthetician-recommended drugstore skincare for all skin types Use drugstore skincare products that work If your skincare cart has ever looked like a chaotic mash-up of TikTok trends and aisle-12 panic… breathe. I built Nikki’s Drugstore Skincare Edit —my new, esthetician-curated drugstore skincare product recommendations page—so you can shop smart, save money, and actually see results. These are affordable, accessible picks I recommend in the treatment room every day. 👉 Exp

Here is my personal bottle of Dr. Reju-All PD2 Advanced PDRN Copper Peptide Serum. My skin is loving it! If your skin feels dry, tired, stressed, sensitive, or like it needs support instead of another strong exfoliant, a PDRN copper peptide serum may be worth considering. At The Beauty Kitchen Day Spa, I’m always looking for products that support healthier-looking skin without overwhelming the skin barrier. One product I’ve recently added to my recommendations is Dr. Reju-All

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of mental health, reducing stigma, and reminding people that emotional wellness deserves care, attention, and support. At The Beauty Kitchen Day Spa in Mount Rainier, MD, I believe self-care is not selfish. It is one of the ways we pause, reconnect with ourselves, and create space to feel restored. And while a facial or spa treatment is not a replacement for professional mental

Hyperpigmentation is very common Hyperpigmentation can be frustrating, but it is treatable with the right ingredients and professional treatments. If you’ve been dealing with dark spots, acne marks, uneven tone, or patches of discoloration that never seem to fully go away, you are not alone. Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns I treat in my spa practice, especially in melanated skin where inflammation, irritation, and sun exposure can leave behind stubbo