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“Hello! I’m Crystal (@crystalgreenestudio). I’m an esthetician in private practice in Soho, specializing in facial sculpting massage. My approach to beauty is very similar to how I approach skin care for my clients. It’s minimal, curated, intentional, and therapeutic. I have valued beauty since I was young. When I was little, I watched my grandmother wear long blonde dreadlocks, mismatched earrings and clothes, and bright blue or green nail polish. She was always ahead of her time and still is.
In my own morning routine, I rinse my skin with water or wash it with a milky cleanser.DermaVisuals Cleansing Milk or Infiore Treat Cleansing Emulsion. Both are incredibly gentle on the skin and don’t leave your skin feeling stripped or tight. Pat your skin dry and give it a quick 3-minute massage to relieve tension and increase blood circulation. Next, use your hands or a spiked jade roller (it feels great) to relieve tension in your jaw and neck. I always apply a moisturizing toner. Preparing your skin with a moisturizing-based toner will help balance your skin and provide extra hydration before applying your serum.my favorite is Dermavisuals Lotion N, Marie Veronique Hypotonia and Violette’s Boom Boom Milk. Lately, I’ve been reaching for Dermaviduals Lotion N . It contains Omega 3 and 6 oils.
Now comes my favorite part.Custom blend of daily serums derma visual Based on my skin’s needs that day. We also custom blend serums for our customers. Serum is made up of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Now that it’s fall, I combined and blended evening primrose extract, boswellia, vitamin C, and grape seed extract to lock in the amazing benefits. Hyaluronic acid liposome serum, giving you the most radiant shine.Finally, I will conclude with this Dermavisuals High Classic Creamis the perfect moisturizer for barrier function.
At night, use less product and more active ingredients.i cleanse my skin Marie Veronique Pure EO Free Oil Cleanser Break down your sunscreen or double cleanse with a milky cleanser.I apply every other night Marie Veronique Multi Retinol Night Emulsion, I think this is quite effective.Apply retinol on nights you don’t use it Dermavisuals Lotion N Toner Then I apply my custom blended dermavisual serum. I just started incorporating microneedling once a week and this will be the end of it. BioEffect Imprinting Hydrogel Mask.i am waiting for me Limer laser device Since it will arrive by mail, I will be incorporating it into my nightly routine and treatment.
My daily makeup is Saie Beauty Hydra Beam Concealer in Four around the eyes, chin, and nose. Want more coverage? saie slip tint in 5.5, but that’s not usually the case on days when you’re wearing a mask.apply Well People Expressionism Mascara and anastasia clear brow gel. Although I wear a mask most days due to the nature of my job, I miss the days of applying lipstick on a regular basis. Red lipstick instantly changes my mood.I love Estée Lauder poppy sauvage [note: it was limited edition] When I want to feel refreshed, I sometimes wear it under a mask. It reminds me of Chinese red lacquer. I buy him 4 at a time. If you don’t have red lipstick on, dress up your eyes and draw your waterline with a brown eye pencil. And sometimes I like to apply bronzer on my cheeks to give it a tanned look.
In Fiore products are always popular. The way the scent lingers and overlaps is exquisite, and the brightness of the golden color is unlike anything I’ve ever encountered before.I love Lustra Illuminating Oil Cleanser and i love, love, love calendula solution oil To moisturize. Honestly, it’s like applying oil to your body. It’s pure alchemy, mystical and sensual. If it’s winter, mix it with shea butter, Dermavisuals body moisturizer For extra hydration.
I usually use a fragrance-free body wash. iota super vitamin. I’m also very interested in soft service products. clearing claycontains sulfur, clear mist.I also use nessea deodorant gel in eucalyptus. I really like the refreshing scent of eucalyptus, and it doesn’t irritate my skin.
I don’t take much care of my hair. I cut my hair short when I was 13 years old. I’ve had my hair shaved for seven years, but I let it grow out a bit during the pandemic.i go to Au Salon Heather, the owner, cut my hair in Brooklyn. She has been cutting my hair for the past 18 years. Sometimes I want to try something different, but to be honest, I’m a creature of habit. I usually cut my hair every 3 weeks and it gets annoying when it’s too long. At home, maintenance is minimal. Tie your hair with a silk scarf before bed and apply in the morning. bun hair oil Gently style with your fingers. It literally only takes 5 minutes.
I am grateful to be in a profession where my work feels like meditation and gives me so much peace, serenity and solace. During a facial massage, the rhythmic movements feel like a dance and often put me in the zone. I feel very lucky to have this job. It requires a lot of me energetically, so I do my best to take care of myself and stay present. The solution is often simple. A long walk in the park, a hot bath or infrared sauna, an unscented candle or burning agarwood over anthracite is enough to ground and reset your energy. You don’t need much. ”
—As told to ITG
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