I have been lucky enough to be blessed with a few facials from Taylor Worden<\/a> in her SoHo space and I swear she has magic hands. Every time I leave my skin is decongested, glowing and happy. The last time I was so relaxed I almost feel asleep — which is unheard of for me in a facial! Thrilled to introduce you to Taylor and her in depth knowledge of all things skin! <\/p>\n
What is your morning beauty routine?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
First thing I do is oil pulling with Cocowhite<\/a>. It helps whiten your teeth naturally as well as draws out the toxins in your body.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s different everyday and changes with every season, but typically I wash with a Sensitive Cleansing Milk<\/a> from Joelle Ciocco and will tone my face with Moisturizing Toner<\/a> from Environ. I love to tone with the Shiseido Facial Cotton<\/a>. I always use vitamin c (I love CE Thione<\/a> from Medik8) and I use Deep Repair Eye Serum<\/a> from True Botanicals. I also put a little Physical Eye UV Defense from SkinCeuticals on my eyelids. I use Intensive Serum 4<\/a> and and Defense Cr\u00e8me Plus<\/a> from Environ. I usually add Marie Veronique\u2019s Protective Day Oil<\/a> and then add some Elta MD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF<\/a>. ( I love this SPF and it comes in a tinted version.) <\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been using the perfume #9 Blackberry and Vanilla Musk<\/a> from Trish McEvoy. I don\u2019t really wear makeup but before wearing masks I used to add some lipstick from Bobbi Brown.<\/p>\n
What products do you use throughout the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I\u2019m obsessed with Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir Spray<\/a>. I spritz that on my face a few times throughout the day. If my skin feels a little dry I will apply a hydrating oil capsule and add a little more SPF. My lips get dry so I’m constantly applying Lip Whip<\/a> from Kari Gran. If I know I\u2019m going to be outside a lot running errands I will apply Supergoop!\u2019s Lipscreen<\/a> SPF 40. <\/p>\n
What is your evening\u00a0beauty routine?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
I usually like to take a bath with epsom salt and drink some sleepy tea with honey. <\/p>\n
I love to start with the the Rare Indigo Balm<\/a> from Mahalo. I then use Tata Harper\u2019s Nourishing Oil Cleanser<\/a> (I massage that in) and apply a clay masque over it (from Environ) and massage that in. <\/p>\n
I usually exfoliate my skin a couple of times a week and I do that with Susanne Kaufmann Enzyme Peel<\/a>. I love it. You apply it on your face and leave it on for ten minutes and it\u2019s like little Pac Man eating all the dead skin. Sometimes I will use the P50 Lotion<\/a> from Biologique Recherche. I like the p50 because you can use it in the ears and behind the ears. Which a lot of people forget to cleanse those areas.<\/p>\n
I roll my skin with the gold roller from Environ 2-4 times a week and I like to use the Beauty Stamp from Nurse Jamie<\/a> to get the eye and lip area. I then apply Focus Frown and a little retinol from Environ. I continue with my Vitamin A program from Environ. (I don\u2019t know if you can tell but I\u2019m an Environ<\/a> girl) I wait 20 minutes and then apply the Revival Masque<\/a> and that is like a facelift in a bottle. <\/p>\n
For lips I love the Berry Lip Sleeping Mask <\/a>from LANEIGE. And I try to slather on tons of hand cream and put on cotton gloves over the cream to make my hands soft. <\/p>\n
I also try to massage my face before bed or use a skincare gadget. Some of my favorites are Sarah Chapman Facialift<\/a>, Lure Glam Facial Cupping Set<\/a>, and I have been playing around with the Lanshin Pro Gua Sha tool<\/a>. <\/p>\n
I always sleep with my hair up and I love Slip<\/a> silk pillowcases. Its amazing for your hair and skin.<\/p>\n
What do you suggest to your clients to combat the dreaded \u201cmask-ne\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Don\u2019t wear makeup under your mask.<\/p>\n
Apply a moisturizer before applying mask. <\/p>\n
Wear silk masks or cotton mask. Cotton if you have acne or oily skin. <\/p>\n
Wash your mask in fragrance-free detergent.<\/p>\n
Wash your mask after every use and change it frequently. I like to change mine every couple of hours because I find it disgusting. If that\u2019s too much and you have to wear makeup there are these paper liners called \u201cCheek Sheets<\/a>\u201d that you put on first and then your mask over it. Cheek Sheets liners protect your mask from getting covered in, makeup, oil, and sweat. I try to hand them out to my clients after a facial so their precious clean skin will be protected from their dirty mask.<\/p>\n
In your opinion, what makes a great facial?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n