Is Your Skincare Routine Working or Just Trending?
It’s easy to follow skincare trends, but is your routine really supporting your skin or just following the hype? Let’s talk about what your skin actually needs for real, lasting results.
Let’s be honest, we’ve all added a viral product to our cart at some point (guilty as charged!). However, with summer in full swing and skin acting unpredictable, it’s the perfect time to pause and ask:
Is your skincare routine really working….or are you just following trends?
As a licensed esthetician in Mansfield, I see this all the time:
Clients layering 7+ products but still battling breakouts, dryness, or dullness.
And most of the time? Their routine wasn’t built for them. It was built by TikTok, YouTube, or a brand ad.
So let’s break it down.
How to Know if Your Routine is Actually Working
Ask yourself these questions:
Has my skin improved over the last 4-6 weeks?
Am I using products consistently?
Do I understand why I’m using each product?
Is my skin calm, hydrated, and recovering well from breakouts or irritation?
If you answered yes to most, you’re on track. If not, it might be time for a skincare reset (and that’s okay).
Trending Doesn’t Equal Transformation
Just because it’s viral doesn’t mean it’s valid for you.
Trendy doesn’t equal effective, especially if you have:
Acne-prone or reactive skin
A damaged moisture barrier
Hormonal Fluctuations
Melanin-rick skin with hyperpigmentation concerns
Most “one-size-fits-all” advice leaves out skin types and real life. Your skin is unique and it deserves a routine that reflects that.
What a Solid Routine Actually Looks Like
Korean skincare focuses on building the skin, not breaking it down. Here’s a simplified routine I recommend:
Gentle Cleanser
Hydrating Toner
Targeted Serum
Moisturizer that supports your skin
SPF - every single day
That’s it and that’s all. Add extras only when your skin can handle it and after consulting with your Esthetician.
I’m excepting clients from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area, book your consultation today! www.luxglowesthetics.com/book
Over-Cleansing? Your Summer Glow Says No
Think cleansing your skin twice a day with a foaming wash is the answer to summer oil and sweat? Think again. In the DFW heat, over-cleansing can damage your barrier, leaving your skin more reactive, not clearer. Learn why your skin needs boundaries too - and what to do instead.
When the Texas heat turns up, so does the temptation to wash your face more often and harder. You might even double up on on exfoliants, grab the super foamy cleanser, or reach for astringent toners to fight off oil and sweat. But here’s the truth: your skin is not a battlefield.
As an esthetician serving Mansfield and the DFW area, I see it all the time - skin that’s red, reactive, dry patches but oily everywhere else. The culprit? Over-cleansing.
Why You Feel Greasy (But Might Actually Be Dehydrated)
In hot, humid weather, your skin naturally produces more oil. But if you’re stripping that oil aggressively, your skin fights back. It ramps up sebum production and weakens your barrier - leaving you in a frustrating cycle of oily but sensitive skin.
Signs you’re over cleansing:
Skin feels tight after washing.
Flakiness or irritation with new products.
More breakouts or dullness despite more effort.
What Your Skin Actually Needs This Summer
Your skin craves balance, not punishment. Especially in the summer, when UV exposure, heat, sweat, and air conditioning can weaken your barrier.
Use a gentle, low-pH cleanser once or twice a day
Avoid exfoliating cleansers more than 2x a week
Skip the harsh scrubs - go for gentle acid based exfoliants
Hydrate with lightweight essences and serums
Lock in moisture with gel creams or ceramide-rich formulas
Your Summer Skin Glow Plan
If your skin feels like it’s in survival mode, it’s time to slow down and rebuild. Your glow doesn’t come from doing more - it comes from doing what’s right.
Want help finding the right products or resetting your routine? Let’s talk about your summer skin strategy at your next facial.
Book now at www.luxglowesthetics.com/book
When Life Gets Stressful, Your Skin Shows It
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - an it’s a reminder that your emotional well-being is deeply connected to your skin. If you’ve been seeing more breakouts, dullness, or irritation lately, stress could be the root. Let’s talk about it.
Your skin hears it all - even what you never say out loud.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we often talk about stress and emotional well-being in terms of mindset, sleep, or relationships…we don’t talk enough about how it affects your skin.
As a full-time social services professional and esthetician here in Mansfield, I’ve seen how emotional wellness and skin health are deeply connected - not just in textbooks, but in real life.
You know those breakouts that show up right before a stressful event? Or that sudden flare-up of dryness, redness, or eczema when life feels chaotic? That mysterious dullness or tightness even though your skincare routine hasn’t changed?
That’s your skin responding to stress.
So, how does it affect your skin?
Stress hormones like cortisol can increase oil production, leading to breakouts.
Inflammation rises in the body, which can worsen acne, eczema, and rosacea.
Barrier function becomes compromised - causing dryness, sensitivity, or dullness.
You may also neglect self-care routines or use harsher products based on desperation, which can worsen the situation.
Why it matters now
This month is about more than awareness - it’s about honoring the connection between your emotional and physical health. When stress builds up, your skin doesn’t just suffer - it cries out for gentler support.
That’s exactly what we do at Luxurious Glow Esthetics. My approach combines science-backed Korean skincare principles with empathy, because healing the skin isn’t just about exfoliants and serums - it’s about listening.
How to support your skin during stressful times:
Prioritize your barrier with calming, nourishing products (think ceramides, beta-glucan, and centeall asiatica (cica).
Avoid over-exfoliating or switching routines out of panic.
Build a routine that feels like therapy, not a task.
Book a treatment that focuses on calming and restoring - not just correcting.
Give yourself grace. Skin changes with life seasons - and that’s okay.
Let’s talk skin + stress
If you’re noticing new changes in your skin, or you’re struggling to get that glow back, you’re not alone - and you don’t have to guess your way through it. I’m here to help you create a plan that supports both your skin health and your peace of mind.
Ready for a facial that meets you where you are?
Let’s chat at your next appointment - or book a consult:
Your skin is talking. Let’s learn how to listen - together.
Experiencing Adult Acne? This Could Be Why!
If you’re still battling breakouts in your 20s, 30s, or beyond, you’re not alone. In this post, I break down why adult acne happens, how lifestyle and skincare play a role, and the gentle, Korean skincare-based approach I use with clients in Mansfield, TX.
Acne Pustules
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve stared in the mirror wondering why your skin isn’t clearing up - despite the products, prescriptions, and promises. I see you. As someone who’s walked the same frustrating path, I created Luxurious Glow Esthetics for people just like you: those who’ve tried it all and still need real results.
Let’s be real—no one told us that breakouts wouldn’t stop after high school.
If you’re noticing painful pimples along your jawline, hormonal flares around your period, or stubborn dark spots that just won’t fade, you’re likely dealing with adult acne. And you are not alone.
Here in my treatment room at Luxurious Glow Esthetics, I help clients every week who feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or like they’ve “tried everything.” What makes my approach different? I blend evidence-based treatment with Korean skincare philosophy, focusing on skin barrier support, lifestyle triggers, and personalized plans instead of quick fixes.
What Causes Adult Acne?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but some of the most common culprits include:
Hormonal shifts (especially related to cycles, birth control, or stress).
Clogged pores from comedogenic products or pore-clogging ingredients.
Inflammation from diet, stress, or lack of sleep.
Over-stripping the skin with harsh products that damage the barrier.
Lifestyle factors like dirty pillowcases, touching your face, or even laundry detergent.
The Korean Skincare Difference
Korean skincare doesn’t attack the skin—it supports it. Rather than going in with drying spot treatments and alcohol-based products, we focus on:
Strengthening the barrier so skin can self-regulate.
Using calming ingredients like centella asiatica, niacinamide, chamomile and green tea.
Hydrating the skin to help maintain a healthy balance of oil.
Consistent routines instead of jumping between trendy products.
Real Talk: Healing Takes Time
Here’s what I need you to know: clear skin doesn’t happen overnight. Sometimes, it takes weeks or even months to see real, lasting change. Progress might feel slow - but every appointment and every tweak matters. I’ll be with you through every breakout and breakthrough, because this journey is about more than clear skin - it’s about reclamining your confidence.
Let’s Redefine Your Glow - Together
If you’re in Mansfield, TX or the Dallas-Fort Worth area and you’ve tried it all. Now is the time to try something different. Something real.
Book your acne consultation at Luxurious Glow Esthetics and take the first step toward results that go beyond the surface.
Your glow is coming. Be patient. Stay consistent. I’ve got you.