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Digital Detox: How Technology Breaks Improve Wellness & Skin Health

Be honest—when was the last time you went more than a few hours without checking your phone? (Same.) Phone addiction is often overlooked and totally normalized, but here’s the wild part: a recent s...

First Impressions Matter: Start with a Cleanser

Trying a new skincare brand can feel like a big commitment. Serums, retinols, and treatment creams typically come with higher price tags, stronger actives, and a greater risk if they don’t suit you...

Strengthening Your Immune System This Season

As we move into a new season, it becomes more important than ever to support and optimize our immune system. The transition in weather often catches us off guard, and when we’re unprepared, it can ...

Acids, Retinols, and TikTok Trends: Is Gen Z Overdoing It?

If TikTok is your dermatologist, you might think every 16-year-old needs a retinol, a cabinet full of acids, and a chemical peel before graduation. Gen Z loves skincare, and honestly, we love that ...

Protein! The Facts you need to know

Clients often ask me about protein, eager to ensure they’re eating enough, especially because I encourage everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. But here’s what most people don’t realize: prot...

Pleasure Is a Wellness Practice

At Boutique Skin Envie, we focus on rituals that promote genuine skin health and overall well-being. But let’s be honest: wellness isn’t just about retinol, matcha, mouvement, diet, facials and lym...

Can You Use Retinol During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding? A Complete Guide

Retinol is one of the most talked-about skincare ingredients — and for good reason. It can help improve skin texture, boost collagen, and reduce fine lines. But if you’re pregnant, trying to concei...

Caveman Skincare Trend: Should we really be doing nothing?

Let’s discuss a trend that’s been appearing in podcasts, YouTube rabbit holes, and minimalist skinfluencer content: Caveman Skincare. It sounds primal, rebellious, and “clean,” but what exactly is ...

Skin Aging Isn’t a Flaw. It’s Biology.

Somewhere along the way, skincare turned into anti-aging warfare. Wrinkles became the enemy. “Loss of firmness” and “Fine lines & wrinkles” were treated like failures. And we were sold the idea...

Why You Need Fibre – and Lots of It!

What makes fibre so vital, and what kinds do we need?

Are Peptides The Missing Ingredient in Your Skincare Routine?

You’re layering on your active ingredients, applying your SPF daily, gently exfoliating regularly, protecting your skin barrier, you're doing all the “right” things, but still not seeing the bounce...

Is ‘Natural’ Always Better? Let’s talk about it!

If you’ve ever stood in a skincare aisle, or let’s be honest, scrolled through one online, you’ve seen the words: natural, clean, green, non-toxic. They’re everywhere. And while they sound reassuri...

Sunscreen Isn’t Optional: And here’s what you need to know

We hear it all the time: “You need to wear sunscreen.” But do you really understand why? Do you know which kind to use, if there are options for your skin type and concerns, and how often you shoul...