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Welcome to my weekly blog! I literally just post about all the things I just want the general population to learn. I am a Licensed Esthetician that is obsessed with learning new things, and you might see posts about the skin, skincare ingredients, health, wellness, random things I have learned or even birds. I am not a doctor, or an Ornithologist and nothing you read here is medical advice. It is all for fun, and I hope you get a small knowledge nugget while you are here. PS. If you love it here, check out my substack.
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WTF are Retinoids?
Discover the truth about retinoids! Learn the differences, benefits, and types of retinoids available in the market to enhance your skincare routine.
Sara Newman
Sep 83 min read
The 80/20 Rule in Skincare
I am a BIG believer in the 80/20 rule when it comes to skincare.
Basically, I look at it like this: 80% of your results happen at home, and about 20% comes from your in-studio treatments.
That doesn’t mean your facials aren’t important — they absolutely are! But if you come see me once a month, get an amazing treatment, and then go home and use random products you found on TikTok… we have a problem. 😂
Sara Newman
Aug 286 min read
Vitamin C in Skincare
Vitamin C is one of my favorite skincare ingredients because it is a powerful antioxidant with decades of research behind it. It helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and free radicals, supports collagen synthesis, and can help brighten uneven pigmentation.
Sara Newman
Aug 193 min read
Pigmentation: Patience is Key
Learn what causes hyperpigmentation, how melanin is produced, and the best skincare ingredients and treatments to prevent and correct dark spots, melasma, and sun damage.
Sara Newman
Aug 134 min read
Sun Protection and the Skin:
As a licensed esthetician, I know how important our skin is and how important it is to protect it from outside stressors. But I also know something equally important: the sun is not something we need to fear.
The sun is what gives life to our planet, and it plays a major role in human health. It helps regulate our circadian rhythm, supports serotonin production, influences immune function, improves circulation, and provides light energy our bodies have evolved with for thous
Sara Newman
Aug 55 min read
Timeline for you Skin to be "Wedding Ready"
So as many of you know, I am going to be getting married this year! So it got me thinking, what does a timeline look like if you want your skin looking it's healthiest and glowiest on your wedding day? So I decided to give you all the deets on what you should aim for and expect. Number one, if you are getting married in less than a month or two and haven't done anything to start healing acne, pigment, etc, my best advice is that you should schedule a consultation with me, and
Sara Newman
Jul 294 min read
Histamine and the Skin: Could Histamine be the cause of your breakouts?
The theme of 2026 seems to be histamine related issues and how they are connected within the skin, especially acne, reactive and sensitive skin. Since I have seen this come up more and more with my clients, I dove into some research and want to share some of what I have learned so that hopefully, if you are struggling with acne, inflammation, reactive or sensitive skin maybe this will resonate with you and this could be a road to explore to help improve or even heal your skin
Sara Newman
Jul 225 min read
How Glucose Revolution Changed My Health
I cannot shut up about how much reading this book changed my life, and how I feel every single day. It was recommended to me by somebody who had been pre diabetic, and this friend eats super clean, organic, and doesn't eat processed foods or anything like that, so of course I was surprised when her bloodwork kept showing she was pre-diabetic, and the only thing that moved those numbers back to normal was the protocols she learned in this book. SO OBVIOUSLY I was intrigued, an
Sara Newman
Jul 155 min read
Everything you need to know about Moisturizers: Dry skin in Colorado
Learn the difference between humectants, emollients, and occlusives, plus my step-by-step morning and evening routines for keeping skin (and even dry lips and body!) healthy, comfortable, and hydrated year-round.
Sara Newman
Jul 104 min read
Everything you need to know about Cleansers
I break down the basics of facial cleansers, types of facial cleansers, ingredients to look out for, and my favorite cleansers of all time as a licensed esthetician who helps people who struggle with dry and acne prone skin.
Sara Newman
Jun 294 min read
Skin Biology: Layers of the Skin + Rules of the Skin.
Whether you're an esthetician or skincare enthusiast, this guide breaks down the layers of the skin and the core principles behind healthy, resilient skin.
Sara Newman
Jun 242 min read
Disconnecting from Social Media - TruePenny Skin School Weekly Newsletter
Before I begin, take a minute to look at your screen time from last week, and ask yourself these questions: “What did I look at that that improved my life, knowledge, or mental well being, and where did that content come from?” “What did I look at that made me compare myself, my relationships, my job, my house, my kids, or my wealth? and where did that content come from?”and “How did it make me feel?” (my answers are at the end) I decided to cut back on social media, because
Sara Newman
Jun 173 min read
Magnesium - Did you know?
Y'all! This is my first blog post, and I am so excited to share all the information I have recently learned about this VITAL MINERAL. I...
Sara Newman
Feb 6, 20255 min read
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