Clean Beauty School

162: How facial tension ages you | Holistic esthetician Katey Kristabelle

Clean Beauty School

Show Notes

“Our skin is a reflection of what is within. How can you be rubbing all of these antioxidants on the surface, but then not matching that same energy from within?” asks holistic esthetician Katey Kristabelle. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Kristabelle about the benefits of facial massage, improving skin’s overall oil quality, and her best acne tips.

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