Renee Rouleau Skin Care

We know so much more about skin than we ever did, and the research continually confirms that the choices YOU make in caring for your skin will far outweigh your genetic attributes.  It all starts with daily use of sunscreen. Back in the 1970’s, having a suntan was considered a skin-healthy thing ...

There is no doubt that getting enough sleep every night can offer many skin benefits. Sleep can reduce dark circles because a lack of sleep compromises your body’s circulatory system and you get stagnant blood in the vessels under the eyes because it hasn’t properly drained. Sleep can...

The #1 reason why someone will have an allergic reaction or a rash to skin care products? Synthetic fragrance used in the product formula. (All of the Renée Rouleau products do not use artificial fragrances.)Did you know your laundry products could also be causing your skin reactions and sensitiv...

I confess that I only started taking care of my face this decade. As a teenager in the late 80s, I moisturized with Vaseline. In college and in my 20s, I slathered on the same heavy body moisturizer that I used on my dry legs. ...

I’d have to say that one of the most frustrating skin conditions for women is developing brown patches of skin pigment above your lip, making you look like you have a mustache.What causes it? The brown mustache is often caused by hormonal changes from taking birth control pills.  The other areas ...

Gels: Never apply your cleansing gel directly on a washcloth because it absorbs much of the product resulting in waste.  Instead, apply with fingertips directly to damp skin, massage in circular motions, rinse well and give a final wipe with a washcloth. Lotions: When using a ...

Salicylic Acid- It’s a keratolytic beta hydroxy acid (BHA) famous for its ability to smooth the skin without causing irritation, reduce acne-causing bacteria and oil to prevent blemishes, all while penetrating the pores to help clear out impurities (making it also excellent for preventing blackhe...

When you don’t wash your skin at night, you’re letting your skin marinate in makeup while you sleep, not to mention a day’s worth of oil and bacteria buildup. Washing your face every night definitely ranks high in the skin care must-do’s!Too tired to wash your face at nigh...

Using a facial scrub 2-3 times a week can keep the skin healthy, clear and smooth. To keep your routine easy, I suggest using it in the shower in place of your cleansing gel. Every facial scrub contains cleansing agents, so there’s no need to add an extra step in the morning.  However, you can im...

Let me start by saying, I have enjoyed every minute of my career as an esthetician I started studying esthetics in 1987 and have never looked back. The industry has changed a lot since I began (mostly for the better) and it has become a popular career choice for many. Here is what I know to be tr...

It is my belief that the very best way to get better results from your skin care products is to use a serum underneath your moisturizer or mask. When you feel like your skin is in a rut and you’re not getting the results with your skin care products, this can really make a big improvement.What ex...

Blackheads. We all have them and we all hate them.What is a blackhead?These are large pores that contain oil that has oxidized with the air causing it to turn black.There have been countless products sold through the years that claimed to remove them, but nothing seems to be effective. ...

For every ethnicity, you’re prone to certain skin characteristics. Here is what you can expect:Light skin tone (for example: Norwegian, Swedish, Scottish, Irish)- small pores, thin skin, prone to dryness, prone to sensitivity, less likely to develop acne, prone to redness, visible capillari...