The 11 Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin in 2023
Is coconut oil or shea butter a good moisturizer for sensitive skin?
Both coconut oil and shea butter are common ingredients seen in moisturizers but if you have sensitive skin, they might not be suitable for you. “It’s best to avoid using these ingredients on the face,” says Roberta Moradfar, Celebrity Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner & Founder of EFFACÈ Aesthetics. “Coconut oil is highly comedogenic and will most likely clog your pores, while shea butter is so rich in fatty acids that it has an oily texture and can be overly greasy. Sensitive skin may respond negatively to these ingredients if congestion occurs.”
Do I Need to Invest In a Facial Steamer? Yes, You Do.
Here’s what you need to know about these popular devices, plus the best options hand-picked by skin experts.
By making it easier to remove debris from pores, facial steaming also helps reduce acne, says Roberta Moradfar, celebrity aesthetic nurse practitioner and founder of EFFACÈ Aesthetics. Additionally, she notes that facial steaming softens dead skin cells on the outermost layer of skin to reveal a clearer, more radiant complexion.
The 15 Best Sunscreens of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Banana Boat’s Light as Air offering came out on top
Most dermatologists agree that the best sunscreen is the one that you’re actually going to use. That being said, there are a few parameters to keep in mind when it comes to shopping for your perfect formula. When buying a sunscreen, Roberta Moradfar, aesthetics nurse practitioner and founder of Effacé Aesthetics says that you should primarily consider whether you’re oily, dry, combination, sensitive, or acne-prone, as more often than not, people are using the wrong formula for their skin type. Which brings us to our next point…
Advanced Aesthetics Practitioner Roberta Moradfar Details The Do’s And Don’ts Of Sun Care For Black Skin
The Celebrity-beloved nurse practitioner chats with Essence about all things sun care and melanin.
Roberta Moradfar, an advanced aesthetics practitioner to the stars and the owner of the only Black-owned medical spa in Los Angeles (Effacé Aesthetics), holds over a decade’s worth of expertise in cosmetic medicine. Under Effacé Aesthetics, Moradfar practices a special expertise in plastic surgical nursing and sells skin care products that promote hydration, even skin tones, fade bruises, brightens skin complexion, and much more.
All Your Questions About Vellus Hair, aka Peach Fuzz – Answered
“Vellus hair is a fancy term for peach fuzz,” board-certified advanced aesthetics nurse practitioner and founder of Effacè Aesthetics, Roberta Moradfar, tells POPSUGAR. “These are the fine, very light-pigmented hairs that can be found all over the body including the face, ears, and nose. On certain areas of the body, hormonal changes may turn vellus hairs to thick, coarse hairs – for example the pubic area and armpits.”
There Might Be Mold Hiding In Your Beauty Stash—Here’s How To Fix It
How to tell if there’s mold growing in your beauty products:
“Unfortunately, mold does not present the same way that it does on a loaf of old bread. So you have to use your senses to determine if there’s mold growing in your products,” says Roberta Moradfar, advanced aesthetics nurse practitioner and founder of EFFACÈ Aesthetics.
