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If you follow me on Instagram, you saw me walking around Miami recently bundled up in a down jacket and scarf. It was in the 50s in Miami, and that is pretty unusual. That day reminded me of the cold winters we had in Lithuania--the kind of cold that many of you are probably experiencing across the county. Cold, dry, or windy weather can really take a toll on your skin. We forget to wear sunscreen, and walk in and out of environments with extreme temperature changes. Some of you might participate in winter sports that expose your skin to...

How does an aesthetician from Lithuania start a beauty company in Miami? Believe me, it was initially a scary idea--but I thrive on challenge. I have ALWAYS dreamed of coming to the US, and when I arrived here, I found all the opportunity and options I had envisioned. Because of my experience in the beauty industry I decided to focus on an area where my passions lie. I agree with all the motivators who suggest that one key to success is to DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE! And even if you are in a transitional or bridge situation, love what you are doing, it's leading...

We've been busy over the holidays and into this New Year! If you subscribe to our newsletter, you'll know that we've launched two fantastic new products over the past month. When I couldn't find a sheet mask emollient, soothing, bioavailable and fragrance-free to use especially after dermarolling, I decided to formulate one myself! It was quite an odyssey to search out a manufacturer (I went with one in Korea, because they are really innovating mask formulas right now), to perfect the formulation, and to get the product packaged attractively and shipped here to the US. I started the process with...

We hear and read about certain skincare ingredients as beneficial, but what do they actually DO for us? Why are they often hyped, or seen in so many different products? Here I explain three popular ingredients that we often see featured or listed in our skin care, and how we've used them here at Gin Amber Beauty. Let's start with Vitamin C: It can come in several forms--Gin Amber Beauty chose to use the form that was most bio-available and appropriate for use after microneedling. Vitamin C is that it is "the only antioxidant proven to stimulate the synthesis of collagen, minimizing fine lines, scars, and wrinkles."* ...

We want to enjoy the holidays, to savor all the joy, yet there are so many pressures: Pressure to live up to expectations, to please family, and to keep our skin and bodies healthy despite lack of sleep, traffic, and all the rich, delicious, sugary and processed foods we are faced with at holiday events, or in the office.

HOW DO WE RELIEVE STRESS AND REMEMBER TO BE PRESENT IN THE BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS THAT THE HOLIDAYS BRING?