Where to Start: Your Guide to Healthy, Happy Skin
(For anyone new, overwhelmed, or tired of TikTok skincare chaos.)
If you’re staring at your skin in the mirror like “girl what is happening,” or you’re new to facials, or you’ve never had a real routine before, you’re in the right place.
This guide breaks down exactly where to start, what treatments actually matter, how often you need them, and why your products at home matter WAY more than you think.
Step 1: Your Skin Needs a Starting Point
The best place to start is a First-Time Facial + Skin Consultation.
Here’s why:
Your skin has a history.
Your lifestyle, health, meds, stress, hormones, migraines — all of that affects it.
Sensitive skin needs a different approach.
TikTok “advice” is usually trash for real skin.
This appointment lets me actually see what’s going on and build a plan you’ll actually follow.
👉 Book: First-Time Facial + Consultation
(This is always step one.)
Step 2: Understand the Treatment Pyramid
Not all skincare treatments are equal.
Think of your routine like a pyramid:
TOP (Least often)
Advanced Treatments
Microchanneling (Procell), Perfect Peek, corrective treatments
Frequency: every 4–6 weeks
Purpose: deeper results, collagen stimulation, texture, firmness, brightening, skin tightening
These are your “big upgrades,” but they ONLY work if the foundation underneath is solid.
MIDDLE (Monthly)
Facials & Restorative Treatments
Customized facials, balancing treatments
Frequency: every 4 weeks
Purpose: skin maintenance, barrier support, deep hydration, reset
These keep your skin stable, regulated, and prevent issues from coming back.
BOTTOM (Daily — Most important)
Your Home Skincare Routine
This is the foundation.
This is where 80% of your results come from.
Cleanser
Moisturizer
SPF
Targeted serums
Calming + barrier-supportive products
You see your skin 365 days a year.
I see you 12 times a year.
Your products MATTER.
Step 3: Retail Skincare — Why It Matters
Drugstore + Amazon “dupes” =
❌ Wrong pH
❌ Irritating fillers
❌ Fragrance
❌ Cheap preservatives
❌ Barrier damage
❌ TikTok trends that fry your skin
Your skin can’t heal if it’s inflamed all the time.
Professional skincare is:
✔️ Better ingredients
✔️ Calmer formulas
✔️ Real results
✔️ No guessing
✔️ Safe for sensitive skin
✔️ Designed to work with treatments
And because some brands (SkinBetter, Colorescience, etc.) are restricted, your links MUST be through verified microsites.
Don’t worry — I tell you exactly which ones to shop.
Step 4: How Often Should You Come Back?
Here’s a easy breakdown:
Monthly facial → maintenance and balance
Every 4–6 weeks → Procell or advanced treatments
Every 3 months → routine check-in + adjust products
Skin changes. Life changes. Seasons change.
Your routine should evolve with you.
Step 5: If You’re Brand New to Skincare
Start with this:
Book a customized First-Time Facial
Get a simple routine (3–5 products max)
Follow it for 4–6 weeks
Add advanced services once your skin is stable
That’s it.
No 12-step routines.
No random products.
No burning, peeling, or “purging” nonsense.
Step 6: Where to Buy Products
You’ll see two types of links on my site:
MICROSITE LINKS → For brands that require direct purchase (SkinBetter, Colorescience, etc.)
SHOP LINKS → Products sold directly through Desert Sky Beauty (online or in store)
This keeps your products legit, fresh, and safe.
Your Personalized Path Starts Here
Book your first appointment so I can build your skin plan:
👉 Book First-Time Facial + Consultation
👉 Shop Best Sellers
👉 Visit the Skincare Shop
Your skin doesn’t need perfection — it needs consistency.
And you don’t need to figure it out alone. I got you. 🤍