
Alethea’s Skincare Tips
Alethea Tinkle is an absolute skincare guru and aesthetician extraordinaire. It is her job, it is her hobby, it is her passion. She is the perfect blend of beauty and science and loves to stay current on both in order to bring the latest and greatest to her clients at Bella.
If you do not find the skincare tips or answers you are looking for, we encourage you to Ask Alethea.
Vitamin C in Skincare
Vitamin C is often found in skincare products both for the face and for the body. Vitamin C is one of the best vitamins for skincare in the sense that it encourages new collagen to grow, protects your skin from sun damage, fades pigmentation, and so many more benefits...
Vacation Skincare Obsessions
Spending time at the beach or on a summer vacation is relaxing and rejuvenating for your mind, but your skin may need some extra care both during and after your trip. Although you should be practicing good skincare habits every day of the year, it’s easy to slip up...
7 Benefits of Exfoliating
Is your skin looking dull lately? Dull skin can be a symptom of a myriad of issues, including stress! If you're looking for a quick and effective way to instantly brighten your face and make your skin look and feel better, one of my biggest skincare tips is to start...
Adult Acne Tips For Clear Skin
Nothing is worse than finally growing out of your awkward teenage years only to find out that acne is still a thing in your life. Who wants to deal with pimples and acne when you now also have to worry about fine lines and wrinkles? I know I certainly don’t! Adult...
Things Women With Glowing Skin Always Do
We all have that one friend who has gorgeous skin. While genetics does play a role in our skin health, there are some things that women with great skin always do to keep their glow. While using the right products is always a game-changer, sometimes all it takes to get...
Signs You’re Suffering From Stressed Skin (And How To Fix It!)
Stress can wreak havoc on our skin and boy, has the past year been the ultimate stressor for each and every one of us! Stress and burnout have a way of popping out into the surface, and it's normal to feel a bit uneasy when our skin starts showing signs. If you...
6 Habits That Are Messing Up Your Skin (And How To Fix Them)
We all want good, healthy skin, don't we? As an aesthetician, I often have clients come in with skin issues that could easily be resolved by committing to a change of habits. Common skincare mistakes we're probably all guilty of can cause so many issues from acne...
Best Vitamins for Clear Skin That You Need in Your Skincare Routine
You could get all the best cleansers, serums, and moisturizers in the market, but if you're not nourishing your body with the right vitamins, you'll never get your skin to look as healthy and glowy as you'd like it to be. If you're anything like me, you love eating...
Essentials For Skincare in Your 30s
Congrats on making it to your 30s! Seriously, our twenties can be messy and they're probably one of the most confusing times for any human being. Somehow, things only start to make more sense once you reach the so-called "dreaded thirties". One thing I did like about...
Summer Skincare Tips To Get A Natural Glow
Girls just wanna have… healthy and glowing skin! Summer is just around the corner and all I can think of lately is getting that glow on my skin back after such a harsh winter. Even though I LOVE summers, I have to admit they can be tough on my skin. Premature aging,...
Alethea’s Mommy Makeover Secrets
If you follow me on my personal Instagram, you’re probably up to date already with the newest member of my family, Luca. He was born in June, something most people have a hard time believing because I certainly don’t look as though I gave birth to my third kiddo so...
Maskne! It’s a Real Thing!
Face masks are now an essential part of our lives. While many of us try to make the best of it by getting cute ones to match our outfits, there’s definitely an unfortunate side-effect to wearing masks on the daily: mask-related acne. Or, as we like to call it,...
Healthy, Energized Skin With Five Easy Tips
We all know some of the basic rules for general health are drink water, exercise and get enough sleep. I agree with all of the above. And this also applies to encouraging healthy skin as well. Great quality sleep in particular refreshes the skin and gives you a...
Skincare Tips to Prep for Special Occasions
Holiday parties, weddings, vacations, reunions, interviews, photo sessions, public speaking engagements! I love hearing about your upcoming events when you want to put your best face forward. These big occasions may cause mixed feelings of big excitement and a little...
How to Have Glowing Skin
Most children, like my own, have glowing skin simply by virtue of being young. But, in your 20s, dullness begins to cast its shadow on your skin as skin cell turnover slows to once a month. By your 50s, the shedding rate has continuously slowed to once every two...
Good Skincare Habits Should Start Early
As a professional aesthetician, I’m here to help you help your skin. When dealing with good skincare habits, there’s always a few basics to keep in mind, especially for my youngest clients. The main thing is consistency and following a consistent routine with the...
Alethea’s Morning Skincare Routine
I’m the small business owner of Bella Medspa, a wife, a mom to two young children and an equestrian, as most of you know. These are all big things that I love and need my attention daily. So, I follow a simple morning skincare routine to keep my outlook on the busy...
Is Laser Hair Removal Worth It?
Anyone who knows me knows the breezy tops and shorter skirts that arrive with the warm weather are one reason I love spring. Jackets come off as we move outdoors to restaurant and office patios. Soon, summer will be here with swimsuits and trips to the pool and the...
Puffy Eyes? Here are some of the causes … And cures!
One cause of puffy eyes is excess salt in your diet. Another cause is your sleep position, because when you lie down horizontally, gravity pushes fluid into the bags under your eyes. Finally, allergies can play a role in puffiness. Don't worry! We have a few remedies...