Joanna Kula
Licensed Esthetician
Education
- BS, Biology
Professional Achievements
- Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia
- Contributing author for trade magazine Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa
Certifications & Organizations
- Licensed Esthetician
- Member, Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP)
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to
Make a Homemade Face Mask for Dry Skin
If you deal with dry skin, you’re not alone. Using a face mask once or twice a week is a great way to soothe your skin and rehydrate it—plus, you won’t have to go out and buy an expensive option from the store. Gra...
A Complete Guide to Skin Icing: Is It Good for Your Face?
Learn the beauty benefits of a cold facial and debunk the mythsFrom TikTok videos to beauty trends, you’ve probably heard lots of beauty gurus rave about the seemingly endless benefits of skin icing. Could this DIY bea...
How to
Exfoliate, Steam and Use Face Masks
Getting regular facials can help keep your skin healthy and glowing. But going to a spa or esthetician for a professional facial can be expensive. Fortunately, you can get similar results by exfoliating, steaming, and us...
How to
Get Rid of Spectacle Marks on Your Nose
Long-term use of spectacles tends to create dark lines under eyes. These lines make the area puffy and make your overall face look dull. The first thing to do to prevent this condition is to choose a comfortable frame th...
How to Get Clear Skin Fast (And Keep It That Way)
Build a blemish-busting routine with store-bought or natural products We all know the feeling of waking up just a few days before a big school dance or a wedding with brand new blemishes—it’s the worst! Whether it's ...
11 Ways to Add Rose Water to Your Skincare & Beauty Routine
Plus, information on the various benefits of rose waterIf you’re interested in adding rose water to your skincare regimen, you’ve come to the right place! Rosewater has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties,...
How to
Wash Your Face with Coconut Oil
With antibacterial properties and hydrating fatty acids, coconut oil is great for a lot of beauty treatments, including washing your face. For a daily clean, use a method known as oil-cleansing, where you massage the coc...
How to
Make Rosewater
Rosewater can be expensive and difficult to find. However, it is easy to make at home. Rosewater can be used to flavour pastries and cakes, or you can use it in homemade beauty products. You can also use it as a toner a...
How to
Shave Your Legs for the First Time
Growing leg hair is a very normal part of growing up, and many people feel more comfortable deciding to remove their leg hair by shaving. If you’d like to shave your legs for the first time, you first need to acquire t...
How to
Apply a Charcoal Mask
If you've tried everything to treat your blemish-prone or oily skin, try a charcoal mask! Once you've tested your skin for a reaction, apply the mask to blemish-prone parts of your face and let the mask dry. Slowly peel ...
How to
Use Salicylic Acid on Your Face
Not only is salicylic acid a popular treatment for facial acne, but it can also exfoliate your skin, unclog your pores, and help reduce redness. Start off applying salicylic acid to your face in small amounts to make sur...
How to
Bathe With Sea Salt
Bathing with sea salt has countless benefits. It can soothe cramps and muscle aches, as well as ease insomnia and skin troubles. There are many different types of sea salt, but all offer similar benefits. The most notabl...
How to
Make Lotion from Coconut Oil
You don't have to travel far to find good skincare products, and some of the best ones are often found in the kitchen! One excellent example is coconut oil. Moisturizing and healing, coconut oil is great for rashes and d...
How to
Have Flawless Skin in a Week
Having skin that's free of pimples, redness, and dark spots can improve your confidence and quality of life. While getting skin that feels flawless is an ongoing process that takes time, there are some things you can do ...
How to
Clear Your Skin Overnight
Sometimes when you have a new pimple and big plans the following day, you would really like to eliminate the blemish overnight. While not guaranteed to be effective for all types of acne or all skin types, you can still ...
How to
Use Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is an effective treatment for many common skin issues, including acne, dandruff, warts, psoriasis, and more. Once you have your salicylic acid, it’s important to apply it properly so you can reap all of ...
How to
Get Rid of Bags Under Eyes Without Plastic Surgery
Eye bags occur when the skin underneath the eyes appears swollen and puffy. For some they are hereditary, and for others they are a result of the natural aging process. However, eye bags can also be caused by a host of o...
How to
Get Model Skin
Models are often shown to have perfect, smooth, and flawless skin. While the appearance of their skin is partly due to photoshop magic, many models also adhere to a skin care routine to keep their skin looking healthy an...
How to
Stop an Oily Face
Dealing with oily skin and acne can be really frustrating, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it. There’s no need to worry, though—we’ve got your back. From cleansers and makeup to lifestyle changes an...
How to
Exfoliate Your Skin With Olive Oil and Sugar
Too much olive oil and sugar may be bad for your stomach, but together they are wonderful for the skin! Sugar helps exfoliate your skin, while olive oil helps moisturize it. The oil will also help lubricate your skin, an...
