The Bonita Blog
Being intentional about beauty.
Welcome to a blog that addresses all your beauty needs.
We’ll share expert advice on anti-aging services, self-care, skincare, and all the things that support your Bonita journey!
We are focused on creating a space that acts as your beauty guide.
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- Acne
- Adult Acne
- Anti-Aging
- Hormones
- Hyperpigmentation
- IPL
- Injectibles
- Intimate Health & Wellness
- Laser Therapy
- Medical-Grade Skincare
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- Pelvic Floor
- Pigmentation
- Potenza
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- Rosacea
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- Seasonal Skin
- Seasonal Skincare
- Self-Care
- Skin Repair
- Skin Treatments
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- Spring
- Spring Skincare
- Summer Skincare
- Tattoo Removal
- Wellness
- Women's Health
- Women's Wellness
Acne Isn’t Just a Teen Thing — It’s More Than Just Skin Deep
If you’re still dealing with acne as an adult, let’s clear something up (and your skin!): You didn’t do skincare “wrong,” and you’re not an “old adolescent.”
Adult acne is more common than is talked about. It’s nuanced, and it’s rarely solved by a single cleanser, or pimple popping in private (we see you staring in the mirror!)
Acne isn’t just a surface issue - it’s a reflection of what’s happening underneath your skin and inside your body.
Your Hormones Are the Quiet Narrators of Your Sex Drive
When your hormones shift (hello, perimenopause, postpartum, chronic stress, and everything in between), your libido feels it first. It can feel like your tank is empty, or worse, you feel dried up in that department.
• Low estrogen can mean vaginal dryness, discomfort, and less pleasure.
• Low testosterone (yes, women have it too) can tank desire, energy, and sensitivity.
• Cortisol overload from stress flattens libido faster than you can say “I’m too tired.”
Hot Flashes, Low Libido & Mood Swings? Your Hormones Are Talking
If you’ve been feeling off lately - tired, moody, foggy, maybe even a little disconnected from yourself - it’s not all in your head.
It may be your hormones…
Hormonal Acne in Your 30s & 40s: Understanding Triggers & Effective Solutions from Your Skincare Specialists
Here’s the truth: Breakouts don’t always end after high school. For many women, acne reappears (or stubbornly lingers) well into their 30s and 40s, but it hits differently. Painful cysts around the jawline. Breakouts that last for weeks. A frustrating cycle that feels out of sync with the rest of your life, and a body that can feel foreign. It’s a lot to navigate.
Bonita Babe - You’re not doing anything wrong.
You’re just dealing with hormonal acne, and it has its own rules.
Hormones & Hyperpigmentation: Why Women’s Health Impacts Skin & How to Treat It
If you’ve ever noticed stubborn dark patches on your face that seem to appear out of nowhere, you’re not imagining things. Hormones play a major role in skin health, and when they fluctuate - Thanks to pregnancy, birth control, perimenopause, menopause, or even stress - Your skin can react in unexpected ways. One of the biggest culprits? Hyperpigmentation, particularly melasma.
Hormones & Aging: The Support for Skin at Any Season — Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause
Moving from winter to spring can often be messy and mucky - Much like navigating new hormonal changes. One week you feel a certain way, the next week, everything is flipped on its head. Kind of like the transitions from season to season - You never know what’s coming next.
I bet you have experienced this with your skin too - Even though spring is blooming, it doesn’t always mean your skin is as fresh.
Hormones & Holidays - Support your skin (and stress!) with this Holistic approach to annoying Acne & Hormonal Shifts
As the colder months settle in and the holiday season ramps up, you may notice your skin acting up more than usual. Why does this happen right before all the events, right?