Having been a Nurse Practitioner for over 30 years and specializing in skincare and aesthetics for the last 20+ years, I have seen a lot of skin, talked to and treated thousands of patients and have dispensed my fair share of treatment plans, prescriptions and medical and general advice. Some themes or questions come up time and time again and I find myself on repeat with some of my answers because they always apply and they “stick” in the brain. I have to remember that the majority of people out there do not eat, think and breathe skincare like I do, so it’s nice to have the little things to remember what to do, how to apply or just some helpful tidbits about beauty and skincare.
Recently, I was teaching a woman about THE ROUTE, describing the brand, our philosophy and walking through education on each of the individual products. As I went through each one, I naturally threw in my go-to tidbits from my aesthetics practice and this woman responded enthusiastically saying these tidbits should be called “Nurse Nancy Nuggets”. From that point, this term stuck and we started officially compiling a list of Nurse Nancy Nuggets for ourselves, and now are sharing them with you!
THE ROUTE NUGGETS:
THE EVERYTHING DAY/THE EVERYTHING NIGHT
“No need to layer, this product has you covered, it’s multiple products in one!”- NN
THE GIRLFRIEND
“This formula calms and smooths the skin to create a beautiful canvas for makeup!”- NN
THE GOLDEN RULE
“The gold standard and “Queen” of medical grade skincare, our gentle retinoid teaches your skin to act young again!” – NN
THE PARTY PEEL
“inspired by my favorite in office chemical peel- just 15 minutes twice a week for real immediate and long-term results!”- NN
THE SUNNY EYES
“Like a magic eraser to color correct and lift!” - NN
“After treating the eye area with THE SUNNY EYES- tap remaining product between your eyebrows, the tip of your nose and at your cupid’s bow!”-NN
THE NIGHT NIGHT EYES
“The skin around your eyes ages first and fast. Our retinoid is gentle enough to use around your fragile eye area!”- NN
SKINCARE NUGGETS:
“Be loyal and consistent with your skincare regimen- immediate benefits are great but the real good stuff comes with time!” (multiple skin cycles each at least 30 days)-NN
“My favorite SPF product is the one you will use every day!”- NN
(Until THE ROUTE launches one then that’s the one I want you to use every single day!)
“Never say never to Botox! It’s one of my favorite things!”- NN
“Drink lots of water, the skin loves it!”- NN
“The best beauty advice I can give? Get a full night of peaceful sleep!”- NN
LIFE NUGGETS:
“Kind is the most beautiful thing to be!” -not me
“I love you, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!”- my mom
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others!”- Audrey Hepburn
"Love you, mean it!" - NN
XOXO, NURSE NANCY
