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About Miko Choi
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about product ingredients as well as service procedures and techniques for facials, back facials, body treatments, eye treatments, waxing,full body waxing,eye lash extensions, removal of minor skin tags and moles. I can also advice on home maintenance rituals and help clarify myths and urban legends of skin care regimens.

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I have personally worked with a number of spas and product lines such as Guniot, Md formulations, Dermalogica, Pervonia, and many more.

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I'm a licensed Esthetician

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Miko Choi 
In Category  Makeup & Skincare

SubjectDate Asked

Remove or Not11/12/2009
  Q: I am 16 and I like to know if I should remove my make up before I go to bed at night and why? I ...
  A: I'm glad that you are asking this question now and not later on in life when the damage is ...
Skin lightening11/4/2009
  Q: I am a medium-light(mostly on the light side) skinned black person. Please don't judge, I have a ...
  A: I wish that I could be more of help on this subject, but I strongly urge you to have a chat with ...
Facial scrub5/11/2009
  Q: How often a facial scrub can be applied , is it ok to do so everyday? Thanks
  A: it really depends on the texture of your skin and the level of abrasion your scrub delivers. Usually ...
First facial5/4/2009
  Q: I am trying to schedule a day of pampering for my sister who is graduating from college in two ...
  A: Congratulations to you and your sister both for deciding to have your first facial! Any redness ...
Daily Cleansing Routine5/3/2009
  Q: I am an Indian with Combination skin and have been following the Neutrogena ...
  A: I'm a bit confused about the order that you use the products. 1. cleanser 2.Scrub 3.toner ...
Make me a Model4/25/2009
  Q: Ok, my whole family thinks I have a model body and have found a Model Search that they want me to ...
  A: Unfortunately, You're going through puberty, hormone levels are high which contributes to your acne ...
Acne Scars on Body4/20/2009
  Q: I had a major acne condition which has now improved after i started seeing a dermatologist. The acne ...
  A: Unfortunately, nothing that is currently sold on the market will effectively fade your scars in a ...
HELP4/8/2009
  Q: What is the most powerful acne treatment on market? I need it NOW. I have had acne since I was about ...
  A: I believe that if you provide a sound argument to your parents, they might have a change of heart. ...
HELP4/8/2009
  Q: What is the most powerful acne treatment on market? I need it NOW. I have had acne since I was about ...
  A: My suggestion to you is to convince your parents to take you to a dermatologist. They process ...
makeup4/3/2009
  Q: what is makeup made out of? what are the ingredients used?
  A: Different make up products are consists of different ingredients. Castor oil and its derivatives are ...
Skin & Body Concerns4/1/2009
  Q: I have finally reached the age in which I am beginning to notice changes to my skin and body and ...
  A: 1. Lack luster skin can most defiantly use a boost, but microdermabrasion is usually recommended for ...
help(:?3/29/2009
  Q: I have a few questions: What can I do about dark knees & elbows? I've tried different exfoliating ...
  A: Try this product Daggett & Ramsdell KNEE & ELBOW Lightening Cream. It is designed especially for ...
cometics application vs natural cleanse3/26/2009
  Q: what is better to wear makeup and cleanse with cometics like cleansers and exfoiliants or to wear no ...
  A: I will always recommend to my clients that washing with soap and water is the biggest mistake they ...
skin dye for vitaligo3/19/2009
  Q: I have a skin disorder called vitaligo which has caused the loss of skin pigment on various parts of ...
  A: My recommendation is to get a Spray tan, This will even out the skin color, Although since it's on ...
high frequency wand3/10/2009
  Q: i just recieved a high frequency facial wand in the mail and am excited to start using it however it ...
  A: High frequency is going to zap you regardless of strength, so I think it is safe to turn it all the ...
Ingrown hair3/9/2009
  Q: I have a question about ingrown hairs underneath my bellybutton. About a year ago I made a big ...
  A: I'm glad to hear that Tend skin is giving you positive results. plucking is definitely better than ...
dry skin????????3/6/2009
  Q: I have 2 questions that I hope you can help me with. 1. on the back of my upper thighs it feels ...
  A: For question #1 It sounds like they could be in grown hairs, do you wax? do you shave? if it is in ...
vaginal area waxing2/27/2009
  Q: can u guide me abt vaginal waxing? 1. wot type of wax shud I use? hard? 2. can u plz tell me wch ...
  A: The common known name for this type of waxing is Brazilian wax, this includes everything in the ...
Ingrown hair2/14/2009
  Q: I have a question about ingrown hairs underneath my bellybutton. About a year ago I made a big ...
  A: I'm under the assumption that you are still shaving that area, first I'm going to teach you to ...
makeup basic2/10/2009
  Q: my sister skin is v oily n also sensitive.she want long lasting makeup basic.can she use nieva ...
  A: Sure! your sister can defiantly use Nivea Make up products. To apply make up: 1. Start with a ...
Makeup artist2/3/2009
  Q: I use to work in the makeup industry about ten years, and I just decided to get back in too it this ...
  A: congratulations on your recent return to our industry! well, since you already have a base in make ...
A few questions!2/2/2009
  Q: i have a few questions about skincare. First, I want to use a wax at home but I don't know which one ...
  A: Honey wax seems to be the most common all-around wax for general waxing (body and face). To be more ...
Outter eye allergies1/29/2009
  Q: I have a allergic reaction that I have been fighting on any off for about 15 years. Above and ...
  A: Before we begin, there is a key phrase you should learn--contact dermatitis. This simply refers to ...
brazilian waxing?1/28/2009
  Q: I am looking to get a brazilian wax, and I just to know, what can I expect? Also, how long must the ...
  A: The hairs MUST be at least half and inch long, usually they claim that 1/4 inch is enough, but from ...
effects of cosmetics1/28/2009
  Q: Mabuhay!               I’m Allan, a Mass Communication College student from Philippines. I’m ...
  A: 1.Very little is known about the long term effects of cosmetics. The FDA does not require cosmetics ...
hair removal on forearm1/24/2009
  Q: Is there any reason why my teenage daughter should NOT shave the hair on her forearms. It is dark ...
  A: Yes, I believe it will be fine to do it. She has to be prepared that it will be a lot of ...
hair removal on forearm1/23/2009
  Q: Is there any reason why my teenage daughter should NOT shave the hair on her forearms. It is dark ...
  A: The myth that shaved hair will grow back thicker has been around forever! No, the hair will not grow ...
skin care regimen1/20/2009
  Q: I am currently using either Renova or Tri-Luma at night, depending on whether or not age spots are ...
  A: When using either products in conjunction with your traditional night time regimen, it is best to ...
Glycolic acid 10% peel1/20/2009
  Q: I have been using a 21-day 10% glycolic acid peel from Chanel that's working like a dream...I love ...
  A: 10% glycolic is a relatively low percentage of glycolic, therefore i wouldn't worry too much about ...
Make-up1/20/2009
  Q: i am doing beauty therapy and i really want to know the difference between a day make up and a ...
  A: The difference between Day make up and Special occasion make up is Day make up is for everyday wear, ...
Mineral Make-up1/17/2009
  Q: I am 15, and I have acne which is quite red. I am using benzoyl peroxide to treat this, but I would ...
  A: I understand that you are interested in mineral make up, however i feel that there could be other ...
Hyaluronic Acid1/10/2009
  Q: Do Hyaluronic Acid tablets taken orally work to relieve wrinkles or is this a scam? Thank You
  A: Hyaluronic acid is a common ingredient in skin care products to help promote wound and tissue ...
Body Waxing (Full Leg Wax)1/8/2009
  Q: I have dry sensitive skin, but due to hormonal Imbalence I have thick, dark stubborn hair on my legs ...
  A: Don't worry about a thing! Dry sensitive isn't a problem for waxing, although it might be a tad more ...
facial hair and skin tan1/8/2009
  Q: hye. i am 17 year old from pakistan. i have a tan colour skin and lots of facial hair.i have oily ...
  A: I can't say that olay isn't good, but i think that there are better brands with better results. ...
facial hair and skin tan1/8/2009
  Q: hye. i am 17 year old from pakistan. i have a tan colour skin and lots of facial hair.i have oily ...
  A: I have actually never heard of such a theory, but i doubt that there's a link between the melanin of ...
tissue-off cleanser1/5/2009
  Q: i just bought neutrogena extra gentle cleanser. it has been working fine as a rinse-off cleanser, ...
  A: Tissue-off cleanser simply means that it could be left on without rinsing off. The benefits of such ...
My SKIN!!! ()(**^&*&)I(^%%_ :(1/4/2009
  Q: I am so confused. I'm 39 years old. I guess I have combination skin. I still get pimples, but ...
  A: It sounds like you're trying your best! I would like to clarify a few things before going too deep ...
Blackheads12/27/2008
  Q: Ok so this is my problem i have a combination skin oily in t-zone soft and normal in cheeks my nose ...
  A: if you suspect that you are allowing too much time in between washes, you can opt to purchase ...
Blackheads12/26/2008
  Q: Ok so this is my problem i have a combination skin oily in t-zone soft and normal in cheeks my nose ...
  A: Well, first off, you have to find out the culprit that's causing the pimples and blackheads on your ...
Blackheads12/24/2008
  Q: My skin is usually clear, but i get black heads on my nose really easily. I wash my face, but they ...
  A: first thing that you will need to know that even if you successfully get rid of the blackheads you ...
Orange skin12/9/2008
  Q: I just got my first spray on tan yesterday. I love the results, the only problem is I guess I didn't ...
  A: It will start to fade the tan away, i don't suppose it could completely take it away, but the more ...
Orange skin12/9/2008
  Q: I just got my first spray on tan yesterday. I love the results, the only problem is I guess I didn't ...
  A: Spray tans usually fade with time, but with the pressing of a special occasion I understand the ...

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