Why SPF Is Your Skin’s Best Friend

If there’s one skincare rule to live by, it’s this: never skip sunscreen.

Even on cloudy days or when you’re indoors, UV rays can still reach your skin — leading to premature aging, uneven tone, and long-term damage.

Daily SPF protects more than just your complexion; it defends your skin’s health. Look for a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and make it the final step in your morning routine.

Bonus tip: Don’t forget your neck, ears, and hands — they need love, too.

Consistent protection today means brighter, healthier skin tomorrow.
Because prevention is the ultimate glow-up.

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website

Your Morning Skincare Matters, Too

Your nighttime routine is all about repair — but your morning skincare sets the tone for the day.

Think of it as your skin’s armor: protecting against pollution, UV rays, stress, and makeup.

A simple, effective morning routine might look like:

• Cleanse to refresh and remove overnight buildup
• Vitamin C serum to brighten and protect
• Light moisturizer to lock in hydration
• Broad-spectrum SPF — the non-negotiable step, even on cloudy days

This combo helps defend your skin while keeping it smooth, hydrated, and glowing all day long.

✨ Your skin worked hard overnight — now help it face the day with confidence.

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website

The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler

Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.

--

Isn’t it odd that, when something’s funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In other words, why do we do this bizarre thing that is laughter? Since there’s no archaeological record of laughter, it’s impossible to say exactly how and why it evolved, but scientists have some theories. Sasha Winkler digs into the reflex.

Lesson by Sasha Winkler, directed by Hanna Rybak.

Animal vocalization sounds are courtesy of Dr. Jaak Panksepp, Schwing, R., Nelson, X. J., Wein, A., & Parsons, S. (2017). Positive emotional contagion in a New Zealand parrot. Current Biology, 27(6), R213-R214.

Support Our Non-Profit Mission

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website

Nighttime: When Your Skin Does Its Best Work

Hydration during the day is important — but nighttime is when your skin really gets to work.

While you sleep, your skin goes into repair mode, making it the perfect time to use hydrating and restorative products. Think: hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide, or a nourishing overnight mask.

A simple bedtime routine might look like this:

• Gentle cleanse
• Hydrating serum
• Rich night cream or overnight mask

Wake up to skin that feels refreshed, replenished, and ready for whatever the day brings.

Your skin heals when you rest — give it what it needs to wake up glowing.

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website

Don’t Skip the SPF — Even When You’re Glowing

You’ve exfoliated, you’ve hydrated — now it’s time to protect.

Fresh, moisturized skin is more vulnerable to environmental damage, especially UV rays. That’s why sunscreen isn’t just a summer essential — it’s a year-round must.

Look for a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher, and don’t forget areas like your neck, ears, and hands. Daily SPF use not only protects your skin from premature aging, but also helps preserve the glow you’ve worked so hard for.

Your skincare routine isn’t complete without protection. Exfoliate, hydrate, and shield.

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website

Live Jelly Cam - Monterey Bay Aquarium

Get an up-close look at the delicate sea nettles in our Open Sea exhibit (7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pacific time).

Watch as their long tentacles and lacey mouth-arms move smoothly through the water. But don't let these unassuming invertebrates fool you—their graceful trailing parts are covered in stinging cells used for hunting. When their tentacles touch tiny drifting prey, the stinging cells paralyze it and stick tight. The prey is moved to the mouth-arms and then to the mouth, where it's digested.

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website

Now That You’ve Exfoliated — Let’s Talk Hydration

Once you’ve cleared the way with exfoliation, hydration is your skin’s next best friend.

Freshly exfoliated skin is more receptive to moisture, making this the perfect time to layer on nourishing serums and rich moisturizers. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides — all known for attracting and locking in hydration.

And don’t forget: hydrated skin isn’t just soft, it’s more resilient, balanced, and glowing.

Need an extra boost? A professional facial can deliver deeper hydration and target specific concerns, leaving your skin smooth, plump, and perfectly refreshed.

Your glow-up starts with balance — exfoliate, hydrate, repeat.

“We are looking forward to your visit!"

6963 Gibson Canyon Road
Vacaville, CA 95688

Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm

NOTE: Call or text for an appointment. Please add your name on text messages.

Text only: 707-689-8250
Calls: 707-447-8037

Email: linda@36oaks.com

Website