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While we, as estheticians, need to address very specific skin care concerns of our clients on a daily basis, from acne breakouts to dry, compromised skin, preventative aging treatments continue to be the most prevalent concern. As I wrote in Dermascope magazine, of all skin concerns, anti-aging continues to be the most prevalent, and across …
Retinols and “retinol sandwiches” have been in the news for the past few years, touting ways to control and minimize adverse reactions to retinol while reaping the anti-aging benefits of the ingredient. Peptides, as we have written about before, can offer the esthetician a wide range of anti-aging benefits without the detrimental effects, however. A …
Everyone is looking for ways to both enervate their bodies and skin. Like sport rehydration drinks, electrolytes are emerging as an important skin care ingredient to help to rehydrate and restore skin. Ingredients such as sustainably harvested Seaweed contain essential electrolyte minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, as well as a multitude of …
Nothing says summer more than a thick wedge of cool watermelon or a strawberry daiquiri at the beach. But there is more to these than fun in the surf and (protected) sun. Traditional summer fruits such as watermelon and strawberries are rich in nutrients that have great potential benefits not only internally, but when combined with the …
According to Mintel, in the US, 75% of female consumers currently use, or are interested in trying, a skin care device. These electronic implements can have multiple of benefits to the skin, including helping boost the efficacy of the products used during the treatment, and helping to stimulate the surface skin layers. Not all devices …
As a professional esthetician, understanding pH and its effects on the skin is an integral part of education. Studies have shown that pH is not only an important factor in skin health, but may be one of the most key factors to understand. “Skin pH is one of the important physiological parameters of the skin. …
Many estheticians globally are now using the Repêchage LED Radio Frequency and EMS Skin Tightening Machine both in their practice as well as teaching their clients how to use the device at home to power up the efficacy of the sustainably-harvested, seaweed-based Repêchage treatments and products. Many estheticians have found this very useful during this …
As a Master Esthetician with over 40 years of experience, I know that one of the most important modalities the esthetician must master is how to properly identify and address sensitive skin concerns. As an esthetician, you should be able to clearly identify sensitive skin types and create a plan of action to provide clients with the best possible skin care results .Read below to learn about how to identify sensitive skin, sensitive skin conditions, what causes sensitive skin, and the best treatments for sensitive skin.
When considering chemical peels you need to consider the health of the skin’s natural protective barrier. By their nature, chemical peels are intrusive to the skin’s barrier in varying degrees. Learn about mild chemical peel options for your spa menu.
Summer is officially over and we know what this means for estheticians – many clients have sun damaged skin, particularly skin with signs of hyperpigmentation. As an esthetician, it is important for you to understand how hyperpigmentation occurs, the best skin brightening ingredients, and what skin care services are available to your clients to help minimize the appearance of sun damage.