From ingredients and formulations to therapeutic modalities to aesthetic practices, Dr. James Fulton and Sara Fulton changed skin care at every level. Dr. Fulton was the scientist, dermatologist, and formulator responsible for some of the most significant advances in modern skin care, including gold standards Retin-A (co-developer), stabilized benzoyl peroxide, topical erythromycin, and patented vitamin A propionate. Sara Fulton was a noted researcher and formulator…

As the topic for this month’s welcome letter came in, I just so happened to be reading a book on why we age and why we do not have to. Quite the interesting read, but it plays right into the topic of healthy aging. Most of us look at aging as an inevitable process, as something that is bound to happen regardless of our actions,…

It’s hard to believe that summer is over, and that Autumn is in full swing. Where do the days go? I recently had a yoga instructor make the most beautiful comment about the changing of seasons. She said that they were like a rite of passage – permission to close out the prior growth period of life and start anew – permission to refresh, renew,…

You Are What You Eat! Helping Clients Achieve Healthy Skin From WithinPresented by Andrea Gregaydis Vitamins and nutrients that are obtained from the foods we eat can have a great impact on common skin conditions that our clients may be impacted by. In fact, certain elements in food, like hormones, dairy, and gluten, can even come with a host of negative effects on the skin.…

How to Prevent Premature Aging by Preventing InflammationPresented by Dr. Vythi Lingam What is subclinical inflammation? How do environment and lifestyle contribute? What is the impact of free radicals on DNA and skin aging? In this webinar, Dr. Vythi Lingam explores the answers to these questions and examines the effect that inflammatory and endocrine disruptive skin care ingredients can have on premature aging. Discover why…

A Unique Light-activated Therapy for Skin RejuvenationPresented and sponsored by GlycoAla Light therapy is commonly used in aesthetics for its ability to rejuvenate the skin, and now you can take those great results to the next level! Learn about the science behind photodynamic therapy in this informational webinar. Photodynamic therapy in aesthetics is the use of a topically applied photo-sensitizing agent followed by light therapy…

There are so many aspects of a professional skin care treatment that are vital to the health and wellness of the skin, yet the one area that requires crystal clear attention is exfoliation. Skin of every age and every type can benefit from proper exfoliation – the key word being proper. From youthful, sensitive, oily, and acneic skin to sun-damaged, aged, dehydrated, and mature skin…

Clear at Last: Acne Solutions that Actually WorkPresented and sponsored by Repechage Acne – with close to 50 million people in the United States affected at some point in their lives – it’s an epidemic. And, one of the leading reasons people seek help from a skin care professional. Yet, so many aestheticians struggle with addressing this oh-so-common condition. What are they overlooking? What are…

For over 30 years, I have watched our industry explode into a force in which we would never have imagined, with technology, ingredients, and equipment that truly change the face of the business. Although health and wellness have always been a component of our industry, now, more than ever, they are taking center stage. The topic of alternative medicine is a tricky one, clearly not…

It is a Saturday morning in 1980 and my mother and I are in the car making the 30-minute drive to Le Nouveau Moi, a full-service day spa. It was a drive I was quite familiar with as we made it often. As we rounded the corner into the parking lot, we filed out of the car and up to the front door. Once my…

Reducing and Preventing Hyperpigmentation NaturallyPresented by Brian Goodwin Struggling with treating hyperpigmentation and looking for powerful, new, and natural solutions that target this ever-frustrating ailment? Hyperpigmentation is one of the most complex, challenging skin conditions to treat due its many potential triggers. In this webinar, Brian Goodwin, the 2019 Aestheticians’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Brand Educator and master aesthetician, dives deep into advanced knowledge…