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What is Acne? Acne/ak’ne/ is an inflammatory, papulopustular skin eruption occurring usually in or near the sebaceous glands on the face, neck, shoulders, and upper back. Its actual cause is still unknown but involves bacterial breakdown of sebum into fatty acids, wax esters, triglycerides, and squalene, irritating the pore surrounding the subcutaneous tissue. To put the full potential of this activity into perspective, one square inch of facial skin can contain up to as many as 5,000 sebaceous glands harboring millions of bacteria and infinite corneocyte corpses. Read More
- Published in Acne
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This article will address the development of a man’s coordination of awareness regarding good skin care and the origins of their belief systems. These systems of accumulated experiences, whether internal or external, support or deter a man’s ability to research, seek out, purchase, utilize, and explore advancements that will improve their visual appearance by engaging in a regimen of consistent proper skin care. So as not to generalize all men as the same, the author supports the hypothesis of central tendency or the middle mass of the bell shape curve when describing average findings for men. Read More
- Published in Men's
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Men represent a profitable market to capture in the personal care and grooming sector. As the competition continues to grow in the work place and social arena, men want to look and feel just as good as anyone else. This presents great opportunities for personal care and spa businesses that truly have an interest in attracting the male client as a long term business strategy. The health and wellness trend which is being largely supported by aging baby boomers who want to hold onto their youth through improved physical appearance is creating an increased comfort level for men to use grooming products that they believe will keep them looking and feeling youthful. Read More
- Published in Men's
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Dermatologists evaluate only about 40 percent of people suffering from a skin disease or condition. Because of this fact, aestheticians are often the first line of defense for skin care needs. Clients/patients usually do not realize that what is believed to be an irritation, sensitivity, or problem skin may be a treatable disease. Although unable to officially “diagnose” a skin disorder, the trained skin care professional or licensed aesthetician often has the opportunity to notice changes in a client’s skin, which should trigger a referral to an experienced physician, preferably a dermatologist, for further evaluation and diagnosis. Read More
- Published in Acne
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Within the past 10 years there has been a new awakening for sun care. Tanned bodies and naturally high-lighted hair was the sign of beauty because it symbolized recreation and free time as the majority of jobs were indoors and pale skin was a sign of labor. My how times have changed; tanning beds are out and sunscreen is now in! As professional skin care providers, we know that sunscreen is the key product in any skin care regimen because of the many benefits it provides for protecting the skin and preventing premature aging. Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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Chances are you have already included men in your business plan, your marketing, merchandising, décor, and service menu. For years now, salon and spa owners have noticed the increase in male clientele and have planned accordingly. If this is the case for you, then continue to keep men in mind as you grow your business. But if stacks of Cosmopolitan magazines fill your lobby and you don’t carry any products for men – they might just feel like they’re not welcome in your business! It’s never too late to add this very important demographic to your salon or spa with some creative strategies. Read More
- Published in Men's
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Aleks Vranicic | AestheticianSince moving to the U.S. in 1985 from the Island of Hvar, Croatia; Aleks Vranicic has been groomed in the aesthetic profession by both his mother and grandmother. Since graduating in 2002, Aleks has been involved in the professional skin care market and in 2004 gained his aesthetic license in the state of California. Over the last six years, he has worked with Vitelle Dermatology Labs, Inc., the manufacturer of YUM Gourmet Skincare. Now, as the director of sales and technical advisor, he is focused on the growth and further development of the YUM brand enabling him to develop an interactive and exciting method of teaching aesthetic and spa management practices through technical training seminars that reflect a European standard of excellence in aesthetics which is both informative and inspiring. Read More
- Published in Main Stage
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Welcome to the second part of the series looking at skin disorders. In this part we will look at the next level of common skin diseases. Previously we defined diseases as abnormal appearance, feeling, or sensation of the skin requiring diagnosis by a medical practitioner, which may need treatment either by prescription medicines or procedures performed by a medical professional. This information is important for your practice to help your patients with skin abnormalities receive proper care. As a skin care professional, you can also help them cope with their disease, encourage compliance with treatments, and provide complementary non-prescription adjuncts for control and prevention. Read More
- Published in Other
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In my article “Guidelines for Recognizing Common Skin Disorders," we looked at the most prominent skin diseases including acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and actinic keratoses. In this article, we will cover the next level of common skin conditions skin care professionals will face, which can be improved with or without the use of prescription topical therapies for which a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant is needed. It is also important to know that several conditions, when severe, will have increased size or number of lesions that indicate there is a significant risk of an underlying potentially serious disease. These will also be addressed. Read More
- Published in Other
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From the cosmetic formulator view point, teen and men’s care products are developed with different objectives in mind than your typical skin care line. Men’s care products are designed around the unique skin care needs, aroma preferences, special issues surrounding facial hair, and results expected from the product. Teen products are developed with all the issues surrounding blemished skin including changing hormones, antibacterial needs, and reduction of breakouts. The focus becomes creating active products that will produce specific results related to hormonal skin. When formulating for teens and men, it is important to produce fast results, appealing aromas, and visually attractive packaging. Read More
- Published in Men's
