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Mineral vs. Reality: Translating Sunscreen Science for Clinical Use

The use of mineral sunscreens – zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) – has increased steadily over the last 30 years, driven primarily by innovations in nanoparticle technology that...

Published in: Skin Care

The Black Aesthetician Experience: Breaking Barriers in Beauty

Written by: Victoria “Tori” Prince, L.E.

For many of us, entering the beauty industry was never about simply finding ourselves; it was about fighting to see ourselves. When I walked into my first aesthetics classroom, I...

Published in: Skin Care

Inclusive SPF: The Best Formulas for Deep Skin Tones

Written by: Breanna Brown, L.E., CLT

It’s no secret that sunscreen is less forgiving on deeper skin tones. For decades, sun protection education has centered on lighter complexions, leaving clients with melanin-rich skin without proper guidance...

Published in: Skin Care

Micro-inflammation, Macro Problems: Herbal Route to Results for Reactive Skin 

Written by: Victoria Waked

Sensitive is the new normal. Between stacked at-home actives, overlapping procedures, and year-round ultraviolet exposure, more clients present with subclinical redness, stinging with water, and a chronically irritable barrier. Think...

Published in: Community Blogs

Sticker Shock: How Pimple Patches Became a Beauty Statement

Written by: Suzanne Whigham, L.E.

There has been a generational shift in how personal flaws are regarded and in some cases, collectively celebrated. The conversation surrounding what was once perceived as an embarrassing rite of passage...

Published in: Skin Care