Hyperpigmentation – It’s Not All Black and White

Written by: Michelle D'Allaird

The Melanocyte The melanocyte is a cell located within the basal layer of the epidermis. The primary role of this specialized cell is to produce pigment and provide color to...

Published in: Pigmentation & Tones

Skin Conditions and Disorders – Part One

Written by: Carl Thornfeldt, M.D.

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...

Published in: Other

Men’s and Teen Products

Written by: Kayla Fioravanti

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...

Published in: Men's

Say Cheese, Please

As industry professionals we can see our treatments make a difference. However, there were so many times when I was performing treatments that I wished I could show the client...

Published in: Aging

Healthy Skin Starts with a Healthy Barrier

The skin is an amazing protective organ that we, as skin care professionals, have the exciting job of treating. Although every patient is different - from skin condition, oil production,...

Published in: Ingredients