Shedding Light on Men’s Skin Care Products

Written by: James E. Upperman and Laura L. Root, CST, CIDESCO Diplomate

It sounds relatively simple, doesn’t it? A cleanser, an aftershave balm, a sun protection product, possibly a lip balm. But what makes a product line distinctly male-oriented versus “unisex” can...

Published in: Men's

Wow and How of Ingredients for Skin of Color

Light and bright, fast and effective, from cosmopolitan cities to country counties, clear and even toned skin is the NOW and WOW factor that clients seek. It is the skin...

Published in: Ingredients

What’s REALLY In Your Face Cream? (The Untold Truth About OTCs)

OK, let’s get right down to it – your skin care products may contain ingredients that are actually classified as OTC’s. OTC stands for “over-the-counter” and refers specifically to non-prescription...

Published in: Ingredients

Acne Safeguards: Preventing Cross-Contamination

Written by: Maurice Stein

The exact cause of acne is not known. It is one of the most common skin disorders and can affect teenagers and adults. Acne occurs when the skin's pores are blocked....

Published in: Acne

X Marks the Spot

Written by: Austine Mah

In working with acne in skin of color, the best tools in your aesthetic “tool kit” are an understanding of acne, an understanding of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, ingredient knowledge, and...

Published in: Acne