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The question of the best approach to treating hyperpigmentation is one of the most commonly asked questions in skin care today. Hyperpigmentation remains a tenacious and frustrating condition to successfully master even for the most seasoned skin care professional. Melanin plays an essential role in preventing ultraviolet light-induced skin damage. Stimulation of the melanocytes results ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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While we’re still recovering from pandemic whiplash, emerging beauty standards are reimagining how we define, source, and buy beauty. Uncertainty will continue to be felt across the industry at large, but transparency has become the antidote as it reshapes the brand and consumer relationship. Savvy consumers will seek out brands that champion diversity, sustainability, and ... Read More
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What Is Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil? The essential oil of the Ylang-Ylang plant is extracted by steam distillation from the flowers. They are star-shaped and contain a yellow-colored pigment. The oil extracted differs in the strength of the fragrance. The process of sequential extraction separates them into different kinds. The oil can be extracted from the ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Urticaria, is one of the skin conditions we had to learn about and memorize in aesthetic school. However, most of haven’t experienced it personally or encountered it in the treatment room. Here’s a little refresher on an important condition that skin care professionals should know about. We will discuss what it is, what can cause ... Read More
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My skin care colleagues and team all over the planet have always been interested in expanding their services. By planning programs and gifts of beautiful skin promotions, they are able to take advantage of people’s “goodwill towards man” euphoria, the spirit of giving, New Years’ Eve appearances, and resolutions to start a new year fresh. ... Read More
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Diane Von Furstenberg once said, “I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the woman I wanted to be.” However, for me the woman I wanted to be was a dermatologist. Not just any dermatologist, I wanted to be a holistic dermatologist so I could integrate my love of nature with ... Read More
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Client success comes down to not only their commitment, but the expertise of their professional. Acne can be a difficult skin condition to get under control even for licensed professionals, especially when you have not been able to dedicate time to studying it. Clients are becoming increasingly savvy about their own skin and acne, but ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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One of the most common misconceptions in cosmetics is that skincare stops at the face. In reality, the effects of aging can be observed all over your body and most noticeably, in the upper arms, breasts, and buttocks. As soon as we turn 25, our bodies begin losing 1% of its collagen annually. If you’re ... Read More
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By now, we have heard the many (potential) benefits of Hemp CBD. We have seen it everywhere, from the gas station to the pharmacy and even at your chiropractor’s office. Your neighbor’s mother-in-law had amazing results for sleep, your personal trainer has a CBD lotion that helps expedite muscle recovery, and your cousin’s best friend ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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With recent celebrity endorsements, it may seem as though hyaluronic acid (HA) is making a new splash in the skincare market. However, in the professional skincare arena, HA has been a tried, true, and favored ingredient for decades. Hyaluronic Acid was originally discovered, isolated, and investigated in the 1930s by German biochemist Karl Meyer and ... Read More
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