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Skin professionals know the importance of sunscreen and use it consistently – they talk the talk and walk the walk while encouraging clients to do the same. They know that the way to successfully encourage sunscreen use is through educating and informing about ingredients, formulations, and application techniques. But does the rest of the world ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that skin produces when it is exposed to sunlight, and just as it is important to have the necessary amount of vitamin D, it is also important to protect skin from prolonged sun exposure. Sun protection and vitamin D production can be achieved together, without the need to sacrifice ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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The importance of protecting skin from the sun to avoid its harmful effects is one of the most commonly shared skin care sentiments. Still, many clients admit that they do not consistently apply sunscreen daily, and even if they do, most do not reapply throughout the day, which is just as critical. Whether skin becomes ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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Direct outdoor sun exposure is an obvious cause of sun damage, but many people do not realize the equally harmful effects that can occur from daily indoor sun exposure. Ultraviolet radiation leads to actinic damage, which is the chemical changes that occur in skin expressed as discoloration, uneven leathery texture, wrinkles, and loose skin. Regular ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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As the body’s largest organ, skin plays a vital role in wellness as well as beauty. Healthy skin is an outward reflection of how one feels. Moreover, some skin care treatments influence the vital biological systems, helping to achieve a more balanced emotional and physical state. One simple, yet often underrated skin treatment that spa ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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When it comes to body care, there are a plethora of options to choose from. Whether you are in the market for natural, synthetic, or a mixture of both, there are ingredients that should be avoided to maintain the integrity of clients’ skin. There are many chemical compounds that make up body care. Common ingredients ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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The golden rule of sun care practice is to avoid getting too much harmful ultraviolet radiation with protective clothing, shade, and limited duration of exposure. Wearing light-colored clothes and covering skin will always be better than wearing sunscreen. A good pair of sunglasses can protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation that can eventually cause cataracts. Hats ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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Though most know of the harmful effects of the sun’s invisible ultraviolet rays, many are unaware that the sun also emits various wavelengths of visible light that can also cause potential damage. Among these visible rays is blue light, also known as high-energy visible light (HEV). The biggest source for exposure to blue light is ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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With summer around the corner, clients will be getting ready to spend a few months at the beach and the pool and, after that, they will be looking to skin care professionals to help undo the damage from all their summer fun. Premature aging from sun exposure or tanning beds can attribute up to 90% ... Read More
- Published in Sun Care
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With summer just around the corner, professionals should take time to educate clients on the difference between UVA and UVB rays. While both are harmful to skin, their unique and contrasting differences can have various effects. Up to 90 percent of visible aging is produced by sun damage. In sharing this information with clients, they ... Read More
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