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Excessive, unprotected sun exposure is damaging to skin. It puts clients at risk for sunburn and ages them prematurely. Those are facts. Worst case scenario, it can cause skin cancer. Using a self-tanner is a practical alternative if clients are sun worshippers, but are these products safe? How do they work? Do they provide any ... Read More
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History shows us that the ancient Egyptians were the first to implement rituals intended to improve skin’s appearance. Of course, Cleopatra’s skin care formulations were not composed of synthetic ingredients created in a laboratory but rather, plant extracts like olive oil and aloe vera, along with milk and honey. While she would likely be pleased ... Read More
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Botanicals, flowers, and herbs have been used for centuries to calm, repair, and beautify skin. The infusion of the cannabis sativa plant into balms, oils, and tinctures dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and it is said that even the queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, extracted the essence of the plant into elixirs for ... Read More
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From rapid wrinkle regenerating cream to intense hydration overnight cream and antiaging day lotion, the variety of facial skin care options can be overwhelming. Many dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas now sell their own private label options, not to mention the choices bombarding clients in drug stores, department stores, and beauty retailers. It is ... Read More
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Toners may be the secret to skin care success. Toners, toning lotions, and astringents are liquid formulations that accompany the cleansing process. However, are they a necessity for proper cleansing? While toners vary greatly in quality and benefits depending on the manufacturer and their purpose, some contain alcohol (to impart a tightening effect and make ... Read More
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Healthy skin does not happen by chance. Despite the flawless-skin mindset that is seen blasted across social media, beautiful glowing skin takes effort. This effort is divided into one’s skin care regimen and the products used, which are an important part of skin’s daily diet. Finding the best products for one’s skin type is normally ... Read More
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The perfect cleanser may have been chosen, but there is another important decision to make –ultrasonic cleansing brush, silicone cleansing pad, or a plain, traditional washcloth? Washcloths seem like a straightforward way of washing the face but using the right kind of washcloth in the right way is essential. There are some important rules to keep in mind to ensure glowing, healthy skin. ... Read More
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In recent years, a new player in the antiaging game has come onto the field and is growing in popularity –bakuchiol. Bakuchiol is a natural chemical compound extracted from the seeds of the bakuchi plant (psoralea corylifolia) and has been used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It was first introduced for commercial use in topical applications around 2007 ... Read More
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Adhering to a pro-active recipe for antiaging is a multi-faceted approach that is inclusive of several factors which all play an integral role in contributing to skin health as a whole. The wealth of products that make up a skin care arsenal include diet, exercise, and general health, sun protection, environmental exposures, and physical factors, ... Read More
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Preservatives play a vital role in skin care. Because most skin care products contain a considerable amount of water, they are an easy target for fungi, mold, and bacterial attacks, if not for the chemical shield that preservatives provide. For decades, parabens were the most commonly used preservative in skin care products. Today, parabens are ... Read More
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