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As clients age, it is no secret that they become more susceptible to wrinkles. Some wrinkles become deep crevices that can be noticeable around the eyes, mouth, and neck. There are two main types of wrinkles: surface lines and deep furrows. Surface lines are fine lines on the surface of the skin while deep furrows are deep creases. While surface lines can be effectively treated by skin care professionals, deep furrows are more difficult to get rid of. Read More
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Acne scarring is the result of inflamed lesions and blemishes. When body tissues get damaged, white blood cells and other infection-fighting molecules go to the site of injury and try to fight it. However, when they fight off the infection, the tissue does not always bounce back to normal. Instead, scars are most often left behind. Read More
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Problem: Stretch Marks Striae distensae, or stretch marks, are marks that appear as parallel lines on the skin. The color of these lines ranges from purple to light pink to light gray. They form due to over-stretching of the skin and mostly occur on the thighs, abdomen, groin, chest, and armpits. Stretch marks usually create a slight ridge or indention on the skin. Read More
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Problem: Dry Lips Dry lips, also known as chapped or cracked lips, are a very common disorder that occurs occasionally for most people. The skin on our lips is more vulnerable to the elements than the rest of the skin on our bodies. Indeed, our skin is made up of three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and a subcutaneous fat layer with the stratum corneum topping the epidermis as a protective layer against bacteria, moisture loss, heat, and light. Read More
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Problem: Spider Veins Telangiectasias, or spider veins, are tiny, web-like veins that form typically on areas of the body, such as the legs or face. Similar to varicose veins, spider veins appear as red, blue or purple branches that form close to the surface of the skin. They form due to a lack of blood circulation in addition to a variety of reasons that include environmental factors, such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, aging and more. Read More
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Problem: Hirsutism Hirsutism is a condition in which women have excessive and unwanted male-pattern hair growth. It is a common disorder that affects approximately eight percent of women.1 Women who suffer from hirsutism may experience extreme hair growth on various areas of the body including the face, neck, chest and abdominal region. Studies have shown that of women with apparent hirsutism typically 10 percent present hair on the chest, 22 percent present with hair on their chin, and 49 percent present with hair on the upper lip. Read More
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Problem: Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that primarily effects facial skin. Those afflicted with rosacea are often plagued by persistent symmetrical flushing and redness on their cheeks, forehead, chin, and nose. The redness may be accompanied by small, red, solid bumps or pimples and visible blood vessels at the surface of the skin called telangiectasias or spider veins. Other symptoms may include eye irritation, facial burning or stinging, very dry appearance to the skin, raised red patches of skin, skin thickening known as hyperplasia, and edema. Rosacea can manifest in a variety of ways. Read More
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Problem: Age Spots Age spots, also known as liver spots, senile lentigines, solar lentigines, or sun spots, are flat gray, brown or black spots on the skin. Despite their name, these spots do not come from age. This common condition is caused by overproduction of melanin in the skin. As the result of skin aging, sun exposure, or the use of tanning beds, the melanin becomes concentrated in the epidermis and presents as age spots. Age spots vary in size and are most commonly found on the areas that get the most sun exposure over the years. Typically, these areas include the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. The spots can appear as a single mark or in a cluster and can seem to appear suddenly. Read More
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Problem: Chronic Dry Hands There are many factors that contribute to chronic dry hands. Dryness can occur due to environmental climates such as location, seasonality, humidity levels, and so on. For example, during the winter season, the hands may begin to experience dryness, peeling or even bleeding as a result of freezing temperatures and/or cold, rapid winds. In warmer weather, sun exposure, due to ultraviolet radiation, may also contribute to drying out hands in addition to the rest of skin on the body. Read More
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Problem: Elastosis Skin elasticity is what determines the skin’s ability to stretch and then return to its normal state. A loss of elasticity (tone and firmness) in the skin, known as elastosis, is a natural part of the aging process for most people. This sagging skin is defined significantly by the condition of the underlying muscles. The connective tissues in the skin that provide flexibility and firmness are collagen and elastin. Collagen is a fibrous protein that is responsible for the firmness in skin, while elastin is a protein that gives skin elasticity. Elastin helps skin to return to its natural position after being pulled or pinched. Collagen does have elastic properties, however it is elastin that provides the skin with what it needs to stretch and be flexible. Read More
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