Problem: Sunburn Sunburn is caused by UV radiation, either from the sun or from artificial sources. Minor sunburns typically cause nothing more than slight redness and tenderness to the affected areas. In more serious cases, blistering can occur. Extreme sunburns can be painful to the point of debilitation and may require hospital care. Case Study: Monday morning, a college student walks in your spa asking for relief from her weekend on the lake. After showing you her sunburn on her back, shoulders and décolleté, she tells you she was only persistent on applying sunscreen to her face. You notice she is extremely dehydrated and her skin still radiates heat. She does not yet show signs of blisters. As a skin care professional, what solution do you propose to treat this case study?  Read More

  Problem: Puffy Eyes – refers to a certain appearance of the tissues around the eyes. This is a condition where the eyes begin swelling due to different factors. The skin around the eyes is very thin and is full of blood vessels which make it very sensitive. Minor puffiness is usually only detectable below the eyes.   Case Study: A consistent client of yours schedules an appointment for a routine facial. While visiting she complains about unusual under eye puffiness. She explains that she gets an average amount of rest but has been waking up with puffy eyes for a few weeks. She is a mother of two and in her late 20s. She has a routine of cleansing, moisturizing, and applying makeup daily. As a skin care professional, what solution do you propose to treat this case study?   Read More

Enlarged Pores – small microscopic, tube-like openings of the sebaceous glands on the surface of the skin that allow cooling perspiration and protective oils to reach the skin’s surface. The actual size of the pore is determined by the amount of sebum that is produced and discharged from the follicular canal; the more produced, the more the pore is stretched to accommodate the quantity of sebum being secreted. It is estimated that an individual has as many as one million pores per square inch of skin. Read More