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Clearing acne is one thing, but keeping acne at bay can be equally, if not more daunting of a task. When treating multiethnic skin, skin care professionals need to be aware that there are significant differences between the various phototypes in human skin. What are these differences? How do darker skin tones manage to and ... Read More
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The biggest question every new skin care professional considers is what they should specialize in. The other question that comes to mind is whether they are doing a disservice to clients by only focusing on one area. But how do they even know what they are passionate about unless they have a wide variety of ... Read More
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While winter brings shorter days as the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the sun’s rays remain ever-present. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources can damage skin year-round by resulting in premature aging and adversely affecting the DNA in skin cells. Ultraviolet ray exposure is also cumulative, which increases the risk ... Read More
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Everyone agrees that fall has a certain smell to it. It dwells on a walk through the mall, catching a light candle fragrance or taking a walk on a cool day, breathing in the crisp fall air. As summer ends, the variety of fall smells bring back memories and generate excitement for the coming autumn ... Read More
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Skin barrier health is a hot topic right now – right along with the subsequent ways of addressing it. Words like skin barrier and ceramides are popular search terms on Google, causing a good deal of confusion among the average client with the number of ways to support the barrier and even more ways of ... Read More
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All skin can be subjected to inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s defense mechanism in response to negative stimuli. Professionals are trained that in a controlled setting, inflammation can be beneficial to skin. However, when this type of inflammation, known as acute inflammation, persists, it progresses into chronic inflammation resulting in inflammaging. Read More
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Skin is comprised of a unique ecosystem of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This ecosystem is referred to as the microbiome and consists of 10 to 100 trillion symbiotic cells. Oxidative stress and inflammation from either diet or environment can alter and create imbalances that can damage or harm skin. Thus, one’s skin ... Read More
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It is well known that retinol is a powerhouse ingredient in the skin care world. There have been numerous clinical studies to back this up. The benefits are huge; it minimizes acne, brightens skin, boosts collagen, and is great for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Regardless of the strength, it will always speed up the ... Read More
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People spent a record-breaking amount of time outdoors this summer as pandemic restrictions lifted. There were more people enjoying outdoor activities such as dining al fresco, relaxing at the beach, or visiting campgrounds and national parks. After all that sun exposure, many clients should be visiting their dermatologists for a skin checkup and resuming their ... Read More
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Men and self-care are not two words that are often used in the same sentence. In fact, when envisioning what self-care looks like, it typically involves women relaxing at a spa with maybe a glass of wine in hand. While this imagery does not often resonate with the modern man, self-care for men is an ... Read More
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