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We recently asked skin care professionals on DERMASCOPE.com to identify the products they retail. Here are the results according to the respondents: Read More
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The Fitzpatrick skin type scal has long been used by skin care professionals as a guide in their selection of professional treatments and products for clients. Read More
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Most skin care professionals are aware that spas have evolved into the go-to place for many people over 40 who are seeking beauty and wellness transformations. Today, there are approximately 38 million Baby Boomer women – those between the ages of 52 and 70 – who account for 85 percent of all consumer purchases. Read More
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With the exception of hair removal, the armpits can often seem overlooked by skin care professionals. This area of skin is frequently disregarded because it is not as visible as the face or other parts of the body. As professionals that care for the skin and the well-being of clients, aestheticians should be just as mindful of what clients are applying to their armpits as they are about what clients use on their face and should be sure to educate clients about the benefits of healthy products for every part of their skin. Read More
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Radiofrequency energy technology can be used for many modalities. Today, companies are introducing its usage for non-surgical tightening of facial tissues at the early signs of loose or sagging skin. This technology is ideal for clients who are resistant to having a surgical procedure. Read More
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Sleep is a rejuvenating time for the body, mind, and spirit. It is a necessary part of the daily cycle of living. If a person is deprived of adequate sleep time – seven to eight hours nightly – they risk additional stress and premature aging, which is reflected in the skin's appearance. Read More
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The opinions of skin care professionals regarding skin exfoliation vary widely. One of the misleading factors that clouds the exfoliation discussion is that the term exfoliation does not mean the same thing to everyone. Thus, the term is applied in a broad manner as if there is no difference among the products and modalities in regard to aggressiveness, technique, concentration, and effectiveness. There is a world of difference between receiving a microdermabrasion treatment and a gentle enzyme exfoliation. Read More
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In the morning, I wash my face, neck, and décolleté with Collagen Face Wash by Naturel Collagen Canada. I then apply Native Collagen Pure to my damp skin, as applying the product to damp skin locks in moisture. If my skin needs a more penetrating treatment to flush out toxins, I use Native Collagen Gold. Next, I apply the Natural Collagen Moisturizing Day Cream to protect my skin from the day's exposure to sun and pollution. Read More
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As an industry that increasingly embraces wellness, aesthetics should look to yoga as a complementary health option for the spa as it encourages the relaxation and calmness that is strived to be invoked by most skin care professionals. Yoga not only improves metabolism and energy, but also helps to relieve stress – a factor that can contribute to a number of skin conditions. Read More
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While most people know that carbohydrates sabotage their diet, they may not know that carbohydrates could also be sabotaging their skin. Furthermore, these offenders are not just the carbohydrates that are usually suspected, like cookies, pastries, and pizza. Even something as seemingly healthy and nutritious as a glass of juice can cause insulin spikes that aggravate acne and produce collagen-damaging inflammation. Read More
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