Aestheticians are state-licensed health and wellness professionals that can perform cosmetic procedures on the epidermis, the outer layer of skin. This career could mean working in high-end spas, doctors’ offices or medical spas, upscale boutique hotels, cruise ships, or world-famous resorts. It is an emotionally rewarding career. Main duties include conducting consultations, tracking clients’ skin progress by keeping records of treatments, and using and applying skin care products.

Annette Hanson is the founder of Atelier Esthétique Institute of Esthetics in Manhattan, a New York state licensing, NACCAS-accredited skin care school, post-graduate facility, and the first United States aesthetics college to be recognized by London’s International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC). Her professional experience spans more than 30 years as a Paris-trained aesthetician, waxing specialist, body therapist, salon manager, and spa consultant. She was instrumental in the development of the 600-hour curriculum for the New York state aesthetics license, as well as the written and practical exam. Hanson was inducted into the Aesthetics International Association (A.I.A.) industry legends in August 2009 by DERMASCOPE Magazine.

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Ultimate Wrinkle Repair is for all skin types and can be used at night before Ultimate Hydration to improve the look and feel of your skin and leave you looking visibly younger and ultimately more beautiful.
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An overnight mask that helps rekindle your skin. This restorative mask merges nourishing botanicals with a unique transdermal delivery system that traps and infuses plant-based stem cells into the skin to transform its appearance overnight. This pioneering technology enhances the penetration of active ingredients while allowing oxygen to permeate the mask for total breathability. Efficacious plant ingredients—including açai palm, Chinese basil and white oak—offer powerful anti-aging and antioxidant benefits to help fight the effects of oxidative damage

PRIMARY BENEFITS
Botanical stem cell technology delivers powerful anti-aging and antioxidant properties
Absorbs quickly and thoroughly into the skin
Transparent, weightless film increases ingredient penetration, ensures breathability
Water- and rub-resistant
Locks in moisture for superior hydration

SKIN TYPES
Photo-damage
Dryness and Dullness
Signs of aging
Environmental damage

HOW IT WORKS
Upon application, a transparent, skin-safe polymer forms a weightless layer on the skin that locks in moisture and supports efficient delivery of active ingredients. This breathable, non-greasy film isn’t sticky or tacky, and won’t clog pores. A blend of botanical stem cells include açai palm, a plant native to Central and South America with high resistance to UV radiation and extreme heat; Chinese basil, an herb rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants; and white oak, a plant used frequently in Native American medicine to ward off irritation and free radical damage. Together, these natural ingredients deliver potent antioxidant benefits to defend against the negative effects of oxidation and free radicals.

HOW TO USE
Apply over clean skin. Avoid eye area. Leave on for 20 minutes and let dry. Remove with warm water. Or for a more concentrated effect, apply mask and leave mask on overnight. Remove with warm water in the morning. Removing the mask feels as though you are peeling dead skin from your face.
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Cool, comforting and refreshing scent, this 3-in-1 product addresses dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness around the delicate eye area. In addition to cucumber extract, this formula contains neem extract, as well as vitamins A and E to deeply hydrate and brighten the appearance of dark circles and provide antioxidant support to your faithful eyes. Peptides, collagen, squalane, and hyaluronic acid create a multi-faceted system that hydrates, plumps, and improves the appearance of fine lines.

PRIMARY BENEFIT
Depuffs and refreshes
Firms and protects
Brightens the look of dark circles
Hydrates the delicate eye area

SKIN TYPES
Dark circles
Puffiness
Fine Lines & Wrinkles

HOW IT WORKS
When collagen fibers deteriorate, peptides signal the skin to produce additional collagen. Neuropeptides, however, work differently. Within the skin, they block the constant communication between the nerve and the muscle, preventing the contractions that can cause wrinkles to form in the first place.

HOW TO USE
Apply to ring finger and press gently around orbital bone. Use in the morning and evening.


8182084582  Truly Teal Beauty

NEUTROGENA® Announces New ‘Heroes of Skin Health Equity’ Initiative,
Recognizing Individuals Making the World of Skin Health More Equitable for Those with Black and Brown Skin

The brand will celebrate inaugural honorees via a first-ever social ceremony streamed on TikTok Live, co-hosted by Neutrogena brand ambassadors Kerry Washington and Jennifer Garner

LOS ANGELES — January 27, 2022 — Today, Neutrogena announced its new Heroes of Skin Health Equity initiative, the brand’s latest effort aimed at closing the gap to skin health equity for those with Black and brown skin. The brand will publicly recognize the work of individuals who are likewise striving to make the world of skincare more equitable, partnering with each to help further their efforts and effectively close the “skin health equity gap” faced by many in the BIPOC community.

“More than 68 million BIPOC Americans face disparities in skin health education, access to expertise and product for all skin types and tones[1], which we at Neutrogena find simply unacceptable,” shared Roberto Khoury, General Manager, Neutrogena. “As a brand that is committed to advancing skin health for all, Neutrogena is focused on making a difference. But it goes far beyond just our company; we believe the only way to make skin health equity real is if we all come together to do so. That’s why we are so proud to recognize our inaugural Heroes of Skin Health Equity, celebrating those who are already doing such important work and making big strides in closing this gap.”

Creating a moment for all Heroes’ work to be amplified on a national scale, Neutrogena will broadcast the first-ever social ceremony celebrating all Heroes of Skin Health Equity via the @Neutrogena_us TikTok channel on January 31, 8pm EST. The social event will be co-hosted by Neutrogena brand ambassadors, Kerry Washington and Jennifer Garner.

“Skin health equity is something that means a great deal to me, personally,” said Washington, a longtime Neutrogena partner. “I am so proud to work with Neutrogena to turn the spotlight on these inspiring individuals and celebrate the very important work they are doing to close the skin health gap faced by so many of us with Black and brown skin.”

The inaugural Neutrogena Heroes of Skin Health Equity embody the four core pillars of the brand’s “For People With Skin” promise, its long-term commitment to advancing skin health for all: Advocacy, Education, Expertise, and Transparency. In recognition of all Heroes’ accomplishments, Neutrogena will partner with each to help further their work, in a collective effort to make the world of skin health more equitable.

The 2022 Neutrogena Heroes of Skin Health Equity – and Neutrogena’s Commitments to Each Garnering recognition in the Advocacy category is Malone Mukwende, founder and creator of Hutano, the social platform created to empower, educate and provide a voice to Black and brown communities to help improve their health outcomes. Neutrogena has signed on as the first official sponsor of Hutano, making its expertise on matters related to skin health for those with Black and brown skin directly accessible to those in the BIPOC community who are in search of such information and guidance specific to their skin type and tone.

Together with Mukwende and Hutano, the brand will launch the SkinU by Neutrogena community page within the Hutano platform, promoting discussion and education on the skin health issues most commonly faced by those with Black and brown skin, including hyperpigmentation, acne and skin cancer/sun protection. Content will specifically focus on how these issues present on Black and brown skin and how they can best be addressed. As well, in an effort to grow the Hutano community, Neutrogena and its network of influencer partners and brand ambassadors are teaming up to bring greater awareness to the Hutano platform, encouraging people to sign up and visit the SkinU by Neutrogena hub for skincare stories, education and resources.

“We are so thrilled to have Neutrogena bring its SkinU platform to the Hutano community,” said Mukwende. “By helping to grow this community and providing resources tailored to its needs, Neutrogena is putting skin health knowledge directly in the hands of Black and brown communities – a critical step in closing the gap to skin health equity.”

Championed as Heroes of Skin Health Equity for Education are Sarah Jean Williams and Kyra Peters, up-and-coming filmmakers using their platforms and talent to create skin health-related educational content for those in the BIPOC community. In an effort to make Williams’ and Peters’ cutting-edge video content more accessible to more people with Black and brown skin, particularly the next generation of BIPOC skincare enthusiasts, both of their films – created in partnership with Neutrogena Studios – will be premiered to the world, distributed to over 500 schools with a companion discussion guide, and feature in additional media partnerships to amplify the filmmakers’ voices and expand their reach, with the support of Neutrogena.

Recognized for Expertise is Dr. Adeline Kikam, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of @BrownSkinDerm, through which she lends her expertise to helping those with Black and brown skin better understand and care for their skin. Neutrogena will enroll Dr. Kikam as a long-term brand partner, announcing plans to launch a dedicated content series featuring Dr. Kikam as an expert voice on all matters pertaining to Black and brown skin. Neutrogena will also engage Dr. Kikam to help shape future product innovation and marketing efforts through ongoing consulting work in partnership with the brand, through the lens of optimizing product and communications for the BIPOC community.

Named the first-ever Hero of Skin Health Equity for Transparency is Sabrina Noorani, Founder & CEO of ClearForMe, a digital resource that makes the world of skincare more understandable and accessible via greater ingredient transparency – a particularly critical service in helping those Black and brown skin better find the right products for their specific skin needs. Furthering the work that Noorani has done, Neutrogena will work with Noorani and team to roll out the ClearForMe technology on brand platforms, bringing greater ingredient transparency to its consumers.

To learn more about Neutrogena’s commitment to advancing skin health for all, tune in live to Neutrogena’s TikTok channel on Monday, January 31 at 8 PM EST to watch the Heroes of Skin Health Equity Broadcast, and visit Neutrogena.com.

About NEUTROGENA®
NEUTROGENA®, #1 skincare brand, has brought groundbreaking skincare solutions to consumers for more than 60 years. Today, the brand carries a mission to leverage its legacy, expertise and resources to advance skin health for people regardless of race, age, ethnicity, skin need, or income. By creating, innovating and rethinking what is possible, NEUTROGENA® products and advocacy consistently deliver real results without compromises, to break down the barriers that stand in the way of achieving your best skin ever.
973-713-0047  https://www.neutrogena.com/

A pair of new studies help establish the relative prevalence of signs and symptoms of the eyes of rosacea patients (ocular rosacea), as well as the importance of medical therapy.

“Although rosacea is generally thought of as a skin disease, research has shown that for the great majority of rosacea patients the eyes may also affected,” said Dr. Mark Mannis, chair of ophthalmology at the University of California-Davis and a member of the National Rosacea Society's medical advisory board. “In moderate to severe cases, treatment by an ophthalmologist may be especially necessary to prevent loss of visual acuity.”

Ocular rosacea signs and symptoms may include itching, burning and stinging; inflamed eyelids and styes (blepharitis); red or bloodshot eyes (conjunctivitis); the feeling that something is in the eye (foreign body sensation); and the development of visible blood vessels (telangiectasia) on the eyelids or whites of the eyes. In some patients the meibomian glands, which secrete an oil that helps tears keep the eye moistened, become clogged, causing tears to break down faster and leading to dry eye. As the condition worsens the cornea may become damaged, leading to reduced visual clarity.

A recent study published in International Ophthalmology aimed to identify which ocular signs and symptoms were most associated with rosacea, and the best methods for diagnosis. The researchers evaluated the right eyes of 76 rosacea patients and 113 people with no systemic or eye disorders. The examinations encompassed several methods, including slit-lamp microscope (a common device used in most eye exams), technology known as optical coherence tomography (OCT)-assisted meibography to analyze meibomian gland function, and a standardized questionnaire about eye disease.

They found that foreign body sensation and itching were about twice as prevalent in rosacea patients than in the healthy control subjects (53.9% vs. 24.8% and 35.5% vs. 17.7%, respectively), dryness was more than four times as common (46.1% vs 10.6%), and meibomian gland dysfunction was about two-thirds more common (52.6% vs. 31%). However, conjunctival telangiectasia — blood vessels on the whites of the eyes — was found to occur overwhelmingly in the rosacea patients alone (26.3% vs 1.8%).

The researchers therefore recommended that eye doctors use detailed slit-lamp examinations to detect conjunctival telangiectasia, especially in cases of persistent dry eye symptoms. They also noted that OCT-assisted meibography may be important for identifying and evaluating meibomian gland dysfunction.

A recent study in Argentina illustrated the importance of treating ocular rosacea promptly. The eyes of 51 rosacea patients were examined by researchers, and 38 (74.5%) had signs of eye involvement. Of these, all had erythema and telangiectasia on the eyelid margin, and all but one had meibomian gland dysfunction. Fifteen suffered decreased visual acuity due to rosacea-related complications, including scarring and blood vessels on the cornea.

“We found a significant association between the severity of ocular findings, assessed as a diminished visual acuity due to rosacea corneal involvement,” and the presence of rosacea symptoms of the skin, including excess tissue (rhinophyma) and bumps and pimples (papules and pustules), the investigators reported.

The most common therapies given to the ocular rosacea patients in the study were artificial tears, oral doxycycline, corticosteroid-antibiotic ointment, and a lid hygiene regimen. However, three patients required corneal transplants to restore their vision. The researchers recommended that special attention be paid to worsening eye symptoms during flare-ups of rosacea on the skin, and that patients should be referred to an ophthalmologist for treatment when vision is threatened.

About Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic disorder of the facial skin with various potential signs and symptoms, often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It typically begins at any time after age 30 as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent, and small blood vessels may appear. Without treatment, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may become swollen from excess tissue. In more than half of patients, the eyes may also affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot.

Anyone who suspects they may have rosacea is urged to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and individualized therapy, and referral to an ophthalmologist when appropriate.

About the National Rosacea Society
The National Rosacea Society is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. Its mission is to raise awareness of rosacea, provide public health information on the disorder and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure. More information may be found online at rosacea.org.

References:

1. Ozturk T, Kayabasi M, Ozbagcivan O, Ayhan Z, Utine CA. Common ocular findings in patients with acne rosacea. Int Ophthalmol 2021 Nov 2. doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-02093-5. Epub ahead of print.

2. Saá FL, Cremona F, Chiaradia P. Association Between Skin Findings and Ocular Signs in Rosacea. Turk J Ophthalmol 2021 Dec 28;51(6):338-343. doi: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2021.05031

847-382-8971  rosacea.org

DERMASCOPE visits Adrienne Shostak in Washington D.C. at Bespoke Aesthetics + Wellness. As an award-winning aesthetician and top DMK account, we had a few questions for her:

In your Face Havens feature, you mentioned your business’s origins are from central London. How did you find yourself overseas, and what about the culture influenced your overall professional goal?

I landed in London by happy accident... I was working on a project cataloging art to a private estate. It was a one off project and when completed I decided to change careers and studied aesthetics with the intention of starting a private practice. I had been a bit adrift before moving abroad and found London profoundly suited me... the aesthetic, the history, the culture.  The "properness" of how to make conversation (make tea and talk about the weather), the politeness, the pomp and ritual was very welcome in my life.  So, just by virtue of living there, it became baked into my work with clients and is incorporated into our client relations here.  Also, I was lucky enough to be introduced to some of the world's most luxury experiences there like shopping and dining. What impressed me most was the time dedicated to clients and the sense of ease that accompanied the confidence of the brands and practitioners. I have always aimed to bring this same sense of confidence to my practice.

When it came time to select professional lines to work with, how did you make your choice?

I choose new lines and treatments firstly based upon results. If there is a great before or after, I want it in my hands! Also, I look for passionate reps and a philosophy which rings true. Having had so many skin issues myself, you come to realize what has a sound premise versus what is a clever idea! And then finally, the treatment room dictates what direction Bespoke turns to next – when I am treating clients, is there something I am missing that could help them more?  A condition I can't yet treat?  A need to serve clients better drives our expansion into new lines continually.

With many professionals going the more medical route, why do you think it is important to preserve the service of feel-good facials and massages?

My goal is to give medical-level results but with a luxury spa feel. It's important to preserve that service as for many women this is their only time for self-care. I want to give them the results they seek but also to make them feel good! And the trust and connection that arises from massage is literally invaluable to me as a practitioner.  It keeps clients coming back, which allows me to get the results that we need. But more than anything, I just love to connect with clients in that very personal way; this is healing work at its core and the power of touch is as valuable a tool as any I have in the office. Human beings crave connection and are in desperate need of this now more than ever.  Adding good massage elevates results based treatments into something even more special.

You’ve mentioned you struggled with your own skin issues in the past. Can you speak on the troubles you ran into and how that prompted you to open your own business?

I suffered from debilitating acne on my face and back throughout my teens and twenties. Along with that came pigmentation and scarring. I sought treatment from dermatologists and always felt like something was lacking... I was never able to achieve results. I was looking for transparent, flexible care that I could understand! So, ultimately that experience was an education in itself – in what NOT to do as much as what to do! In the end, I just aimed to be give others the care I was always looking for but could never find.

Why do you think your spa has been so successful and won so many awards?

I think we have been successful because the intention to help is truly heartfelt. I am my own best client and just want to offer other women what I would want myself.  We offer full attention and care in every form we can think of to each client – it's a tall order!  But it's the right way to do it, and I've attracted an incredible staff and clients by sticking true to these ideals.

To learn more about Bespoke Aesthetics + Wellness, visit https://www.adrienneshostak.com/.

Start off the New Year with smoother, more toned skin contours with an invigorating exfoliator that is like a mint chocolate espresso shot for the skin. Repêchage®, pioneers in sustainably harvested Seaweed-based skin care since 1980, introduces Vita Cura® CelluSea Smooth™ Multi-Action Body Exfoliator. With Seaweed, Cocoa and Caffeine Extracts blended with a Multi-Fruit Complex, this sugar-based exfoliator can be used on areas of concern to improve the appearance of contours while sloughing off dry dull skin to reveal a softer, smoother and more toned appearance. And, to give senses a boost, a natural mix of essential Mint oils help to invigorate while leaving the skin feeling cool and energized.

The NEW! Repêchage® Vita Cura® CelluSea Smooth™ Multi-Action Body Exfoliator is available in both retail size as well as for professional treatment. For at home, this multi-action scrub can be massaged into the skin in the shower daily. In the spa or salon, Vita Cura® CelluSea Smooth™ Multi-Action Body Exfoliator can be used alone or incorporated into body treatments. For a more intensive treatment to address the appearance of dimpled skin, follow up with the new Repêchage® Vita Cura® CelluSea Lift™ Body Contour Cream.

This power-packed scrub includes potent natural ingredients to soften, smooth and tone the appearance of the skin, including:

Laminaria Digitata Extract: Derived from seaweed, the extract is rich in 12 Vitamins, including B12, C, E, K and in beta-Carotene, 18 amino acids and 42 trace elements. Laminaria Digitata Extract helps to moisturize skin while helping improve the appearance of skin tone.

Sucrose: Derived from the sugarcane plant, this ingredient is known to act as a natural and environmentally friendly exfoliant.

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Powder: Dried and ground cocoa beans that are known as a natural and environmentally friendly exfoliant impart a chocolate-like fragrance.

Coffee Robusta Seed Powder: Obtained from the dried and ground seeds of Coffee Robusta, this ingredient smells like an espresso and is known as a natural and environmentally friendly exfoliant that helps to slough and stimulate the surface layer of the skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePowder: This is the powdered form of a well-known desert plant commonly used for the gel inside the succulent leaves. Known for its moisturizing and soothing properties, it also contains exfoliant and antioxidant Vitamin C.

Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract: A sugarcane acid known to help exfoliate dead skin cells.

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract: A fruit acid known to help exfoliate dead skin cells.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract:Orange extract known to help tone the appearance of the skin.

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract:A fruit acid known to help exfoliate dead skin cells.

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract: Lemon fruit extract known to help exfoliate.

Mentha Arvensis(Mint)Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil and Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil: Invigorating and fragrant essential oils.

About Repêchage®: Since 1980, Repêchage® has created a full range of seaweed-based skincare products featured at top spas and salons globally. Forerunners in sea plant technologies and pioneers in seaweed treatments and cosmetics in the US, Repêchage® researchers seek out specific seaweeds beneficial for a range of skin care concerns. Our seaweed is sustainably harvested from the coast of Maine and then processed by our proprietary method in our Secaucus, NJ facility to deliver all the benefits from the sea to the skin.
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