In this digital age, you can build a business online today and even network or connect with hundreds around the world all through a device. The opportunities and potential right now to build a business and an online presence are endless. It’s possible for anyone. A detrimental part to my growth as an entrepreneur and a huge part of my success as an aesthetician has been social media and most importantly, the community that comes with it.

It’s one thing to be post content, and it’s another to actually foster real genuine relationships from your content. You could be posting a hundred things on Instagram a day but if you’re not engaging, connecting, and building relationships, who’s going to take that next step and buy your product or service? 

Kasey Boone has always had a passion for the beauty industry. After working as an aesthetician in the treatment room for over 15 years, she now has a passion to create fun, versatile tools that can be used in and out of the treatment room. She has created the amazingly soft and easy-to-use Glow Towels, Glow Skincare Cold Roller, Mini Cold Roller, and more. When Boone is not creating skin care tools or treating her clients, she is working on her new magazine and podcast, Skin and the City.

Urticaria, is one of the skin conditions we had to learn about and memorize in aesthetic school. However, most of haven’t experienced it personally or encountered it in the treatment room.

Here’s a little refresher on an important condition that skin care professionals should know about. We will discuss what it is, what can cause or trigger it, and then go over the aesthetic solutions that we can use and share with clients. 

My skin care colleagues and team all over the planet have always been interested in expanding their services. By planning programs and gifts of beautiful skin promotions, they are able to take advantage of people’s “goodwill towards man” euphoria, the spirit of giving, New Years’ Eve appearances, and resolutions to start a new year fresh. This year especially, professionals can benefit from the approaching 2022 with confidence from outside-in messages that can overcome clients’ uncertainties brought about by the pandemic. 

With fall trucking along, it is crazy to think the year is almost over. November certainly looks much different than it did last year, but one thing that remains the same is clients and their skin requiring attention and care. While acne, hyperpigmentation, and age management will always be the top three concerns, this issue covers the conditions that skin care professionals may or may not be familiar with, plus a very special holiday guide.

Starting off the lineup is the article entitled, “Urticaria Uncluttered,” by Cali VanAelst. Hives can result from numerous triggers and can sometimes be unpredictable in their variances, appearances, and disappearances. With the many factors playing into this skin condition, learn about triggers, solutions, treatments, and how clients can prevent urticaria in the future.

Another concern affecting many individuals includes psoriasis and eczema. Often confused for one another, there are many differences skin care professionals can look for when assisting clients. Discover what makes these conditions flareup and what clients and professionals can do to combat itchy, red, and dry skin in Linda Kennedy’s article entitled, “The Realm of Redness.”

Continuing in this realm of redness, the third article covers all things dermatitis. From recognizing the different types of dermatitis and helping clients manage their symptoms to the pathophysiology of the condition, get the answers in “Dermatitis Detection,” an article by Janet Dunleavy.

The final article for this issue comes from Saian’s own, Dasha Saian Marchese. Afflicting over 16 million Americans, rosacea is an inflammatory skin disease that is triggered by exercise, heat, spicy food, and much more. Explore a rosacea breakdown, its subtypes, and the treatment options in her article entitled, “The Rosacea Report.”

Although the scope of practice for aestheticians is not clearly defined and varies from state to state, it is always the smart choice to know about the skin conditions that can trouble clients. A thorough skin analyzation should always be done (for new and existing clients), and an aesthetician’s recognition of common conditions can make all the difference in the world.

Before a busy holiday-filled December, professionals may find an escape from their daily routine challenges by getting into the right state of mind through gratitude. This not only allows them to appreciate their skills and accomplishments, but they can also implement this energy and spirit to their treatment room and help clients achieve even better skin care results. (Must be logged in and hold an active AIA membership to view video below.)

As the year comes to an end, it is easy for professionals to forget what they have achieved. In a society where goal-reaching and hustling is the norm, finding ways to celebrate accomplishments is important. To discover the resulting appreciation, gratitude, and thankfulness, professionals can spend time with themselves during the month of November. (Must be logged in and hold an active AIA membership to view video below.)

October, 2021—Repêchage®, the pioneers in seaweed-based skin care products and treatments, unveiled their newest facial treatment, the NEW! Hydra Dew Pure™ Facial for Dry, Compromised Skin incorporating products from the dermatologist reviewed* and clinically tested** retail Hydra Dew Pure™ Collection for Dry, Compromised Skin, at Miami’s Spa E on October 13,2021. Repêchage® CEO and Founder Lydia Sarfati, Co-President Shiri Sarfati, and Spa E owner Brenda LeGrange welcomed editors from New Beauty, Ocean Drive, and Haute Living, and influencers and writers including Erin Newberg, Elise Minton Tabin, Emilie Sobel, Stephanie Cosmopolitan, and Ria Michelle among other distinguished guests to experience for themselves the new professional treatment.

Guests sipped on Mastic Water, inspired by one of the key ingredients in the facial, then enjoyed “an hour of bliss,” according to LeGrange, experiencing first hand the benefits of the NEW! Hydra Dew Pure™ Facial for Dry, Compromised Skin. Formulated with natural Mastic Water from the Aegean Island of Chios, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Repêchage®’s exclusive sustainably-harvested Seaweed extract, and other beneficial botanical ingredients, this 60-minute facial helps moisturize and restore the appearance of dry, compromised skin with dramatic results.

The Facial includes products from the Hydra Dew Pure™ Collection for Dry, Compromised Skin that are:

Dermatologist Tested
Formulated for even the most sensitive skin types, these products have been tested* with Repeat Insult Patch Tests on 50 subjects concluding no potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization. Reviewed by a Board Certified Dermatologist.

Clinically Proven Results*:
The following products are clinically proven** to help increase skin moisturization and smoothness while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Hydra Dew Pure™ Facial Moisturizer: Clinically proven to increase skin smoothness by 45% in 28 days
Hydra Dew Pure™ Eye Contour Cream: Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 44% in just 2 weeks
Hydra Dew Pure™ Night Cream: Clinically proven to increase moisturization by 58% in just 4 weeks

“It was such a pleasure to once again work with our long-time friend and business partner, Brenda LeGrange of Spa E in South Beach, Miami,” said Lydia Sarfati. “We are finding more and more people coming to the spa of all ages that have skin that has been visibly compromised by environmental aggressors such as pollution and UV light, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and other aggressive treatments. It was important to introduce this professional facial featuring the latest ingredients and technology to the leading Miami beauty insiders to demonstrate how everyone can benefit from this treatment.”

“What a pleasure to have such vibrant and game changing guests at the Spa for the launch of the new Hydra Dew Pure™ Facial for Dry, Compromised Skin,” said LeGrange. “It was such an honor for us to be able to provide our distinguished guests with this incomparable treatment. Our skilled aestheticians worked their magic as always, but with the unique opportunity to do so under the guidance of the treatment’s very own creator, Repêchage® Founder and CEO Lydia Sarfati, who expertly took consultations and made adaptations for every skin type, as she deemed necessary.”

Editors and influencers were able to experience the treatment to help strengthen, restore and renew the appearance of the skin, and were gifted with the new Hydra Dew Pure™ Starter Collection to continue to enjoy the benefits at home. This collection contains five at-home care products in convenient starter sizes, including the Hydra Dew Pure™ Cleanser, Facial Essence Mist, Facial Moisturizer, Eye Contour Cream and Night Cream.

Spa owner and operator LeGrange founded Spa E South Beach, Miami at The Courtyard at Lincoln Center 18 years ago, innovating the spa atmosphere by making it a social, enjoyable experience with the Repêchage® Facial Concept.

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.

*Clinical studies performed by independent lab NY, September, 2020. Individual results may vary.
Repeat Insult Patch Test on 50 subjects concluded no potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization. Reviewed by Board Certified Dermatologist 

1-800-248-SKIN (7546)  repechage.com

Use the marketing materials below to boost your exposure in our 2022 Aestheticians’ Choice Awards! Use these images on your social media pages, websites, e-mail signatures, and so forth.

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Use the marketing materials below to boost your exposure in our 2022 Aestheticians’ Choice Awards! Use these images on your social media pages, websites, e-mail signatures, and so forth.

To download the images, right-click on the image and click the "Save image as..." option.

ACA 2022 Seal

Instagram post: 1080 x 1080 pixels

Instagram story: 1080 x 1920 pixels

E-mail signature: 325 x 125 pixels

From Repêchage, pioneers in sustainably harvested Seaweed-based skin care since 1980, comes the ultimate solutions for dry skin, the NEW! professional Hydra Dew Pure™ Moisturizing Lift Facial.

Moisturize, restore and strengthen the appearance of dry, sensitized skin with the ultimate facial for dry skin with the Hydra Dew Pure™ Moisturizing Lift Facial. This professional treatment utilizes the Repêchage system of safe, sanitary, uni-dose packaging to provide clients with the ultimate soothing and moisturizing facial, while helping to create a lifted appearance, naturally. Clients’ skin will be luminescent, toned and feel renewed. Formulated with natural Mastic Water from the Aegean Island of Chios, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Repêchage®’s exclusive sustainably-harvested Seaweed extract, and other beneficial botanical ingredients, this 60 minute facial will help moisturize and restore dry, compromised skin.

Dermatologist Tested
Formulated for even the most sensitive skin types, these products have been reviewed* by a Board Certified Dermatologist with Repeat Insult Patch Tests on 50 subjects concluding no potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization.

Clinically Proven Results:
The following products are clinically proven** to help increase skin moisturization and smoothness while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Hydra Dew Pure™ Facial Moisturizer: Clinically proven to increase skin smoothness by 45% in 28 days
Hydra Dew Pure™ Eye Contour Cream: Clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 44% in just 2 weeks
Hydra Dew Pure™ Night Cream: Clinically proven to increase moisturization by 58% in just 4 weeks

The Hydra Dew Pure™ Moisturizing Lift Facial and retail Hydra Dew Pure™ Collection have been formulated with natural, skin-cushioning ingredients to help strengthen, restore and renew the appearance of the skin that has been visibly compromised by environmental aggressors such as pollution and UV light, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and other aggressive treatments.

Naturally scented, with a soothing aroma of 100% pure and natural essential oils of Rose, Citrus, Geranium and wood, the professional Hydra Dew Pure™ Moisturizing Lift Facial and retail Hydra Dew Pure™ Collection have been formulated to avoid harsh ingredients, and are Paraben Free, Mineral Oil Free, Free of Petrochemicals, and Free of Formaldehyde Releasers.

Repêchage® has travelled the world to find the very best and purest ingredients to address the skin care concerns that can lead to compromised skin conditions including:

Mastic: Known as the “Tears of Chios,” Mastic or Mastiha is a precious, ivory-colored resin with a balsam-like scent derived from the mastic tree known scientifically as Pistacia lentiscus. Although cultivated in other areas, it is the mastic trees in the southern tip of an island in the Aegean that is most legendary.

For the cultivation process, incisions are made in the tree’s bark to release its sap which then dries in the sun to form brittle pieces of translucent resin that hardens into droplets that resemble tear drops. It is from these tears that resin gum and oil is derived. This ingredient is known to help strengthen the appearance of the skin barrier and to instantly help reduce dryness while helping reduce the appearance of lines and dark spots.1

Repêchage® Exclusive Laminaria Digitata Seaweed Filtrate: At the heart of the Repêchage® products is our rich, pure, sustainably-harvested and proprietary Laminaria Digitata Seaweed Filtrate. This pure Seaweed Filtrate contains 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 42 trace elements and minerals, and phlorotannins—the key elements your skin needs for deep surface hydration and balance. In addition, this seaweed is a source of many important nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, enzymes and bioactive peptides. Among marine resources, it is also one of the richest sources of phlorotannins, sulfated polysaccharides, fucosterol and fucoxanthins.2

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil: Also known as Tsubaki oil, used for centuries in Japan, this ingredient is known to help strengthen the appearance of the skin barrier while it helps prevents moisture loss.3

Organic Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil: This oil derived from the Hemp seed does not contain the same levels of compounds as the plant itself, but is rich in nutrients and fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are known to help to maintain the skin barrier while moisturizing and helping improve the appearance of the skin.4

Codium Tomentosum Seaweed Extract: A type of seaweed that is known to help increase moisture. It hydrates, nourishes and is a powerful antioxidant.

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): A natural moisturizing polysaccharide prevalently found in the skin that is known to hold 1000X its weight in water.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: This advanced peptide is known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract and Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract: An advanced natural biopolymer complex which has, in previous studies, displayed proven efficacy in providing a visibly lifting and smoothing effect.

Saccharide Isomerate: A known water binding agent, this ingredient is similar to the carbohydrate complex found in human skin. It is known to provide deep and long lasting moisturization to the skin.

*Repeat Insult Patch Test on 50 subjects concluded no potential for dermal irritation or allergic contact sensitization. Reviewed by Board Certified Dermatologist
** Clinical studies performed by AMA Labs, NYC, September, 2020
1.http://www.mastihashopny.com/files/File/PDF/CHIOS_MASTIHA_GUIDE_TO_BEAUTY_CARE.pdf
2 Se-Kwan Kim, Ph.D., Marine Cosmeceuticals, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2011 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jocd.12057
3. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268219763_Tsubaki_Camellia_japonica_cold-pressed_oil_composition_protection_from_oxidation_and_moisturizing_properties
4. . https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324450.php#skin-health


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.
1-800-248-SKIN (7546)  Repechage.com