The skin is considered to be its own ecosystem that includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This system plays a crucial role in the balancing of pathogenic (bad) bacteria, as well as protecting the commensal (good) bacteria. This article will explore types of skin bacteria and their role in the skin’s microflora and microbiome systems, as well as examine how antimicrobial peptides play a superior role…

When hiring your team, it’s easy to think that the sparkling personality you hired is the same person that’s going to show up for work day in and day out. But, as any manager can tell you, that isn’t always the case. Roadblocks show up along the way, as do bad days and bad attitudes. But, we are here to give you some top tips…

What is brand confidence? Brand confidence is the perception that a brand has connection to and is perceived to be trustworthy by its target audience or niche market. Many realize the value that a strong brand can bring to their business, but may still be finding that their own branding efforts have been largely unsatisfying. Often, this comes down to a lack of clarity about…

When treating skin of color with chemical exfoliation, it is necessary to consider racial background and ethnicity, as well. Ethnicities such as African, Asian, Eastern Indian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and Native American are prone to increased melanocyte activity during the inflammatory process. When determining risk factors to chemical peels, charts such as the Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Chart, Lancer Ethnicity Scale, and Genetico-Racial Skin Classification can…

If asked, most aestheticians will say that retail product sales is not one of their strongest skills. That makes sense, as skin care professionals are generally more attracted to the work of service, with its caring and helping qualities, than selling things. But, passing up product promotions not only limits one’s income, it also leaves valuable clients open to the lures and suggestions of beauty…