Problem: Elastosis Skin elasticity is what determines the skin’s ability to stretch and then return to its normal state. A loss of elasticity (tone and firmness) in the skin, known as elastosis, is a natural part of the aging process for most people. This sagging skin is defined significantly by the condition of the underlying muscles. The connective tissues in the skin that provide flexibility…

It is a fact: nail polish lasts longer on acrylic nails and a trip to the nail salon can be reduced from weekly visits to once every few weeks. But what is given up in exchange? What happens to the physical nail due to this artificial resurfacing? And what toll does the acrylic application and re-application take on the natural nail?Acrylic nails are essentially artificial…

It is difficult to believe it has been 20 years since I wrote my first Publisher’s note in DERMASCOPE Magazine. My predecessor, Ron Renee developed DERMASCOPE from a newsletter he created for the Aesthetics International Association (AIA) in 1972. Ron owned several cosmetology schools and a successful beauty supply business. Throughout the 1960s he was a regular attendee at hair tradeshows in Europe where he…

Publisher: Amanda Miller Circulations Accounting: Elvia Valenzuela Sales Director: Becky Morris Events Coordinator & AIA: Melissa Lawrence Assistant Editor: Dorian Reyes Junior Editor & Social Media Manager: Micah Kopchenko DERMASCOPE and its associates are dedicated to keeping readers informed on every phase of the aesthetics profession. We welcome unsolicited manuscripts and newsworthy information regarding our industry but accept no responsibility for their return. We do…