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The Physiology of Skin of Color
By Christine Heathman, C.M.E., L.M.T. | April 10, 2014
People with skin of color will soon make up the majority of the United States. This will have a significant impact on the practice of professional skin care. Generally, lighter shades of skin have been the dominant skin type in the United States. This ...
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The Effects of Hormones on the Skin
By Linda Gulla, L.E. | April 10, 2014
Having an understanding of how hormones affect the skin can help licensed practitioners assess the causes of some skin conditions and should be included in dialog during the initial consultation. Discussing the effects of hormones during the consultation ...
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Hormones in Ethnic Skin
By Michael Q. Pugliese, L.E. and Peter T. Pugliese, M.D. | April 9, 2014
A number of hormones are known to affect the human skin. Hair follicles and sebaceous glands are affected by androgenic hormones secreted by the gonads and adrenal glands.1,2 These hormones play a significant part in the development and the physiological ...
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Hormonally Driven Pigmentation in Ethnic Skin
By Jennifer Linder, M.D. | April 9, 2014
Hormones are critical chemical messengers that regulate the majority of all necessary functions within the human body. In individuals of all ethnicities, hormone fluctuations can be the cause of some unpleasant and frustrating skin challenges, including ...
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Employing Antioxidants in Your Skin Care Strategy
By Irena James | April 3, 2014
Over the last couple of decades, antioxidants have risen from humble beginnings to being a part of some of the most sophisticated applications in cellular protection. Well established as the darlings of our industry, they are often featured as the magic ...
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What is Your Skin Care Ritual? Mary Van, makeup
By Jeremy Lawrence | March 8, 2014
Each morning and evening, I cleanse my face, use an eye treatment, and apply an antioxidant followed by a day or night moisturizer formulated for any issues or repair that my skin may need. During the day, it is all about hydration. Drinking plenty of ...
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Post - Sun Skin care
By Jeremy Lawrence | March 7, 2014
Skin and sun: everybody should know by now that this combination is not safe for maintaining the body’s health or its youthful appearance. While some of our clients have certainly gotten the message and live by the sunblock and hat, others are still worshipping ...
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What Differentiates Professional from Consumer Sk
By Kimberly Czelusniak, L.E. | January 28, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) divides skin care products into two distinct categories: pharmaceutical and cosmetic. The aesthetics world divides skin care further yet, into a few more – consumer and professional are just two of them.First, ...
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Enhance the Skin’s Natural Sun Protection
By Erin Ferrill, L.E. | January 27, 2014
As skin care professionals, we are absolutely committed to caring for our clients’ skin in every way possible. This commonly includes recommending that they incorporate sunscreen into their beauty routine every day to avoid damage caused by rays of the ...
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Teen Skin
By Linda Gulla | October 29, 2014
When working with teenage skin, there are various factors to consider. The biggest concern with teenagers is acne. With the approach of puberty, most teenagers become self-conscience of their appearance, and the onset of acne comes with changing hormone ...
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