Allergies are frequently referenced and occasionally misunderstood. Considering the differences between skin that is sensitized and an allergic condition is critical for successful treatments and client education both in and out of the treatment room. Considering ...

Skin care professionals routinely offer and discuss sun protection with our clients; however, formulators are restricted in their ingredient choices, and many believe we could deliver safe yet more effective options. Sunscreens are regulated in the United ...

Hand-held devices have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years, as previously used machines were big, bulky, and difficult to move between treatment rooms, resulting in spas and clinics hesitant to invest in more than one machine. Due ...

Below the Surface by Michael Q. Pugliese, licensed aesthetician Understanding acne is one of the biggest challenges skin care professionals face because it is a complicated condition caused by many influences, including internal and external ...

Beyond Melanin: Treating Discoloration by Jennifer Linder, MD, FAAD Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterized by the appearance of dark spots or patches on skin. Clients often refer to it as discoloration, brown spots, or age spots ...

Left Out by Kirsten Sheridan, licensed aesthetician Skin care product formulations matter, not only which ingredients are included but also which ingredients are left out. Formulations are effective based on how the ingredients cooperate with ...

The Other End: How Aesthetics Survived COVID-19 by Shawna Rocha, L.E. The aesthetics industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It took a sharp and unexpected turn that most were not prepared for, leaving service providers with no choice ...