In my article “Guidelines for Recognizing Common Skin Disorders," we looked at the most prominent skin diseases including acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, hyperpigmentation, and actinic keratoses. In this article, we will cover the next level of common ...

Alcohol, medications, and drugs can affect the skin and create a challenge when an aesthetician is trying to figure out how to treat the client. In aesthetic school, students are taught to always have the client fill out a history sheet for contraindications ...

Part 2: What Causes Dandruff? The exact cause of dandruff, also known as scurf or Pityriasis simplex capillitii is unknown. However, most experts do agree that it is not caused by poor hygiene. Causes may include, but are not limited ...

Survival of the Fittest by Christine Cowheard, founder/CEO of A Natural Difference Skincare Suppose you had to choose just one fruit for your overall health and skin care regimen. Would you not select the only one that could ...

The Five Steps of a Breast Self-Exam Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Here is what you should look for: Breasts that are their usual size, ...

Part 2: What Causes Dandruff? The exact cause of dandruff, also known as scurf or Pityriasis simplex capillitii is unknown. However, most experts do agree that it is not caused by poor hygiene. Causes may include, but are not limited ...

Fall Tips by Cat Tatman, Director of Marketing for gloProfessional Make sure your clients are wearing the proper shade of foundation. During the warmer months, skin is typically a little darker; however as we move towards the cooler ...