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Skin Cancer 101: A review of the 3 most common ski
By Dana Canuso, podiatric surgeon and founder of Dr. Canuso Skincare | November 20, 2015
It is estimated that one American dies every hour from skin cancer.1 Even though the rate of many other common cancers is falling, the incidence of melanoma continues to increase significantly and at a faster rate than any of the seven most common cancers.2 ...
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Skin Care for Adventure-centric Clients
By Melissa Picoli, L.E. | July 1, 2015
Sometimes even the best aestheticians get a little stuck in ruts, and can think of skin simply as either dry, oily, mature, acneic, or sensitive. Client intake forms usually ask for current routines, skin types, medications, and goals, but rarely ask ...
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Skin Brightening Made Easy
By | March 26, 2012
It is common for clients to have not one but multiple skin concerns. And for many, skin discoloration ranks high on the list. This skin dysfunction is not only unsightly, but it inevitably contributes to premature aging and requires targeted care. Commonly ...
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Skin Exfoliation
By Christine Heathman, C.M.E., L.M.E., L.M.T. | April 30, 2015
Exfoliation simply means the removal of corneocytes on the skin’s epidermis. This complicated immune organ sheds billions of skin cells daily; however, when this natural desquamation slows down or stops due to ultraviolet ray damage, dehydrated or oily ...
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Skin Care MYTHS: Toothpaste treats spots.
By | October 1, 2014
STATEMENT: Toothpaste treats spots. Facts: The application of whitening toothpaste to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) spots may have a temporary bleaching effect on the skin, similar to lemon juice and other so-called home style approaches. However, ...
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Skin Care MYTHS: Drinking too much caffeine has a
By Rachelle Dupree, marketing and communications at Vivoderm Laboratories, Inc. | July 31, 2014
STATEMENT: Drinking too much caffeine has a negative effect on the skin. Facts: Is caffeine bad for your skin? The current scientific research says yes and no. According to recent studies, up to 90 percent of Americans consume caffeine daily in one form ...
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Skin Care MYTHS: Cold water shrinks pores.
By Alexandra J. Zani, AEsthani Education Pathways | July 7, 2014
STATEMENT: Cold water shrinks pores. FACTS: The skin contains thousands of tiny pores. These small openings appear on its surface. Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands each have a valid purpose. Their size is genetically predetermined ...
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Skin Types in a Changing World
By Susan Etter | March 10, 2014
The United States is no longer the melting pot that it once was. These days, it is more like an organic, herbal-infused smoothie in a blender. The mixing of various ethnicities and multiple heritages that belong to each individual make it much more difficult ...
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Skin Care MYTHS: When applying makeup, you can use
By Linda Harding, president of Moontide Consulting | March 8, 2014
Facts: False Everyday makeup application is designed to enhance or downplay one’s natural features and it is important to select colors that are compatible with both the primary and under tones of the skin. When choosing lipsticks, lip glosses or eyeshadow, ...
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Skin Care MYTH: Skin conditions are hereditary
By Catherine Atzen, M.B.A., founder of ATZEN, Inc. | January 10, 2014
STATEMENT: Skin conditions are hereditary. Facts: DNA research supports that many skin conditions and diseases are inherited. That being said, one may not necessarily fall heir to the condition. Think of cancer; DNA testing can show which cancer ...
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Cheryl Ann Straurowsky
By Fanny Katherine | April 30, 2010
Cheryl Ann Staurowsky 42 | single | no children | owner of Skinthoughts, Inc| Fort Lauderdale, Fl When I am not seeing clients… I like to just relax and spend time catching up with friends. My motto is work hard, play hard! Dreaming of… visiting the ...
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Skin Types versus Skin Conditions
By Kristina Valiani | May 9, 2013
The first responsibility as an aesthetician is determining your client’s skin type and possible skin conditions. These two factors will determine what treatment series is best suited for their individual needs and what home care products you, the skin ...
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Skin Treatments Inside and Out
By Sam Dhatt | November 2, 2012
For years, skin care practitioners have known that regular use of benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and other topicals offer effective acne treatments. We have also known that certain peptides, some botanicals and vitamin C can help brighten the skin, ...
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Jamie Peterson
By | April 30, 2010
Jamie Peterson 27 | single | no children | aesthetician | Dover, NH. When I am not seeing clients… you will find me curled up on the couch reading. Whether it be DERMASCOPE Magazine where I catch up on the latest and greatest in the industry or Self ...
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Skin Care Institute of Tulsa!
By Jeremy Lawrence | November 1, 2013
Skin Care Institute of Tulsa is proud to be Oklahoma’s first medical spa. Established in 1999, Skin Care Institute balances a blend of science and aesthetics to provide the finest in treatments and products in a relaxing, modern spa setting. Dermatologist ...
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