Healthy skin has optimal levels of hydration, while sensitive skin is usually dry on the surface, suffers from transepidermal water loss, inflammation, edema, and dilated capillaries. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, due to a skin condition, contact with an irritant, or an allergic reaction. There are several forms of dermatitis, but this article will focus primarily on atopic dermatitis with additional information on allergic…

The professional beauty industry is an industry that thrives on social interaction, providing services, and of course, personal responsibility. These aspects require service providers to be in close proximity to delicate areas, potentially hazardous conditions, as well as some diseases and disorders. Bearing that in mind, it is of paramount importance that skin care professionals use their personal protective equipment (PPEs), like gloves, as often…

Light therapy continues to enjoy greater acceptance and popularity in the medical aesthetic field. As a result, we have seen a plethora of non-regulated devices of unknown origin flooding the market in recent years. While selecting the best LED device for your practice might seem like a daunting task, a little research can go a long way. The most reliable research can be found in…