Acne is widely considered one of the most frustrating skin conditions. Whether it be hot, painful lesions to sandpaper-like texture, there is a laundry list of ingredients that can exacerbate acne. What is even worse? Unknowingly using topicals products or ingesting things that not only irritate acne but can cause acne to form is a common mistake. While acne is an inherited condition of the…

Introducing new products to a client’s skin care routine can sometimes cause a flare-up of pimples or red bumps, otherwise known as purging. If this happens, don’t panic. Do, however, take the time to step back and analyze what their skin is trying to tell you. In many cases, it is beneficial to continue using the new products to allow the skin to adjust. Do…

Aesthetics is an ever-changing industry. Skin care professionals must keep abreast of new ingredients, procedures, laws and regulations, the latest research, scientific discoveries, and recent market trends like the microbiome that affect a spa practice. One such change is the renaming of propionibacterium (p.acnes) to cutibacterium (c. acnes). The percentage of acneic clients that the aesthetician treats varies based on each spa’s specialties, services offered,…

Winter wreaks havoc on the skin. From cold temperatures to low humidity levels, the skin may be left dehydrated and more vulnerable to environmental stressors. Scientific evidence suggests a recent rise in hyper-reactivity skin conditions, which is exacerbated by these cold weather conditions, as well as wearing masks for prolonged periods in today’s unique public health environment. Skin is left wanting for moisture and gentle…