It is imperative for skin care professionals in today’s market to position themselves as the exfoliation expert – not specifically to push exfoliants and peels during every treatment but to know the difference certain acids can make in skin and whether it is safe for certain skin conditions. Aesthetics professionals often learn the basics of mechanical and chemical exfoliants, but they do not understand the…

Before diving into the amazing world of acids and enzymes, it is important to have a grasp of skin’s anatomy and physiology. Skin is the body’s largest organ and is composed of water, protein, fats, and minerals. Every inch of skin on the body contains approximately 19 million skin cells, 60,000 melanocytes, 1,000 nerve endings, and 20 blood vessels. As a part of the body’s…

Desquamation, simply put, is the natural process of shedding skin. Sadly, the natural process will never be 100% effective due to a variety of factors like age, homecare, skin type, and environmental elements. That is where deliberate exfoliation comes in. Most people recognize the critical role skin plays in one’s overall health; however, the step most often overlooked in a standard skin care routine is…

It is safe to say that sunscreen is universally recognized as one of the most imperative products in any skin care routine. Not only can it prevent skin cancer, but it protects skin against premature aging including dark spots, wrinkles, and sagging. Clearly, it is a product that clients should be using every day, rain or shine. Despite knowing all the merits of sunscreen usage,…