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Mastering Microcurrent: Understanding physiology and application for optimal outcome

Written by Alexandra J Zani

The use of microcurrent in medicine and cosmetic improvement has been studied for more than 50 years. Stimulation with microcurrents is also called biostimulation or bioelectric therapy because it encourages cell physiology and growth. Essentially, microcurrent is a low level of electrical current that mirrors the natural current flow of the body. It serves as a noninvasive augmentation of the body’s natural electrophysiology through frequency,…

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Going Galvanic: An overview of galvanic therapy and its use in the spa

Written by Jessica Slorah

Thinking back to your days in aesthetics school, were you taught galvanic current and how to incorporate it into treatments? Remember the metal roller your partner would roll across your face after handing you a metal rod covered in wet cotton to hold? After school, some may have run right out and purchased their own machine. But a majority probably did not, unless they went…

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Results in a Flash: Using Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for Maximum Results

Written by Louis Silberman

Everyone knows by now that baking for long hours in the sun – think poolside, margarita in hand, body slathered in baby oil – is one of the deadliest sins of skin care (right up there with smoking, popping pimples, and not washing off makeup at night). But, clients often forget about the accidental sun exposure they receive almost daily while walking to their cars,…

Published in Skin Care

Skin Analysis Methodology: Proper steps and equipment for dermal assessment in the clinical practice and spa

Written by Richard Merrill

Whether managing a clinical dermatology practice or a spa, proper skin analysis is vital when seeing clients, especially if they are new. Old-fashioned or insufficient analysis can involve skipping steps, guessing, “eyeballing” clients, or simply using the latest trends, even when not applicable. However, this type of incomplete analysis carries with it multiple negatives: Inadequate or wrong services and treatments may be provided to the…

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Chemical Education: Seven Lesser Known Active Ingredients to Provide Real Change

Written by Courtney Sykes

Aestheticians in 2020 are able to utilize nanotechnology and special acidic ingredients to create mitosis and desquamation of intercellular lipids in order to create new skin. This take on science is fascinating and propels many aesthetic professionals to want to gain more knowledge of ingredients, benefits, and efficacy. Treating clients with the knowledge of skin care from a scientific, cellular perspective is not only incredible…

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