Having a line for sensitive or sensitized skin in the treatment room and on the retail shelf is imperative to the success of treatments and client satisfaction. Not only can an additional sensitive line help entice those clients with sensitive skin by bringing in new clientele, it can also enhance and supplement some of the more aggressive treatments being performed in the treatment room. A…

Allergies are frequently referenced and occasionally misunderstood. Considering the differences between skin that is sensitized and an allergic condition is critical for successful treatments and client education both in and out of the treatment room. Considering allergies and the condition of skin is an important aspect of determining appropriate professional treatments, including whether they should be administered or postponed, as well as recommendations for homecare…

With an aggressive skin treatment, a controlled injury is intentionally inflicted to a client’s skin. The barrier function has been compromised and the immune system has been tasked. The client’s skin is vulnerable to prolonged erythema, unwanted edema, and risk of dermatitis or even fungal or bacterial infection. Aggressive skin care treatments could include any number of treatments and could be intentional or unintentional. You…

Everyone wants to glow to the max. From Instagram photos to magazine editorials, radiant skin is popular, and everyone wants to know how to get it. We’ve seen the “glass skin” trend from Korean beauty brands, and we can’t forget the TikTok “slugging” trend. Luminous skin that seems to shine from within not only makes our complexion look healthy and vibrant, but it is also…