Sun damage is a topic that skin care professionals talk about until they feel blue in the face. Yet, why do so many clients skip this crucial step in their skin care routine? The solution to this problem involves continuing to learn and educate themselves, so they can better educate their clients. When professionals know more, they do better. Setting an example and backing it…

Aging is defined as biological changes that result in the body losing minerals and nutrients. This process causes physical, emotional, and psychological changes within the human body. Depending on your skin type, this can result in age lines and dehydrated skin. Oily skin, on the other hand, is a wealth of gold during the aging process. This is because the over-active sebaceous glands have shown…

As skin ages, it’s inevitable that your client’s daily or weekly skincare needs will likely need to change with it. The average cellular turnover or renewal starts to drastically decrease, no longer occurring every 28 to 30 days but taking well over 56 days. This means the dull, dry, and flakey appearance that many aging clients may be concerned about will be much more apparent…

Chemical peels are one of the most rewarding treatments for both the client and professional because of their reliable results and ease of incorporating them into a service menu. A chemical peel is the application of selected acids to skin with the goal of enhancing cellular turnover and triggering the body’s natural healing response in order to treat a variety of skin concerns. Some of…