Five Tips for Treating Fungal Acne

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Skin care professionals know that not all acne is created equal. With “fungal acne” as a trending topic in the industry, it is a professional’s job to know the difference. But how can they be sure what is fungal acne, and what is not? Join acne expert, Alex Hernandez to learn how to identify, prevent, and treat fungal acne in and out of the treatment room with the best kept secrets in ingredients plus lifestyle tips.

MEET THE PRESENTER- ALEX HERNANDEZ, L.E.

Alex Hernandez, a licensed aesthetician since 2016, serves as the clinic manager and lead educator at the Face Reality Acne Clinic in Danville, California. She has trained alongside Laura Cooksey, owner and co-founder of Face Reality Skincare, a nationally recognized acne expert with 28 years of experience in educating professionals on safe and effective acne treatment. Hernandez became a Face Reality-certified acne expert in 2018 through diligent practical training and Cooksey’s online course.

Liquid Gold: Meet L-Mandelic Acid

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Aesthetic practitioners have all heard of ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide to treat acne, but they do not check all the boxes for every skin and acne type. Join Face Reality Skincare to learn about how to make clear skin possible and what makes their star ingredient, L-mandelic acid, superior in treating acne and a variety of other skin concerns. Discover what makes Face Reality Skincare the ultimate protocol for aestheticians to provide consistent, long-lasting results to their clients.

MEET THE PRESENTER- ALEX HERNANDEZ, L.E.

Alex Hernandez, a licensed aesthetician since 2016, serves as the clinic manager and lead educator at the Face Reality Acne Clinic in Danville, California. She has trained alongside Laura Cooksey, owner and co-founder of Face Reality Skincare, a nationally recognized acne expert with 28 years of experience in educating professionals on safe and effective acne treatment. Hernandez became a Face Reality-certified acne expert in 2018 through diligent practical training and Cooksey’s online course.

Intimate Impact: A Vagacial Exclusive 

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Give clients an indulgent experience with an intimate waxing followed by a skin rejuvenating treatment that will keep the area hydrated and reduce regrowth of ingrown hairs and irritation. Level up a Brazilian wax service with these waxing tips, including when to incorporate a high frequency tool and ending the service with a hydrojelly mask.

MEET THE PRESENTER- BEATRICE VAN, C.M.E, L.E.

Beatrice Van is an award-winning aesthetics master educator, as well as an enthusiastic and positive self-starter with over 17 years of progressive experience in the beauty industry. In addition to her role as clinical master aesthetics educator at Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics, she is the clinical director for Fearless Beauties, a certified advanced aesthetician, makeup artist, and nail specialist. On her days off, she works at Indie Esthetics helping her clients look and feel like the very best versions of themselves or off traveling throughout North America as an education ambassador for CND and Fearless Beauties.  Her passion is to empower both students and beauty professionals to boldly invest in their education, strengthen their skills, while elevating standards in the industry.

East Meets West: Chinese Medical Aesthetics

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The skin care industry is quickly evolving by shifting to more holistic, wellness-based treatments. This trend is expected to continue gaining popularity over the next several years. More than ever, clients are doing their own research and requesting healthier options. If a skin care professional is on the fence about joining the holistic movement, the information in this webinar will help them make an educated decision. This webinar will discuss the difference between allopathic and holistic methods of treatment and debunk the top three misconceptions about practicing holistically.

MEET THE PRESENTER- MICHELLE VALERI, L.E.

Michelle Valeri, licensed aesthetician, is the founder of Holistic Dermal Professionals, advanced training for aestheticians in Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophies and strategies and as it relates to an aesthetics practice. Valeri has a successful holistic skin correction practice, MV Skin Consulting located in McKinney, Texas. She is a licensed aesthetician and skin health expert in Eastern philosophy. She has trained privately with three Chinese masters and has a proficient knowledge of eastern philosophical strategies to bring the body back to balance. She brings over two decades of natural healing, product development, and formal education to her skin care practice. Back in the 1990s she developed a product line that cleared acne and reversed wrinkles.

The Mighty Melanocyte: The Science & Treatment of Hyperpigmentation

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This webinar takes on the science behind hyperpigmentation and how to successfully treat it in the treatment room. Understand the function of the mighty melanocyte and how it is responsible for the process of melanogenesis. Learn about the importance of the cross talk between melanocytes and keratinocytes and the significant role the keratinocyte plays in the transfer of melanosomes. Ultraviolet exposure contributes to hyperpigmentation, but it is not the only player. Having a grasp on the how skin responds to the treatment of hyperpigmentation allows for more effective treatment outcomes.

MEET THE PRESENTER- KIRSTEN SHERIDAN, L.E.

Kirsten Sheridan has a higher national diploma in beauty therapy from the United Kingdom and is a licensed aesthetician. She has 20 years of experience as an aesthetician, educator, and holds a teaching qualification through The City and Guilds of London Institute. In addition, Sheridan is a CIDESCO diplomat, and her other qualifications include massage therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, and electrology. Sheridan is the owner and founder of knowskin.com, an online learning hub for aestheticians and has taught for Dermalogica, IDI, San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, San Jose City College, and The Dermal Sciences Institute. 

Eyebrow Mapping 101

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This webinar is for those who may feel a little intimidated with eyebrow waxing or need a refresher on how to create the perfect eyebrow shape. Views will be able to wax with confidence after this tutorial because they will understand hair growth patterns, how to find the ideal arch, and how to apply wax properly.

MEET THE PRESENTER- CHRISTINA NELSON

Christina Nelson has a solid footing in aesthetics and digs into the details, which is why eyebrow mapping and waxing is her specialty. Her skills have made her an excellent educator, and her heart is in teaching as she enriches students’ experiences with creativity in the classroom. She is a graduate of Coolsculpting University, Hydrafacial FX, and is also a Milady Master Educator. In her spare time, Nelson is a big outdoor enthusiast and enjoys traveling.

Bypassing Burnout

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Burnout can be a taboo subject in any industry. How can someone get burnout doing something they love? Very easily, in fact! Spend a few minutes with this on-demand class to learn how to navigate the subject of burnout and how it applies to the aesthetic practitioner. Learn about creating boundaries around the very things that are causing stress. Take care – self-care is not selfish!

MEET THE PRESENTER- NICHELLE MOSLEY, L.E.

Nichelle Mosley’s passion for aesthetics was born out of a desire to help others, after failing to find help for her own acne as a young adult. Licensed in 2015, she has worked in clinics, plastic surgery practices, dermatologists’ offices, and with family practitioners. She then opened her own clinic in 2017, Queen City Beauty Group + Wellness. She focuses on integrative aesthetics and holistic solutions to clients’ skin concerns. As a member of the International Association for Applied Corneotherapy, Mosley seeks whole-person solutions, while delivering results for clients. She is also the 2019 Skin Games Age Management Champion and 2018 Skin Games Acne Finalist.