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Astaxanthin has a myriad of benefits, including its ability to help even skin tone.

Jar Deconstructed: Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is the naturally occurring pigment responsible for the reds, pinks and oranges found in some plants, like algae, and animals like salmon, trout, krill and shrimp.

Treatments are more than skin-deep; they're an affirmation for the care we express to ourselves.

Guiding Hands: Claudelle Daoud

Not all peels cause visible peeling! It's a side-effect, not the goal.

Peel Back the Fear: Unlocking the Power of Peels

Ingredients like D-alpha tocopherol have anti-inflammatory properties and promote wound healing.

Treat and Prevent Acne Scarring

Scarring lasts a lifetime, and as most of you know, acne impacts over 85% of the population in the United States, which is the premiere reason for scarring on the face.

Stop Building Someone Else’s Brand, Start Building Your Own

Ready to grow your business and boost profits? Discover how your own curated private label skin care collection can help you stand out, build trust and create client loyalty with products that reflect your expertise. Stop reselling, start owning.

Chemical peels are a staple in skin care, but the kind of peel and your technique all comes down to your client's needs.

Smooth Moves: How to Peel like a Pro

Chemical peels have been a cornerstone of professional skin care, offering results that range from a subtle glow to dramatic rejuvenation.

Skin care isn't one-size-fits-all; the skin on your body has different properties than the skin on your face, meaning that care needs to reflect the nuance of those differences.

The Body Edit: Clinical Skin Care’s Next Frontier

Licensed skin care professionals understand the science of aging and its impact on the skin—collagen, elastin and hydration are crucial elements in maintaining bright, beautiful skin.

Skin contains cells that maintain the link between the internal and external.

The Skin and Gut Connection

The skin, the body’s largest and most visible organ, is a fascinating entity—a living tapestry that not only reflects our external environment but also demonstrates the intricate functions within.

Avalon Rose Botanicals' Lumina Revitalize Skincare Kit is easy to mix and apply, and provides a wand for gentle acupressure massage.

The Skin Barrier: Ceramide-Infused Moisturizers, Niacinamide and Skinimalism

How we talk about the skin barrier these days is evolving alongside the rising awareness of multifunctional solutions, understanding of the microbiome, innovations in bio-tech and the popularity of skinimalism in response to the vast flood of products on the market.

Understanding stressed skin patterns can allow you to treat clients in a more personalized manner.

Skin-Stress and Functional Cosmetics

The relationship between psychological stress and skin health represents one of the most fascinating intersections in dermatology, psychology and aesthetics.

Collagen and elastin are crucial for overall skin health and wound healing, which can be important when it comes to treating acne.

4 Acne Trends in 2025

Gone are the days of throwing our strongest, most abrasive topicals at our lesions in an attempt to flatten blemishes and dispel discoloration.

It's important to be cognizant of what ingredients work better with darker skin tones. Azelaic acid, for example, is a great anti-inflammatory and is effective for treating acne, rosacea and pigmentation.

Mastering Melanin-Rich Skin: A Professional Guide to Treating Skin of Color with Confidence and Care

As an award-winning master educator, licensed esthetician and business mentor with over 15 years in the industry, one of the most overlooked topics I continue to see in both classrooms and treatment rooms is a deep, evidence-based understanding of skin of color.

Gardenia can be effective for improving firmness and protecting against UV exposure.

Jar Deconstructed: Gardenia

A symbol of beauty, gardenia has long been used by Ayurvedic practitioners and in traditional Chinese medicine for liver protection, to treat hypertension and to be grated and soaked in Chinese liquor.

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Pro-Approved: Skin Care Devices & Clinical Ingredients Estheticians Rely On

In today’s treatment rooms, aesthetics professionals are combining science and innovation to deliver visible, lasting results.