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People of color should also be careful to avoid sun exposure, retinols and harsh exfoliants leading up to a chemical peel.

Why Prepping Skin of Color Matters for Chemical Peel Season

When peel season rolls around, most of us estheticians get excited about the chance to help clients refresh their skin and head into the cooler months with a glow.

Azelaic acid is a favorite in the skindustry, especially those seeking more effective, gentle solutions for acne and rosacea.

5 Things You Need to Know About Azelaic Acid

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Environ’s Philosophy to Vitamin A

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The ABCs of Skin Care!

We're going back to the basics and reviewing our ABCs... of skin care (and vitamins K and E, too!)

Don't forget your morning cuppa marine collagen.

DolCas Biotech Marine Collagen Boosts the Morning Coffee Break

Leading nutraceutical developer DolCas Biotech, LLC is expanding Morikol, its marine collagen into the functional beverage space, particularly popular hot favorites such as coffee, cocoa and tea.

The Body Edit: Clinical Skin Care’s Next Frontier

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.

Highlighting the benefits of certain ingredients can make the science behind skin care feel more real to clients.

How to Explain Complex Skin Care Ingredients to Clients Without Overwhelming Them

As estheticians and skin care professionals, it is vital to educate clients about the ingredients they’re exposed to when getting a service or buying a product.

Vitamin K supports blood flow and strengthens capillaries, which helps mitigate bruising and vascular issues.

Jar Deconstructed: Vitamin K

Vitamin K is highly valued topically in skin care for its ability to strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation, thereby enhancing the appearance of dark circles and bruising.

Don't think just because you won't be going to space, that the research done there doesn't affect you. The results of research done in space has led to countless spin-off technologies we use on Earth, advancements in medicine and increased knowledge on resource management.

Stories of Success: Shalini Vadhera

In June, Ready Set Jet became the first beauty brand to go to space, sending its space-certified products on Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station.

Harsh products, environmental stressors and underlying skin conditions can all cause the skin barrier to malfunction.

Scalp and Skin Barrier Health: Driving New Insights That Are Beyond Skin-Deep

In the past, most consumers bought products that boosted great-looking skin and hair for aesthetic reasons, but this aim is now shifting to skin health.

Ingrowns happen when hair gets trapped under the skin. Here's how you can avoid them.

Is Waxing a Love-Hate Relationship? You’re Not Alone.

Let’s be honest—waxing can totally feel like a love-hate relationship…for both clients and us pros.

Good brows are tailored to compliment a client's facial features, proportions and eye spacing.

Framing the Face: The Art & Science of Perfect Brows

Brows are not just hair—they are the frame that sets the tone for the entire face.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a light-sensitive drug activated by a specific light source to destroy abnormal cells.

Photodynamic Therapy: A Single Solution for Oily Skin, Pores and Sun Damage

Most patients learn about PDT in the context of medical concerns, such as persistent acne, enlarged oil glands or early sun-related lesions.

The Retinol Serum Forte accelerates cell turnover, stimulates collagen production and reduces the appearance of pigmentation.

Environ Skin Care’s Two Retinol Boosters Advance Its Unique Algorithm to Help Control Youthful Skin Longevity

For more than 40 years, it’s been Dr. Des Fernandes’ life’s work researching vitamin A’s impact on skin health, expanding the intricate understanding of what happens to skin biologically and chronologically through life.