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How To Confidently Treat All Skin Tones on the Fitzpatrick Scale

How To Confidently Treat All Skin Tones on the Fitzpatrick Scale

Knowing how to work on skin of all shades and colors is an imperative part of being a good esthetician and skin advisor.

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Hydroquinone: Is the Cure Worse Than the Problem?

Learn about the concerns regarding this troublesome skin lightener, as well as some new alternatives.

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Uncovering the Layers of Skin Peels

New trends and acids have been combined with traditional peel methods and formulas to pave the way for estheticians to customize results for clients.

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Devices and Cell Salt Ingredients to Amp Up Acne Treatments

Tiffany Andersen shares how important it is to understand cell salts in skin care, especially when treating acne.

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Lymphology: The Elixir of Life

One of the most intriguing and dynamic relationships that the human body possesses, is that of the immune system and lymphatics. Lymph has long been researched and upheld by many physicians and therapists as the “elixir of life.”

Why Prepping the Skin Pre-facial is Crucial

Why Prepping the Skin Pre-facial is Crucial

Pre-conditioning plays a vital role in ensuring that the skin does not experience adverse reactions during more aggressive treatments.

New Age Attitude Toward AHAs

Learn the lowdown on why alpha hydroxy acids are making a big comeback in the spa industry.

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Lauder Reveals Metabolomic Insights on Acne, Pollution, Aging and More

Leveraging the field of metabolomics, The Estée Lauder Companies has uncovered new insights relating to skin.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: What Does Anti-aging Really Mean?

Increased life expectancy has changed the concept of aging and, in turn, has propelled anti-aging research, leading to a multitude of topical applications.

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Preventing and Treating Stretch Marks

To understand the prevention and treatment of stretch marks, we must first define the term to be sure we are using it properly. Then, we must look at how and why stretch marks arise and consider the mechanism causing them. Only then can we understand precautions to prevent or minimize the injury, which results in their formation.

The Basics of Safe & Effective Peeling

The Basics of Safe & Effective Peeling

Most estheticians are results-orientated, which makes peels a fantastic addition to their offerings because peels deliver maximum results.

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Common Gene Mutation Linked to Increased Skin Cancer

When Homo sapiens left Africa and had to adapt to less sunny climates, there was a mutation in one of the genes responsible for regulating the synthesis of melanin, which allowed for better absorption of vitamin D, but also increased the risk of developing skin cancer in adulthood.

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5 Myths of Redheads’ Skin Exposed

Many assume that redheaded skin is all the same, when in reality, it’s as varied as the person.

The Powerful Effects of Vitamin A for Signs of Aging

The Powerful Effects of Vitamin A for Signs of Aging

This fabulous ingredient allows the fibroblast cell to synthesize collagen and elastin, which in turn thickens and tightens the skin, reducing wrinkles, slowing down the aging process and providing a younger appearance.

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Part 1: Birthday Aging or Sun Damage? A Tale of Two Sisters

For these identical twin sisters their skin could not be more different. See how one sister's skin compared to the other depending on how much time they spent outside.

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Eye Lift in a Jar: Can Skin Care Ingredients Replace the Scalpel?

As an alternative to an eye lift, skin care can offer a multifaceted solution to all eye issues. The most advanced ingredients can have real benefits to smooth, soothe, firm, lift, support capillary integrity, brighten, reduce dark coloration and enhance circulation.

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Medical Aesthetic Procedures – What’s in Your Aftercare?

The aesthetic industry has grown and developed over the last twenty years!

Ethnic Skin Care

Discover the unique skin care challenges of various ethnic skin types and about some treatment options.