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Acne Be Gone: Proven Treatments for Clear Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Acne is primarily caused by sebum - an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. At times, these glands can produce excess sebum, clogging pores and trapping bacteria and dead skin cells, leading to acne. Whiteheads and Blackheads: These are non-inflammatory types of acne that appear as small bumps or dark spots on the skin.

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All Ages Need Preventative Aging Skin Care

Lydia Sarfati

The hormonal changes brought on by menopause decreases sebum production, depriving the skin its natural lubricant. The major cause of dehydration is evaporation and removal of sebum from the surface of the skin by the use of harsh, drying soaps and alkalis, as well as environmental factors such as UV light. The epidermis thins out.

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The Hottest Clinical Skin Care Correction This Fall

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Including mandelic acid in acne treatment has been shown to reduce sebum production, dead skin cell buildup, inflammation, and bacteria. You can learn more about the one home care product in the kit – Dark Spot Clearer. The High Maintenance Facial is jam-packed with Dermaplaning, Hydrodermabrasion, and LED Light Therapy!

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All-New Post Peel Skin Recovery System 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

With five serums and five oxygen activators at an esthetician’s disposal – they can mix and match so many different combinations and use them to infuse into the skin after: Dermaplaning Microdermabrasion Chemical Peels Microneedling LED Light Therapy Treatments The serums are also ideal for clients to use in their daily home care routine!

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All About Galvanic Facials and The Benefits of Cosmetic Electrotherapy

California Skincare Supply

Utilizing targeted products in combination with the chemical reaction created by the electrical current acts to soften keratin, oil plugs, and sebum, thereby making it much easier to extract the follicles. As you can imagine, this approach can be especially helpful for addressing oily skin, acne, blackheads, and comedones.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

First Derm

It’s vital to be vigilant about any lumps, sores that don’t heal, bleeding, or changes in moles or dark spots within your beard area. Scalp Awareness : Skin cancer can also develop on the scalp, hidden under hair or in bald spots. Dermatologic Therapy. Review of treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae.

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High Tech/High Touch: New Approaches to Facial Massage with Real Results

Lydia Sarfati

A recently published study from the Cleveland Clinic shows that integrative therapies that include massage therapy, can improve the physical, mental and social health for patients with chronic, non-cancer related pain without increased use of opioid medications. Using massage helps cleanse the skin of impurities and soften sebum.