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Breaking the Stigma—How Witch Hazel Can Benefit Oily or Stressed Skin

Renee Rouleau

Thanks to more advanced extraction techniques, you can reap the therapeutic benefits of witch hazel without the drawbacks. Witch hazel, or Hamamelis Virginianal, is a tree extract commonly used in cosmetics. Extraction is typically done by blasting parts of the tree (such as the leaves, bark, and roots) with carbon dioxide.

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5 Red Flags During a Facial, Plus What to Do If Your Treatment Goes Wrong

Renee Rouleau

It’s also good to let your esthetician know if you’re getting a facial with a certain event in mind—if you’re attending a wedding in two days, you won’t want to get extractions or a crazy strong peel since these can both result in light flaking for a few days. The biggest culprit is usually extractions.

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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) BHA, or salicylic acid, is a gentle exfoliant that helps improve skin texture and unclog pores. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) This multitasker helps rebalance the skin, working to minimize the appearance of pores, even out skin tone, and strengthen the skin barrier. Always follow with moisturizer and sunscreen.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Use products containing usnic acid (usnea) Usnic acid is a natural extract from lichens that is a gentle solution for barrier repair. Usnic acid can be found in products in the form of sodium usnate or Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract. It balances skin’s microbiome, leaving it feeling soothed.

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Stop Selling Retail – It Never Works – Start Educating 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Estheticians Aren’t Sales People They’re Licensed Professionals As an educated, licensed professional, clients come to you for your expertise. Dentists give free toothbrushes and toothpaste at every cleaning because they know it’s their responsibility to educate on home care! They come to you to get help with their skin.

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The best ingredients for your skincare routine + client care plans for the esthetician in the treatment room

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Clients desire a visual to go with the education given within a skin care treatment session. Clients need DESCRIPTIONS + Education! THE CLIENT CONSULTATION The consultation for clients should be focused on the experience combined with education that exceeds many other providers’ level of care! YOU are the expert!

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What Causes Sagging Pores & How to Treat Them

The Glow Edit

If you feel like your pores are magically getting larger by the day, there might be an all too real effect at play here: sagging. If it seems like this is just one more way your pores are out to get you — on top of blackheads and breakouts — we’ve got good news: There are ways to fix sagging pores. Why Do Pores Sag?

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