First Derm

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Online Dermatologist Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens? Dermatologists recommend gentle, age-appropriate skincare alternatives like mild cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen instead of retinol for young skin. The use of retinol serum among kids and teens is on the rise, influenced by social media and beauty trends.

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Renee Rouleau

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Breakouts What’s Normal If you’re someone with a lot of clogged pores or breakouts, it’s not unusual to have a little purging after a facial. This includes retinol, exfoliating acids, and vitamin C. Speaking of scabs, here’s what happens when microdermabrasion goes wrong.

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Renee Rouleau

APRIL 5, 2024

I’ve been a big fan of retinol and prescription retinoids since they came on the scene for anti-aging in the early ’90s. However, back then, the lack of education and the availability of only prescription retinoids meant that the side effects could be quite severe. Introducing: the retinol sandwich method. What is Retinol?

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The Glow Edit

MARCH 3, 2023

Salicylic acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid , or BHA) and retinol can do serious magic for skin, and there’s no better time to pair them together — for a few reasons. How BHA and Retinol Work Together There’s a common myth that BHA can inhibit the effects of retinol, but that’s just not the case. In short, yes.

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Lipgloss and Aftershave

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Clemens Teresa is a Skin Stylist, Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Skincare Educator/Trainer. Blended with her overall passion for helping others look and feel their best, as a Medical Aesthetician/Skin Care Educator/Trainer at Walnut Creek Aesthetics for the past nine years and BioSkin Aesthetics for the past two years. Meet Teresa L.

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Enlightened Beauty

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A textbook might say retinol purging lasts a few weeks, but what if your clients skin is overreacting due to barrier damage? Educate clients in a way that empowers them rather than overwhelms them. The way you educate, the adjustments you make, and the trust you build all impact the results.

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