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Tried and True: 5 Myths and Truths About Cleansing and Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Some side-effects of over-exfoliation are increased inflammation, skin sensitivity, extreme dryness, impaired barrier function, hyperpig­mentation and even potential scarring. They may veer away from cleansing alltogether if they are used to harsh cleansers or soap, which can be uncomfortable and leave the skin drier than before.

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Using CO2 Laser + Other Modalities to Treat Skin Pigmentation

Lipgloss and Aftershave

She has an extensive and diverse background in healthcare, with over a decade of experience working in emergency, critical care, trauma, aesthetics, healthcare administration, and healthcare education. She also has a passion for education and spent 6 years teaching health profession graduate-level courses.

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That Chemical Peel Didn’t Work

Lipgloss and Aftershave

What they start to believe they need may be far from what is actually best for their individual skin needs. It is essential that we, the licensed skin specialists, prioritize first learning about our client’s concerns, desires, and expectations, and then kindly educating and managing their expectations.

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Enhancing retail sales in spas: the multisensory revolution with Yon-Ka Paris

Spa Executive

As spa owners and managers seek novel ways to attract customers and boost sales, providing exceptional customer service, educating clients, offering personalized experiences, and featuring the best possible products on the market are key. On top of that, there’s a strategy that stands out from the rest – the multisensory experience.

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Peptides – What Are They + How Do They Work

Lipgloss and Aftershave

His expertise includes: Product development Innovative formulation development Brand development Brand and Product education Manufacturing enterprise management supply chain and logistics development As a founding member of M.A.D It also helps maintain and restore a normal skin sensitivity threshold.

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Treating Itchy Skin Rash from Plant Exposure while Camping, Hiking, & Traveling

First Derm

The common plants that cause itchy skin rashes are poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The appearance of rashes caused by plant exposure can vary depending on the specific plant and the individual’s skin sensitivity. Travelers are unaware of the rashes caused by poisonous plants while traveling.

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Truths and Myths About Cleansing and Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Some side-effects of over-exfoliation are increased inflammation, skin sensitivity, extreme dryness, impaired barrier function, hyperpig­mentation and even potential scarring. They may veer away from cleansing all together if they are used to harsh cleansers or soap, which can be uncomfortable and leave the skin drier than before.