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Does the Retinol Sandwich Method Work, and What Exactly Is It?

Renee Rouleau

I’ve been a big fan of retinol and prescription retinoids since they came on the scene for anti-aging in the early ’90s. Fast forward to today, and I’m not only thrilled that retinol is now available without a prescription, but I’m also incredibly excited about the new ways we’ve discovered to use it.

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

Renee Rouleau

Bad Communication As far as I’m concerned, bad communication from your esthetician is the number one red flag during a facial. During your treatment, your esthetician should explain the steps to you (at least if it’s your first time with them). If it’s not, you should be able to reach out to your esthetician for solutions.

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Skin Care Routine For Your 40s: Time To Tighten Your Skin

Eminence Organics

Natural Retinol Alternative Like conventional retinol , our botanically-sourced retinol alternative can reduce the visible signs of aging, but without the harsh side effects that conventional retinol can cause. Tone: Complete the cleansing process with a toner that includes a Natural Retinol Alternative.

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5 Signs Your Skin Is Reacting And How To Fix It

Eminence Organics

If the new product causes your skin to break out, maybe you’re just purging. If there’s mild redness and peeling, same idea (hello, retinol ) and your skin may just need a couple of weeks to get used to the new product or ingredient. Are you dealing with skin reactions and not sure what is causing them?

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Popular MediSpa’s #1 Back Bar Skincare Brand

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Clemens, seasoned medical esthetician shares her most popular back bar brand of skincare in her hugely popular Northern California MediSpa. Teresa has been a Licensed Esthetician in California, since 2015. A gentle, exfoliating cleanser, retinol, or cellular turnover serum, and night repair creme for PM. Meet Teresa L.

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Knowing Ingredients vs. Knowing Skin: The Missing Piece in Esthetics Success

Enlightened Beauty

The difference between a good esthetician and a great one isnt just memorizing formulations. A textbook might say retinol purging lasts a few weeks, but what if your clients skin is overreacting due to barrier damage? The ability to observe, pivot, and adjust in real time is what makes an esthetician truly skilled.