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Many new estheticians feel a mix of fear, pressure, and uncertainty when it comes to advanced treatments like peels. You get the Fitzpatrick type, you follow a standard protocol, and boom results. Understanding the Fitzpatrickscale is important, but its not the whole story. Dont rush into aggressive treatments.
While we, as estheticians, need to address very specific skin care concerns of our clients on a daily basis, from acne breakouts to dry, compromised skin, preventative aging treatments continue to be the most prevalent concern. What is Skin Aging: Skin aging is caused by both intrinsic and external factors. What Happens at Each Decade?
Chemical peels are a cosmetic skin treatment. A chemical peel is an exfoliation technique in which an acid-based solution is applied to the skin. More intense chemical treatments may target the layer of skin just beneath, the dermis, as well. The FitzpatrickScale categorizes skin by color and light sensitivity.
removed by use of soaps and other alkalis, exfoliating chemicals such as AHA’s, manually through granular exfoliation or dermabrasion, the cells can dry and crack, producing dry skin or worse, seriously compromised skin. has the ability to bind moisture into the skin. When the N.M.F.
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