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Dear Professional Skincare Training:  When using chemical exfoliants in my skincare treatments, how can I tell the difference between the skin “frosting” and the skin “blanching”

Pro Skin Care Training

by Arlene White Have you ever purchased a wart or corn remover, like Compound W, over the counter? When you apply the product onto the treatment area, the skin turns white after a few minutes. Most of these over-the-counter products contain Salicylic Acid. A “frost” is common with Salicylic acid peels, Jessner’s solutions, and other […]

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Discover the Benefits of Dermaplaning: The Secret to Radiant Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Dermaplaning is a non-invasive facial treatment designed to exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells and fine "peach fuzz" hair (vellus hair). While microdermabrasion uses crystals or a diamond-tipped wand to exfoliate, dermaplaning employs a sterile surgical scalpel to scrape the skin gently. What is Dermaplaning?

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The Ultimate Guide to Skin Cycling: Boost Your Skincare Routine

Kim Gallo Esthetics

The concept is based on the idea that alternating products can lead to enhanced results, much like how physical training routines work. Here's a night-by-night how-to: Night 1: Exfoliation On day one, we focus on exfoliation to reveal a fresh, radiant complexion. Night 2: Retinoids On night two, we focus on retinoids.

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Chemical Peel Benefits

Aesthetics Exposed

Exfoliating the skin to improve its appearance dates back to ancient Egyptians and is still popular today. In the mid-1800s, the use of aggressive exfoliation methods was introduced to treat various skin conditions. It is well known that chemical peels exfoliate keratinized cells from the outer layers of skin.

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Skin HIIT – A Skin Barrier Breakdown Workout for Your Skin

Renee Rouleau

The concept of a HIIT workout (high-intensity interval training) is all about working really, really hard and then recovering. Step 2: Next, use a gentle exfoliating facial scrub (like Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub ) to physically buff and lift off any remaining dry cells. It’s the “no pain, no gain” philosophy.

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Renée Predicts the 6 Biggest Skincare Trends of 2023

Renee Rouleau

In her version, Dr. Bowe says night one is for exfoliation, night two is for a retinoid, and then nights three and four are all about hydrating and nourishing to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier. While I don’t think this is the best idea due to the risk of irritation, it’s true that exfoliating acids can help reduce odor.

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3 Ways That a Master Esthetics Course Will Help Your Career 

Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics

Here at Atelier Esthetique, some of the advanced classes our Master Course students take include: Aromatherapy Brazilian Waxing Chemical Peels/Exfoliation Laser and IPL Hair Removal Microdermabrasion …and much more! Get our most in-depth training and become a master esthetician. Everyone is a winner! Enroll today !

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