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Algae in Skincare: Your Key to Tackling Dehydration and Fine Lines

Renee Rouleau

Some biotech companies have even taken a high-tech approach, training algae to produce specific valuable compounds by exposing them to different light frequencies, resulting in customized extracts. One company even trained algae to produce triglycerides, or algae oil– something impossible to create outside of the lab!

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Breaking the Stigma—How Witch Hazel Can Benefit Oily or Stressed Skin

Renee Rouleau

Witch hazel can have benefits for almost every skin type, it’s just about finding a well-formulated product. Skincare products are now made to be much more gentle, with the skin’s protective barrier in mind. Witch hazel, or Hamamelis Virginianal, is a tree extract commonly used in cosmetics.

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The Benefits of Glycerin—How to Harness This Moisture Magnet for Glowing Skin

Renee Rouleau

They excel at moisturizing, softening, and conditioning the skin. When oil is extracted from something and processed, glycerin is left over. This means almost anyone can use it, and it’s also appropriate for all skin types. Regardless of whether your skin is oily or dry, ALL skin types need water.

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

Renee Rouleau

Your esthetician should ask you questions about your concerns and goals, any sensitivities or skin conditions, and which products and/or prescriptions you use. That said, if you’re in a lot of pain (like intense burning from a chemical peel) or discomfort (some people are more sensitive to extractions than others), speak up.

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Does Tea Tree Oil Really Help with Acne? Here’s How We Tested It

Renee Rouleau

In fact, long before we learned how to extract tea tree oil, the aboriginal people of Australia used tea tree leaves to treat bruises, skin infections, wounds, and insect bites. While generally a harmless ingredient, everybody’s skin is different, so It’s better to be safe than sorry!

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The Genius Strategy Spa Cascada Uses To Set Themselves Apart

Lipgloss and Aftershave

In the state of New York, estheticians are permitted to do laser treatments, however, at Spa Cascada, we require our estheticians to have a laser certification along with a training certification from our laser companies.” L+A understands that injectables are a go-to option for many medical + spa skin care clients.

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What Is Desincrustation? Unclogging The Truth About Congested Pores

Eminence Organics

Unclogging The Truth About Congested Pores Desincrustation, a term familiar to skin care experts but less known outside the spa world, is a process for deeply cleansing pores and preparing the skin for extractions. By removing blockages that could lead to acne, desincrustation is essential for addressing problem skin.

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