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All Ages Need Preventative Aging Skin Care

Lydia Sarfati

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. The hormonal changes brought on by menopause decreases sebum production, depriving the skin its natural lubricant.

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Summer Skin Solutions

Lydia Sarfati

The major cause of dehydration is evaporation and removal of sebum from the surface of the skin by the use of harsh, drying soaps and alkalis, as well as environmental factors such as UV light. Anytime the environment humidity drops below 80%, the physical process of osmosis will occur. has the ability to bind moisture into the skin.