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Chemical Peel Confidence: A Guide for Estheticians

Enlightened Beauty

You get the Fitzpatrick type, you follow a standard protocol, and boom results. Understanding the Fitzpatrick scale is important, but its not the whole story. When I train estheticians, I always say this: just because you can layer peels doesnt mean you should. But seasoned estheticians know better. Skin is nuanced.

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Skincare Trends Esthetics Students Will Want to Know in 2024

Tricoci University

Diverse Skincare Matters There have been rumors that the FDA is changing its guidelines to require clinical trials on the darkest skin tones on the Fitzpatrick scale. The Fitzpatrick scale is a classification of skin tones based on its reaction to sunlight and UV exposure.

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Estheticians: Different Types of Chemical Peels

Tricoci University

The best way to learn the ins and outs of how chemical peels work and how to perform one is by studying at an elite esthetician training program. The Fitzpatrick Scale categorizes skin by color and light sensitivity. As an esthetician, you can decide whether the Fitzpatrick Scale is relevant for your clients.