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Hormones & Skin Health

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Hormonal Disorders & Skin Health by Courtney Freeman, Licensed Esthetics Instructor Introduction Skin health, in its complexities, is tied to so many distinct and precise factors throughout the human body. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid produces excess amounts of its hormones.

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How Nutrition Affects Your Skin Health

American Esthetician Organization

In this article, we will explore the connection between nutrition and skin health, the essential nutrients for healthy skin, how poor nutrition damages your skin, and how to improve skin health through diet. Additionally, we will discuss the role of supplements in maintaining healthy skin.

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Exploring Popular Skincare Ingredients for Beginners

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Common active ingredients found in serums include retinol for anti-aging, vitamin C for brightening, and niacinamide for overall skin health. How to use: Apply a few drops to clean skin before moisturizing. Word of caution: Some individuals may experience mild irritation, especially those with sensitive skin.

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How to Care for Your Skin Post Laser Treatment

US Dermatologt Partners

Dermatology Partners Tyler, “Lasers are used to improve skin health and appearance in a variety of ways. From reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and creating a more even skin tone and texture to managing common skin conditions like eczema and acne, laser treatments offer a wide array of benefits.

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Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over-the-Counter Products: What’s the Difference?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

With a medical-grade regimen, you’re getting the best possible product for your skin type and conditions. Gentle and non-irritating Medical-grade skincare products are formulated to be gentle and non-irritating, which is especially important for those with sensitive skin.

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Do Skin Lesions Grow During Pregnancy? What to Look for?

US Dermatologt Partners

Dermatology Partners Sugar Land , “Changes in skin tone, development of lesions, and skin dryness or irritation can all occur during pregnancy. While none of these changes are necessarily warning signs of anything dangerous, skin cancer and more serious conditions can also develop during pregnancy.

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Vitamin 'A'mazing

Aesthetics Exposed

The Importance of Vitamin A Vitamin A is an essential nutrient needed by the body for vision, growth, reproduction, immunity, and skin health. In the 1930’s it was first suggested that aging skin is directly caused by a vitamin A deficiency. It belongs to a family of organic chemicals called retinoids.

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