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Is Your Skin Getting Burned From Your Vitamin C Serum?

Renee Rouleau

Vitamin C, when used topically in a serum, is widely acclaimed as one of the best ingredients for brightening skin, boosting collagen production, and protecting skin against environmental damage. It’s so popular that even at the 2024 Medical Spa Show that I attended, vitamin C was a huge topic of conversation.

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The Importance of Elastin in Maintaining Healthy, Youthful Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

In addition, certain drugs and medical treatments—such as those used to treat cancer—can also affect elastin production. Retinol Retinol is a form of vitamin A that can help stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin. Vitamins C and E are particularly effective at protecting the skin from free radicals.

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The All-New Lira Clinical BODY Line: Because Your Skin Deserves More Than Just a Face Routine!

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Read our exclusive interview with the Lira Clinical Team about how to use the all-new BODY Line in advanced medical aesthetic treatments such as: Laser, Tummy Tucks, and Chemical Peels. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate professionals in the medical and spa skincare industry. Their product quality? Their team?

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Mixing Skin Care Ingredients: Best And Worst Combinations

Eminence Organics

FAQ | Conventional Retinol Explained | Mixing Skin Care Ingredients | Tips On Mixing Your Skin Care Products FAQ: Mixing Skin Care Ingredients Can You Mix Skin Care Ingredients? We suggest that you exercise strict caution with topicals that can be prescribed, such as conventional retinol. Read on to find out more.

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How to prevent hyperpigmentation

American Esthetician Organization

Using skincare products filled with antioxidants like Vitamin C can support healthy skin and slow down melanin overproduction. We also have melasma – brown patches often found on the face and sometimes body, typically triggered by hormonal changes such as pregnancy or certain medications like oral contraceptives.

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The best ingredients for your skincare routine + client care plans for the esthetician in the treatment room

Southeastern Esthetics Institute

Tier 3: Prescription-Level Product Lines Sold to licensed professionals in a medical spa, dermatology office, or plastic surgery practice. RETINOL Speeds up cell turnover through cellular DESQUAMATION (skin shedding!); Retinol is a type of retinoid, which is made from vitamin A. FUN FACT ON RETINOL DERIVATIVES!

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How To Treat Hangover Skin

The Organic Esthetician

Alcohol impairs the body’s absorption of vitamins while depleting vitamin stores. Therefore, it might seem like a good idea to use a retinol after drinking, however this can cause further irritation when applied to dry dehydrated skin. My favorite is Safe Cell from Tesseract Medical but Cymbiotika makes a great option as well.

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