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The Ultimate Guide to Skin Cycling: Boost Your Skincare Routine

Kim Gallo Esthetics

The concept is based on the idea that alternating products can lead to enhanced results, much like how physical training routines work. Some people might experience initial skin purging or increased sensitivity when they start skin cycling. The routine was developed by European dermatologist Whitney Bowe during the lockdown.

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Does the Retinol Sandwich Method Work, and What Exactly Is It?

Renee Rouleau

However, those who have used retinol or retinoids before have likely experienced a period of purging , otherwise known as “the retinol scaries.” ” This can be anything from an increase in breakouts to dryness, flaking, or irritation.

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

Renee Rouleau

Breakouts What’s Normal If you’re someone with a lot of clogged pores or breakouts, it’s not unusual to have a little purging after a facial. Speaking of scabs, here’s what happens when microdermabrasion goes wrong. Here are nine ways to soothe irritated skin and speed up the healing process.

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The Device This Esthetician Uses in 99% of Treatments

Lipgloss and Aftershave

So for the next couple weeks, we just did Celluma LED Light Therapy 2 – 3 times a week to assist with the transition of home care and purging. I have taken their training! The next week we did a treatment and she was very reactive! This client purchased a Celluma and has used it every 2 – 3 days.”

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Popular MediSpa’s #1 Back Bar Skincare Brand

Lipgloss and Aftershave

After earning many industry awards for Aesthetician of the Year and Med Spa of the Year in the East Bay Area region for several years running, Teresa continues to enjoy educating and training her peers and patients alike. Our highly trained staff customizes care to each client’s unique needs.

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Knowing Ingredients vs. Knowing Skin: The Missing Piece in Esthetics Success

Enlightened Beauty

A textbook might say retinol purging lasts a few weeks, but what if your clients skin is overreacting due to barrier damage? The Power of Real-Time Adaptation A protocol might tell you to apply a specific enzyme mask for five minutes, but what if your clients skin starts reacting at three?