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Is Quaternium 18 a silicone? Episode 179

The Beauty Brains

Fashionista is comparing it to retinol without the irritation, but I’m skeptical. Camille asks – What are your thoughts on this new bill: California bill would ban sale of makeup containing cancer-causing chemicals, toxins [link] Sherry wants to know whether toners are really needed. What are the potential benefits?

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How does Tresemme Beauty-Full Volume Reverse Wash haircare system work? Episode 151

The Beauty Brains

That would be Retinoids, like retinol or retinoic acid. But beta carotene can be converted into retinol, so like I said banana peels are a great natural…. HOW does beta carotene get converted to retinol? So maybe all that beta carotene in banana peels DOES end up as retinol which can fight acne. 003 grams of retinol.

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Male Call! Skincare for men is having a moment!

California Skincare Supply

Facts and Figures – The Bull Market for Professional Men’s Skincare According to Allied Market Research, an independent organization that studies industry trends, skincare products for men saw exponential growth just last year, with a 7% increase in sales. And those numbers are only going to keep climbing.

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Microneedling For Maximum Results: Our Best Practices + The Benefits You Need To Know

California Skincare Supply

Get recurring income from the sale of replacement heads and serum. Prior to a microneedling appointment, certain medications such as NSAIDS should be avoided along with topical treatments that exfoliate such as retinol products, AHAs, and BHAs. Why you’ll love it: Sell to your clients for at-home use.

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Buyer Beware: Most Collagen Supplements Sourced From CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations)

Aesthetics Advisor

Troublesome Contaminants Found in Many Nonorganic Collagen Products The collagen products in question were selected based on their popularity and sales ranking on Amazon.com, and all were nonorganic.

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Stop Selling Retail – It Never Works – Start Educating 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Estheticians Aren’t Sales People They’re Licensed Professionals As an educated, licensed professional, clients come to you for your expertise. CSS educates estheticians in basic to advanced skin care techniques as well as product knowledge and retail sales development. It’s our favorite because – WELL – RETINOL!!!

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What Does Exfoliating Do For Your Skin?

Eminence Organics

In 2015, the California State Assembly passed a bill restricting the sale of personal care products that contain plastic microbeads. We recommend the Bamboo Firming Fluid as an alternative to conventional retinol. This concentrate contains a Natural Retinol Alternative, which is safe to combine with other exfoliating products.