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Can Skin Symptoms and Sebum Composition Help Diagnosis Parkinson’s Disease Early?

The Dermatology Digest

Can skin symptoms, odor, and sebum composition help diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD) earlier than is currently possible? In addition, certain pathological changes are seen in both the skin and nervous system, and there are distinct metabolic changes in sebum composition among individuals with PD, the study notes.

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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

From futuristic at-home devices to clinics equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, technology has placed the tools for radiant skin in the hands of the many. The accessibility of tools and treatments prompts questions about their efficacy and safety, reminding us to trust professionals for guidance and comprehensive understanding.

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Treatment Masks - The Treat That's Not Just For Professional Treatments

The Organic Esthetician

Pro Tip: To increase calming and soothing effects, pop your mask into the fridge before applying or use a chilled gemstone tool over your mask. The cold temperature constricts blood vessels, decreasing redness while firming the skin, in addition to stimulating the arrector pili muscle in the hair follicle, expelling barrier protecting sebum.

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Pore Strips, Glue And Other Skin Trends To Avoid

Eminence Organics

Avoid: Pore Vacuums You might have seen a newer tool pop up in your skin care aisle or social media feed: the pore vacuum. While pore vacuums look similar to highly effective tools used by spa professionals, they are not the same. The professional tools require specialized training to treat the area without damaging the skin’s layers.

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Best Facial Oils For Gua Sha Massage

Eminence Organics

Facial oils give the skin some slickness, which allows your gua sha tool to glide over your skin with minimal friction. Shiri Sarfati , a Miami-based beauty expert and licensed esthetician, explains, “It’s important to have something that provides enough slip so that you can truly move the [tool] along the facial contours.

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How To Layer Your Skincare For Best Results

The Organic Esthetician

It reduces inflammation, it balances sebum, and it neutralizes bacterial overgrowth. Use it as a spot treatment for breakouts and redness or, for oilier skin types, use it all over your face to balance sebum. Either way, you have the tools for healthy, happy skin. V15 is not your average vitamin C.

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Introducing: Clear Choice by Dermastart

California Skincare Supply

Acne Peel - With 35% Salicylic Acid, this peel prevents sebum blockage, eases extractions, and prevents pseudofolliculitis. By creating a barrier of protection, this beta hydroxy acid penetrates deep within the follicle to help liquefy trapped sebum (oil) to prevent future breakouts. Recommended for all skin types.

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