Melanin-Rich Skin: Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treatment

Written by Krystyn Gardiner
Melanin-Rich Skin: Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treatment
Affecting approximately 65% of African Americans, 52% of Hispanics, and 47% of Asians, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is one of the most common pigmentary disorders occurring amongst skin of color clients.1 Melanin-rich skin types are at higher risk of developing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to the overproduction of melanin that this population tends to experience following the initiation of inflammatory processes, injury, or trauma. {mprestriction ids="3,4,5,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} Practical treatment…
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Real Representation: Inclusive Marketing

Written by Nichelle Mosley
Real Representation: Inclusive Marketing
American society is quickly becoming more diverse. As any society changes, so must the marketing efforts of the businesses that serve that society. Specifically, the increasing diversity of society will require those in the aesthetics industry to market goods and services in as inclusive a manner as possible. {mprestriction ids="3,4,5,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} MARKETING METHODS One of the first contact points a client has with a business is…
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Safe Space: Having Compassion & Empathy for Clients

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Safe Space: Having Compassion & Empathy for Clients
The past two years have been trying; it has been hard on most and devastating to many. The need for empathy goes without saying. As the expression goes, “Be kind because everyone is fighting a difficult battle.” This is the reason it is so important for the skin care industry to be a cohesive and compassionate unit, delivering uplifting, self-affirming, and calming experiences to clients. …
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Sustainable Solutions: Environment-Friendly Skin Care

Written by Sujata Bahri
Sustainable Solutions: Environment-Friendly Skin Care
Over the past decade, sustainable skin care has helped drive spa and client product trends. No longer is it enough to simply package products in recyclable packaging. There need to be new ways to cultivate ingredients and manufacture products with low to no global footprint in order to be seen as responsible business practitioners in the wellness industry. Today, sustainability in skin care starts with…
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A Comprehensive Approach: Treatments for Acne Scars

Written by Michael Somenek, MD
A Comprehensive Approach: Treatments for Acne Scars
Although a client’s acne may be long gone, the scars can be persistent and cause many individuals to become self-conscious of their appearance. The inflammation caused by acne can impact the healing process and diminish the amount of helpful collagen that occurs naturally in skin. The result is an uneven, pitted (atrophic) appearance of acne scars. While scars may fade over time, they often do…
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