I have a love-hate relationship with the sun. I love the sun’s warmth on a bright summer day and watching the sunset over the ocean. What is troubling is the damage it has caused my skin over the years. As an aesthetician who has had skin cancer twice, I know all too well the damage ultraviolet rays cause on skin. Ultraviolet rays can cause damage,…

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Written by Gina Marie McGuire
Aging skin has always been a hot topic in the aesthetic industry and drives most clients to treatment rooms. As the industry advances with technology and ingredient research, so do the choices of how to treat aging skin with the best results. There are a myriad of products, facial treatments, and opinions available that all claim to offer the fountain of youth. So, how does…
Sun damage is a topic that skin care professionals talk about until they feel blue in the face. Yet, why do so many clients skip this crucial step in their skin care routine? The solution to this problem involves continuing to learn and educate themselves, so they can better educate their clients. When professionals know more, they do better. Setting an example and backing it…
Aging is defined as biological changes that result in the body losing minerals and nutrients. This process causes physical, emotional, and psychological changes within the human body. Depending on your skin type, this can result in age lines and dehydrated skin. Oily skin, on the other hand, is a wealth of gold during the aging process. This is because the over-active sebaceous glands have shown…
As skin ages, it’s inevitable that your client’s daily or weekly skincare needs will likely need to change with it. The average cellular turnover or renewal starts to drastically decrease, no longer occurring every 28 to 30 days but taking well over 56 days. This means the dull, dry, and flakey appearance that many aging clients may be concerned about will be much more apparent…

October 2024

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