Aging is inevitable, and many factors influence it both intrinsically and extrinsically. There are several ways to slow down the impact of aging, and products like sunscreen help combat the biggest extrinsic factor, ultraviolet damage. Muscle loss due to aging happens through the entire body. People lose muscle mass naturally as they age, and most people don’t realize it until their skin starts to sag or become loose. So, how can you help clients that are concerned with muscle loss? First, you need to understand a little more about muscles.

Andrea Gregaydis is a licensed aesthetician and international CIDESCO diplomat. She holds multiple additional licenses as a New York state instructor and nail technician, as well as a certified laser technician. Gregaydis is the lead instructor at the Aesthetic Science Institute and has over 10 years of experience as a practitioner, team coordinator, and role model for hundreds of future skin care professionals. She is a contributing author to top industry trade magazines, as well as a speaker at various aesthetics conferences across the United States. She is also a CIDESCO International Examiner.