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Melanin Myths

Written by Sonita Michelle

“Black don't crack.” “Black people don’t need sunscreen.” “Black people can't get skin cancer because we have melanin.” As a black woman and experienced licensed aesthetician, I can’t tell you how many times I have had to educate my clients, family, and friends of all races, but specifically my black clients, about the skin myths in our communities. They are hurting us beyond measure. I…

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Foolproof Success: Continuing Education & Aesthetics

Written by Dorian Reyes

Of the many differences of opinion out there in the world (not to mention within the aesthetics community), one ideology is a given – education is king. Because of that fact, modern professional skin care lines would be fools not to capitalize on aesthetics practitioners’ thirst for knowledge. Quality aesthetics programs at beauty schools are a fantastic start to a firm foundation of a budding…

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DERMASCOPE Interviews Award-Winning Aesthetician, Adrienne Shostak

Written by DMK Skin Revision Center

DERMASCOPE visits Adrienne Shostak in Washington D.C. at Bespoke Aesthetics + Wellness. As an award-winning aesthetician and top DMK account, we had a few questions for her: In your Face Havens feature, you mentioned your business’s origins are from central London. How did you find yourself overseas, and what about the culture influenced your overall professional goal? I landed in London by happy accident... I…

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That’s Not My Name: Microchanneling & Growth Factor Serums

Written by Dorian Reyes

The aesthetician profession is one that is rapidly evolving. What has been commonly referred to as giving facials has now morphed into an aesthetic practice that goes well beyond face rubbing. As skin care professionals’ scope of expertise and practice progresses, it is only natural that trusted manufacturers rise to the occasion. One company that is has made it its mission to rise to the…

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In The Hive: Learning About Urticaria

Written by Becky Kuehn

Urticaria, is one of the skin conditions we had to learn about and memorize in aesthetic school. However, most of haven’t experienced it personally or encountered it in the treatment room. Here’s a little refresher on an important condition that skin care professionals should know about. We will discuss what it is, what can cause or trigger it, and then go over the aesthetic solutions…

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