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Glow Up: Understanding Brightening Peels and Their Functions

Written by Aliesha Pierce

As licensed skin care professionals, we all understand chemical peels exfoliate by dislodging the intercellular glue that holds cells together. It dissolves desmosomes that bond keratinocytes together. Salicylic, our hero beta hydroxy acid, is lipophilic, so it dissolves and purges sebaceous filament inside the follicles. Alpha hydroxy acids are hydrophilic. They work hygroscopically, meaning they penetrate into the cells, drawing in moisture to blow it…

Published in Exfoliation

Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow: Natural Ways to Detox the Scalp

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A full, healthy head of hair has everything to do with the health of the body, especially the scalp. Hair loss does not discriminate against gender or race. Thinning hair and baldness occur in both men and women all over the world for a number of reasons. These include toxic exposures, products, hereditary factors, stress, and hormonal changes. While it is an experience most would…

Published in Treatments

Prenatal Pampering: 5 Pregnancy-Safe Spa Treatments

Written by Jenny Silverstone

When you see a pregnant woman walk through the doors of your spa, there is no doubt she is likely in need of some serious pampering. She is probably feeling those pregnancy aches and pains and may not have many more weeks before she is focused entirely on her new baby and will not have the time to treat herself. While she may not understand…

Published in Treatments

Off-Label Injectables: Sculptra and Compounded Kybella

Written by Erin Lucie, DNP, FNP-C

Being able to offer treatments that are safe, effective, and affordable for clients is always top priority. Sometimes, as injectors, we need to use our artistic license and go off-label in order to make that happen. Off-label product use is entirely legal and very common. In fact, about one in five medications is prescribed off-label and is an integral part of modern cosmetic medicine. Sculptra…

Published in Treatments

Smooth Moves: 6 Treatment Options for Cellulite

Written by Stephanie Santos

Many women complain about cellulite and desperately try to find ways to make it disappear for good. While a healthy diet and regular exercise help immensely in maintaining a fit body and keeping cellulite at bay, they may not be effective all the time. Cellulite does not discriminate – on females, at least. While it is very rarely seen on men, it appears on women…

Published in Treatments