When asked what comes to mind when thinking of the spa industry, many would answer with words such as “wellness,” “relaxation,” and “health.” Ideally, these are the very objectives that sit atop the priority lists of spa owners, massage therapists, and anyone else providing in-house services for their clients. These are reasons why many professionals go into this business in the first place – to…

At this point, you can probably spot a first-time Brazilian client the moment you head to the waiting area to greet them. She’s going to have at least one person with her for support, she’s laughing nervously and glancing around trying to figure out what everyone else is getting, and, as you walk her back (without her friend), she’s already asking questions. “How many of…

To understand how inhibitor peptides are able to alter pigmentation, it is imperative to understand how melanin is produced within the skin, what causes the overproduction of melanin (hyperpigmentation), and how peptides can play a key role in the regulation of melanin production. HOW THE SKIN PRODUCES MELANINMelanogenisis begins when tyrosine, an amino acid, is stimulated by the pituitary gland and attaches to an enzyme,…

With cutaneous resurfacing there are various options depending on the condition of the skin and desired clinical outcomes. There are three types of exfoliating agents commonly used to resurface the skin. Keratolytic agents, keratocoagulant agents, and proteolytic agents. Keratolytic agents, such as hydroxy acids, work by breaking apart the bonds that hold skin cells together or by dissolving cellular glue. Keratolytic agents include hydroxy acids…