Skin Care Rooted Regimens “Le français” is globally renowned for their “je ne sais quoi,” effortless beauty, and sophisticated glamour. French icons like Bridgette Bardot, Coco Chanel, and Catherine Deneuve have influenced the French skin care industry. The French like to be known for their style, embracing a laid-back imperfect impression while accentuating their natural beauty. French skin culture differs from the United States in many ways. Even though the lines are becoming blurred through globalization, the French have several characteristics that are the basis for their philosophy. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE Kirsten Sheridan has a higher national diploma in beauty therapy from the United Kingdom and is a licensed aesthetician. She has 20 years of experience as an aesthetician and educator, holds a teaching qualification through City and Guilds London, and is a CIDESCO diplomat. Sheridan’s other qualifications include massage therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, and electrology. She has a personal training qualification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, although not in active practice. In addition, she is the owner and founder of knowskin.com, an online learning hub for aestheticians. Sheridan taught for Dermalogica, International Dermal Institute, San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, San Jose City College, and The Dermal Sciences Institute.
Skin Care Exported Aesthetics Bathed by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the west lies Morocco, a country wed by culture and beauty. Slightly larger than the state of California, this small North African country is diverse in terrain – from salty water boundaries and the sand dunes in the Western Sahara Desert to an array of elevated mountains that peak thousands of feet high above sea level. Throughout the years, many conquerors have tried to stake claim into its natural resources and ideal location, but each was only able to leave a mark of influence. It is this historical fusion of cultures that have made Morocco a leading force in the beauty and wellness industry. A curator of self-care, Morocco’s Islamic culture has woven intrinsic values with extrinsic practices. Keeping one’s mind, body, and soul balanced internally blends well with purifying and cleansing oneself externally. During the rule of the Roman empire over 2,000 years ago, Roman baths were built throughout Morocco for hygienic purposes. These baths were for public use and were a way to assist in the sanitary health of the communities. Morocco inherited these Roman baths when the Romans left and customized them to conform to their Islamic beliefs of purity; thus, the conception of the hammam was born. Purposeful and deliberate with their intent of use with the Roman ideology of healthy hygienic exercises, a cleansing ritual treatment was created to purify the body and mind before entering the neighboring mosques for ceremonial prayers. Specific ingredients were selected for this cleansing ritual as well as a specific protocol in which these products were to be performed. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE Amra Lear is a licensed massage therapist and aesthetician, NCBTMB provider, and trainer and co-creator of world-renowned treatments such as the Nobu Go. She recently relocated to Pallavi Luxury Spa in Clearwater, Florida after spending the last 22 years of her career on the Las Vegas strip at two prestigious spas. As a spa spokesperson, she has appeared internationally on various media platforms, sharing her knowledge on spa treatments and wellness.
Scope This Sticky Notes: Finding the Perfect Wax Wax is wax, or so it has been said by many beauty professionals over the years. In theory, that statement does make a lot of sense. After all, most waxes have pretty much the same ingredients, so they should all provide the same results. However, this is not always the case. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE
Scope This Beyond Aesthetics: A Quick Look at Mortuary Makeup A unique and unusual aspect of the beauty industry is the field of mortuary makeup. Most likely, an individual’s first exposure to this specialty was at a funeral, which can be shocking given the circumstances, especially when the finished look appears thick and unnatural – plastic like. For licensed professionals interested in this career, there are specialized courses in mortuary makeup, often referred to as the restorative arts. These can be offered by makeup academies and the funeral industry. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE
Scope This Melanin-Rich Skin: Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Treatment Affecting approximately 65% of African Americans, 52% of Hispanics, and 47% of Asians, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is one of the most common pigmentary disorders occurring amongst skin of color clients.1 Melanin-rich skin types are at higher risk of developing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to the overproduction of melanin that this population tends to experience following the initiation of inflammatory processes, injury, or trauma. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE
Beauty Internationally Injected: Trends Around the World In 1981, the FDA approved bovine collagen for cosmetic injection. Since its approval, dozens of injectable fillers have been developed and approved for cosmetic use. The first filling agents were formulated to help with therapy-induced facial fat loss and lipoatrophy in HIV patients; however, some physicians started administering fillers to their patients seeking cosmetic rejuvenation. The injectable poly-l-lactic acid was the filler of choice at the time, lasting up to three years with maintenance. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE Dasha Saian Marchese is the co-founder and CEO of Saian and has over 22 years of experience in the spa industry. She is a licensed aesthetician, AIA ambassador, and serves on the editorial advisory board of DERMASCOPE magazine. In addition to her aesthetics schooling, Saian Marchese has a degree in business and marketing. She gives lectures and classes internationally and regularly contributes to global trade publications.
Business Influential Aesthetics: Cultural Intelligence for Today’s Global Clientele Imagine you are not a skin professional for one moment. You walk into a spa and the reception or team welcomes you with a warm smile and skin-friendly beverage. However, once they sit you down in the beautiful consultation space, they explain to you that they cannot provide you with the service you require because they either do not have the skilled staff, appropriate technology, or know how to care for your specific skin needs. To add more insult to injury, they reveal to you, the reason that underpins all those factors is your culture. And if that response was not appalling enough, they continue to tell you that they do not agree with your current practices and beliefs about your own skin, so simply put, their care does not align with what you are requesting. In other words, “We appreciate you, but we cannot or will not serve you. Sorry and goodbye.” This may be an unorthodox example, but the reality is that some version of this is happening throughout the aesthetics arena. Perhaps not as explicitly as the example, but it has been occurring implicitly for years. It can be traced to skin health modality and equipment creation through to the practices of skin professionals at various clinics and spas. The marring impacts on standards of excellence is what takes the blow. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE C.R. Cooper is a connective, knowledgeable, and compassionate educator who has been a skin enthusiast for over 24 years. As the education manager and master educator for a renowned global institute of learning in the skin health industry, Cooper values organizational and individual industry standards, professional and personal brand integrity, but most importantly the inherent worth in every skin professional.
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Business Smooth Sailing: Providing a Pain-Free Wax Although waxing is a very popular form of hair removal, it can be intimidating and cause many people to shy away from it, as they associate getting waxed with pain. The good news is that waxing doesn’t have to be painful. There are many steps that you can take to help minimize any discomfort or irritation associated with waxing. Want to read more? Subscribe to continue reading this article, plus gain access to all DERMASCOPE has to offer. SUBSCRIBE Lindsay Miller is the president of LYCON Wax North America. Having first discovered LYCON wax in the United Kingdom 10 years ago, she has dedicated her time to growing the brand across North America, including introducing LYCON to Canada. Training and product quality are extremely important to Miller, and she prides herself on building a strong team around her that can offer the best customer experience possible. LYCON continues to be a market leader in hair removal wax and is used in top spas and salons around the world.
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