This last year and a half brought on a boom of aesthetic procedures aimed at reversing aging subtly, safely, and without going under the knife. These minor changes are referred to as “tweakments,” which are small, subtle, natural enhancements that can reshape the face with little to no recovery. It is a great option for individuals who want more natural, delicate facial improvements that have long-term antiaging benefits. This past year’s top treatments, projected to gain even more popularity in 2022, have been injectables. Whether a client is looking to get a jump start on tackling wrinkles with injectables neurotoxins, create volume with dermal fillers, or enhance their lips, these tweakment trends will continue to be the most sought-after types of treatments for clients.

Emily Rockwell graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2010, and she received a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015, graduating as an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. In 2017, Rockwell opened the Emily Rockwell Skin Clinic in Wilmington, Delaware. The clinic specializes in high-quality skin treatments from Botox, fillers, and customized medical skin care regimens to medical Hydrafacials and peels. She is one of the Top 100 Aesthetic Injectors in the country, has been a top five volume producer for ZO Skin Health for the past three years, and is a sought-after source for the media.

Intimate bleaching is a popular add-on practice for hair removal. It has gained more popularity than ever over the years with clients, but this is a treatment that should only be performed by a professional to avoid complications and discomfort. Intimate bleaching can be performed on the genital area, inguinal, perineal, knee, elbow, and axilla areas. It can restore clients’ confidence with their appearance. When performing hair removal services, not only are dead cells removed but also the first layer of skin. For some, this treatment can cause hyperpigmentation or occur over time from hormonal changes. For these clients that are experiencing darkened spots in some areas of their body, intimate bleaching is the perfect treatment to offer as an add-on service.

When clients come with this concern, professionals can customize a treatment for them and, since it is painless, will target the hyperpigmented areas. After each treatment, some clients can experience redness, swelling, and sensitivity. These side effects usually are resolve within 24 hours.

With more than 20 years of experience in the beauty field, Anabel De La Vega is a certified licensed specialist, reflexologist, herbologist, crystal healer, instructor, and presenter. She has training and experience in Japanese and Chinese facials, Indian treatments, morpho-lymphatic drainage, and more. De La Vega has received education in China, Thailand, India, and the United States. In 2013, she received an aesthetician of the year award. De La Vega is the published author of “Tao the Art of Relaxation” and is also a guest speaker at the International Congress of Esthetics and Spa.

It’s no secret that cannabinoids offer a multitude of skin care benefits as witnessed with the mainstream boom of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in formulations. However, more recent research is showing that cannabigerol (CBG) has the potential to treat some of the most common skin conditions as a natural anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant to possibly alleviate psoriasis, eczema, acne, and even the ravages of aging.

Roy Lipski has led technology companies based on cutting-edge science for 25 years. Prior to founding Creo, he worked as CEO and co-founder of Oxford Catalysts plc (later Velocys plc) for nearly 10 years, during which time he took the company through an IPO, subsequent merger, and financings totaling over $215 million. Previously, Lipski was entrepreneur-in-residence at IP Group plc, the University VC and technology transfer specialist, where he was responsible for creating new businesses and opportunities. For eight years prior, Lipski was also the managing director and founder at Infonic Ltd, an artificial intelligence software business focused on sentiment analysis in language that was acquired by Corpora plc, a publicly listed company. Lipski began his career at Goldman Sachs in London. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in natural sciences from Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he was awarded a Trinity College junior scholarship.

Microneedling and microinfusion techniques are often confused with regard to how each are optimized for the highest efficacy when used for the purposes of skin improvement and introducing active compounds into skin. These procedures can be technique sensitive as well. Understanding skin anatomy and physiology are critical in maximizing the effects of the procedures. Multiple clinical studies have been done in laboratories with specific and proprietary combinations of ingredients and techniques, which have identified an optimized approach to microneedling and microinfusion. яндекс

There are many microneedling devices on the market today, including manual microneedling, automated microneedling, scanning microneedling, microneedling with radiofrequency, and several more. Microneedling can be performed with or without the addition of serums for a variety of intended purposes. Microinfusion techniques are somewhat limited when it comes to the device itself, with several brand and generic equivalents available.

Microinfusion technique can vary, but it is essentially a stamping technique that requires an infusion liquid of some type, which can include a placebo (sterilized saline solution), serums, serums with neuromuscular inhibitors, dermal fillers, topical anesthetics like lidocaine, and other skin-enhancing injectables.

Robert Manzo’s patented and proprietary cosmetic chemistry and product formulations are the result of over 25 years in the skin care development profession. He has conducted clinical research and developed specialized skin care products and techniques in Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia, affording him an expansive knowledge base to achieve personalized solutions for Skinprint’s clients. Manzo has published articles on skin chemistry and the role of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients on skin and is a standing member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the American Chemical Society. skinprint.com

Hyperpigmentation can affect any skin type or tone. Melasma, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and solar lentigines are often bundled under the umbrella term of hyperpigmentation. Not all hyperpigmentation presents the same way, so the approach to treatment should not be a one-size-fits-all. To ensure result driven treatment outcomes, a multistep approach is key.

Before diving into the different causes of pigmentation, how to treat it, and what the future of hyperpigmentation treatment might look like, let’s first look at how it develops.

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 (NASM), 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, Illinois Dermatology Institute, San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, San Jose City College, and The Dermal Sciences Institute.

According to the most recent reports, the global pigmentation disorders treatment market is expected to generate revenue of around $8.4 billion by the end of 2024.¹ Hyperpigmentation disorders can manifest as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, pigmented and vascular birthmarks, and albinism. They can also manifest as freckles and sunspots, solar lentigines, ephelides, or age spots as a result of internal and external factors such as hormonal fluctuations and sun damage.

In the past, traditional treatments, such as hydroquinone and aggressive chemical peels have potentially worsened these conditions. The newest approaches utilize protocols that address both internal and external causes of some of these disorders, while also improving a client’s quality of life and self-esteem.

Lydia Sarfati is an international industry leader with over 46 years of experience as a spa owner, consultant, and aesthetician. She is the founder and CEO of Repêchage, the first company to bring seaweed-based skin care treatments to the United States market and the president of CIDESCO Section U.S.A, the world’s major international beauty therapy association. She appears at industry tradeshows, is the author of “Success at Your Fingertips: How to Succeed in the Skin Care Business” and “The Repêchage Book of Skincare Science & Protocols,” and is a contributing author to textbooks such as “The Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, Twelfth Edition, and Oncology Esthetics.”

Skin is the largest organ of the body, covering and protecting from outside attacks by physical trauma, chemical reactions, or microbial invaders. Skin of the average adult human exceeds 22 square feet yet is generally no thicker than 2 millimeters, or 1/16 of an inch. It regulates body temperature through sweating, detects information from objects by touch, and acts as a sun shield to protect the body from harmful ultraviolet rays while also initiating the process of vitamin D production during sun exposure.

Skin is comprised of two major tissue layers, the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis contains three types of dendritic cells: melanocytes, Langerhans, and Merkel cells. Melanocytes produce skin’s primary pigment called melanin. There are two types of melanin, eumelanin, which is brownish or black, and pheomelanin, which is reddish or yellow. Both are synthesized from tyrosine, one of the 20 amino acids used by cells to synthesize proteins. Tyrosinase is the main enzyme responsible for increased melanogenesis, leading to conditions such as freckles, solar lentigines, acanthosis nigricans (dark discoloration in body folds and creases), melasma, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancers such as melanoma.

The number of melanocyte cells is consistent in all skin types regardless of their ethnicity; however, the number of active melanocytes that produce melanin pigment varies greatly. In other words, it is not the number of melanocytes within the epidermis that influence skin pigmentation, but the genetically pre-programmed activity of the melanocyte cells that produce individual skin color. Variations in genes can be traced to geographic origin and correlate to skin, hair, and eye color.

Master aesthetician, Lyn Ross founded Institut’ DERMed Spa, one of the most respected names in the skin care industry, in 1989. The Institut’ DERMed Spa is a 3,000-square-foot facility located in Atlanta, Georgia with 11 treatment rooms offering the latest clinical aesthetic technologies to assure quality solutions that provide the ultimate relaxation and results for skin health and beauty. Ross was an originator of the cosmeceutical product and treatment concept Institut’ DERMed Clinical Skin Care, which is now widely dispensed in prestigious spas, medical spas, and physicians’ offices. She founded the Institut’ DERMed College of Advanced Aesthetics in 1995 after years of providing client support for the medical community to teach aestheticians, nurses, and physicians the specialized skin care and makeup techniques she developed working side by side with doctors to help clients recover after surgery.

It is that time of year again – clients go see their aestheticians and laser technicians about correcting the sun damage and hyperpigmentation before the warmer seasons come about. What can licensed professionals do to treat clients for this extremely common skin condition? But before that, what is hyperpigmentation and how can it be stopped or prevented?

Candice Morrison is currently one of the aesthetic instructors for The Salon Professional Academy in Lewisville, Texas and also a medical aesthetics and laser instructor for The Texas Laser Institute in Las Colinas, Texas. In addition, Morrison is a licensed aesthetic instructor for the states of Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Tennessee and a DERMASCOPE Ambassador.

To better take care of clients’ mental, physical, and spiritual health in 2022, skin care professionals can explore holistic methods and therapies that are a bit off the beaten path. The road to total body wellness is about adding small sustainable positive changes to one’s life and addressing the whole person.

As winter continues, the new year is also a time of renewal. It is too easy to default back to the common methods of wellness. Grow by seeking out and experiencing new and ancient practices of treatments from balneology and halotherapy to cryotherapy.

Getting the appropriate amount of sleep really does have effect on skin health. They do not call it beauty sleep for nothing. On average, adults should be getting between seven to nine hours of sleep per night. During these precious hours, the body is going through a regenerative process. Skin heals itself from all the damage it took on during the day. Cortisol levels drop, allowing cells to rejuvenate. Blood flow to skin increases, giving it a fresh and well rested look in the morning. Sleep also boosts the immune system. During these COVID-19 times, every bit of help is appreciated and matters.