Hippo Sweat in Skin Care

Written by Beth Kenerson, Esthetician Success Lab Managing Director
Hippo Sweat in Skin Care
SPF by any other name might be hippopotamus sweat – specifically, a blended pigment of red hipposudoric and orange norhipposudoric acids. Casually labeled 'blood sweat,' the pinkish-red secretion on the backs and snouts of soaking hippopotami bloats is neither blood or sweat, but an ultraviolet protective lipid secreted from glands to protect the animal's hide from blazing sun rays.
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10 Things About...Body Acne

Written by Kat Khadija Leverette, L.E.
10 Things About...Body Acne
Acne is easily handled by the savvy skin care professional. These days, the professional acne products available to aestheticians are safer and more effective than prescription medications and come with fewer side effects. Knowledge, communication, and consistency are crucial to controlling acne because it is very treatable, but not curable.
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What is your daily skin care Ritual? Rhonda Allison

Written by Rhonda Allison, founder and CEO of Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals
What is your daily skin care Ritual? Rhonda Allison
I have a fairly simple ritual. Since I have been getting at least one peel each year for more than 30 years, my skin has maintained its freshness. I am challenged with aging and inflammation, so I use a cleanser that lifts from the surface, but does not over-stimulate; it also maintains skin hydration.
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Makeup Wipes: More Harm Than Good?

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Makeup Wipes: More Harm Than Good?
While consumers commonly use makeup wipes in lieu of a cleanser on busy days and late nights, they are not an acceptable substitute for properly cleansing the face. If the skin is not rinsed after the use of makeup wipes, it is the equivalent of rubbing bacteria and irritants around the face, leaving a chemical residue on the skin afterwards.
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April is National Pecan Month

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Like most nuts, pecans are rich in zinc, vitamins, and phosphorus, nutrients that are vital to maintaining healthy skin. Pecans are also known for their cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory benefits. Skin care professionals can offer clients a bowl of mixed nuts while they wait for their treatment, informing them of the benefits of antioxidant-rich nuts.
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