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Pigmentation Procedure: Brightening & Lightening Hyperpigmentation

Written by Rachel File

Hyperpigmentation encompasses several different pigmentation disorders. These conditions may include post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, solar lentigines (sun exposure), ephelides (freckles), and cafe au lait macules (birthmarks). When encountering clients with hyperpigmentation, performing a history, physical, and lifestyle examination is crucial in developing an appropriate treatment plan. Most hyperpigmentation disorders are exacerbated by ultraviolet rays and heat exposure, although some may be caused by hormonal changes caused…

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Precision Practice: Making Skin Care Inclusive

Written by Troels Marstrand & Chaz Giles

Historically, skin care has been constrained to a generic approach of product development research, product development, and clinical testing that is not representative of client diversity or need. This has created two orthogonal client problems which can be referred to as the efficacy problem and selection problem. {mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18"} THE EFFICACY PROBLEM The efficacy problem stems from the limitations of traditional product clinical testing. Claims…

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Distorted Reality: The Miseducation of Popular Skin Care Ingredients

Written by Dasha Saian

With modern clients using the internet to research everything, it is no surprise that they are savvy when it comes to the latest skin care ingredients and trends. Skin care professionals commonly get requests from clients asking for treatments they saw on Instagram or a product with a specific ingredient they heard about from a friend. With a mass of information circulating online, including blogs…

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The Best from Mother Earth: Detoxifying Body Treatments

Written by Heather J. Kreider

Some might say that 2020 was a toxic year in a multitude of ways. Now that 2021 is here, signs of life are returning to some resemblance of what it was like pre-pandemic – what better time to focus on helping spa clients destress with detoxifying body treatments? Even better, consider treatments that leverage the natural powers of pure ingredients from Mother Earth. {mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18"}…

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Excellent Exfoliants: Enzymes Versus Acids

Written by Dave Waggoner

Chemical exfoliants are big business in the beauty industry, but with countless different formulas all promising to brighten and resurface better than the next, the choices can be tricky to navigate. This article discusses the difference between enzymes, alpha, and beta hydroxy acids by addressing the benefits of each and what type of skin care needs they benefit. {mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18"} FRUIT ENZYMES Enzymes are naturally…

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