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Picking Problems: Addressing Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in the Spa

Written by Samantha Dench

Skin care professionals and clients alike have experienced those annoying red spots that remain long after an acne breakout. They seem to last forever. Eventually, these red spots disappear, but as aestheticians know, there is a quicker solution and ways to help clients rid their skin of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. {mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18"} UNDERSTANDING POST INFLAMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is “inflammation or trauma to the skin that…

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Seborrheic Keratosis

Written by Brenda Linday

Seborrheic keratosis is amongst the most common cutaneous (skin) lesions and affects approximately eighty-three million Americans. It is a benign (non-cancerous) skin condition that appears as a brown, black, or tan growth. While one lesion can appear on its own, multiple growths are more common. They tend to develop in older Americans appearing on the face, chest, shoulders, or back with a waxy, scaly, and…

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Treating East Indian Skin with Confidence

Written by Mary Nielsen

A strong client base can be built by treating East Indian skin through understanding how it functions and the areas of care in each treatment plan. For instance, East Indian skin can have many similarities to Caucasian skin concerning oil gland production and hair follicle distribution, but it also has the second highest melanosome production after black skin of African descent. Clients with East Indian…

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The Impact of Environmental Humidity On Skin

Written by Le Mieux

Balance is key in maintaining healthy skin, but environmental humidity can upset skin’s equilibrium. Climates with high humidity and hot temperatures cause increased sweating, which can block pores and breed acne-inducing bacteria. Individuals with combination, oily, or acne-prone skin may experience sudden breakouts and worsened acne flare-ups. Climates with low humidity and cold temperatures rob skin of moisture and oils, triggering dry, cracked skin with…

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True Healing: Treating and Healing Sun Damaged Skin

Written by Gina McGuire

Fun in the sun is not the care for skin. Particularly with mature skin, age spots just keep coming. The sad truth is that sun damage happened in the past. In fact, most sun damage occurs before the age of 18. To move forward with the healing process, skin care professionals must first have a clear understanding of what is taking place within the skin.…

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