As people get older, most yearn for the smooth, plump, even complexion of a time past. It is because of this that many middle-aged individuals first seek out the services of a skin care professional, such as an aesthetician, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon. And while there are many characteristics associated with aging skin (including hyperpigmentation, dryness, thinning, and loss of elasticity), none of these seem…
Lydia Sarfati, founder and CEO of Repêchage Skin Care, has built her career on innovation and dedication to raising the standards of the aesthetics industry. Creating excellence in all that she does, whether with new product formulations, professional treatments, or education, Sarfati has devoted her life to providing the very best in all aspects of her business. As testament to her long-standing success in the…
The term Latinx refers to people who originate from the geographical region known as Latin America. Historically, Latinx civilization extended north from South America into Mexico and eventually the southeastern United States, where it blended with indigenous American cultures. Latinx is often confused with Hispanic and conflated into one monochromatic group of people. Hispanic refers to people of Spanish-speaking origin. For example, Brazil is a…
Urticaria pronounced ur-tuh-keh-ree-uh is another term for hives (wheals). The term comes from Latin origin with “urere,” meaning to burn and “urtica,” meaning nettle. More modern interpretation comes from the European “stinging nettle” Urtica Dioica. Three million Americans are affected with urticaria each year. Classified as a rash, urticaria presents as itchy, raised, red, or skin-colored welts on the surface of the skin. A form…

Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Written by Annette Hanson
If you did not nurture your skin in your 20s, your sins of the past and bad habits will show up in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. It is s a cumulative effect too. Every sunbathing session and every night you slept with your makeup on will come back to haunt you. One day, you’ll look in the mirror and see those age and…

October 2024

Skin Care Blogs

Brands of the Month

  • Epionce
  • Skin Script
  • Celluma by Biophotas, Inc