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Illuminating Alternatives: A Quick Look at Brightening Ingredients

Written by Aliesh Pierce

Summer is fast approaching. For aestheticians, that usually means the second phase of brightening season. Since suppressing skin activity actually makes skin more photosensitive, the fall is the best time for clients to complete a brightening series before the sun really starts to beat down. However, a new generation of ingredients are making it safe to address pigmentation concerns year-round. By now, most clients have…

Published in Pigmentation & Tones

10 Things About … Microblading

Written by Irene Kennerley

Microblading is a popular eyebrow service for spa and permanent makeup clients. The service creates the look of individual eyebrow hairs with cosmetic tattooing; it is used to enhance the eyebrows and make them appear fuller. The results are not as long-lasting as traditional permanent makeup, which allows for some flexibility to update eyebrows as trends change. With an artistic mind, the training for this…

Published in Skin Care

Peptides and Skin Health: An Introduction

Written by Susan Wade

Peptides have become one of the most valuable tools used for skin revision, cancer treatment, immune therapy, antimicrobial for wound healing, and for overall improved health. There are increasingly new advances and research in peptides and their effect on the health of the skin. With the numerous claims of skin rejuvenation and youthfulness, it is imperative for the professional to understand how peptides are able…

Published in Pep Talk

Permanent Wrinkle Reduction: Reassessing Current Approaches to Antiaging Skin Care

Written by Ben Johnson, M.D.

The number one goal of most skin care companies is to temporarily minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while using clever language that makes clients think wrinkle prevention or even wrinkle repair is actually happening. With so many bright scientific minds working on more permanent solutions, what is keeping them from achieving this goal? This article will evaluate where the latest technology has…

Published in Aging

The Truth About Pore Size

Written by Nicole Majdali

A pore is defined in the dictionary as, “a minute opening in a surface, especially the skin or integument of an organism, through which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass.” Minute? For most people, facial pores are not considered minute. The most frequent concern clients ask about pores is how to shrink them. The first piece of advice for clients should be to step…

Published in Skin Care