Healthy Summer Skin

Written by Robert Sachs, L.M.T.
In the changing of the seasons, we see how organisms in the natural world around us, be they plant or animal, respond to the challenges and gifts of sun, rain, wind, dryness, hot, cold, and so on. The new youth and vitality sprung from spring builds in intensity and power in the summer, to mature and ripen through the fall, only to recede in quiet…
As the trend of cross-category sun protection continues, sunscreens are now becoming synonymous with anti-aging.
During a recent three-country lecture tour, I happened to attend a conference where a video was being presented, showing a local skin guru performing an acne treatment on what appeared to be a teenaged boy.His face, back, and chest were infested with papules and pustules, and the therapist was very professional appearing with her standard softening of the cuticle cuirass with various cleansers, steam, and…

Ethnic Skin Conditions

Written by Linda Gulla, L.E.
When treating skin conditions, it is essential for the skin care professional to have a thorough understanding of ethnicity and predisposed factors when assessing the client during the initial consultation, treating skin conditions, and determining treatment protocol.
There are a lot of questions and much trepidation around administering chemical peels and corrective treatments on sensitive skin. Are rejuvenating treatments safe? Will the skin react negatively to a peel or enzyme formula? How much is too much? The term sensitive is often overused or misunderstood, and rejuvenating treatments, particularly peels, when properly administered, are very safe and may be one of the best…

October 2024

Skin Care Blogs

Brands of the Month

  • Skin Script
  • DMK Skin Revision Center
  • Face Reality Skincare