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Peptides: A Fresh Look at these Miracle Molecules

Written by Hyang Joo

One class of ingredients that continues to offer exciting new options to the world of skin care is peptides. Peptides have been perennial favorites due to their gentle, non-irritating qualities and long-term anti-aging benefits. Because new peptides that promise remarkable benefits are constantly being discovered, it is important for skin care professionals to understand the basic science behind peptides.Peptides are more than just skin care…

Published in Ingredients

Sunscreens: Myths, Controversy and Photo Protection Beyond UV

Written by Irena James

Global sun care is heading toward a record high in sales, totaling approximately $1.3 billion by the end of 2014. We should all feel very proud of ourselves. Our endless preaching and nagging to family, friends, and clients about the dangers of sun exposure for the beauty and health of their skin has apparently paid off. According to Euromonitor International and various other market research…

Published in Ingredients

10 Things About: Prepping your Skin for Summer

Written by Kimberly Czelusniak

As the days start to get longer, you may notice that your client’s skin is in need of a spring tune up. Winter can wreak havoc on our skin. Dehydration and dead skin buildup can leave skin looking dull and lackluster. After being cooped up indoors for the majority of the winter months, it is time to ready your client’s skin to come out of…

Published in Skin Care

New View: Rethinking the Skin as an Endocrine Organ

Written by Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D.

Did you ever get a scrape when you were young and have someone say, “Oh it is just skin”? Just skin. As a skin care professional, you know better, but many people continue to devalue the skin as simply an outer covering that keeps the good things in and the bad things out. Indeed, the skin makes for an outstanding barrier, but that understanding is…

Published in Skin Care

The Effects of Hormones on the Skin

Written by Linda Gulla, L.E.

Having an understanding of how hormones affect the skin can help licensed practitioners assess the causes of some skin conditions and should be included in dialog during the initial consultation. Discussing the effects of hormones during the consultation will help give the client a clearer picture to some causes of their skin concerns.

Published in Aging