Of all the treatment modalities skin care professionals routinely use in their work, few seem as controversial and unnerving as comedone extractions. Love them or hate them, comedone extractions play an important role in both the improvement of skin conditions and as an income-boosting skill for those earning a living from an aesthetics practice. Anyone who has been in the field for some time knows…

The word vitamin comes from the stems “vita,” meaning life, and “amine,” meaning amino acids. The name seems fitting when it feels like it takes an entire lifetime to master the ins and outs of seemingly singular letters like A, B, C, D, E, and K! Skin care professionals can introduce vitamins to the integumentary system to age gracefully, ward off sensitivity, provide lubrication, plasticize…

The cosmetic industry is constantly evolving and witnessing significant shifts in consumer preferences. The rise of clean, vegan, and gluten-free products has left spa owners and skin care specialists wondering if these labels are merely marketing gimmicks or genuine reflections of the evolving consumer consciousness. This article delves into the world of clean, vegan, and gluten-free skin care labels, exploring whether they are still relevant…

In a world filled with filtered selfies and vanity, the quest for timeless beauty remains in pursuit. Everyone has heard several of the age-old remedies passed down through generations, promising the secrets to eternal youth, but it’s time to debunk the myths of cucumber slices and DIY concoctions and embrace the power of professional skin care experts who can decode the unique needs of skin,…