Articles and Blogs

  • In-demand Devices

    The use of devices in esthetics can bring new life into a treatment room and is gaining popularity among clients. The marketing trends of esthetic modalities have clients seeking treatments with various skin rejuvenation devices. With all the devices available for estheticians to use, it may be hard to decipher which are best for your practice. Microcurrent, Sonophoresis, and LED are just a few of the sought-out devices used in skin care treatments to enhance results. 
  • Sleep Effects on Skin

    Sleep is crucial for our bodies, including skin, to regenerate and repair. We have a circadian rhythm, a 24-hour period responsible for biological cycles. It is like an internal clock that regulates the wake and sleep sequences of the body. This internal clock is responsible for keeping the body’s hormone levels balanced. For example, melatonin is one hormone that increases at night signaling us to go to sleep. Continuous lack of sleep not only shows on the skin, but has been linked to aging, cancer, diabetes, obesity and immune and mood disorders. The medical community generally agrees that getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night is needed for the body to function at its optimal rate.
  • Accelerated Cellular Aging

    Have you ever wondered how accelerated aging occurs? There are several processes that happen with intrinsic aging including a slower cell turnover, lack of collagen and elastin, less oil production, and loss of subcutaneous fat to name a few. These age-related occurrences are accelerated by external factors, leaving the look of dull, fatigued, dry, wrinkled skin. Following, are a few reactions that occur on a cellular level resulting in accelerated aging.
  • Aging Eyes

    Many people have caught on to how important playing up their eyes can be—after all, the eyes are known as the focal point of the face. Unfortun­ate...
  • Truths and Myths About Cleansing and Acne

    Cleansing the skin is an essential part of a skin care regimen for all skin types and conditions; using the right product is equally important. Cli...
  • Realities of Rosacea

    Rosacea is a vascular disorder of the skin characterized by flushing, erythema, and telangiectasia. The visual side effects are typically prominent...
  • Cellular Communication

    A cell is the smallest unit of life that makes up all living things. Cells are the building blocks of the body that carry out specific functions. T...
  • Identifying Powerful Personalities

    Learning to communicate with others is the key to building and maintaining strong relationships, which reflects all aspects of life. Working with c...
  • External Effects on Aging Skin

    Aging is both inevitable and continuous, making it one of the leading concerns for clients. Today people are more concerned with healthy aging and ...
  • Terri' Skincare Routine

    What's My Routine? I love discussing regimens; therefore, I was happy when asked to write about one of my favorite skin care routines. I typically ...
  • Suds and Surfactants

    Cleansing is a basic step of any skin care routine, but not all cleansers are created equal. It is important to understand the types of cleansing agents available for suitable recommendations. It is well- known that if we don’t cleanse away the impurities that accumulate on the skin it could lead to congestion, acne lesions, and a dull appearance. During the day we are exposed to external factors including pollution, touching our face with dirty hands, sunscreens, makeup, etc. Cleansing twice a day will help keep the skin in a healthy state and allow the full benefit of topical products. There are many challenges to getting effective topical ingredients into the skin. In addition to the skin’s effective barrier, oils, dirt, and makeup can all impede product absorption. Surfactants, which stands for surface active agents, are used in cleansers to reduce this build-up.

  • Managing Melanin

    Hyperpigmentation, a discoloration of the skin that shows up as dark spots or patches, is a concern for many people. It can be caused and triggered...