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Beach vacations, exposure to excessive heat and long days spent outside can not only deplete the skin of vital hydration, but also expose it to damaging elements. As the summer months wind down, it’s a good time to think about boosting and replenishi

When it comes to treating acne, it’s common to focus on cleaning up and correcting blemishes, and eliminating the factors that are contributing to the acne. But a key part of effective acne treatment is wound healing. Acne lesions are cellular wounds

A big focus for us this year is helping solve the growing acne problem. Last month we wrote about why acne has grown in prevalence, the types of acne and how to work with certain conditions in the treatment room. But beyond managing acne, how do you

Peels have become one of the premier treatments for anti-aging, pigment reduction, rosacea and acne control, but did you know that new research shows they may also help in the prevention of skin cancer? In a recent study conducted at the Veterans Aff

We all know the damaging effects of smoking – lung cancer, heart disease, reduced circulation, and the list goes on – but how exactly does it impact the skin? And is it our role as skin care professionals to talk to clients about it? Your clients, sm

We recently received an email from a young man living in the UK who underwent treatment for cancer thanking us for the difference our products made in his skin. His email was a reminder for why we do what we do, and how, as skin care professionals, w

Shielding the skin from damaging UV rays is important year round, particularly so during the summer months, since we tend to spend more time outdoors. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a good time to refresh your client’s knowledge on protection

Shielding the skin from damaging UV rays is important year round, and particularly so during the summer months when more time is spent outdoors. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time for a refresher on protecting the skin. Skin cancer i