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How LED Light Therapy Works

14 Nov 2016
How LED Light Therapy Works

LightStim MultiWave® Patented LED light therapy is an effective and affordable technology for achieving healthy and youthful skin. LightStim, the industry leader in LED light therapy, has been used and recommended by estheticians, dermatol­ogists, plastic surgeons, and other licensed skin care and wellness professi­onals, delivering powerful results for more than a decade. LightStim is the only U.S. manufacturer of LED equipment for professional use in the treatment room, as well as at-home care devices for clients. How LED Light Therapy Works Just as plants absorb and convert sunlight into cellular building blocks, skin absorbs therapeutic light and uses it as a source of energy to stimulate cellular regeneration to produce.

Controlling Acne

30 Jan 2016
Controlling Acne

The most successful approach for skin care professionals in managing any skin condition is to develop a basic approach for assessment, diagnosis and then treatment. I encourage all nurses, estheticians and even physicians to develop his/her own rationale for dealing with specific skin conditions. Acne is NOT a disease, but rather a condition that can be controlled with the correct methodology. Nearly 90% of people in Western society will experience some degree of acne during their life, and acne and acne-like conditions present a complex problem to treat. Medically, acne severity is graded according to four categories; the simplest being the presence of only multiple blackheads or whiteheads, and the most.

HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A SKINCARE ROUTINE

15 Sep 2015
HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A SKINCARE ROUTINE

Knowing what products work together, how they benefit your skin, and the order in which to use them is incredibly important when selecting the best skincare routine for you. Skincare Product What is this for? Why do I need this? What results will I see? Cleanser (Step 1) A gentle, water-soluble cleanser removes debris, oil, and makeup. Rinsing with water is not enough to clean your face. When your face is clean, it allows the other products you use to work even better, morning and evening. With a cleanser, your skin will look and act healthier, feel smoother, and be ready to receive maximum benefits from your other products. Toner (Step.

European Facials vs. American Facials: What is the Difference?

03 Sep 2015
European Facials vs. American Facials: What is the Difference?

When it comes to pampering, nothing beats the luxury of a fantastic beauty treatment. Modern life is very busy, so it can be nice to spend a few hours having a relaxing facial in a spa or beauty salon. But what extras can you expect if you book a European facial treatment as opposed to a regular spa facial? Overview of European facials A facial is a beauty treatment where your face and neck take center stage. At its simplest, a facial involves gentle cleansing and massaging of the facial tissues to promote relaxation. A European facial, however, takes longer and is a lot more involved.If you book a European.

What is Acne?

13 Aug 2015
What is Acne?

What is Acne? Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Acne affects most teenagers to some extent. However, the disease is not restricted to any age group; adults in their 20s – even into their 40s – can get acne. While not a life threatening condition, acne can be upsetting and disfiguring. When severe, acne can lead to serious and permanent scarring. Even less severe cases can lead to scarring. What Causes Acne? Many things can cause acne. Here are some of the most common:.

Do you have sensitive skin?

08 Jun 2015
Do you have sensitive skin?

If you struggle with acne, rosacea or other skin flare-ups, you likely have sensitive skin. But before you invest in pricey treatments to address your specific skin concerns, it’s wise to first understand the causes. Use this handbook as a guide to identifying and treating sensitive skin, to help you maintain gorgeous skin under any circumstances. Acne, rosacea, product sensitivities, genetics or just fickle skin – there are numerous factors responsible for causing skin sensitivities. Don’t let sensitive skin discourage you from building a beauty regimen that’s tailor-made for your skin.   The basics behind sensitive skin Whether or not you have sensitive skin can be difficult to determine, because every.

Facing Acne: Using Glycolic Acid to Treat Acne

24 Jun 2013

If you suffer from acne, you might have heard that glycolic acid can help your skin. There is evidence that it can restore skin to its pre-acne state and help to balance the skin’s PH. Glycolic acid is one of the most useful products for “peeling” the skin to remove the brown spots that often linger on the skin after acne heals. Glycolic acid has to be used at the right concentration and at the right pH to work, and not every skin type responds well to glycolic acid in acne treatment. Here is what you need to know about glycolic acid for acne-affected skin. It’s believed that a good.

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