The Science of Corneotherapy
The objective of regenerating the skin is a concept just as old as cosmetics itself, however regeneration is perhaps more of a medical term, and summarizes in one word a variety of very complicated cell-biological processes which manipulate cell formation and recovery. read more
The objective of regenerating the skin is a concept just as old as cosmetics itself, however regeneration is perhaps more of a medical term, and summarizes in one word a variety of very complicated cell-biological processes which manipulate cell formation and recovery. read more
Hormones & the skin
The agony of adolescent acne, the irritation of pre-menstrual breakouts, the burden or bloom of our skin during pregnancy and the changes experienced at menopause. What do these skin conditions have in common? Sex hormones. read more
The agony of adolescent acne, the irritation of pre-menstrual breakouts, the burden or bloom of our skin during pregnancy and the changes experienced at menopause. What do these skin conditions have in common? Sex hormones. read more
The Acid Mantle - A Micro Eco System
"Acid mantle microflora" symbiosis, the first line of "skin barrier defence" Skin Flora: The surface of the skin itself comprises several distinct environments. read more
"Acid mantle microflora" symbiosis, the first line of "skin barrier defence" Skin Flora: The surface of the skin itself comprises several distinct environments. read more
The use of Vitamin C to treat acne scars
Glycolic acids are often used to help treat acneic skins, and in some severe cases, there is post-treatment residual scarring that must be dealt with. read more
Glycolic acids are often used to help treat acneic skins, and in some severe cases, there is post-treatment residual scarring that must be dealt with. read more
Comedogenic effect of cosmetic raw materials
To clarify some of the misconceptions re the word comedogenic, since the word comedogenic has become a bit of a buzzword in our industry, many therapists prick their ears up when the word is mentioned. read more
To clarify some of the misconceptions re the word comedogenic, since the word comedogenic has become a bit of a buzzword in our industry, many therapists prick their ears up when the word is mentioned. read more
Pigmentation: Cause, Effect, and Solutions
To be able to offer effective long-term treatment solutions, a full understanding of the prevailing skin condition and an in-depth knowledge of the cells and systems involved is required. read more
To be able to offer effective long-term treatment solutions, a full understanding of the prevailing skin condition and an in-depth knowledge of the cells and systems involved is required. read more
Peptides: More than Transmitters & Hormones
Peptides play a major role in the development of anti aging cosmetics. They occur naturally and are quite often found as messenger proteins and hormones. read more
Peptides play a major role in the development of anti aging cosmetics. They occur naturally and are quite often found as messenger proteins and hormones. read more
Nanotechnology & Skin Care
We are hearing the term Nanotechnology used more frequently in marketing of skin care products, and while the term sounds like it belongs in robotics and science fiction, it is rapidly becoming a reality in medicine and skin care. read more
We are hearing the term Nanotechnology used more frequently in marketing of skin care products, and while the term sounds like it belongs in robotics and science fiction, it is rapidly becoming a reality in medicine and skin care. read more
Cellular Respiration
In our dealings with clients and their skin concerns, we often see skins that are sluggish, sallow, sick looking, devitalised who would like their skin to have a radiance. Many clients face stress, pollution, UV rays, air conditioning and other aggressions and we see their skins pay the price for it. read more
In our dealings with clients and their skin concerns, we often see skins that are sluggish, sallow, sick looking, devitalised who would like their skin to have a radiance. Many clients face stress, pollution, UV rays, air conditioning and other aggressions and we see their skins pay the price for it. read more
Evaluating the skin In this day and age, precision and accuracy is demanded in almost every profession, and a commonality with professionals is their reliance on measuring devices to ensure accuracy and integrity is maintained. read more
Image Based Skin Analysis
In a world where the quick fix and equally quicker answers to our appearance issues are demanded, it is no surprise that technologies are being constantly developed to satisfy that need. Skin analysis is one of those areas, read more
In a world where the quick fix and equally quicker answers to our appearance issues are demanded, it is no surprise that technologies are being constantly developed to satisfy that need. Skin analysis is one of those areas, read more
LED Phototherapy
In the ever-increasing modalities of skin treatment therapies comes LED Photomodulation, the latest form of Phototherapy. read more
In the ever-increasing modalities of skin treatment therapies comes LED Photomodulation, the latest form of Phototherapy. read more
Cosmetic or Therapeutic?
Are the high profile department store brands better than those used by beauty therapists or are they just well marketed with pseudo-science? read more
Are the high profile department store brands better than those used by beauty therapists or are they just well marketed with pseudo-science? read more
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Cosmetic Vs Medical Needling
Dr Lance Setterfield is researching the effects of dermal rolling of the epidermis (cosmetic needling) and dermis (medical needling) combined with pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications read more
Dr Lance Setterfield is researching the effects of dermal rolling of the epidermis (cosmetic needling) and dermis (medical needling) combined with pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications read more
The Acid Mantle - A Micro Eco System
"Acid mantle microflora" symbiosis, the first line of "skin barrier defence" Skin Flora: The surface of the skin itself comprises several distinct environments.read more
"Acid mantle microflora" symbiosis, the first line of "skin barrier defence" Skin Flora: The surface of the skin itself comprises several distinct environments.read more
Hydroquinone: Cure or Curse?
Despite being banned for use in skin treatment products in over a dozen western and African countries, Hydroquinone is still used in the US and Canada for de-pigmentation (skin lightening) in formulations with concentrations of 2% over the counter and up to 4% by prescription. read more
Despite being banned for use in skin treatment products in over a dozen western and African countries, Hydroquinone is still used in the US and Canada for de-pigmentation (skin lightening) in formulations with concentrations of 2% over the counter and up to 4% by prescription. read more
Epidermal turnover: the 30 day myth There are two Questions I am often asked during my seminars that deserve an airing:If the epidermis is renewed every 30 days, why don't I have a beautiful and perfect new skin every month? read more
The Need For Quality Education Considering the state of poor, inconsistent aesthetics education in many under-graduate schools here in the United States, we feel that it is imperative to offer as much post-graduate advanced education as possible. read more
