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You’ve entered a new year, and it’s time to set personal and professional goals. As an esthetician, your professional New Year’s resolutions likely revolve around skin as well as gaining and applying skincare knowledge. While others may want to change their routines with more products, you can streamline yours with cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals and non-surgical aesthetic treatments can be a safe and effective way to improve one’s skin at home and in the office, respectively. Adding a few of the following ambitions to your list of resolutions will allow you to create personalized treatment plans for yourself and others this year. Dermaplaning Kit Learn More About High-Performing Cosmeceuticals There are always more areas to learn about and products to explore in esthetics and cosmetology. This year, one area to explore is cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are a hybrid between over-the-counter products and prescription ones. They have a higher concentration of active ingredients but non-pr...

The sound of sleigh bells seems to jingle earlier each year. Before you know it, the holiday season is here, and the hustle and bustle begin. So much prepping and planning goes into each holiday season, from basting the turkey to trimming the tree and wrapping gifts, but don’t forget about preparing your skin too. Whether you have holiday photos to take or want to look your best for all your holiday events, it’s essential to carve out a little self-care time to ensure your needs are taken care of too.  Dermaplaning Kit One of the most significant elements to looking your best this time of year is timing your treatments, making November a popular month to start. Here is a quick guide to giving your skin the preparation and care it deserves this holiday season. Time to Book Your Appointments There is nothing more disappointing than trying to schedule your appointments only to realize everything is booked through the end of the year. Yes, you could call around to see i...

The arrival of fall means something specific to estheticians and high-quality spas with professional estheticians on staff—peel season. Basically, after having their skin bombarded by UV rays all summer, clients are looking to have that skin rejuvenated. That means exfoliating those UV-damaged skin cells. There are few better or more popular ways to do so than with dermaplaning and rejuvenating peels. If you are a professional esthetician or run a spa with one on staff, be sure you are ready for peel season. Make the most of it with the right cosmetics and cosmeceuticals, high-quality professional dermaplaning tool kits, and educational resources.  Have Clients Prepare with Pre-Peel Conditioning A pre-peel skin conditioning regimen is popular with people doing peels at home. However, the skin conditioning it provides can optimize the success of a peel in general. It encourages more even penetration of the peel itself for more consistent and predictable results. Have c...

The desire to resurface and restore the skin is not a new concept. Since ancient times, people have sought ways to beautify their skin and combat visible signs of aging. The goal has always been to improve surface irregularities, specifically the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation issues. But thanks to science and cosmeceutical skin research, we have a variety of modern methods to address skin rejuvenation, such as cosmeceutical peels. Are you curious about them? Here’s what you need to know about cosmeceutical peels. What Do Skin Peels Do? Skin peels are one such way to achieve the appearance of refreshed, brighter, tighter, and more even toned-looking skin. A peel is a solution formulated with a specific combination of enzymes or acids (sometimes both) that’s applied to the skin to exfoliate or remove the upper layers of the epidermis. A peel helps rejuvenate the skin’s surface. Various peel solutions resurface the skin at different depths. The appropriate solution chosen for ...

Dermaplaning is a safe and effective exfoliation method for all skin types to help remove dead skin cells and soft facial hair (peach fuzz). Some may even say it’s relaxing. This painless and popular practice, done by a professional esthetician, promotes smoother-looking skin and can improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone. Who doesn’t want more glowing skin? Dermaplaning Kit An exfoliating blade is one of the most popular dermaplaning tools for estheticians to use to skim dead surface skin cells and hair from your face. Your complexion might look noticeably smoother and brighter afterward. You can usually choose dermaplaning as a solo service or as an add-on treatment before a facial at your favorite medspa. Here’s what you can expect from your first session. Softer, Brighter-Looking Skin After dermaplaning, you may notice your skin tone appears brighter with less apparent age spots and hyperpigmentation. Your skin’s texture may even feel smoother, softer, and more...