Lydia Sarfati Blog for Skin Care Professionals
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Treating Compromised Skin: Proper Protocols for Safety and Efficacy
Dry compromised skin can affect large sections of the population, including aging skin, environmentally affected skin, skin that has undergone aggressive esthetic treatments, and those suffering from side-effects from cancer treatments. Safety, efficacy and the…
The Best Ingredients and Treatment for Dry, Compromised Skin and Oncology Esthetics
Now, more than ever, we are looking for solutions to easily but effectively address the problem of over-drying and a compromised skin barrier. The effects may be more than just esthetic. The latest research has…
The Importance of pH in Skin Care and the Skin Barrier
As a professional esthetician, understanding pH and its effects on the skin is an integral part of education. Studies have shown that pH is not only an important factor in skin health, but may be…
Power Up Your Facial Treatments with LED Technology
Many estheticians globally are now using the Repêchage LED Radio Frequency and EMS Skin Tightening Machine both in their practice as well as teaching their clients how to use the device at home to power…
Get Glowing Body Exfoliating Treatments for Summer
Exfoliating body treatments are a great way to get your clients back to the spa or salon. These treatments can combine natural ingredients such as nutrient-rich, sustainably harvested Seaweed with bio-advanced ingredients such as AHA…
Solutions for AGEs and Summer Skin
With the summer season and the allure of sugary treats upon us, like ice cream and s’mores, it’s important to remember how diet can affect the skin, and to find solutions to counteract deleterious effects….
Differentiating between Melasma and Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders is big business. The treatment market for this skin condition is currently expected to reach USD 10.22 billion by the year 2026. There are many forms of hyperpigmentation as well as…
CIDESCO International and Section USA Announces Complimentary Sanitation and Sterilization Award
As we continue to reopen and build back our esthetics schools, salons and spas, the focus has been on creating new protocols for proper sanitation and sterilization to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In order…
Myth Busting: Massage Techniques for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin can benefit greatly from the enhanced experience of facial massage yet may be the one skin type that estheticians are hesitant to massage. Massage during facials benefits the client’s skin in many ways. …