Have you ever wondered why dark spots seem to appear out of nowhere, or why that acne lesion from last month is still lingering as a dark mark? The answer comes from your skin's biology, involving a tiny enzyme with a big impact.

These robust products that are formulated with the power of oxygen, will benefit clients who suffer from multiple skin issues—especially aging and acne. Oxygen increases protein which is responsible for transporting oxygen by 56 percent, helping to stimulate collagen and elastin and normalize hypoxic stressors to prevent aging. Oxygen reduces acne not only because it kills acne-causing bacteria but it also has powerful anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.

Part of being successful as a skin care professional is skill, knowledge, technique, and retail. Services are often the focus for growth and it is important, but it’s retail that really supports and maintains a strong business model. Retail is what will help carry your business to great heights, even when business traffic is low.

Peptides and Ceramides are ESSENTIAL to maintaining healthy, beautiful skin. These ingredients are responsible for keeping our barrier function intact, as well as helping our cells to be active, influencing healthy-young acting skin.

Rosacea is something we hear in our industry ALL the time, but do we truly understand what Rosacea is and how we can better serve our clients who have Rosacea?

What is Fulvic Acid?

Fulvic acid is an incredible ingredient that is considered a “humic” substance meaning that is an organic matter that comes from soil. It is believed that in the past we naturally obtained Fulvic Acid in our diets through organically farmed produce, but now with more foods being non-organic produce the amount of Fulvic acid in our diets has decreased dramatically which could give rise to certain skin conditions.

As no surprise to any esthetician, the most common issue clients suffer from is acne. Acne is most prevalent in teens, young adults, and clients going through hormone changes, however acne can affect anyone at any age. Knowing how to properly care for acne and help prevent break outs for your clients of all types and conditions is one of the best tools you can have in your skincare tool belt.

This article is not meant to be used for diagnosis or serve as treatment. A consultation should be performed by your physician if you have concerns about inflammation.