Pimentation issues… I think everyone has some of that, and it can be tricky to treat also know what kind it is and if it even is treatable so you can get a more even skin tone. I will tell you, I have a little bit of everything, and it is not fun when you…...
So how do we protect ourselves from these free radicals? There are several ways to protect yourself from free radicals:  Antioxidant-rich diet: Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and other antioxidant-rich foods can help to protect your body from free radicals. Antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, and selenium can help to neutralize…...
A free radical is an atom, molecule, or ion that has an unpaired electron in its outermost shell. This makes it highly reactive and unstable, as it seeks to pair up with another electron to achieve stability. Free radicals can be formed naturally in the body as part of normal metabolic processes, but they can…...
There is no single “best” antioxidant as each antioxidant has its own unique properties and benefits for the skin. However, some antioxidants are more commonly used in skincare products (as I wrote in the previous post about antioxidants) due to their proven effectiveness and compatibility with various skin types. To help your skin even more,…...
What is an Antioxidant? We hear that word frequently in all kinds of situations. Well, let me tell you a little bit about them and why they are so important. Antioxidants are molecules that neutralize or inhibit the damaging effects of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can cause…...
There are many antioxidants used in skincare products to protect and improve the health of the skin. Here are some of the most common antioxidants found in skincare: Vitamin C: This powerful antioxidant is known for its ability to brighten and even out skin tone, while also protecting against environmental stressors like pollution and UV…...
Are you familiar with the Fitzpatrick scale and do you know how to determine the correct Fitzpatrick on your patients? It is essential to know this when administering laser treatments, microneedling, peels, and acids. It is a must to know this when you work in aesthetics. Why is that you might ask, well I will…...
So what can happen if you just do a treatment and do not follow the precautions and determine your patient’s Fitzpatrick type? You can burn their skin and cause hyperpigmentation but also hypopigmentation. You can scar the skin and also discolor it from trauma. We got contacted by a patient, that had visited another medical…...
Don’t freak out when you watch this video. I am not looking pretty, that’s for sure, lol! We are all learning something every day, aren’t we? I used a mask directly after I did a peel and I got an allergic reaction that I wanted to show you all. That was definitely not planned, but…...
I will be bold and say that almost everyone has some kind of pigmentation issue with their skin that they would like to make better by fading it or making it more even to their skin tone. I am definitely one of them. So what can we do about this annoying skin concern? Well, using…...
