Global Education for Skin Estheticians
Starting a new business is not only about reaching financial freedom. It also comes with its fair share of challenges, including managing finances. Many entrepreneurs underestimate the financial demands of launching and sustaining a new venture. This leads to common mistakes that can derail even the most promising startup…
DetailsAs a small business owner, you know that investing in your startup is essential for its growth and success. But this is typically a challenging process that has many pitfalls. First, you need to pick the right option to fuel your startup's growth. More than that, you need to know how to get the best possible loan terms to save money and avoid common mistakes…
DetailsAre you struggling to manage your student loan debt? Don't worry, you're not alone. This is a serious issue for thousands of graduates across the US. According to a report from the Federal Reserve, the total amount of outstanding student loan debt in the United States has surpassed $1.5 trillion, with the average borrower owing nearly $30,000…
DetailsThis morning I was asked about Dimethicone and does it “Suffocate” the skin and trap bacteria? Also does it prevent the skin from sweating and hinder exfoliation?…
DetailsGlycerine or glycerin as it is also termed is one of the most commonly used humectants in cosmetics. Physically, glycerine is a water-soluble, clear, almost colorless, odorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid with a high boiling point. Chemically, glycerine is a trihydric alcohol, capable of being reacted as an alcohol yet stable under most conditions. Glycerine has over 1500 known end uses. About 300 million pounds of glycerine are used annually in the United States…
DetailsGold has been used throughout history, with Cleopatra being famed for sleeping in a gold mask. Alchemists referred to gold as the “Elixir of Life”. Gold was already being used by the Chinese as a medicine in 2500 B.C. In India, colloidal red gold was used in the form of ayurvedic medicine for rejuvenation and revitalization during old age, and was called “Swarna Bhasma” [6] Gold was for a long time used as a drug, called “nervin” for the revitalization of people who are suffering from nervous disorders. However, the modern scientific evaluation of colloidal gold did not commence until 1857, when Michael Faraday learned by experiment that the colour of gold…
DetailsOkay I confess I am getting on my soap box…..and for damned good reason. There is an epidemic of companies flagrantly disregarding cosmetic regulations and it is putting YOU the consumer at risk of bacterial contamination and bacterial growth. The obsession with natural seems to have thrown common sense and safety out the window…
DetailsHuman DNA has over 25,000 genes; each of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes encodes thousands of genes. Until recently it was believed that the genes you were born with determined the future status of your health. Now with the discovery of epigenetics, it is known that genes can get turned on and off. Our DNA is the code the body uses to build and regenerate itself. Genes however need…
DetailsPentapeptide-3 (Vialox), a synthetic peptide that is a competitive antagonist at the acetylcholine receptors, safely blocks the sodium ion release at the synaptic membrane on muscles so they can- not contract as frequently. In vitro tests showed muscle contractions reduced by 71% within 1 min after treatment and 58% 2 h later. Less frequent muscle contractions result in…
DetailsDietary indole compounds have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments and diseases. Two indoles that have attracted recent attention for their therapeutic potential are I3C and DIM. I3C is a metabolite of glucosinolate glucobrassicin, which is a chief component of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli…
DetailsYou only have to do a glance on the internet to find Parabens to be in the top 10 “Toxic Ingredient” List. If we were to believe the propaganda that the Safe Cosmetics Organisation sprouts, then we would believe that many ingredients in cosmetics are dangerous. The fact is though for the majority of ingredients there is no danger at all. In fact the danger lies in…
DetailsThere is a lot of misinformation out on the internet surrounding emulsifiers and their use in cosmetics. There are companies who proudly state that they are emulsifier free and others who state that emulsifiers damage the skin barrier and can compound skin problems, hence why they don’t use them. The implication being that any other company who uses emulsifiers has something inherently wrong with it and should be avoided…
DetailsThere is a big myth that those with oily skin don’t age as quickly as those with dry skin. This myth exists because of the confusion with regards to oil production. The assumption is that the more oil you produce the less moisture loss occurs from the skin. People think that the upside of having to deal with managing the oil on their skin for so many years is that they will age better. But, do oily skin types actually get fewer wrinkles than those with dry skin? The answer is not necessarily. Oily skins do age differently…
DetailsDrug-induced acne, which is more accurately called drug- induced acneiform eruption, is characterized by an eruption of papules and pustules arising after medication intake. Often this can look like acne but is not true acne, as in it does not stem from a microcomedone…
DetailsPCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that is very close to my heart. There are many women who are afflicted by this condition, my own daughter included. Because PCOS is influenced by insulin receptors it is able to be influenced by nutrition. Insulin resistance has been demonstrated in the majority of patients who are obese who have PCOS and in nearly 45% of their lean counterparts who also have PCOS. There are many clients who suffer from PCOS who wish to manage their condition naturally and wish to avoid taking medication…
DetailsThe skin is the largest organ of the body, covering about 1.7 m2 and comprising approximately 10% of the total body mass of an average person. The primary function of the skin is to provide a barrier between the body and the external environment. This barrier protects against the permeation of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, chemicals, allergens and microorganism…
DetailsDiet is one of the pathways that we can have the biggest impact on acne. Many acne sufferers still have no idea of the impact of diet and actually how it influences the skin and their sebum. What you eat directly influences the amount of sebum you produce. It also influences how sticky or free flowing…
DetailsThe role of hereditary factors whilst involved in the pathogenesis of acne, does not fully account for the increase in acne in Western Society. After years of debate within the scientific community, finally it is well established with the current research that acne is a disease of the modern diet. Diet has an influence on genetic expression. When we eat a cascade of signalling occurs as a result of the release of insulin. FOX01…
DetailsI’ve heard that Argirelene can eventually atrophy the muscle if used over a prolonged period of time. Is there any truth to this? Okay first we need to understand there is a difference between preventing contraction and relaxing a muscle. Botox works by paralysing the muscle. Any muscle that is not worked is going…
DetailsFor most of us the dreaded time of the month is hard enough with hormonal mood swings, let alone coping with an onslaught of acne to deal with as well, however this is the reality for a lot of women. Pre-menstrual breakout is a great cause of distress to many women and many have never really found an answer to this type of acne. Around 40% of the adult population suffers from acne and it is increasing[3]. The majority of therapists are not aware that…
DetailsNutrition is known to influence skin condition and function. There are a wide range of supplements that have been reported to have beneficial effects on the skin. Skin dryness and an accelerated fragmentation of the collagen network in the dermis are hallmarks of skin aging. Nutrition is a key factor influencing skin health and consequently…
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