When it comes to body care, there are a plethora of options to choose from. Whether you are in the market for natural, synthetic, or a mixture of both, there are ingredients that should be avoided to maintain the integrity of clients’ skin. There are many chemical compounds that make up body care. Common ingredients can be broken down into categories, both natural and synthetic.…

Though most know of the harmful effects of the sun’s invisible ultraviolet rays, many are unaware that the sun also emits various wavelengths of visible light that can also cause potential damage. Among these visible rays is blue light, also known as high-energy visible light (HEV). The biggest source for exposure to blue light is the sun, but it is also emitted by electronic devices…

With summer around the corner, clients will be getting ready to spend a few months at the beach and the pool and, after that, they will be looking to skin care professionals to help undo the damage from all their summer fun. Premature aging from sun exposure or tanning beds can attribute up to 90% of how old (or young) a person looks, but that…

With summer just around the corner, professionals should take time to educate clients on the difference between UVA and UVB rays. While both are harmful to skin, their unique and contrasting differences can have various effects. Up to 90 percent of visible aging is produced by sun damage. In sharing this information with clients, they can actively protect and prevent sun damage and harmful rays…