Aesthetician Education

Back By Popular Demand: The Popularity of Microdermabrasion and How to Perform It

Back By Popular Demand: The Popularity of Microdermabrasion and How to Perform It

We get a lot of comments on the site about microdermabrasion and the correct method of performing it on patients. this is a post from way back in early 2007 and it is being reposted but with some additional information... (Continue reading)

Patients with Skin of Color: Proper Skin Care Analysis Is Critical

Almost half of the people on earth and more than a third of the US population are people of color, those whose skin is darker than the average western European. These people will have a heritage that stems from many... (Continue reading)

Book Review: Common Drugs and Side Effects

Book Review: Common Drugs and Side Effects

A Handbook for the Aesthetician by Pamela Hill For many years a need has existed and been unfulfilled to provide basic information on drugs and side effects in an understandable manor to aestheticians and those in the skin care industry. Nail... (Continue reading)

Working in the Skin Care Industry: Understanding the Less is More Approach to Your Own Personal Hygeine and Appearance

Working in the skin care industry an understanding the less is more approach to your own personal hygiene and appearance will lead to a more professional appearance by you and added faith in your professionalism by both your clients and... (Continue reading)

Working in a Pampering Day Spa Versus a Medical Spa – What You Should Know

There are obvious differences between working in a pampering day spa environment and working in a medical spa. Both types of spas have their places in our world, both have loyal clients and sometimes even share clients. But a clinician... (Continue reading)

A Clinician Needs to Know: Understanding the Basics of Botox Cosmetic

What is Botox? An often asked question and one that a clinician should be able to answer. Botox injections are a diluted form of a toxin, botulism, which is injected into facial muscles to paralyze or to weaken the muscles... (Continue reading)

A Clinician Needs to Know: Understanding the Basics Behind Lip Augmentation

The basic scoop on lip augmentation begins with the initial consultation. A doctor will ask a patient to bring photos or to describe in detail what they would  like to have done to their lips. Of course many women take... (Continue reading)

A Clinician’s Needs to Know: Understanding Abnormal Skin Pigmentation

All clinicians should have a solid understanding of skin pigmentation, including abnormal skin pigmentation. With that in mind what is abnormal skin pigmentation? It can be birthmarks and other pigmentation disorders, causing abnormalities in the tint of the skin. And... (Continue reading)

Adding to your Aesthetics Career – What You Should Know About Becoming a Massage Therapist

Are you considering adding to your aesthetics career by becoming a massage therapist? Many do and the benefits to your clients, your business and your own bottom line are all positive. If you are considering a career as a massage... (Continue reading)

A Clinician’s Guide to Skin Melanoma and When to Refer Clients to a Specialist

Skin melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of cancer and an aesthetician should be aware of it and know when to refer clients to a physician, especially a specialist.Of course most know that  skin cancer is the most... (Continue reading)