Advanced Professional Skin Care, Medical Edition is the most informative, well-written, and current guide for high-level skin care students and professionals on the market today. The skin care industry is booming with more practitioners, more customers to service, more information, better instruments, and better products! The growth is incredible, which means that the educational materials need to be better than ever. The material in this book provides professionals with current information preparing them for the future of the skin care industry. The experienced esthetician is provided with current skin care science as well as advanced science to prepare for any and all industry developments. The reader is educated in chemistry, physiology, and pathology of the skin to prepare them for more in-depth treatments and methods. Another feature is a new model for skin typing called EA Isotypes that is based on hormonal markers and replaces the antiquated ?dry, normal, oily? system. There is also focus on a discussion of the methods and products designed to stimulate cellular skin repair without damage. The book includes a section on cosmetic chemistry that gives the reader the tools they need to evaluate any products based on basic performance parameters, and there is a special guest chapter by Scotland?s premier practitioner of herbal medicine addressing the use of botanicals. Many illustrations, sidebars, tables, and graphs are placed throughout the book helping to enhance the text and lead to a better understanding of the content. Other features include website and periodical references as well as a Latin pre-fix section. This book is the must-have reference for the serious skin care professional or graduating student ready to enter the rewarding world of professional skin care!

"With a complete update of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, Advanced Skin Analysis shares the relevant discoveries about the skin over the past decade and presents them in an easy to understand, informative manner that links structure and function to various skin conditions." - Back cover.

PRINCIPLES OF SKIN CARE Principles of Skin Care is a practical, evidence based guide to the principles of skin management and skin health. Broader than a dermatology book, this text focuses on the generic components of helping patients with skin conditions, exploring the underlying evidence base, and provides practitioners with the skills and information needed to become competent in caring for the skin, preventing skin break-down, managing patients with common skin conditions and helping patients cope with the psychological impact of skin problems. Divided into two sections, the first takes a look at the fundamental principles of skin management, addressing some of the core nursing issues that are relevant across the board of dermatological care. The second section covers the dermatological conditions most commonly see in practice, such as Psoriasis, Eczema, and Acne. It also explores the principles of illness management, describing disease processes and enabling health care practitioners to work effectively with patients to choose the best treatment available for their condition. Key features: Explores the essential principles of skin care and their application to clinical management Written by renowned experts in the field Full colour illustrations throughout

Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, 3e is an invaluable resource for both the student and the professional esthetician seeking practical information and the latest in skin care breakthroughs. Written by one of the country's most noted skin care specialists, this text presents the most up-to-date information available on acne, aging treatment, rosacea management, sensitive skin care, and plastic surgery patient care. New information on non-invasive anti-aging programs and new ingredient technologies are presented, as well as new photos to aid in skin analysis and the identification of various conditions. The text presents numerous examples and application techniques throughout, which can be utilized in daily practice.

Dermaplaning is a simple and safe clinical procedure that exfoliates the epidermis, while removing vellus hair. While the procedure has been around for 35 years or more, it has recently gained popularity in the esthetics field. The procedure is completed by gently gliding a stainless-steel scalpel blade across the skin to remove keratinized cells and "peach fuzz". Dermaplaning can help smooth scarring and acne, reduce uneven skin tone, as well as minimize fine lines and wrinkles. This manual covers step-by-step dermaplane procedures as well as protocols incorporating active ingredients and chemical peels.

"Physiology of the Skin, Third Edition, addresses the biochemistry and free radical damage that changes young skin into old skin, with a specific focus on both extrinsic and intrinsic issues, and provides an understanding of skin care products and their utilization in maintaining healthy skin. This latest edition takes the reader on a learning journey beginning with the formation of skin, moving on through the onset of puberty and adolescent issues, and finally discussing maturity and issues pertaining to perimenopausal and menopausal skin." -- Page 4 of cover.