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SPF 15 effectiveness

94% protection against UVB rays.

SPF 30 effectiveness

97% protection against UVB rays.

Three damaging effects of tanning beds

1. Premature aging
2. Hyperpigmentation
3. Skin cancer

UVA penetration layer

Dermis.

Effects of UVA rays

Aging, wrinkles, destroys collagen and elastin.

UVB penetration layer

Epidermis.

Effects of UVB rays

Burning, sunburn, pigmentation, can lead to skin cancer.

Definition of acne

Inflammation of the sebaceous gland, follicle congestion, infection.

Types of UV rays and effects

UVA - aging
UVB - burning
UVC - cancer.

Free radicals

Unpaired electrons, reactive oxygen species that damage cells by stealing electrons.

Intrinsic aging causes

Genetics, natural aging, hormones.

Extrinsic aging causes

Sun exposure, pollution, smoking, stress, environment, lifestyle.

Types of acne that cannot be treated

Grade 4, cystic, nodular acne, requiring medical referral.

Common causes of acne

Hormones, stress, environment, misuse of products, bacteria.

Location of P. acnes bacteria

Sebaceous gland, hair follicle, anaerobic environment, hates oxygen.

Rescue facial components

Peel, high frequency, benzoyl peroxide 5%, enhancement (vitamin C, pumpkin, arctic berry, illuminating), corrective treatment.

Hours of strongest UV exposure

10am to 4pm.

Signs of aging skin

Fine lines, wrinkles, thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dryness, hyperpigmentation, age spots, enlarged follicles, broken capillaries.

Signs of rosacea

Redness, papules, pustules, enlarged nose, ocular redness.

High frequency disinfection protocol

Wear gloves, wipe handle and electrode, do not spray, do not submerge.

Benefits of high frequency treatment

Kills bacteria, oxygenates skin, increases product penetration, stimulates circulation, reduces inflammation, improves cell function.

High frequency contraindications

Pregnancy, pacemaker, metal implants, heart conditions, epilepsy, seizures, braces, facial piercings.

Rosacea treatment precautions

Less heat, lukewarm towels, less steam, and less stimulation.

Arctic Berry Pro Advanced Peel Activator MA30 ingredients

Malic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, arctic plants, berries.

Sun Defense Minerals composition

Zinc oxide, buriti oil, green tea extract.

Clear Skin Willow Bark Booster Serum ingredients

Willow bark, tea tree oil, walnut leaf, lactic acid.

Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil components

Camellia oil, pink tourmaline gemstones, hemp seed oil, marula oil.

Recovery Facial Oil ingredients

Ylang ylang, olive oil, clary sage, sage.

Hibiscus Ultra Lift Neck Cream components

Hibiscus, edelweiss, acacia, argan oil.

Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate composition

Mangosteen, ribose, red clover, lactic acid.

Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream ingredients

Monoi, evening primrose, natural retinol alternative, acacia.

Stone Crop Body Oil composition

Stone crop, arnica, rosehip oil, avocado oil.

Stone Crop Whip Moisturizer ingredients

Stone crop, corn germ oil, lemon.

Stone Crop Masque composition

Stone crop, lemon, honey.

Lime Stimulating Masque ingredients

Lemon, lime, nettle, thermal water.

Eight Greens Phyto Masque components

Yucca, lavender, hops, horsetail, paprika.