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Practical Application of the Science of Skin Care
- Dispels myths about products, ingredients and skin biology
- Assists professionals in making the best decision based on real science
- Gives advice to help build your business in volume and patient loyalty
Skin care professionals need to be given the tools to make informed decisions to best help their patients/clients. Even initial education of the skin care professional does not provide enough correct information about how active ingredients impact skin biology. The New Ideal in Skin Health will provide new and in-depth information to dispel myths about commercialized products, ingredients and skin care for estheticians and non-dermatological practitioners. This is foundational knowledge that will help guide a skin care professional throughout their entire career. Whether you are a medical professional getting into the esthetic industry or an esthetician just starting out, this book is a great resource to help make the best choices in a crowded industry.
Designed for skin care professionals, The New Ideal in Skin Health will cover topics, such as:
Skin Physiology and Aging
- Underlying causes of skin problems—looking beyond the symptoms
- Skin basics—focusing on barrier health
- The role of chronic inflammation in skin aging and skin diseases
- Protocols for pre- and post-procedure care, skin conditions/diseases and daily home care
- How to optimize skin health with oral supplements and nutrition
Skin Care and Treatments
- Learn about skin diseases and conditions and what you can to treat them
- Microdermabrasion, lasers, photodynamic therapy and more!
Safety and Evidence-based Efficacy
- Safety and evidence-based efficacy of botanical ingredients and product development
- Safety and evidence-based efficacy of non-botanical cosmeceuticals—separating fact from fiction
Cosmeceuticals
- How to determine the best cosmeceutical products for your practice
Ingredients
- How to determine interactions of product ingredients with each other
Increase your Business
- Professional roles in the esthetic practice
- How to build your business in volume and patient loyalty
Author Expertise
Carl R. Thornfeldt, MD, is president, CEO, and chief scientific officer of Episciences, Inc. He is a practicing dermatologist with 25 years of skin research experience, 21 US patents, more than 40 scientific journal articles and chapters in 7 textbooks on subjects ranging from cosmeceuticals, botanicals, barrier repair, treatment of inflammatory skin diseases and drug delivery. He is an internationally renowned speaker at dermatology and cosmetic scientific meetings, speaking in Japan, China, the United Kingdom and Poland.
Krista Bourne, LE, obtained her professional esthetic license in 2003. She has worked in plastic surgery and medical spas, performing clinical aesthetic and laser enhancement procedures. She has worked closely with Carl Thornfeldt, MD at Episciences since 2006 as esthetics education director and has helped develop skin care and training protocols for Epionce skin care.
Reviews/Testimonials
Dr. Carl Thornfeldt has written a fact-filled book about skin care that will appeal not only to estheticians, but to any skin care professional interested in obtaining the latest information about skin care products and ingredients. A review of various skin conditions and symptoms as well as the relative safety and efficacy of products one encounters in a day-to-day esthetic business will provide all of the information needed for skincare professionals to enhance their potential!
-Tina S. Alster, MD, Director, Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery; Clinical Professor of Dermatology, Georgetown University Medical Center
This book is a great tool to help all skin care professionals wade through what can often be an overwhelming amount of information and make careful decisions for the success of their aesthetic practice. Written in a language that speaks to all positions in the practice, it is a valuable addition to any esthetic educational library. Dr. Thornfeldt is a true innovator in his field.
-Sallie Deitz, LE, author
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