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Author: Mark Lees
Number of Pages: 414
Cover: Paperback
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.
Benefits
- Real-world advice and practical information on conditions the esthetician sees every day
- Information presented in a science-based format, thereby eliminating the need to pursue any ill-founded and ineffective treatments
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
Chapter 2: The Immune System
Chapter 3: AIDS
Chapter 4: Hygiene and Sterilization Techniques
Chapter 5: Hormones
Chapter 6: Sensitive Skin, Rosacea, and Allergies
Chapter 7: Essential Knowledge of Chemistry
Chapter 8: Cosmetic Chemistry and Functional Ingredients
Chapter 9: Active Agents and Performance Ingredients
Chapter 10: Skin-Care Products
Chapter 11: Claims in Cosmetics
Chapter 12: Acne and the Esthetician
Chapter 13: Comedogenicity
Chapter 14: Extraction
Chapter 15: The Intrinsic Aging Process
Chapter 16: Sun and Sun Damage
Chapter 17: The New Science of Aging Skin Treatment
Chapter 18: Chemical Peeling and Exfoliation Procedures
Chapter 19: Treating the Plastic Surgery Patient
Chapter 20: Recognize and Refer Medical Conditions
Chapter 21: Medical Relations
Chapter 22: The Scientific Approach
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