NASNPRO Magazine January 2023 Edition

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Word Of Mouth

By Danné Montague-King

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Welcome by Denise R Fuller, LE + Founder of National Aesthetic Spa Network and Host Austine Mah, LE and beauty expert

By Austine Mah

Building Brand “You” with a Bio AHA As a Delivery System

By Ryan Christopher

SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS

Dr. Jay Lokhande, M.D. I The role of Epidermal Adult Stem Cells in Age Management of Skin

Emily Stutzman, LE I Skin minimalism

Chanel Janae, LE I Treating Thin Skin

The Truth about Retinaldehyde for Sensitive Skin

By Chanel Janae

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How to Empower Menopausal Clients Keynote Speakers

By Emily Stutzman By Jordan Person

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PAGE 2,3 Using Cannabinoids for Healthy Skin Notes

Richard Purvis I Secrets to Resetting your Age

Lunch & Networking

2:00 Barbara Schumann I How the skin & body are affected by trauma Antonella Colella, Esq I The Beauty Lawyer I Illegal policies and practices in the spa

3:30 Closing Thoughts & End of Day Prize Basket Drawing

WordMouth of

By Danné Montague-King

There are many myths surrounding the reason women get wrinkles around the lips. Men get them as well— but for different reasons and usually when they are into advanced age. They can appear in females as young as 35 and deepen with time if not treated.

Women with thinner lips and a more delicate vermillion border seem to suffer the most from this problem, their fuller lipped counterparts escaping the damage until well into their 70s or 80s—when nearly all lips descend with gravity and loss of facial fat and seem to turn into themselves.

The most common cause of lip lines is said to be created by smoking. This does not even make sense. Smoking cigarettes does indeed add age to the entire face, not just the lips. It is the carbon monoxide in the smoke itself that erodes the cells of the skin— not nicotine or the tars. Nicotine is a vasodilator that can stimulate brain activity and target the lungs— dissipating a year after a smoker has quit. The physical action of puffing on a cigarette actually relaxes the skin around the lips. It strengthens the Orbicularis oris muscle as opposed to concaving the lip tissue into tiny wrinkles.

Outside of genetic predisposition to lip wrinkles and the thinner Irish skin, stress, free radicals, and gravity are the main culprits of lip lines. Remember, in previous articles, I have described all skin problems as being the result of the skin’s defense mechanisms. Wrinkles, in general, are partly a result of this. Stress is the #1 factor. The old saying “women talk too much is a misnomer. Women do not say HALF of what they think in a chauvinistic world where the maternal role is

still strong. In times of stress and concealed emotions, women will compress their lips tightly to avoid a noticeable “feminine outburst” This constant contracting of the Orbicularis oris muscle will create a cascade of defense mechanisms in the skin cells, including the melanin cells. This is why you will note that many middle-aged women will have relatively smooth and light-toned cheeks, but the area around the mouth may be darker and look like congealed gravy! Defense mechanisms will run rampant in this area as dead skin cells pile up year after year, and cross-linkage of the collagen and elastin fibers will collapse the tissue into deep lines. Men’s stress point is classically in the frontalis area (forehead), which is why you see many men of all ages with deep furrows there and the rest of the face relatively unlined. Of course, there are always exceptions to this common phenomenon.

WHAT TO DO?

The tissue around the lips can be resurfaced in many ways—one of the best and fastest being an ALKALINE WASH treatment. This type of solution, carefully applied by a trained therapist or medical practitioner, will raise the pH of the skin to around 12 on the pH scale, not only desquamating all the old skin cell buildup but eradicating fine hairs in that area as well. The more this treatment is performed (taking into account sensitivity factors and skin thickness), the less the hair will grow back, and newer skin will be revealed. Proper enzymatic treatments should be performed in tandem, and the fresher skin should be nourished with transepidermal crèmes loaded with epidermal growth factor ingredients, antioxidants, and proteins. All “food for new skin cells” For older clients, fibroblast activity must be encouraged so new collagen fibers replace the old, worn-out collagen. This is accomplished with vitamin C therapy and retinoids.

Lastly—thinner lips that have collapsed with time can be “re-pumped” to a more youthful contour with the correct fillers designed for lips. Many are on the market now, including Restylane, still today! Hydra Fill is also a reliable filler used widely in the UK. Beware of fillers that contain granules or other “molecular structures” that offer longer results. They can encourage granulomas which are intricate little “beads” that appear under the skin. Granulomas are foreign, and skin cells will form around them to isolate the bead as a defense mechanism. This creates an adhesion that can only be removed by cortisone injections or painful surgery. I have experimented with all of these for many years and have been through all the contraindications. It is a wonder I have lips left!

A trained Beauty Therapist would perform alkaline wash treatments over a month (or longer, depending on the depth of the wrinkles) but would also address the rest of the face with enzymatic treatments. The reason is not only would any resurfacing have to “blend” into the lips, but the reverse osmosis brought about by correct enzymatic treatments would relieve the entire face of redundant cuticle buildup and increase circulation to atrophied or stressed areas. With increased circulation, fresh oxygen from INSIDE the body is rushed to the mitochondria of all the skin cells, including the lips—giving the client a new, contoured, and more youthful overall face and neck.

This is very attractive to patients who believe they are coming to a Medi Spa or clinic for just a spot treatment around the mouth. Psychologically, when a patient views such outstanding results on ONE area of their body, they become interested in treating the rest of the body to “match” the younger appearance of the face. Decollating the backs of the hands and the body is an open field for more treatments, better earnings for the practitioner, and a happier patient.

A physician could move a little faster. Alkaline Wash treatments radically raise the skin’s pH to around 12 in a few minutes. This promotes fast desquamation of all surface cells down to the lower epidermis. The Doctor is licensed to resurface to the blood field and can also administer light anesthesia or a sedative to offset any minor pain the patient may experience. They can also prescribe or administer an antibiotic to prevent possible infection at home. This means the Alkaline Wash treatment can be applied aggressively and left on much longer without the precise timing the therapist is trained to adhere to strictly. Also, medical monitoring of the patient is possible, and often, a “one-off” result can be achieved.

While it is true that the best fillers are temporary— they create a wonderful effect. When any of my clients complain about the expense of having to come back every few months for a pump-up job—I curtly tell them (knowing full well they have the money), “well, my dear, you look young now—the only alternative is to look old!”

Danné MontagueKing

Danné Montague-King is a pioneer in his industry. Danné has seen the depths of depression associated with poorly functioning skin. In fact his everlasting passion was born from his dissatisfaction with his own acne as a teen. Many times he has shared the story of how his parents would take him to lavish events where he would find a dark corner to hide away in, ashamed of this blemished skin. Not understanding the condition completely, and after failed attempts from top US dermatologists to cure his acne, Danné took things into his own hands and desperate for a cure, became his own guinea pig. A string of breakthroughs, trials and tribulations, and many travels would follow, until he found his first true breakthrough in the 60’s involving vitamin C therapy. That’s all it took to spark what would be decades of developing successful treatments and products that would combine to form the iconic brand that is DMK – sold throughout 30 countries. For 50 years Danné has lived by his motto: rebuilding skin, rebuilding lives. Dedicated to his craft, his practicing therapists, and his clients, Danné is the founder of the DMK family and is responsible for rebuilding skin, and rebuilding lives all over the world.

Building Brand “YOU” with a Bio

By Austine Mah

From your social media profile descriptions to your website and about page, a bio is an essential start to building your business, your clientele and establishing you as a professional. Your bio is telling people why they should connect with you from choosing you as their esthetician to asking you to come in for a job interview.

The art of crafting your bio is as easy as using this quick start guide.

State your first and last name as the first two words of the paragraph.

State your company name and position. By immediately sharing this information, you are automatically building an association to both you and your organization.

Explain your role. Use your title to help the reader understand what you do. Discuss your responsibilities. Paint a picture of who you are and what services you offer.

Highlight educational qualifications, awards and recognitions, as well as other items of interest that distinguish you. Discuss skills and expertise, areas of interest and specialties.

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Share your contributions to your role, touch on new ideas or approaches that you bring to the organization or the industry at large.

Once you describe what you do and how you contribute to your role, you’ll need to explain your why. It is the most important element to focus on as you consider how to write a bio. Discuss your passions and values, your personal and professional goals. Your values and passions underlying your work, as well as your professional philosophy which defines you. What inspires you to be you. What gets you up in the morning? What’s the driving force behind what you do?

As you write your bio, keep the following in mind:

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Write your bio in the third person as it makes it easier for your audience to identify and remember you.

Keep it concise: Your bio should be sufficiently explanatory, but it should also be short and to the point. A good rule of thumb is to keep each element of your bio - from your job description to your personal statement - to about one to two sentences. You will capture the readers’ attention.

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Consider your audience: The voice and tone you choose for your bio largely depends on your audience and your personal goals.

Have fun, add humor if appropriate.

To help you learn more about yourself and key words to use, take this free personality test, https:// www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test, and use the results as a resource for crafting your bio and learning how to answer interview questions like, what is your weakness.

Tips & Tricks Austine Mah

Austine Mah is an accomplished esthetician. She is a writer and editor inspired by beauty and international relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and is an internationally licensed esthetician. She is technically knowledgeable and extends her commitment to excellence awareness from the treatment room to home care. She is an accomplished methodologist and facilitator. She has lectured extensively and is called upon internationally to present the latest developments in the areas of esthetics and marketing. She is a professional writer, regularly contributing to a variety of publications, and consults in publicity and marketing.

AHA as a Delivery System

AHA

by Ryan Christopher on behalf of Skin Moderne

There are many benefits to using alpha hydroxy acids in the treatment room and at home. We know that lactic acid has a gentle way of exfoliating the skin while having a humectant property that helps to prevent dehydration. Glycolic acid has a beautiful way of cutting through very oily of skin types. It’s important to remember the effects that these wonderful ingredients have at every percentage. In this article we will focus on the benefits of AHAs in frequent use at home.

The primary action of all exfoliating acids is to break apart the desmosome cells that help to hold our skin cells together on the surface. This causes the outermost layer of the skin to become unstable and easy to remove. Exfoliation immediately smooths the surface texture of the skin and helps to brighten the complexion by removing any melanin-filled skin cells that have already migrated their way to the surface. These benefits get our clients excited because they are immediate and noticeable differences, but there are other benefits happening that are less noticeable yet equally effective.

Exfoliation helps to open more pathways into the skin for active ingredients! Alpha hydroxy acids can act as a delivery system when used in smaller, less irritating percentages. Care should be taken when selecting the serums that will be applied immediately after a chemical peel in the treatment room. Formulas with fragrance and higher use of essential oils could potentially irritate freshly exfoliated skin. For home use, a serum or moisturizer containing 5% or less of an AHA can be used more often. It provides exfoliating benefits but Layering a product like this with an additional serum or moisturizer on top will add even more benefits. Active ingredients will have a better chance at working their way into the skin layers when assisted by a low % AHA.

We can use this knowledge to target certain skin types and conditions. This will help us guide our clients to getting faster results without any added sensitivity. A perfect example of this would be a client with an oily skin type and acne skin condition. Treatment at home with a moisturizer containing glycolic acid will help to reduce oily blockages in the follicle. You could also instruct the client to apply an antioxidant serum containing anti-inflammatory ingredients like Mirabilis Jalapa extract or turmeric root extract. Mirabilis Jalapa extract is, native to Peru, also known as “the four o’clock flower”, has a soothing action, primarily calming inflammation whilst also stimulating the synthesis of ceramides to reinforce the skin barrier. By combining it with Turmeric root it would help to reduce redness and inflammation while preventing future comedones. Another good example would be for a mature client that wanted to brighten years of sun damage. A serum or moisturizer containing lactic acid could be applied on a nightly basis to help gently exfoliate the surface and remove the sun damaged skin. This product could be layered with another containing niacinamide and a form of vitamin c. Both are proven ingredients to reduce the buildup of melanin that creates the splotchy look of hyperpigmentation on the face and body.

There is a lot of precaution in our industry around keratolytic agents which is good to keep our sensitive clients safe. Not everyone needs consistent exfoliation, but it can be beneficial for many skin types - even dry. Don’t be afraid to provide thorough instruction to your clients on how to use and layer professional skin care at home. This includes how frequently they should be applying exfoliating products at home and how important SPF is to the maintenance of this routine. Sun Protection is an absolute non-negotiable when using exfoliating products regularly to avoid additional sensitivity and hyperpigmentation.

Skin Moderne is a professional skincare company dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation for skin wellness. It is our desire to inspire our clients, but to deliver healthy skin care products with results beyond their expectations. For more information visit: skinmoderne.com Ryan Christopher is known as an outgoing, engaging educator with extensive experience in professional skin care knowledge, product development and beauty. Ryan has served as the Global Director of Education for multiple brands with more than 10 years developing cutting-edge cosmetic products and specialized curriculum for undergraduate aesthetic schools, high-end spas and beauty brands.

Ryan Christopher

is known

as an outgoing, engaging educator with extensive experience in professional skin care knowledge, product development and beauty. Ryan has served as the Global Director of Education for multiple brands with more than 10 years developing cutting-edge cosmetic products and specialized curriculum for undergraduate aesthetic schools, high-end spas and beauty brands.

THE TRUTH

ABOUT RETINALDEHYDE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

By Chanel Janae

While we still haven’t discovered the Fountain of Youth, retinol in skincare is pretty much the next best thing. Retinol, which is a derivative of vitamin A, can help speed up your skin’s cellular turnover process to promote a fresh, supple, complexion. It can also help smooth out the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But is it suitable for sensitive skin types, or should you be avoiding it?

Retinoids, retinol, retinyl palmitate, and retinaldehyde all belong to the family of vitamin A derivatives. The most potent form you can get is retinoic acid, available in prescription form such as tretinoin (Retin-A®️) this form of — retinoic acid — that acts directly on the skin. The other forms, which are available in over-the-counter topical products, must first be converted into retinoic acid before they can start their work in the skin. Once applied, retinol reacts with oxygen and converts to retinaldehyde, which then converts to retinoic acid. (Retinyl palmitate is even further back in the chain — it must first be converted into retinol.) Retinaldehyde is only one conversion step away from retinoic acid, making it a quite potent OTC retinoid.

If you’ve experienced discomfort after using retinol products, you’re not alone. Retinol is the most popular form of retinoids used in skincare, but it also happens to be one of the most irritating. These vitamin A derivatives are some of the most highly-prized ingredients when it comes to repairing skin against the effects of aging and free radical damage. However, they also tend to come with their fair share of issues, including discomfort to sensitive skin and retinoid newbies with reactions like the infamous retinol burn (aka that burning sensation that leaves your skin feeling red, painful, dry, and/or flaky).

With these downsides in mind, this effective and patented form of Vitamin A— Retinaldehyde, aka retinal, is one of the industry’s most stable forms of retinoids. It offers equally potent benefits without the irritation, according to the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. If you want to reap the gentle yet powerful anti-aging benefits of retinal look for one that contains— retinaldehyde. This highly stable form of Vitamin A swiftly works to improve the overall appearance of hyperpigmentation, photo-damage, fine lines and wrinkles, and enlarged pores, supports skin radiance, and targets acne. Although it’s less potent than retinoic acid (prescription forms), this more, gentle formula can be an excellent for those with more sensitive skin or those with drier skin.

Retinaldehyde: Reap the Benefits of Retinoids without the Irritation

If you’re looking to target crow’sfeet, and fine lines, retinaldehyde may be a good option. In a randomized controlled trial, a 0.1 percent retinaldehyde cream applied to the eye area for eight weeks decreased the depth and length of the crow’s feet wrinkles in 55 women with sun-damaged skin. Researchers found retinaldehyde was as effective at treating those wrinkles as a series of three glycolic acid peels. They also observed that retinaldehyde improved skin texture and delivered fewer side effects than peels.

The Truth About Retinaldehyde for Sensitive Skin

Many leading dermatologists recommend retinaldehyde to their patients as it’s ideal for most skin types including sensitive skin, thanks to its unique ability to rejuvenate the skin, smooth the appearance of fine lines, improve discolorations—all without triggering inflammation and discomfort with minimal downsides.

To get the most out of your retinal, don’t forget to buffer your skin with a rich source of hydration. Before applying any form of retinoid, applying a moisturizer first, will help to buffer the retinoid and produce far less irritation. Keeping your skin extra hydrated can also help your skin build a tolerance to retinol without drying it out.

Chanel Janae

Also, keep in mind that this ingredient is not recommended if pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, make sure not to mix with other actives such as AHA’s on the same night as your retinols and slowly introduce them as the skin becomes more tolerant.

If you have a skin condition such as rosacea, eczema or psoriasis it’s important to ensure that your condition is under control before introducing any Vitamin A product, including retinaldehyde. If you begin with a compromised skin barrier, it will only become more irritated. If your skin barrier is balanced, start slowly, and gradually increase usage.

Summary

Retinaldehyde is one of the most effective forms of vitamin A derivative, and is ideal as part of a well-rounded skin care regimen for truly glowing skin.

Chanel Janae is the owner of ARCONA Skincare, Chanel Jenae is its chief creative director and developer of new products. A licensed esthetician for 20 years, she continued her training through studies in cosmetic chemistry, herbology, acupressure and alternative medicine modalities. She also became fascinated with studying skin conditions and diseases having worked directly with a dermatologist, performing chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and pre-and post-op skin care.

She is passionate about product development and incorporating the newest technologies and scientific discoveries into the creation of exceptional new skin care products, treatments and education.

Among the celebrities who have experienced ARCONA’s signature facials are Julia Roberts, Diane Lane, Colin Farrell, Regina King, Cillian Murphy, Kristen Wiig, Mandy Moore, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Katherine Heigl, Lisa Marie Presley, Zoe Saldana, Emily Deschanel, Rachel Zoe and Lauren Graham.

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How to Empower Menopausal Clients

by Emily Stutzman

Menopause for past generations was something to suffer through silently with a bit of dread, self-pity and dare I say humiliation. However, that is shifting thanks to the rise in the female voice in media and holistic therapies becoming more mainstream. As an esthetician and a daughter who has a very open relationship with her mother, I have seen first-hand the wide spectrum of changes that can happen to a woman’s body during this change/ phase of life. What I’m excited to share however is that there is an actionable step we can take as estheticians to support our clients as they approach and experience this new chapter that doesn’t cost you anything.

This significant step is to talk about it! By squashing myths and normalizing this natural experience your client’s will garner a deeper appreciation for you as many do not realize that their skin will change considerably during this phase.

You will not have the skin of your 20s. Menopause for past generations was something to suffer through silently with a bit of dread, self-pity and dare I say humiliation. However, that is shifting thanks to the rise in the female voice in media and holistic therapies becoming more mainstream. As an esthetician and a daughter who has a very open relationship with her mother, I have seen first-hand the wide spectrum of changes that can happen to a woman’s body during this change/ phase of life. What I’m excited to share however is that there is an actionable step we can take as estheticians to support our clients as they approach and experience this new chapter that doesn’t cost you anything.

This significant step is to talk about it! By squashing myths and normalizing this natural experience your client’s will garner a deeper appreciation for you as many do not realize that their skin will change considerably during this phase.

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Support your skin microbiome with topical probiotics for lasting skin health.

I often like to say that health is a verb not a noun. It’s something we have to always be working on. By applying topical LIVE probiotics you are helping the skin microbiome produce the postbiotic metabolites needed for the skin to mend and thrive naturally.

These postbiotic metabolites include:

• AHAs, PHAs and BHAs

• Vitamins like retinol

• Antimicrobial peptides

• Amino acids

• Micronutrients

• Antioxidants

• Anti-inflammatory substances

• Ceramides and more

The ingenuity behind topical LIVE probiotics is that they work with your client’s unique skin microbiome to create exactly what it needs rather than making an educated guess, applying products, and hoping the desired results are achieved.

Topical LIVE probiotics also help with increasing collagen production. This is important because studies show that women’s skin loses about 30% of its collagen during the first five years of menopause. After that, the decline is more gradual with women losing about 2% of their collagen ever year for the next 20 years.

Here are your top 5 talking points to empower a client who is perimenopausal or is in active menopause:

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Hormone changes will impact your skin.

This is why menopause is sometimes called second puberty. Menopausal clients can experience an increased chance of melasma aka “pregnancy mask”, acne, or even changes in texture and tone. Hot flashes can increase the chance of rosacea flair ups. This is why topical probiotics are such a gamechanger. It’s a proactive approach to skin health by strengthening the skin microbiome. These issues can lessen or potentially not even exist when your client’s microbiome is strong.

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Hydration is Key!

As many of you are aware the drier the skin the more defined wrinkles and fine lines can become. Beyond reminding a client to drink water, encourage them to find a moisturizer that can be applied over their makeup throughout the day as well as coming in for a hydrating facial regularly. Face oils can also help lock in hydration. I recommend looking for one with a healthy oil base like olive oil. Fun Fact: The DNA of Olive Oil is closely related to the sebum produced by human skin, making it easier for the skin to absorb and use it effectively.

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As skin ages the speed of cellular turnover decreases.

This means a woman’s skin will be more susceptible to sun damage. This is just one more reason to wear sunscreen. It’s also a good time to propose they add a gentle enzymatic cleanser to their home care routine.

We’re only scratching the surface here on what you can share with a client regarding menopause and the changes their skin may experience. I hope you now have a better understanding as to how to get the conversation started and why it’s so important to support your clients and their skin while they go through this new phase of life and encourage them to work to strengthen the skin microbiome.

Your client’s will love you for empowering them and helping to guide them through the changes of menopause. By being supportive and encouraging you are gifting them with a value add that many of your competitors won’t. Afterall, caring creates lasting client relationships which in turn creates increased profits and evangelists for your business

Emily Stutzman

began her career in makeup, where she thrived seeing people transform when she handed them a mirror and light up with confidence. Sadly, she struggled to feel beautiful herself due to nearly a decade of dermatitis flare ups. Fed up with fighting her skin she decided do something about it. By attending esthetician school Stutzman armed herself with a deep understanding of skin science and the skin microbiome. Today, Stutzman is the in-house licensed esthetician for LaFlore ®️ Live Probiotic Skincare, where she educates the beauty industry on the transformational power of incorporating LIVE probiotics into skin regimens. Her life’s passion is to help others understand that skincare doesn’t have to be complicated to be impactful and that everyone no matter their age, skin type or concern deserves to feel confident in their own skin.

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Austine Mah | Host

Austine Mah is a writer and editor inspired by beauty and international relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies and is an internationally licensed esthetician. She is technically knowledgeable and extends her commitment to excellence awareness from the treatment room to home care. She is an accomplished methodologist and facilitator. She has lectured extensively and is called upon internationally to present the latest developments in the areas of esthetics and marketing. She is a professional writer, regularly contributing to a variety of publications, and consults in publicity and marketing.

Dr. Jay Lokhande, M.D. I The role of Epidermal Adult Stem Cells in Age Management of Skin

Jayant N. Lokhande, M.D.(Botanical Drugs) : MBA - Biotechnology is an expert in Botanical Drugs & Biotechnology Business Management. He has successfully strategized and formulated products for several cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and medical foods companies globally. He has significant clinical experience especially in using Botanical Drugs and Medical Foods for Complex and Chronic Diseases. His other professional interests are in Biodiversity Entrepreneurship, Bio prospecting, Medical Anthropology, Disease Reversal Therapeutics, and Ashtanga Yoga. He has special interest and practice in translating Yoga & Ayurveda Principles in Innovation, System & Technology Development.

He has edited and authored 3 books so far and that are published by Taylor & Francis. He is currently working as Chief Scientific Officer at DMK Skincare and his responsibilities include Innovation and Product & Service End-User Education Development.

Emily Stutzman I Skin Minimalism

Emily Stutzman began her career in makeup, where she thrived seeing people transform when she handed them a mirror and light up with confidence. Sadly, she struggled to feel beautiful herself due to nearly a decade of dermatitis flare ups. Fed up with fighting her skin she decided do something about it. By attending esthetician school Stutzman armed herself with a deep understanding of skin science and the skin microbiome. Today, Stutzman is the in-house licensed esthetician for LaFlore®️ Live Probiotic Skincare, where she educates the beauty industry on the transformational power of incorporating LIVE probiotics into skin regimens. Her life’s passion is to help others understand that skincare doesn’t have to be complicated to be impactful and that everyone no matter their age, skin type or concern deserves to feel confident in their own skin.

Chanel Janae, LE I Treating Thin Skin

Chanel Janae is the chief creative officer and owner of ARCONA Skincare. She is a licensed esthetician of 20 years, and known for sculpting and contouring facials. Her training has included cosmetic chemistry, lymphatic drainage, problem skin, herbology, acupressure and alternative medicine modalities. She is passionate about formulating pure and efficacious products that incorporate the newest technologies and scientific discoveries, into the creation of exceptional skincare products, treatments and education.

Richard Purvis I Secrets to Resetting your Age

Richard Purvis has more than 30 years of dedicated experience in nutrition, exercise, anti-aging and overall wellness, encompassing extensive research and development, experimentation, innovation, and a progressive career in these industries. He is the author of the book ReCalibrate, six steps to resetting your age. He is the founder and innovator of numerous wellness brands and companies such as Nutrimax, Nutritbrands, Skin Nutrition, Skin Moderne, Elementals, Cell-CPR, co-founder of Noggin Nosh, Skin Moderne Professional Beauty, the multi-patented beauty devices and brands NanoFusion and UltraFusion. Purvis is the current CEO of Skin Moderne Inc and Skin Moderne Professional Beauty Inc. and lives in Denver, Colorado.

Barbara Schumann I How the skin & body are affected by trauma

In her over 30 years of experience in the wellness industry, Barbara Schumann, the Germany raised daughter of skin care pioneering family has dedicated herself to improving the practices of aestheticians, doctors and individuals. She is a skin care expert and globally renowned educator. Working closely with chemist and practitioners she had developed a strong philosophy regarding topical skin care and its bio-availability to the skin. Barbara is currently writing a book on generational and personal trauma recovery.

“Beautiful skin is not about vanity; it is about confidence. When we know we look good we can let our Inner beauty shine through, we are strengthened by the healthy appeal of great skin. Beauty may be skin deep, but it has layers that run very deep. When people feel good about themselves – happy, healthy, and feeling good, they emanate beauty… what’s inside.”

Antonella Colella Esq I The Beauty Lawyer I Illegal policies and practices in the spa

Antonella Colella is the founder and managing partner of Colella Legal Studio, a boutique business and trademark law firm. Her experience in private practice and as an in-house attorney give her unique insight into how legal can make businesses run more efficiently. She has extensive experience representing entrepreneurs in the following industries: beauty & wellness, e-commerce, direct to consumer, apparel, and others.

USING CANNABINOIDS FOR HEALTHY SKIN

By Jordan Person

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it’s also one of the hardest working. Every day it protects you from dangers large and small, and it faces an enormous amount of stress from UV rays, bacteria, viruses, pollution, and literally thousands of man-made chemicals. Yet the skin is also remarkably supple and resilient, and it can heal itself from incredible traumas. There are many ways you can help keep your skin healthy and strong, and one of the most effective — and surprising — could be cannabis.

Specifically, it could be cannabis’ phytocannabinoids, which are chemical compounds like CBD, THC, CBG and CBN. These are remarkably similar to a group of chemicals produced inside the human body called endocannabinoids. Both types of compounds — which we can refer to collectively as ‘cannabinoids’ for simplicity’s sake — help regulate the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is a network of receptors responsible for maintaining homeostasis, or cellular balance, in the skin (along with many other functions).

The ECS accomplishes this by activating — or deactivating — cells in your body’s integumentary system, or IS. This is your body’s first line of defense, composed of all the layers of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. Nearly all the cells of the IS have receptors that respond to cannabinoids, including those in epidermal

keratinocytes, melanocytes, mast cells, fibroblasts, sebocytes, sweat gland cells, as well as certain cell populations of hair follicles. The abilities of these cells to communicate disorder or disease (and potentially counteract such issues) is promising for many inflammatory skin conditions, as well as hair loss.

When the ECS (and, by extension, the IS) is working correctly, your skin will show it. Just as it becomes discolored or swollen when injured, when it’s healthy there are telltale signs you will see. For example, healthy skin is smooth, with no breaks in the surface. It will also be warm (not hot or red) and neither dry and flaky nor moist and wrinkled. In short, it will be balanced — healthy skin is a mirror of a healthy body.

What Your Skin Needs to Be Healthy (and How Cannabis Can Help)

Cannabis can also help with stress, both by reducing it in the first place and by relieving some of its symptoms related to the skin. When you are stressed, your body creates more of the stress hormone, cortisol. This can lead to a physical response in the body resulting in hives, sensitivities, and breakouts. An increase in cortisol also increases oil production, which increases the opportunity for acne. Topical applications of cannabis and its derivatives like CBD oil can bring your skin’s oil production back to balance and reduce the appearance of acne, while consuming it by smoking or vaping can provide fast-acting relief before the stress itself gets overwhelming.

Cannabis also supports healthy skin by reducing free radicals, which have been a skin care buzzword for years. Free radicals are rogue molecules that bounce around inside the body, damaging the cells they touch (which often leads to fine lines and wrinkles, since the membranes of those cells have been punctured). Even more dangerously, free radicals can penetrate deep into cells and alter their DNA. So what can stop free radicals? The answer is antioxidants. These are like kryptonite to free radicals, and cannabis just happens to be one of the strongest antioxidants ever discovered — it’s so strong, in fact, that the U.S. government possesses a patent on cannabinoids as an antioxidant.

Using Cannabis to Support Your Skin’s Health

Thanks to the medical and recreational legalization of cannabis and the increasing popularity of CBD, more and more types of cannabis topical products are becoming available for consumers. The quality of the product is very important — if you plan to use a cannabis topical on a specific disorder, it is imperative the product be free of chemicals and as pure as possible. The less the body has to process while trying to heal, the better.

One reason that cannabis topicals have fewer side effects than conventional products is because they work by activating the body’s own defenses, rather than bombarding the skin with artificial substances. For example, when inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema cause an imbalance in the ECS, its cannabinoid receptors can be recalibrated by the delivery of phytocannabinoids via a nice soak in a bath or the self-application of a salve.

Cannabis topicals can also be combined with other treatments to help the skin. Cannabis massage oil applied by a massage therapist or loved one can provide relief to people dealing with inflammation or pain, while the spa industry has begun using infused facial serums during esthetic treatments for similar purposes.

By taking advantage of cannabis plant medicine, you can give your body’s ECS the help it needs to keep your skin strong and healthy. Cannabis-infused topicals are gentle enough to be used on the most sensitive or acne-prone skin, and some believe they’re strong enough to be used for conditions like seborrhea, allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, hair growth disorders, systemic sclerosis tumors, and even certain cancers. Using Cannabinoids for healthy skin is not a fad, it’s a fantastic choice for you and your future self.

The field of cannabis skincare may be young, but the early results look promising for your whole body.

JORDAN PERSON

has been a nurse for two decades and a massage therapist for 16 years. After regaining her health through plant medicine, she founded two wellnessbased companies - Primal Therapeutics, cannabis massage and Primal Healing - organic hemp topicals and skincare. Jordan dedicates her life to cannabis through advocacy, activism, and education, focusing specifically on the research and development of new creations and applications for organic skincare, as well as creating new education for spa professionals wanting to use hemp and cannabis in their treatment sessions.

www.renaleviskincare.com renalevi@swbell.net (214) 673-3203

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