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WHAT
IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICRODERMABRASION
AND GLYCOLIC PEELS? |
The
answer to this question comes in many
parts. First I"d like to
explain what each one is and then
explain why one would be better for
one particular skin type over the
other and vice versa. |
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Glycolic
acid is generally used
as a natural skin exfoliant and
moisturizer. Glycolic acid
is perhaps the best-known of a
group of chemicals called fruit
acids or alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA).
It is derived from sugar cane,
so it can be considered a natural
product. |
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Glycolic
acid works as an exfoliating
agent because of its high acidity
but easy solubility.
When placed on the skin as part
of an exfoliating cream or gel,
glycolic acid goes under the
damaged upper layers of skin
and destroys the 'glue' which
holds dead skin to the surface.
As this dead skin is
chemically burned off, the other
ingredients carry the individual
flakes away and a water rinse
neutralizes the remaining acid.
The result is a much-smoother
skin surface and a more youthful
appearance. A secondary benefit
is glycolic acid's ability to
draw moisturizers into the newly-exfoliated
skin surface. |
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| B. |
Microdermabrasion
is an effective,
non-surgical way to reduce fine
lines and wrinkles, get rid of
superficial acne scars, fine wrinkles
and sunspots, evens skin tone,
eliminates white and black heads
and minimizes large pores by exfoliating
the top layers of the skin.
No chemicals or laser beams are
used, only aluminum oxide micro
crystals that gently sandblast
your skin, while a vacuum sucks
the crystals back up in a *closed
system leaving it smooth and fresh.
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The
purpose of the vacuum is not only
to suck the used crystals and
skin cells back up but also improves
circulation to the surface of
the skin, which in turn promotes
a faster rate of skin regeneration
by increasing its elasticity and
collagen production. The skin
looks fresh and feels smooth as
soon as treatment is over. |
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So
the obvious similarities are that
both are used as a professional exfoliation.
Why a technician would choose one
over the other largely depends on
the client's skin condition at the
time of the consultation and may change
as the clients skin changes.
If the goal of the technician is to
get acne breakouts under control,
they would most likely recommend a
glycolic peel. Microdermabrasion
is not recommended for active breakouts
because it would just end up irritating
the skin even more and may even lead
to a larger break out or the spread
the bacteria. Microdermabrasion
would most likely be recommended to
a client who has no active break outs
but has some sun damage or fine lines.
A seasoned technician can tell which
of her clients needs one procedure
over the other. |
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Both
procedures can be done in about an
hour and should be done in a series
of 5-12 sessions. Precautions
should be made to stay out of the
sun post treatment and the use of
sunscreen is highly recommended. |
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Retail
Products are a must if you're thinking
about either of these procedures.
A glycolic lotion/gel should be applied
at least 2-3 weeks prior to the initial
visit because you want to start with
an even canvas so to speak. The more
acclimated your skin is to the glycolic
the better results you will have from
the beginning of the treatment. |
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| What
is Toner, and why would it be used on my hair? |
Toner
is generally a demi* permanent gloss used
to neutralize brassy (yellow/ yellow orange)
after bleaching or highlighting. It usually
evens out the tonicity of the hair color
and makes it look more natural. If you’re
still not sure what brassy means, think
of a copper penny. That copper color would
be toned to look more brown, honey or caramel.
Demi*- typically a color
that washes out with 10-12 shampoos. |
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| What
is the difference between a Brazilian and
regular bikini wax? |
Basically,
with the Brazilian, hair is removed in the
front, back and everything in between. Some
clients prefer a strip in front and some
opt for getting it all removed. A bikini
wax would include removing any of the unwanted
hair outside of the underwear line. The
Technician will ask the client to specify
how far in they would like to be waxed and
adjust the price accordingly |
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| What
does a person normally wear during a bikini/Brazilian? |
Disposable
underwear are provided to clients getting
a bikini wax. No underwear is used during
a Brazilian because they would just get
in the way of the Technician. However, a
towel is used as a modesty drape is used
in order to make the client feel more comfortable
about being naked from the waist down. |
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