The Clear Skin Edit

As acne professionals and educators, we spend much of our time thinking about lesion formation, inflammation, barrier health, and effective clearing strategies. But sometimes, the most significant damage we see in the treatment room is not caused by acne alone. It may also be connected to repetitive skin picking. 

If you've heard about California's upcoming regulations on trichloroacetic acid (TCA), you're probably wondering what it means for your treatment room, your clients, and the future of professional acne care.  

If you have ever stood in front of a bathroom cabinet filled with half-used skincare products and wondered, “Why isn’t any of this working?” you are not alone. 

Skincare advice is everywhere. A single scroll through social media can introduce a new must-have ingredient, trending routine, or product promising to transform your skin. With so much information available, building an effective skincare routine should feel easier than ever. Instead, it can feel more confusing. That is where working with an esthetician can make a difference. 

From gym bags to esthetician treatment rooms, hypochlorous acid spray is quickly becoming a skincare staple. But what is hypochlorous acid, and why are so many people incorporating it into their daily routines? 

Healthy aging and acne management are often treated as separate skincare goals, but they can work together.

When it comes to proven acne treatment ingredients, benzoyl peroxide has stood the test of time. In fact, it's one of the few over-the-counter ingredients FDA approved for the treatment of acne, and it's a staple in many professional acne skincare routines.