This practical book provides both esthetic students and professionals alike with advanced scientific, theoretical and technical information in one easy-to-use and reader-friendly guide. This guide contains specific details on topics including sun damage, retinoids and therapy for photoaging skin, chemical peeling and more. A valuable supplement to Milady's Standard Textbook should be incorporated into school curriculums, helping to better prepare future estheticians for the world in which they will operate.
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, third edition, is a multi-purpose resource for cosmetic professionals and consumers alike. Part one puts cosmetics in the context of skin care. It provides an overview of skin physiology. In order to understand how and why a product works it is essential to understand how the skin works. It gives an overview of the complexity of cosmetic chemistry particularly with respect to product penetration, and highlights the current challenges facing cosmetic formulators. In addition, it offers comprehensive discussion of the various skin types and conditions in order to help professionals in their product selection. Lastly, it defines common cosmetic industry terminology used by cosmetic manufacturers, professional estheticians, marketers and the media. The second part is dedicated to helping cosmetic users identify the function and purpose of specific ingredients. It is an alphabetical dictionary that lists and describes not only active principles but all other categories of ingredients that comprise a skin care cosmetic. As scientific knowledge of skin physiology and cosmetic chemistry advances, so do cosmetic products. This volume puts everything in context in an easy to read, easy to understand, user-friendly format.
MILADY STANDARD ESTHETICS FUNDAMENTALS, 11E International Edition is the essential source for basic esthetics training. This new edition builds upon Milady's strong tradition of providing students and instructors with the best beauty and wellness education tools for their future.The rapidly expanding field of esthetics has taken a dramatic leap forward in the past decade, and this up-to-date text plays a critical role in creating a strong foundation for the esthetics student. Focusing on introductory topics, including history and opportunities in skin care, anatomy and physiology, and infection control and disorders, it lays the groundwork for the future professional to build their knowledge.The reader can then explore the practical skills of a skin care professional, introducing them to the treatment environment, basic facial treatments, hair removal, and the technology likely to be performed in the salon or spa setting.
Get the extra practice you need to succeed in your skin care course with this hands-on Student Workbook. Designed to help you master the problem-solving skills and concepts presented in SKIN CARE: BEYOND THE BASICS, 3rd Edition, this practical, easy-to-use workbook reinforces key concepts and promotes skill building.
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 countrys 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.
"Each author represented in this book, shares their knowledge that transforms their clients and helps them to realize success." -- taken from back cover.
The Student Workbook contains detailed interactive exercises such as fill-in-the-blank and matching designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension.
Congratulations! You are about to start on a journey that can take you in many directions and holds the potential to make you a confident, successful professional in cosmetology. As a cosmetologist, you will become a trusted professional, the person your clients rely on to provide them with ongoing service, enabling them to look and feel their best. You will become as personally involved in your clients' lives as their physicians or dentists are, and with study and practice, you can be as much in demand as a well-regarded medical provider. - Preface.
