At Fresh Clinics, skin is always in!
In our recent education session led by Iola, Director, and Founder of REVEAL, with over 30 years in the industry, our Members experienced a deep-dive into the science of skin.
The webinar empowered our Nurses to understand skin types, common skin conditions, key ingredients, and the essential role of skin care in aesthetic medicine.
The Canvas: Skin Types and Conditions
Our skin, the body's largest organ, plays many roles from offering protection and regulating temperature to providing sensory perception. Skin care in cosmetic medicine begins with acknowledging these roles and considering the skin as the canvas for any aesthetic procedure.
According to Iola, differentiating between skin types and conditions is vital. While skin types remain fairly constant throughout our lives, conditions can vary based on various circumstances, like environmental stress and diet.
Aging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and acne are common conditions treated in cosmetic clinics, bringing our focus toward achieving balanced, healthy skin, characterised by a balanced microbiome and efficient cell turnover. 
During the session, Iola reiterated: "The skin is the canvas. It is the most important thing we need to address in addressing the client's overall aesthetic."
Key Ingredients: The Power-Players
Ingredients are the heroes that drive skin care products' efficacy. Revealing the power players in skin care, Iola reminded us that "Vitamin A is the gold standard when it comes to treating photo-aging, improving wrinkles, and also helping to loosen any congestion in the skin." Notably, Vitamin A works best when used at night and exhibits improved effectiveness when coupled with retinol.
Emphasising the importance of a well-rounded skin care routine, Iola also highlighted the equally important roles of vitamins B and C. While vitamin C primarily acts as an antioxidant protecting the skin from free radical damage, vitamin B, particularly niacinamide, plays multiple roles in skin care.
The Role of Skin care in Aesthetic Medicine
A lesson to be remembered from the webinar is that skin care is not just about cosmetics; it's about holistic skin health. As Iola outlined, using skin care along with other treatments can substantially improve outcomes, especially concerning pigment inhibitors, and aging.
Consistency, client preferences, initial responses, and even considering dopamine receptors' impact are important factors when recommending skin care.
"We are looking at a reduction in wrinkles and pigment in the skin," stated Iola, underscoring the most desired outcomes in aesthetic medicine.
Understanding skin and its complexities is an ongoing learning process. As cosmetic professionals, staying updated gives us the chance to empower our clients with incredible consultations and treatments.
Together, we will continue to explore trends, technologies, and knowledge in the ever-evolving world of skin care.
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