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[jaliadp]

Skin Tags & What?

I recently was asked two questions relating to skincare that I absolutely felt it was important to share to a wider audience. So today I am going to talk to you about skin tags and also a trending term called skin slugging.

Skin Tags

Skin tags are narrow and short growths of extra skin that grow or stick out usually from the neck, chest (décolleté), under arms or eyelids. They most commonly form when the skin is rubbed against itself.  In a wide variety of cases they are harmless but aggravating depending on where they are on the body. It is thought that too many skin tags may be a sign of Type- 2 diabetes but that should be confirmed by a physician. 

There are a number of over-the-counter products that claim to remove skin tags. However, those products are not going to be effective for all types of skin tags as they can possibly damage the skin surrounding the affected area. It is best to consult a board certified dermatologist or healthcare professional to remove skin tags. These professionals will determine the best course of action whether that is freezing, cutting, or burning the skin tag. 

I don’t recommend a skin tag being removed as a part of a DIY process as it can potentially lead to infection and scarring. In addition, if you are someone who experiences a growth of moles which also protrude from the skin this too should be left to the healthcare professionals. A mole is a normal growth of melanocytes, melanocytes are pigment-producing cells and no they are not always cancerous so don’t panic unnecessarily. Whether a mole or a skin tag, as long as it is not causing your irritation it can truly be left as is.

Skin Slugging

The term skin slugging does NOT involve the use of slugs. It is a skincare trend that has been floating around for about a year now. It is basically slathering the skin in a petroleum-based product and allowing it to sit overnight. This technique is supposed to protect the skin and keep it hydrated. Now let me go a step further, petroleum-based products like Vaseline historically have been the popular skincare product. 

Another term you may have heard of is, occlusive which is a class of ingredients designed to provided a protective barrier over the skin to lock-in hydration. Occlusives are thick, heavy on the skin, and can be composed of waxes and oils. However, these products are not for oily skin or skin prone to acne and breakouts. Why? They are comedogenic which means they clog your pores! 

Despite popular opinion, Vaseline and Aquaphor are non comedogenic which means they do NOT clog your pores. The consistency is to thick so it literally just sits on top of the skin despite containing petroleum jelly. Now these two products also don’t have the exact same chemical composition. I can say from personal experience after suffering from a severe allergic reaction on my face, Aquaphor was the only thing that brought me relief from the itching and redness. With that being said, the Vaseline your mother or grandmother used as salve is still okay to use today in moderation.

Here are some suggestions of ingredients that can be used regardless of your skin type:

Squalene – an oil-based antioxidant that has great ant-inflammatory properties also used to keep the skin hydrated.

Hyaluronic Acid -  also known as a drink of water or the skin especially since our bodies are made up of 55% to 60% of water. This is great for fine lines, wrinkles, and healing (cell turnover).

These ingredients are found in serums, serums are best used as a PM routine. The order should be cleanse, tone, serum, and then moisturizer. Allow about a minute between applying each product and doing so at night will allow for deeper penetration because when we are asleep the skin is also at rest. 

Give this a solid try versus the “slugging” especially as we are in the heart of the summer season.

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[skincarebyregina]

Today marks the the third annual National Black Estheticians’ Week (NBEW) A week long event during Black History Month we celebrate all the Estheticians & Skin Therapists for their contributions! ✨FEBRUARY 22-28, 2022✨ This year, NBEW will be raising donations for the Tanya A. Haman Melanoma Research Fund. For all women of color - please check out www.curemelanoma.org/blog/article/brown-skin-too-if-you-have-skin-you-can-get-skin-cancer For years black women -All Women of Color did not think or taught to wear sunscreen because - we don’t get skin cancer! Read about the Tanya A. Hanna story and about the focus to bring awareness on Melanoma. Please stop by my Facebook Page and I’ll have a clickable link to view the video! A special thank you to the organizers: @spasho.media @black_estheticians For more information on National Black Estheticians’ Week (NBEW) 🔗: https://spasho.com/nbew/ #nbew #estheticians #blackestheticians #skineducation #skincare #licensedestheticians #brownskinesthetician #nbewcare #proaging https://www.instagram.com/p/CaSDdqgruRn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Welcome to SKINEMIES™!

We’re a group of licensed estheticians from around the US who give you skin care knowledge without the frills. We don’t care about being “nice”, we only care about delivering scientifically proven, evidenced-based skin care FACTS.

You are more than welcome to submit your skin care questions to us via the link in our sidebar and we’ll get to it when we get to it.

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[itsmspinky]

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[diosaspa]

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[jnh-lifestyles-saunas]

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[transcendentskincare]

Ordered skincare off a website that only allows licensed esthetician’s order from them and I feel infinitely powerful😈

[skinspariverside]

Ingredient spotlight ✨RESVERATROL✨ Where is it derived from? Resveratrol is a natural compound that can be found in grapes, grape juice, red wine, and some types of berries. Benefits: It easily penetrate the skin barrier and actively slow down the aging process of the skin. Resveratrol also has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and antioxidant properties. Great antioxidant which helps prevent free radical damage from the sun and external factors. Resveratrol can easily penetrate the skin barrier and actively slow down the aging process of the skin. Resveratrol also has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and antioxidant properties, thus keeping your skin healthy and free from breakouts and inflammation. Skin types: •Aging •Pigmented •Sensitive •Dull Perfect serum to add to your home skin care regimen. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • #pcaskin #pcaprosknow #trusttheexperts #licensedesthetician #skincare #antioxidants #resveratrol #goodskin #glowup #skinspariverside #inlandempire #riversidechamber #riversideesthetician (at Skin Spa - Rejuvenate Your Face & Body) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRjuGa4NpL3/?utm_medium=tumblr