SIMPLY KC Magazine – More than Esthetics

More than Esthetics: Elevate Esthetics Parlor By Julie Burton Esthetics are a booming industry, and it’s easy to see why. The beauty industry has the advantage of making people feel better. It’s 2020. We’re all in search of feeling better. Brows, lashes, facials, waxing—if you can see it, there’s probably an esthetician who specializes in…

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Elevate your Skin with Exfoliation! Chemical Exfoliation! Part 3…

Chemical Exfoliation 101   Chemical exfoliation can be put on a sliding scale of Mild, Moderate or Strong.    Enzymes, Acids and Peels are chemical exfoliants, and they are active on either the epidermis or dermis depending on the strength and purpose of the product.  The higher strength chemicals are used in a professional only…

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Elevate your Skin with Exfoliation! Mechanical Exfoliation! Part 2…

The DL on Mechanical Exfoliation Mechanical exfoliation is anything that physically exfoliates with friction. Examples include scrubs, sugar or salt scrubs, crushed nuts or seeds, brushes, washcloths, loofahs, blades, and microdermabrasion. Do I recommend this type of exfoliation? Yes and no. Remember when I said that OVER-exfoliating is bad? Mechanical exfoliation is usually not done…

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It’s Peel Season! Elevate your Skin with Exfoliation! Part 1…

It’s Peel Season! Elevate your Skin with Exfoliation!  Happy Fall! After spending the last official week of summer on the stunning white, sandy beaches of the gulf in Northwest Florida, I’m sad to bid farewell to a beautiful summer. But, that doesn’t mean I’m not looking forward to fall! To celebrate the kick off to…

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