Cell Protection Serum
The Cell Protection Serum is a must have as part of a post peel regimen. We call this our “liquid gold” product as it contains human identical ceramides that increase the water content in the skin to restore and replenish intercellular lipids, resulting in smoother skin.
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Personal Protective Equipment & Skin
In 2020, we take extra precautions due to COVID-19, one of which is wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). PPEs like face masks, goggles, and gloves are worn over the skin and can create overheating that leads to sweating, combined with friction, equals a recipe for acne, rashes, and or irritation.
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Marie's Gift & Oncology Skincare
GlyMed Plus is helping breast cancer survivors by donating GlyMed Plus professional products during the rehabilitation of the skin after the harsh effects of cancer treatment. This program is called Marie’s Gift, in honor of Christine Heathman’s Aunt, Marie Smith Chakirian.
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What is Pigmentation?
When the skin gets inflamed, a copper enzyme called tyrosinase goes to melanocytes and tells them to produce extra pigment. This is how we get unwanted pigmentation in the skin. The general public may know pigmentation as freckles, age spots, liver spots, scarring, or uneven skin tones.
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The Power of Protease and the Youth Firm Age Defying Peel
Youth Firm Age Defying Peel has been my go-to product for some time now, but especially in the summer because of the amazing professional results you see, without the downtime or photo-sensitivity of a professional peel. The secret behind the efficacy of the Youth Firm is the 30% Protease enzyme.
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The Dark Horse is in the Race—Vitamin B3
In the skincare industry we are bombarded with products and ingredients that promise the proverbial fountain of youth or healthy skin. The race to improve skin conditions is a unique one. Entering the GlyMed Plus race is a new ingredient to our products, the dark horse in the race—VITAMIN B3.
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Skin Deep—Reaching Your Full Potential With LED Therapy
Similar to plants, the skin can absorb light and use it as energy. Light therapy, or LED (Light Emitting Diode) treatment has been around since the 1960s. NASA originally developed it for growing plants on shuttle missions. Later it was discovered to be beneficial in tissue regeneration and healing.
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The Benefits of Cocktailing
Cocktailing products is an exciting and fun way to spice up your menu and services. At GlyMed Plus, we believe in customizing your clients’ services to truly fit their skin’s needs. This can be achieved by mixing and matching products to address several concerns during a treatment.
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Cannabidiol—Not All CBD is Created Equal
It seems like Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, exploded into our world overnight! This fantastic ingredient has been praised for its healing properties and benefits. However, it is important to know that not all CBD is created equal and education is key when purchasing and using CBD.
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CBD Regenerative Skin Care
How well do you understand this hemp derived botanical? Let’s take a brief, yet critical insight, to CBD and ensure you are making the correct decisions for your client’s skin.
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Excess Oil—Fuel to the Acne Flame
Acne can be aggravated by many things but there are three main factors that are required for acne to develop in the first place: excess oil, dead skin build up, and an overgrowth of bacteria. The combination of these three factors lead to congestion in the pores (follicles) and can escalate to different grades and categories of acne.
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