SPF SPF and the Skin
cancer must purchase sun protection products to maintain that more youthful look. There are two basic types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB. UVB rays produce sunburn and play the greatest role in causing skin cancers, including the deadly black mole form of skin cancer (malignant melanoma). UVA rays also play a role in skin cancer formation. UVA rays penetrate more deeply into the skin and play a greater role in skin aging and wrinkle formation. There are approximately 500 times more UVA rays in sunlight than UVB rays. Traditional chemical sunscreen products have been more successful at blocking UVB rays than UVA rays. The FDA recommends consumers look for SPF products called broad spectrum , which means they protect the skin from a wider range of sun rays. A broad-spectrum SPF is a “must sell” to every client by a responsible skincare professional, and it is becoming more important every day, regardless of whether the client works inside or outside. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. It is estimated that approximately 9,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. can burn too, so cover lips with a lip balm sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. How often? Sunscreen should be applied every two hours, and right after swimming or perspiring (sweating). Reapplying sunscreen does not increase the SPF; it just keeps the SPF at its maximum level. How much? About 1 ounce (enough to fill a shot glass) should cover the entire body. All exposed areas should be liberally covered. a higher percentage glycolic than the state recommends in the state scope of practice for esthetic skincare. It may also occur with microdermabrasion treatments given more frequently than every two weeks and/or in an aggressive manner. Nonesthetician owners must be aware of the products and percentages of ingredients used in their rooms. They have a responsibility to know the laws in their state, and the proper protocols and care performed in their rooms. If a client is injured, a lawsuit can result, with damage to the reputation of the salon. Financial repercussions can also be severe. According to state law, any service performed outside the scope of any profession’s license violates the law. For example, if damage is the result of a peel that is a higher percentage than is legal in a nonmedical setting in the state, an insurer will not cover the damages, leaving the salon liable in full. This clause is standard in every insurance policy. Avoid Lawsuits Owners : Know what is happening in your rooms, know what is legal, and do not allow variance—or the salon and your assets may be in jeopardy. Skincare professionals : Know what services are legal and do not go outside those parameters—or your license and your assets also may disappear. It is as simple as that.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) stated in 1997 that when glycolic acid or any alpha-hydroxy acid is used as a treatment or is present in a home care product, the client must be educated on the use of an SPF (sun protection factor) product on a regular basis for protection against the damage of UV rays. A professional performing nail- or skincare services must accept this sales and education responsibility and search out information on SPF lotion for their clients if alpha hydroxy acids are used in treatments . Those who are new to skincare must be aware of information concerning sun protection factor (SPF) and recent developments in sun protection. A product with appropriate sun protection that is worn conscientiously is the best antiaging product there is because it protects the skin from the sun’s rays. It’s now known that ultraviolet rays (UVR) cause 90% of the aging of the skin, and clients who wish to stay younger in appearance and safe from skin How often do I reapply? When? Where? How much? Skincare professionals need to train their clients in the correct use of sunscreen. Clients need to know when, where, how often, and how much to apply for maximum protection. When? The initial application of a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher should be at least 20 minutes before exposure. Where? Sunscreen should be applied to every part of the body that is exposed to the sun, including those easy-to-miss spots on the top of the ears, back of the neck, part line of the scalp, tops of the feet, and behind the knees. Remember that lips Aggressive versus progressive After new cosmetologists begin to perform skincare, they make a conscious or subconscious decision about their treatment philosophy of care, meaning whether they will work aggressively or progressively with their clients. This is often determined by their personality. A skincare professional who wants to see results immediately and takes chances—believing nothing bad will happen—is usually prone to performing aggressive skin care, even sometimes pushing the limits of safety. The progressive skin care professional, on the other hand, does not perform a service that may potentially harm the client, and instead moves slowly but surely toward the client’s goals. In progressive care, no damage occurs, it is legal, and there are no liabilities. With care that is too aggressive, there is the potential for damage, for performing illegal services, and increasing liability. Progressive care does not mean an esthetician cannot perform chemical exfoliations, such as AHAs or salicylic acid, or use mechanisms such as microdermabrasion and LED in the care they provide their clients. They must, however, be used in a safe and correct treatment program that does not damage or irritate the skin. Many experts consider aggressive skin care to involve the use of exfoliating products or machines that leave a client’s skin irritated for more than 30 minutes following treatment. This could happen with the use of microdermabrasion followed by a glycolic or a salicylic treatment, or the use of
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