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NOV 2013

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BUILDING A BETTER BARRIER "When it comes to barrier-reinforcing, in-spa services, the name of the game is gentle exfoliation, coupled with intense hydration." EFG (epidermal growth factor), to thicken the epidermis. "They help stimulate collagen and elastin too," she explains. Be wary, however, of prescribing results-oriented antiaging agents to a client whose barrier is compromised. King sums up why: "Remember: you don't want to incorporate retinols or peptides or high concentrations of vitamins until you've fixed that roof!" YOUR SPA TO THE RESCUE Because sensitive reactions to spa treatments are usually indicative of a compro- ECHO2 Plus The Oxygen Treatment OXYCEUTICALS™ Oxygen Acne Treatment System Toll free (800) 592-3246 or visit us on the web at www.echo2plus.com Distributors worldwide dayspamagazine.com/freeinfo • Use FreeInfo #59 62 DAYSPA | NOVEMBER 2013 mised barrier, it's crucial to assess the state of a client's skin during the consultation. "Examine the skin under light and do a thorough Q & A," stresses King. "Barrier problems can be hard to detect, but red flags usually come up through specific questions. Ask your client if her skin ever feels tight throughout the day, and how it fares after washing, swimming, etc." When it comes to barrier-reinforcing, in-spa services, the name of the game seems to be gentle exfoliation, coupled with intense hydration. Think: emollient, calming facials. Question the use of peels and microderm, and incorporate soothing essential oils of lavender or chamomile. Jurist recommends layering ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, freeze-dried polypeptides and amino acid-rich treatments. "Finish with a filmogenic—or surface-sealing—product to reinforce a healthy barrier," he advises. Guinot's Murchison turns to galvanic treatments, teamed with moisturizing serums and gels and essential oils. "This delivers actives to the deeper layers of skin, providing deep nourishment and barrier reinforcement," she says. Continued application of restorative and barrier-reinforcing agents is crucial for fostering healthy skin, so bring up the homecare component early in the service. "Tell the client you'll prescribe her some products at the end of the treatment that will get—and keep— her skin healthy," King says. Rather than wait until the end of a service, it's helpful to explain the benefits of various products while the client is experiencing their sensorial features. "When your client fully understands how her skin functions and how the products you recommend are helping her to achieve lasting skin health," says Warren, "she will be far more likely to make a purchase with you." Katie O'Reilly is a freelance writer based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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