ASCP Skin Deep

SUMMER 2024

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ASCP SkinPro got a glow-up! Check out new app content at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 85 and minerals, and phlorotannins—the key elements skin needs for deep surface hydration and balance. Laminaria digitata is a source of many important nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, enzymes, and bioactive peptides. It also contains glutathione, which has been shown to be important in helping prevent hyperpigmentation.8 Niacinamide Also referred to as vitamin B3, niacinamide is known to have numerous skin benefits, including improving the overall appearance of skin, improving skin texture, evening complexion, and reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, discoloration, and pores. Studies have also shown that the appearance of firmness and elasticity is improved with this vitamin.9 Hyperpigmentation Estrogens also moderate melanin production. As menopause begins, melanin synthesis increases due to a lack of estrogen. Any areas of the skin that have been exposed to ultraviolet rays can generate brown age spots, most likely appearing on the face, neck, hands, arms, and chest. INGREDIENTS FOR PERIMENOPAUSAL AND MENOPAUSAL SKIN Asking clients about their perimenopause and menopause experience on your intake forms is a surefire way to understand where clients are on the timeline so you can incorporate the right ingredients for the symptoms they are experiencing. Here are a few of those ingredients you can incorporate into your service. Seaweed Seaweed contains amino acids such as alanine, proline, arginine, serine, histidine, and tyrosine, which prevent water loss in the skin. Seaweed also contains chlorophyll, alginate, and phytohormones such as auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins. Laminaria digitata, a common seaweed extract, contains 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 42 trace elements Laminaria digitata is a source of many important nutrients, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, enzymes, and bioactive peptides.

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