by ALI GOUDARZI
Squalane is a type of oil that is naturally found in the skin and sebum (oil) that our skin produces. It is also found in olives, shark liver, and certain other plants. Squalane is a clear, colorless oil that is non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and is easily...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Squalene is a natural skincare ingredient that is found in small amounts in olive oil, wheat germ oil, and rice bran oil. It is also present in human sebum, which is the oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands. However, historically squalene has...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer, after basal cell carcinoma. It develops in the squamous cells, which are the flat, thin cells that make up the outer layer of the skin. SCC is characterized by scaly, red or pink papules or...
by ALI GOUDARZI
Standard precautions (SP) are a set of infection control practices designed to prevent the transmission of pathogens through contact with blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes. In the context of the skincare...
by ALI GOUDARZI
A steamer is a common tool used in many facial treatments. It is a device that emits a continuous stream of warm, moist air, which helps to open the pores of the skin and soften the sebum, dirt, and debris that can accumulate on the skin. The warm steam helps to...
