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Not only is multi-tasking with masques an effective way to treat a variety of skin conditions—but it also can be a lot of fun! Apply different masques to areas of the face depending on how the skin is acting and what it needs.

As everyone is making their New Year resolutions, do not forget to add healthier, more youthful looking skin to the list. Here at GlyMed Plus we like to focus on our 4-Step System which is to Cleanse, Treat, Balance, and Protect.

Langerhans Cells function where skin infection is present. They search the epidermis for invaders such as bacteria, infections or pathogens, where it is then absorbed, processed and presented as foreign bodies, named antigens, making them an “Antigen Presenting Cells”, APC Paul Langerhans, a German pathologist,

As the seasons change and we move into the colder months, many people will experience more than just nice rosy cheeks. These cold months can also bring dryness, flaking, irritation, cracking, and even eczema to the skin.

Men's and women’s skin is very different. Even the composition of men’s skin is different from women’s skin. Men’s skin is 25% thicker, even the texture is thicker and tougher than women’s skin.

Peels are also formulated individually to be their own specific strength- but not every client wants to receive the same depth of peel. Every client deserves their own peel and their own custom treatment to their concerns, their schedule, and their lifestyle.

Choosing a chemical exfoliant or peel can be confusing, especially if you don’t know what to look for. Essentially, they both exfoliate the skin, but the depth and the way they exfoliate is different.

There are many benefits of getting a chemical peel. After you receive a chemical peel, there are a few things you can do to help aid in the healing process and to get the most benefits from your peel. It is important to remember that with each peel the skin will appear worse before it is better.

Acne is the dreaded four-letter word for any teen. More than 85% of teens have this common skin condition to one degree or another. Genetically speaking, if both your parents had adolescent acne, you are 50% more likely to have acne.

Get to know GlyMed Plus’ award-winning Chemical Exfoliants and Peels! Our Professional Only peels allow you, as the aesthetician, to truly customize your clients' chemical treatments to suit their individual needs. Get to know GlyMed Plus’ award-winning Chemical Exfoliants and Peels!

We’ve all heard about exfoliation and how it’s good for our skin but only if it's done correctly. Exfoliation helps to keep our skin active, smooth and youthful; but do you know the difference in exfoliation? We all know that our favorite ingredients like Enzymes, BHAs and AHAs exfoliate but how are they different?

A Chemical Peel is a professional procedure where you use scientifically formulated compounds to remove the upper layers of damaged skin, speeding up the process of skin renewal and regrowth.