1. Cosmetic Education Notice
All editorial guides, active layering protocols, and procedural analyses published on glamaddictions.com are created exclusively for cosmetic educational and aesthetic informational purposes. The information does not constitute medical dermatological advice, clinical diagnosis, or medical treatment plans for pathological skin conditions.
2. High-Potency Actives & Mandatory Patch Testing
High-concentration cosmeceutical compounds—including pure L-Ascorbic Acid (≤ 15%), Retinoids (Retinol, Retinaldehyde, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate), Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid), Beta Hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid), Copper Peptides (GHK-Cu), and Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA)—have significant biological potency.
Mandatory 24-Hour Patch Test: Before applying any active ingredient to facial skin, apply a pea-sized amount behind the ear or on the inner forearm for 24 hours. If erythema, burning, itching, or edema develops, do not proceed.
3. Active Contraindications & Pregnancy Disclosures
Certain active compounds carry absolute or relative contraindications:
- Pregnancy & Nursing: Topical retinoids (including cosmetic retinol and retinaldehyde) should be avoided during pregnancy or nursing without prior OB/GYN clearance.
- Prescription Barrier Medications: Individuals undergoing oral isotretinoin (Accutane) or topical prescription tretinoin therapy must not introduce chemical exfoliants or medium-depth peels without dermatologist supervision.
- Active Clashing: Copper Peptides (GHK-Cu) undergo chelation and oxidation when combined with acidic L-Ascorbic Acid or direct AHA/BHA solutions, risking cellular irritation.
4. In-Clinic Med-Spa & Energy-Based Procedures
Discussions of in-office lasers (Clear + Brilliant, Fraxel), Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling, and chemical peels are informational overviews of published literature. Every in-clinic procedure must be administered by a board-certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or licensed medical aesthetician operating under physician oversight following an in-person consultation and Fitzpatrick skin typing.
5. Advisory Contact
Questions concerning our cosmetic safety protocols may be addressed to:
GLAM Addictions Atelier Safety Desk
1107 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004, United States
Email: [email protected]