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A Case of the Blues – the Potential Risks of HEV Light
Though most know of the harmful effects of the sun’s invisible ultraviolet rays, many are unaware that the sun also emits various wavelengths of visible light that can also cause potential damage. Among these visible rays is blue light, also…
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Post-Summer Repair: Homecare and Spa Treatments for Sun Damage
With summer around the corner, clients will be getting ready to spend a few months at the beach and the pool and, after that, they will be looking to skin care professionals to help undo the damage from all their…
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Solar Science: Explaining the Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays to Clients
With summer just around the corner, professionals should take time to educate clients on the difference between UVA and UVB rays. While both are harmful to skin, their unique and contrasting differences can have various effects. Up to 90 percent…
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What's the Difference? Chemical Sunscreens Versus Physical Sunscreens
Sunscreen is necessary to prevent sunburns, premature aging, and skin cancer. It protects the face and body from the harmful rays of the sun when skin is exposed. Sun rays consist of several types of UVA and UVB light. UVA…
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Sun Safety: Educating Clients on Sunscreen, SPF, and More
Summer is well on its way and that means many people will head out for a little fun in the sun, which can be a wonderful way to get a healthy dose of vitamin D when managed in small amounts.…
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Summertime Guide
The feeling of blistering heat and the sight of freshly mowed grass, the sound of the radio blaring warm weather classics, the waft of hot dogs grilling on the barbecue, the sweet tang of an ice cold lemonade – sandals,…
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Alpha, Beta, Enzymes: The Science of Chemical Exfoliation
What differentiates lactic acid from glycolic acid? Which skin conditions can benefit from the use of mandelic and malic acids? And what is pyruvic acid? Knowing the ins and outs of chemical exfoliation and when to use certain solutions begins…
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Chemical Solutions: A Peel for Every Body
Signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, and acne can appear all over the body, including the back, neck, shoulders, and chest. Though primarily thought of as a face treatment, chemical peels can be a great solution for these areas, as well. Armed…
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Home Improvement: Teaching Clients How to Safely Complement Chemical Exfoliation Services with Homecare
Like it or not, clients performing their own skin care treatments at home is an all too common reality for most professionals. In some cases, these homecare efforts can complement professional treatments and help maintain results between appointments. However, in…
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Antimicrobial Peptides: Addressing Microflora and the Microbiome to Treat Acne
The skin is considered to be its own ecosystem that includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses. This system plays a crucial role in the balancing of pathogenic (bad) bacteria, as well as protecting the commensal (good) bacteria. This article will explore…
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Over-the-Counter Versus Professional Products: Let’s Meet in The Middle
Everything about shopping for beauty products is appealing – bright colors, a myriad of scents, helpful sales associates, sampling stations that make it easy to feel, smell, and experience any product you can purchase. In a nutshell, it’s fun! Before…
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Best Spa Boss: 7 Golden Rules for Cultivating a Happy Team
When hiring your team, it’s easy to think that the sparkling personality you hired is the same person that’s going to show up for work day in and day out. But, as any manager can tell you, that isn’t always…
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When Disaster Strikes, Which Coverage is Right?
There are many theories on how climate change affects our world. In the past, some people chose not to believe in it. Looking back at 2017 and 2018, it is much harder to deny the existence of climate change. There…
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Round 5: Brand Confidence
What is brand confidence? Brand confidence is the perception that a brand has connection to and is perceived to be trustworthy by its target audience or niche market. Many realize the value that a strong brand can bring to their…
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Extrinsic Aging: The Impact of Sun Exposure on Skin Aging
The process of skin aging as the years go by and an individual gets older is known as intrinsic aging, which is determined by internal physiological factors and genes. This chronological aging is not preventable. However, extrinsic aging is caused…
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THE TREATMENT ROOM: 3 Steps for Prepping Acneic Sk...
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: The Perfect Launch
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ALPHA BETA X 36OZ
Alpha Beta X is a synergistic blend of lactic, glycolic and salicylic acids in a moisturizing base of green tea, aloe vera and chamomile extracts.Exfol-A Level II
A synergistic acid trio, plus Vitamin A make this advanced serum the perfect antidote to hormonal acne. Speed cell turnover, peel impactions, regenerate healthy skin, boost collagen, and return to resilience.Lumablanc Cream
Are you ready to take whitening to the extreme? Offer clients an intensive solution to hyperpigmentation and dark spots with Pevonia’s Lumablanc® Cream.DOU Vineyard Grape Facial
Grapes and Marble Berries come together this spring in a unique anti-aging, antioxidant nourishing facial. Antioxidants feed our skin cells to create glowing, radiant skin.Nufree Nudesse
Nufree Nudesse is a non-wax hair removal process that will remove hair from almost any part of the body, virtually pain-free.- 0
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Eminence Organic Skin CareDescription: Éminence Organic Skin Care provides effective, award-winning natural, organic and Biodynamic® skin care to leading spas worldwide. As pioneers of the organic skin care movement since 1958, Éminence combines more than half a century of herbal craft ...
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Aesthetic Science InstituteDescription: All About Where You're Going!
The mission of the Aesthetic Science Institute is to provide an exciting and challenging learning experience that stimulates professionalism, passion and motivation for future licensed estheticians.
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