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Posts by Lila Castellanos

Skin Care Showdown: Natural Vs. Synthetic Ingredients 

Written by Lila Castellanos Skin Care Showdown: Natural Vs. Synthetic Ingredients 
Spa owners have a lot of decisions to make regarding product inventory and management. Decisions regarding backbar and retail products can be overwhelming given the sheer magnitude of options available,... Read More →
Published in Ingredients

The LDM Legacy  

Written by Lila Castellanos The LDM Legacy  
Manual lymphatic drainage was developed in the late 1800s by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, who is now considered the father of osteopathic medicine. He initially followed in his father’s footsteps... Read More →
Published in Holistic

Equipped to Age Gracefully

Written by Lila Castellanos Equipped to Age Gracefully
Savvy clients have moved beyond feel-good treatments and are looking toward result-oriented skin care to target specific skin conditions and address their individual concerns. This is especially true when it... Read More →
Published in Choosing Products & Equipment

City Slicker: Urban Living & Skin Health

Written by Lila Castellanos City Slicker: Urban Living & Skin Health
City living offers a multitude of benefits, including proximity to facilities and services, strong job markets, the opportunity to engage with a local and diverse community, and walkability and public... Read More →
Published in Scope This

At-Home Exfoliation: Turning Over Cellular Turnover

Written by Lila Castellanos At-Home Exfoliation: Turning Over Cellular Turnover
While stratum corneum desquamation may sound highly scientific and extremely complicated, it’s actually a normal physiological process. Skin cells are formed in the stratum germinativum, the deepest layer of the... Read More →
Published in Skin Care

Dyschromia Distress: Treatment Beyond Skin Condition

Written by Lila Castellanos Dyschromia Distress: Treatment Beyond Skin Condition
Clients’ faces are under a lot of pressure. They are a big part of an individual’s identity as they show emotion, connect to others, and represents the person as a... Read More →
Published in Skin Care

Winter Shield: Make Sunscreen Part of the Routine

Written by Lila Castellanos Winter Shield: Make Sunscreen Part of the Routine
While winter brings shorter days as the Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the sun, the sun’s rays remain ever-present. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources can damage... Read More →
Published in Scope This

Reviving Retail: Thinking Outside the Box

Written by Lila Castellanos Reviving Retail: Thinking Outside the Box
The savvy consumer knows they have options when it comes to purchasing skin care products, and those options may or may not include your establishment. So, the question is this:... Read More →
Published in Business
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