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Pigment Problems: Understanding & Treating Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation by Victoria Tabak, L.E. Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that occurs when there is an overproduction of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color. It is characteristically recognized as darker patches of skin that can develop anywhere on the face or body depending on the cause. Fitzpatrick ... Read More
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Beyond Melanin: Treating Discoloration by Jennifer Linder, MD, FAAD Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition characterized by the appearance of dark spots or patches on skin. Clients often refer to it as discoloration, brown spots, or age spots due to the prevalence of melanin. However, when treating dyschromia in skin, it is essential to consider ... Read More
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Bigger & Better: Scaling Your Business to New Heights by Nichelle Mosley, L.E. In any successful business, there comes a time when you have to decide how to scale its capacity beyond where it is, with the aim of serving more clients. Large national chains in all industries scale their business by opening new locations, ... Read More
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by Andrea Gregaydis, L.E. Nothing is more exciting to skin care professionals than hearing all the positive feedback from clients who leave the spa feeling their absolute best. It is rewarding to see clients go from dealing with their skin insecurities to feeling confident with no makeup on. There are so many aspects of skin ... Read More
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Talent Search: How to Succeed in Staffing by Melissa Allen, L.E. In the ever-evolving landscape of the spa industry, assembling a team of talented individuals is like embarking on a quest for the holy grail of success. The right team members possess the ability to create a magical client experience, cultivate a harmonious work environment, ... Read More
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Green is the New Glow In all of my years in the skin care profession, I have seen so much change over the recent couple of years, whether products, ingredients, equipment, or technology. That being said, the one I would have never expected is the industry talking about sustainability, ethical sourcing, going green, energy conservation, ... Read More
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There are certain topics and points of discussion in the spa world that get juggled around from peer group to peer group. Whether it is state-of-the-art ingredient technology and equipment or the latest educational event or scientific study, aestheticians and other skin care professionals have heard it all when it comes to industry news. But ... Read More
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Skinergy: Combining Modalities for Better Client Outcomes by Nancy Miller, RN, director of education & research for The Vitality Institute Aesthetics is a young and thriving industry. It has not had the longevity of other industries, such as the automotive or agricultural industries, and as such, possesses some unique attributes. The primary attribute is that ... Read More
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by Kristina Smith, U.S. training & development manager for Dermalogica Effectively treating clients of all skin colors and ethnic backgrounds is integral to being a well-rounded skin care professional and is especially important when offering advanced services. Due to slight differences in skin physiology, some key considerations with melanin-rich clients in the Fitzpatrick IV to ... Read More
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Save Our Skin by Kris Campbell Global warming is a topic that circulates the news daily. It is important to understand how it affects skin and, in turn, both the professional and the client. Learning more about what is going on in the world allows spa businesses to make a difference. GLOBAL WARMING Global warming ... Read More
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