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Left Out by Kirsten Sheridan, licensed aesthetician Skin care product formulations matter, not only which ingredients are included but also which ingredients are left out. Formulations are effective based on how the ingredients cooperate with each other. This is important because consumers look for ingredients that both produce results and are safe for themselves and ... Read More
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50 Shades of Green by Alice Pichery, licensed aesthetician & massage therapist Greenwashing, pinkwashing, bluewashing, and brownwashing – it seems that there are a rainbow of deceptive strategies from companies and organizations to present themselves as friendlier to worldwide causes than they actually are. One topic in particular is the most present and thought-provoking in ... Read More
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Global Growth: The Medical Spa Market by Cheryl Whitman In “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” and for the global medical spa industry, this couldn’t be a truer statement. People across the globe are tightening their purse strings and closely watching ... Read More
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The Other End: How Aesthetics Survived COVID-19 by Shawna Rocha, L.E. The aesthetics industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It took a sharp and unexpected turn that most were not prepared for, leaving service providers with no choice but to deal with the fallout. Lockdowns, phased reopening, and regulations on social distancing caused ... Read More
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Excellent Experiences: Client Care for Business Success by Nichelle Mosley, L.E. All solopreneurs have thought about what it is like to experience a treatment from their own business. Taking it one step further and regularly analyzing one’s client experience is most advisable. So many things are out of the solopreneur’s control, so you must focus ... Read More
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One of the most frustrating hurdles to deal with as a skin care professional, whether new or veteran is understanding and educating clients on their skin conditions that are caused by hormonal imbalances. For clients who have given years to understand why they keep breaking out or are dealing with pigmentation without resolution, it can ... Read More
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The way you set up your spa’s payroll is a foundational cornerstone upon which the spa’s culture is built. This decision deserves serious consideration. Whether commission, hourly, or team-based pay, 1099 or W2, or selecting the best payroll provider, the choices can seem endless and lead to decision paralysis. Clarity of vision is vital in ... Read More
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Microneedling for All by Victoria A. Prince, licensed aesthetician It is important to educate clients with ethnic skin about the potential risks and considerations of the microneedling procedure. While the treatment is generally safe for all skin types, individuals with darker skin may be more susceptible to hyperpigmentation and scarring. Skin care professionals’ priority should be ... Read More
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Ferulic Acid Found in bran, oats, rice, pineapple, eggplant, citrus, apple seeds, and more, ferulic acid received its name from the plant it was first isolated from, Ferula foedita. A phenolic phytochemical found in seeds and leaves in its free form and covalently conjugated to plant cell walls, ferulic acid has been developed as ... Read More
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