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Support System by Evelyn Pecikonis, staff editor for DERMASCOPE As self-care and beauty become bigger priorities for the average person, the days of skin care professionals performing treatments, selling products, and calling it a day are gone. Spa owners wear many more hats now – that of a treatment provider, social media manager, marketing specialist, ... Read More
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It is finally May! Here comes the sun. Whether readers are destined for a hot girl summer or summertime sadness, one thing is for certain: they will certainly be wearing sunscreen (and maybe even showing more skin). And now that the rest of the world is catching up on the importance of sun protection, so ... Read More
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Where you live in the world will determine your use of sun protection or your lack thereof. Those who live in hotter climates are sometimes more conscious of protecting their bodies from the sun’s rays, but majority of people neglect sun care for their body, especially when they don’t live in a hot climate. Living ... Read More
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Skin is a big deal – literally. It is the body’s largest organ; therefore, it makes sense that skin care should include the body as a whole and not just the face, neck, and décolleté. Exfoliating our bodies is an excellent way to maintain skin’s overall health and strengthen its barrier. Exfoliation is the process ... Read More
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Though dirt may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of luxurious skin care, mud treatments have historically been a favorite in beauty rituals in many cultures throughout all corners of the world. Fangotherapy, the medical use of mud derived from the Italian word for mud (fango), was first introduced ... Read More
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Acupuncture is an ancient technique used in traditional Chinese medicine that is now a common alternative medical treatment used worldwide. According to the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture has been used in some form for at least 2,500 years. It involves inserting very fine needles into the energy meridians or pathways in the body to ... Read More
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According to market research, the average American only has an eight-second span for content to grab their attention; goldfish apparently have nine. In our fast-paced modern world, we have made it almost impossible for the products and services that could change our lives to enter our psyches. When it comes to marketing, it’s survival of ... Read More
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Sunshine State: The Sunscreen Market by Kirsten Sheridan, L.E. Skin care professionals routinely offer and discuss sun protection with our clients; however, formulators are restricted in their ingredient choices, and many believe we could deliver safe yet more effective options. Sunscreens are regulated in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as ... Read More
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Generations removed from the Emerald Isle, Skin Blends CEO Kathleen Carney returned to Dublin’s cobblestone streets back in 2015 in search of distant relatives. With a wee bit of genealogy homework in pocket, she knocked on doors in hopes of connecting with long lost kin. Friendly faces with thick Irish accents answered, and Carney ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Today, not only pregnant women or women with health issues are looking for a clean skin care approach. More and more people are reading labels and seeking cleaner ingredients. This is why many aestheticians, even those who work in medical spas, are adding holistic skin care treatments and products to their menus. In this article, ... Read More
- Published in Ingredients
