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Over the last 50 years, I have survived epidemics and plagues – but never a pandemic. There is, of course, a lot of conspiracy theories, finger pointing, and political flack that comes when a country undergoes a lockdown. Many small spas and start-up aestheticians have gone under, but many will re-open again. Being responsible for ... Read More
- Published in Community Blogs
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Carefully crafted kit that includes three best-selling products: • Maximum Moisture – A deep-penetrating body moisturizer, Maximum Moisture body lotion is a blend of ingredients that will not clog pores or leave a greasy film on the skin. Formulated with healthy skin oils, rich skin-loving lipids, allantoin to soothe and hydrate, as well as antioxidants, ... Read More
- Published in Sun care for Dry Skin
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So much has been written about acne over the years, but the trauma and angst, particularly with boys growing into manhood with raging hormones is still very much a part of teenage acne today. Skin care professionals recognize that it is their duty to help clients with all sorts of skin conditions and acne is ... Read More
- Published in Scope This
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Most facials end at the clavicle or bottom of the throat. The approach to “facials” used in the last four decades was bothersome. Traditionally, a facial seemed to be a cleanse, massage, mask, or machine mask (galvanic masks were very popular in the 1930s). A toner usually followed this and, finally, a nurturing cream was ... Read More
- Published in Body Care
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Fifty years ago, when I commenced this journey into changing people’s lives by upgrading their self-perception, the only beauty therapy available was presented in the form of “pampering palaces” of doyennes of beauty such as Christine Valmy, Ilona of Hungary, and Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door. I was in Chicago during this time and saw women of all ages disappear into these glamour shops in the early morning and reappear hours later – polished and glossed from head to toe. This was the day of one income families. It was also the startup era of beauty pyramid schemes and beauty workshops held in the homes of women who did not have the money for the pamper palaces, but wanted to earn extra income in a comfortable, less highbrow way. Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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From sleeping on harsh cotton pillows to environmental exposure, the skin experiences daily assault that can impact the development of fine lines and wrinkles – sometimes prematurely. Still, all hope is not lost. Understanding these biological processes of the skin and knowing the best treatment options for defending the skin against these attacks can make ... Read More
- Published in Aging
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What does the term “peel” actually mean? Find out which exfoliation treatments can be considered peels and learn the pros and cons of using medical versus alpha hydroxy acid peels, alkaline treatments, scrubs, and more! The word “peel” has been a primary catch phrase in the skin care industry for over 50 years. The suggestion ... Read More
- Published in Exfoliation
16 min read
During a recent three-country lecture tour, I happened to attend a conference where a video was being presented, showing a local skin guru performing an acne treatment on what appeared to be a teenaged boy.His face, back, and chest were infested with papules and pustules, and the therapist was very professional appearing with her standard softening of the cuticle cuirass with various cleansers, steam, and masks. She did lancing work and extractions very skillfully, alternating with animated illustrations of the shunts in the skin where most of the P. acnes bacteria was inflamed. A few moments later, the actual therapist in the film sat down in the row in front of me – I recognized her as an attendee from my early classes in Russia several years ago. She turned to me and said “We do not have these kinds of cases anymore.” Read More
- Published in Acne
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During a recent three country lecture tour, I happened to attend a conference where a video was being presented showing a local skin guru performing an acne treatment on a teenaged boy whose face, back and chest were infested with papules and pustules. The therapist was very professional, appearing with her standard softening of the cuticle cuirass with various cleansers, steam and masks. She did lancing work and extractions very skillfully alternated with animated illustrations of the shunts in the skin where most of the P. acnes bacteria was inflamed. A few moments later, the actual therapist from the film sat down in the row in front of me – I recognized her as an attendee from my classes in Russia several years ago. Read More
- Published in Acne
