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Acommon client misconception is that the need for a quality sun care regimen starts when the summer vacation is booked. However, professionals know that sunscreen is an ongoing necessity, requiring ingredients that combat harmful UVA and UVB rays – no matter the weather. Getting clients to understand that sun care is not seasonal may require a few conversations. After all, this is a myth that many people in the United States have fashioned their summer activities around. An effective way to promote year-round sun care is to explain what happens to skin due to prolonged UVA and UVB ray exposure – premature wrinkling, hyperpigmentation, burns, and cancer. There are many companies that have made it their missions to develop quality sunscreens. Here are a few ingredients that are integral to shielding the skin from sun damage. Read More
- Published in Game Changers
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Typically, retail product sales will contribute between 3 and 10 percent to gross sales. While it is tempting to focus primarily on the treatments and technology a spa offers, ignoring retail space erodes the bottom line. If a spa is making less than 10 percent of gross sales from retail, it is neglecting both retail ... Read More
- Published in Retail/Sales
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There is nothing sexy about an oily face that has pores that are more clogged than a dirty nightclub toilet. When skin reaches this level of neglect, the shine that it emits is even likely to attract greedy magpies. But, fear not. Thre is a simple solution – it is time to invest in a ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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On runways and magazine covers, smooth legs seem so effortless. Yet, any seasoned skin care professional knows that much more goes into helping clients experience a flawless hair removal than just “letting ‘er rip.” From choosing the right wax to using proper pre- and post- treatment products, professionals make many decisions that determine their success ... Read More
- Published in Resources
9 min read
Injectables are now a staple of ageless skin and the trend is continuing on. It is invaluable to know some basics about what is out there, even if injectables are not offered at the spa. Fillers and injectables complement a thorough skin regimen and can increase client satisfaction. New formulations even contain smoother gel formulations ... Read More
- Published in Treatments
3 min read
Humans are in a new age, where customization and personalization can play a major role in how the body is maintained. From customized diets to DNA testing, the ability people have to understand their genetic makeup is impacting the choices they make, the products they use, and the personalized changes they can implement to maximize ... Read More
- Published in Wellness
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Morinda citrifolia, a small evergreen tree plant with Southeast Asian origins, commonly known as noni, is known for its medicinal and regenerative properties. Although research on the topic is limited, noni is believed to have many benefits for the body and skin. Just one tablespoon of noni juice contains one percent daily value (DV) of ... Read More
- Published in Ingredients
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There are several well-documented, root causes of acne. These include overproduction of sebum, increased presence of selective bacteria, higher skin pH, hormonal flux, hyperkeratosis (faster skin growth), underlying inflammation, and even skin dehydration and product occlusion. People who exhibit these symptoms of acne usually show one or a combination of more than one of these ... Read More
- Published in Acne
