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LED Light Therapy and Hyperpigmentation

Written by Pam Cushing

There is a vast array of mythology surrounding LED light therapy – most of it created by clever marketing directors of light therapy manufactures. This leads to a lot of confusion in the skin care community and the same questions being asked over and over. Two related questions routinely asked are, “Does the heat from LED devices cause hyperpigmentation” and “Does green light effectively treat…

Published in The LED Playbook

Governing Guidelines: The Agencies That Keep Spas Safe

Written by Birttany Facio

Being a spa or aesthetics practitioner is an inherently intimate career choice and one that bears intrinsic responsibility. Skin care professionals see clients sometimes at their most vulnerable and are entrusted to maintain client safety while at the spa. This is even more apparent due to COVID-19. The agencies that are responsible for creating guidelines within the industry help practitioners assume this responsibility with pride.…

Published in Spic and Span Spa

Organizer Adviser: Taking Control of the Treatment Room

Written by Savanna Boda

Nobody likes a cluttered and unorganized workstation, especially clients. Although everything inside of a spa may be clean, the clutter and lack of organization alludes to an unkept and unsanitary treatment room. Not only does having an unorganized spa or treatment room make clients feel uncomfortable, but it also reflects poorly on the skin care professional. This is not appealing to clients, especially when they…

Published in Scope This

How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Impacts the Skin

Written by Brenda Linday

Recent global estimates state that anywhere from six to 18% of women in their reproductive years suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to five million American women of childbearing age. This article concentrates specifically on polycystic ovary syndrome-related skin and hair growth concerns. Polycystic ovary syndrome is an endocrine hormonal condition…

Published in Skin ID

The Purpose of Meditation

Written by Becky Kuehn

Meditation is a form of self-care that teaches you to quiet your mind and be still. Sounds good and easy, right? Well, it has been around for a very long time, known as an ancient practice, because it takes practice to be able to sit without thoughts. You can find details and information in written documents, stories, and drawings on cave walls. So, what is…

Published in Esthi TLC