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What is one of your favorite skin care ingredients?

“Lavender is a favorite ingredient of mine and for people who make their own skin care treatments. This is also a good skin balancer that reduces skin blemishes and moisturizes....

Why did you become an aesthetician?

“I love making people look and feel beautiful! The opportunities are endless for us – facials, waxing, eyelash extensions…. I live and love my job!” ~ Martha Karas Licari “Pure...

What is the worst skin care habit you have encountered?

“Clients who wash their face with regular bar soap. Unfortunately, this tends to be a common occurrence because bar soap is convenient and inexpensive. The impact that bar soap can...

Why do you attend trade shows?

  “It’s a great way to learn the newest products and trends out there, especially equipment… continuous education is key.” ~ Lucy Ruiz “The industry is changing daily. You’ve got...

What advice would you give to skin care students?

  “As a new generation of skin care professionals finish their course work and graduate they will be amazed at the options available to them. Never before have the ingredients...

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