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In the search for the most effective first step in creating healthy, radiant skin, there has been micellar cleansing, oil cleansing, double cleansing, and dry cleansing, each taking their turn in the spotlight. Whichever method is used, it is important to cleanse every morning and every night to remove makeup, pollution, and other environmental stressors ... Read More
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Every day we are exposed to so much new information on television and social media that our brain can hardly process it…– news about the virus, vaccines, economy, borders, at-home sheltering, homeschooling – the list seems to continue endlessly, providing a foggy understanding of what’s to come. But, iIt’s not all bad news; – several websites are choosing to highlight perspectives ... Read More
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Often, clients ask whether it best to apply a moisturizer first and follow with sunscreen or use a two–in–one product combining moisturizer with sun protection. The short answer is that it depends on the product’s formulation and quality. The first consideration is the choice of sunscreen because some are not safe to be used daily. SUNSCREEN Chemical sunscreens such as avobenzone, benzophenone, benzophenone-3, oxybenzone, cylcopentasiloxane , cyclomethicone,homosalate, aminobenzoic acid (PABA), trolamine salicylate, cinoxate,dioxybenzone, ensulizole, homosalate, meradimate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, padimate, and sulisobenzone are ... Read More
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According to the American Hair Loss Association, 35 million men and 21 million women suffer from some form of hair loss. Revenue spent to restore hair to its natural beauty is astounding, as thick, energetic hair is desirable and culturally considered extremely attractive. Fortunately, there are budget-friendly ways to forestall baldness and boost hair growth. ... Read More
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I love hair removal – every aspect of it, really – the warmth of the wax, the precision of the tweezers, the pleasantly smooth feel afterwards, and the satisfyingly gross Instagram videos. But no matter which method is used, there can be a few unpleasant side effects of hair removal. For clients, they come to ... Read More
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In 2020, the trend towards wellness is gaining traction with skin care salons and spas around the globe. Clients are coming into spas requesting more holistic treatments, even when battling the same problem areas. Whether it is fine lines and wrinkles, acne, or hyperpigmentation, the holistic method is becoming more common for consumers to seek ... Read More
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Professional equipment and skin care tools are one of my favorite things to learn about, so the February issue has been a fun month of planning. Our industry has such a healthy mix of tried-and-true devices and cutting-edge advancements to help clients and their skin. This month’s issue focuses on effective equipment in the spa ... Read More
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