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The important relationship between proper diet and skin health has long been known. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, and antioxidants culled from nutritious, wholesome foods have a direct bearing on the health and appearance of skin. Research into bioavailability has shown that there could be a long-waiting line for skin to receive important vitamins and ... Read More
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Collagen is a significant protein that makes up 30% to 40% of all proteins in the human body. Naturally occurring exclusively in animals, it is vital for the overall integrity of the body. When looking at the integrity of skin health, it primes the conversation between the skin care professional and client to elevate the ... Read More
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Most readers are unaware that medical doctors receive less than 1% of their total training in medical school learning about nutrition and the impact of food on the gut. Integrative medicine, the practice that merges Western and functional medicine, is on the rise. Medical doctors are increasingly frustrated over Western medicine not having all the ... Read More
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In a bout of curiosity, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered the polyamines spermidine and spermine under the lens of his microscope in 1678. Over 300 years later, science is finally discovering the enormous impact his find will have. The massive amount of recent research investigating spermidine, a natural polyamine that induces autophagy, is producing valuable information ... Read More
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In the age of instant gratification, the pressure to deliver treatments that are fast and efficient can feel overbearing. Short and one-time treatments can deliver improvement in skin complexion, but it is short-lived. René Serbon is an international skin expert. She started her education focusing on business studies (marketing) and then moved to aesthetics. Serbon’s ... Read More
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Currently, the world seems to be injectable-obsessed; they are in movies, television, advertisements, and even at optometrist and dentists’ offices. As a spa practitioner, you may feel the pressure to “medical director up” and start offering them, too. Here is some food for thought while staying within the aesthetic scope of practice. Melissa Allen has ... Read More
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This last year and a half brought on a boom of aesthetic procedures aimed at reversing aging subtly, safely, and without going under the knife. These minor changes are referred to as “tweakments,” which are small, subtle, natural enhancements that can reshape the face with little to no recovery. It is a great option for ... Read More
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Recovering from cosmetic surgery can be a lengthy, difficult process which requires support. For loyal clients, they may turn to their trusted dual-licensed provider or aesthetician for a recommendation for further support. One great tool for this process is lymphatic massage, which can be an integral part of making ... Read More
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Cellulite is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting the majority of women worldwide, and unfortunately, it is also one of the most medically challenging to treat and provide long-term improvement. Cellulite affects young, old, healthy, and slim individuals Many clients report that they have tried topical creams, massages, and exercises, yet have noticed little ... Read More
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging trend within the medical aesthetics industry and is derived from a client’s own blood. Once blood is drawn, it is spun in a centrifuge. Special tubes with chemicals separate the blood into components, allowing the provider to pull the platelets and use them as an adjunct in certain treatments. ... Read More
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