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Lip filler has been a significant driver for the aesthetics industry for years – full, plump lips were the ultimate beauty standard, and injectable fillers became the go-to treatment for anyone wanting to achieve that look. However, recently, there has been an uptick in the number of clients getting their fillers dissolved. The beauty industry, ... Read More
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In professional skin care, brands often focus on new product launches, influencer campaigns, or clinical innovations as the drivers of growth. But one of the most powerful – and consistently overlooked – growth channels is sitting quietly at the foundation of the industry: the aesthetics school network. For many brands, schools are treated as peripheral, ... Read More
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Korean skin care has gained global attention over the years, but its roots go much deeper than just the trends. At its core, K-beauty is built on the idea that skin health is something supported consistently and proactively, guided by skin’s changing needs. In the treatment room, this translates into approaches that are thoughtful, innovative, ... Read More
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Advanced modalities like microneedling, lasers, dermaplaning, and chemical peels remain top choices for clients seeking improvements in skin texture, tone, and firmness. These services can deliver impressive results, yet the true success of any treatment depends on more than the technique itself. How skin is prepared beforehand and supported afterward directly impacts client comfort, recovery ... Read More
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Skin care professionals can gain an understanding of cosmetic chemistry without being a chemist when they know why a product works without using the marketing language around it. It begins with learning about the makeup of any product. THE FIVE BUCKETS OF INGREDIENTS Each ingredient falls into five functional buckets of differentiation. The first bucket ... Read More
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Some over-the-counter solutions in the present day tout their exfoliation capabilities, from rough beads that scrape and scratch skin’s surface to weak acidic solutions that promise to slough away dead skin overnight. Besides slapping on the customary “moisturizer” afterwards, there is a distinct lack of the rebuild pillar of the Remove, Rebuild, Protect, Maintain concept: ... Read More
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The aesthetics industry has undergone a transformation from a niche luxury market to a highly sophisticated one, where one-size-fits-all is a relic of the past. As beauty professionals continue to navigate 2026, they are witnessing the birth of what the industry is referring to as “The Intelligent Aesthetic.” This era is defined by a synergy ... Read More
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There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: clients are the heartbeat of the aesthetics industry. They inspire the work, shape the services, and ultimately determine success. For these reasons, we are putting them front and center with a packed issue dedicated to the nuance and necessity of client care. Inside, readers find expert ... Read More
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In the realm of spa therapy, few experiences offer the level of surrender and serenity achieved through underwater massage. Sometimes referred to as Watsu, a combination of water and shiatsu, underwater massage is performed in warm water and combines massage, stretching, and joint mobilization techniques to impart relaxation and health benefits to the body. With its ... Read More
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The skin care industry has always sought after real repair of aging skin but generating dermal collagen has proven to be elusive. While it is true that lasers and other heat devices, including medium-depth chemical peels, result in new collagen by ways of burning existing collagen, there has never been any evidence that these modalities ... Read More
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