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Before discussing birth control, it is important to understand the female hormone cycle. The average female hormone cycle lasts about 28 days, with the menstrual cycle taking place roughly between days zero and seven and ovulation occurring around day 14 or 15. The three main hormones involved are testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen. Testosterone is highest ... Read More
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“Skin care is for women.” “I’m not interested, thanks. I’m a guy.” “As a dude, why would I use skin care?” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? More than likely, yes. But make no mistake, this is no longer the general consensus across the board. Cultural attitudes towards male skin care and grooming are ... Read More
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A nonprofit is a great organization to start as a skin care professional for a variety of reasons. First, they are their own entity and therefore, do not have owners or shareholders. Any liability falls solely on the organization and does not hold individuals accountable. In addition, nonprofit organizations are exempt from paying sales tax ... Read More
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Stress is widely acknowledged as a link between healthy and unhealthy individuals. Additionally, numerous reports show stress to have a direct impact on the gut, brain, and immune system.1 However, limited research is available concerning cortisol, a hormone produced in response to stress, and its effects on skin. Read More
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With smartphones at the world’s fingertips, boundaries around businesses are more blurred than ever. With features like direct messaging and text messaging making everyone radically accessible, clients can reach service providers at any time of the day, and social media makes it easier than ever to work on off days. It is no surprise, then, ... Read More
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In today’s day and age, the landscape and opportunities for skin care professionals are vast and ever growing. Utilizing methods to reach current and prospective clients through social media is a constant task of the modern professional and has presented obstacles for most because business, marketing, social media marketing, and graphic design do not get ... Read More
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For many, an intravenous (IV) hydration clinic seems to be a business with high margins and low overhead. Though there are those that open successful clinics, many face the common issue of scope of practice laws that are not always clear, exposing the clinic, owners, medical directors, and, primarily, the provider. These requirements changes across ... Read More
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Exfoliating acids have long been a proven way to help provide solutions to various skin concerns. While cellular turnover takes place on a regular basis throughout much of a person’s 20s, by the age of 25, that rate of cellular turnover rapidly declines. It is necessary to give those cells a boost to help remove ... Read More
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The skin care industry is ever changing and growing by leaps and bounds. It took a huge hit during the pandemic, but it is back now. The last season of tradeshows proves that excitement and motivation. Increased demand for education, increased retail options, and increased attendance are a sign that most professionals are happily moving ... Read More
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Operating a solo practice takes hard work, dedication, and consistency. Before expanding, there are several factors professionals should consider to see their vision through. One of the first signs to expand a business is lack of space. Most solo skin care professionals start their careers working in day spas, medical spas, and dermatologist offices. The ... Read More
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