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A scar, is a scar, is a scar, but not really. Especially not as a professional discussed them with many of their clients. Frequently, when referring to a discolored or slightly raised epidermal abnormality as a scar, it is not one at all. Most skin care professionals are familiar with a frantic clients’ inquisition about ... Read More
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Aestheticians are always learning about new ingredients, creating new seasonal menus of services, and building custom skin care routines for clients. One of the first things taught in an aesthetic program is how to do a patch test. When a client comes into the spa, it is important to do a skin consultation to see ... Read More
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Sales of skin care products in the United States grew by 13% in 2018, hitting $5.6 billion, while makeup sales increased only 1%, according to the NPD Group, a market research company. This is encouraging for the industry but at what expense is this having on the consumer’s actual skin, their second largest organ? Most ... Read More
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Pimple patches became popular in Asia at the beginning of the last decade and hit the United States around 2012. Are they still a thing? According to Amazon’s bestseller lists, yes. Updated hourly, Amazon’s bestseller lists provide a real-time look into what people are buying and as of 2020, five of the top 100 best-selling ... Read More
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The facial massage is generally the highlight of facial treatment. Massage is not only relaxing, but it also stimulates microcirculation and detoxifies the lymphatic system. There are several benefits to facial massage that keep skin from premature aging. There are also massage techniques that can alleviate sinus pressure and allergies. Allergy season is upon us with ... Read More
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The term, ‘hyperpigmentation’, explains the presence of an increased amount of melanin in the skin by two main mechanisms. Certain hyperpigmentation conditions are caused due to increased melanin production with a normal number of melanocytes in the skin (melanotic hyperpigmentation). But there are certain conditions in which the number of melanocytes is increased (melanocytotic hyperpigmentation), ... Read More
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So much has been written about acne over the years, but the trauma and angst, particularly with boys growing into manhood with raging hormones is still very much a part of teenage acne today. Skin care professionals recognize that it is their duty to help clients with all sorts of skin conditions and acne is ... Read More
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Each year, new spa and wellness trends emerge, bringing excitement to treatments, services, and menu offerings. While not entirely a new concept, the demand for dry flotation is on the rise and has become a must-try for wellness enthusiasts. Prominent features in popular culture such as print, television, and film, along with the ever-coveted ... Read More
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Whether you are a spa owner or a solo practitioner, creating your policies and procedures is vital to the business’ success. Without these guidelines in place, skin care professionals set themselves up for potential problems and issues – problems that easily could have been avoided had they taken the time to think through these issues ... Read More
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The hormonal disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) effects one out of 10 woman globally. However, there is still minimal information about how to effectively treat this skin conditions on women of color. CASE STUDY A recent case study showed a client observed and treated for common characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome on her skin. ... Read More
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