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The latest trend in aesthetics has more in common with sparkling water than traditional skin care products! Carbonated bubble masks, which found initial popularity in Korea, create hundreds (even thousands!) of carbonated bubbles that foam on the face after application. Read More
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Working with oncology clients is not an uncommon scenario. With many cancer patients, the skin changes from its normal skin type and can feel uncontrollable at times. When a cancer patient visits the spa for help, they are also often seeking support. Read More
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In the early 1960s, Dr. Ernest McCulloch and Dr. J. E. Till were researching normal blood cell formation and leukemia at the Ontario Cancer Institute. Their research resulted in the identification of stem cells, which are undifferentiated biological cells that have the ability to transform themselves into many different specialized cell types in the body. Read More
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Do: Moisturize multiple times throughout the day. When clients are dealing with dry skin, it is important for them to moisturize their hands at least three to four times a day. Multiple applications will ensure that they are consistently replenishing moisture and not allowing the skin to crack. Read More
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We recently asked skin care professionals on DERMASCOPE.com to identify which products retail the best at their spa. Here are the results according to the respondents: Read More
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• Generously apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure and reapply every hour if skin gets wet and every two hours if dry. • Seek shade as much as possible and wear a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses. • Wear protective clothing, coverups, and SPF fabric. Rash guards with SPF 50 are better than sunscreen for swimming and are great to pull on over a swimsuit. Read More
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The old adage "You are what you eat," has been reiterated throughout most people's lifetimes. While most understand the idea that eating organic and healthy foods correlate to optimal health and weight, many people are still uncertain if diet is in fact correlated with clear and healthy skin. Read More
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A movement is happening. It is stirring from within the heart and calling people forth on a new path. Because this shift is subtle, many do not quite know what is happening; they just know that it is happening. It is no longer satisfying to go through the motions as though everything is okay or to do work where the main or only goal is to make money. Read More
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There are many apparent causes of skin dryness, but only a few root causes. Some of the apparent causes include environmental issues, such as wind, cold, sun exposure, topical application of certain ingredients, and age-related dryness. One of the root causes includes primarily impaired barrier function of the skin. In general, the apparent causes are a result of impaired barrier function. Read More
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Skin care professionals hear a constant stream of buzz words and trending ingredients in the aesthetics industry and salicylic acid currently seems to be everywhere. Before purchasing a cream or serum that contains the ingredient, it is important to know exactly what it is and why it might be beneficial for the skin. Read More
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