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Imagine a skin care professional performing a chemical peel on a client. They are going over post-peel instructions; the client leaves excited about their upcoming skin transformation. The spa schedules the next treatment appointment, and all is well in skin care land. Fast forward to a few days later, the peel provider is working on ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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There is something about the simplicity of chemical peels that is really exciting. In a world that can overcomplicate almost everything, getting back to the basics of skin care is powerful, efficient, and driven by results. In a digital world where instant results are king, chemical peels can deliver on almost every skin type and ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Chemical Peels are one of the most common aesthetic treatments used to improve multiple skin concerns on the face and body. Educating clients on the importance of appropriate homecare prior to the peel is a must for safe, effective, and desired results. Erin K. Bradford is the founder of Advanced Aesthetics Skin Care Studio and ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Waxing seems like the easiest thing in the world, right? Just apply the wax, remove it, and voila! The hair is gone, everyone is happy, unicorns are flying, and rainbows fill the skies. If only that were true. Most of the time it is, but waxing can be a stressful business. Wax has a mind ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Chemical peel: these two little words have the power to strike fear into our clients’ hearts. Automatically, they think red, swollen, irritated skin peeling in sheets. They think they must hibernate for days to get through it. As skin care professionals, we know different. We know chemical peels have come a long way in the ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Breakthrough science meets the oldies but goodies in the clinic room stand-off between the equally popular trichloroacetic acid peels and Jessner’s peel. Both results-oriented chemical peels, these treatments enhance the superficial sins of last night as well as the deeper signs of a life well lived. The fact that these two friendly fighters are similar ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Understanding the skin barrier function is believably one of the most important tools professionals have in effectively treating clients’ skin concerns. More than understanding what it is, recognizing when the barrier is compromised helps properly guide treatment protocols and recommendations for a successful service outcome – and a happy client. Skin barrier healing has seemingly ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Oncology aesthetics is the combination of aesthetic skills combined with specialized oncology training so that a skin care professional can safely and effectively help a client who is experiencing skin-related side effects from cancer treatments. In the 16th century, William Horman is quoted saying, “The mother of invention is necessity.” As with most things, oncology ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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The beauty industry is constantly following the rise and fall of different trends. At this moment, no matter where someone shops for their favorite beauty products, whether as a professional or client, they are inundated with clean beauty marketing. But what exactly is clean beauty and how can it impact a spa business and its ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
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Having a line for sensitive or sensitized skin in the treatment room and on the retail shelf is imperative to the success of treatments and client satisfaction. Not only can an additional sensitive line help entice those clients with sensitive skin by bringing in new clientele, it can also enhance and supplement some of the ... Read More
- Published in Skin Care
