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While everyone’s skin care histories and needs are unique, there is one ingredient that is nearly universal and finds its way into every glow-getter’s regimen recommendation – vitamin C. As a skin care enthusiast, aesthetician, and founder of Herbal Skin Solutions and The Esthetics Academy, Kaelin Jutras and her team are on ... Read More
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Gua sha is a buzzword that has popularized facial massage, but it is important to understand that not everything splashed across the internet is solely based on Traditional Chinese Medical theory. In most cases, it is a modern adaption based on a fusion of facial massage modalities, using a gua sha stone. While it is ... Read More
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There is a saying that states, “You are what you eat.” The message is clear – there is a direct correlation between health and what is eaten. What people eat affects how they feel, look, and perform. Beautiful, healthy, and youthful skin begins with what is consumed. Nutrition and skin go together, and it is ... Read More
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Throughout most skin care professionals’ lives, they have witnessed men that have not only washed their faces with the likes of a three-in-one shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, but have also never even heard of a skin care routine. This article will explore the importance of men’s skin health and how this trend is emerging ... Read More
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One of the most critical decisions for any aesthetician and spa owner is selecting the right product lines to carry, because not only will these products be used during treatments, but they will also serve as a large chunk of incoming revenue through post-care products and at-home regimens. The products carried and sent home with ... Read More
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In the world of aesthetics, understanding the skin and its health is critical to ensuring the most optimal results of a treatment plan. Obtaining these results depends on which services, treatments, and products are the right fit for a specific client and their goals. In the world of makeup, choosing the correct undertone, colors for ... Read More
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Now, more than ever, skin care professionals are looking for solutions to easily address the problem of over-drying skin and a compromised skin barrier. When the stratum corneum is intact and healthy, transepidermal water loss cannot occur, resulting in healthy looking, glowing skin. If the cells are loosely packed and flaking, moisture can easily evaporate, ... Read More
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Marketing as a beauty professional has changed over the years. It used to be word of mouth, passing out a ton of business cards, e-mail lists, and mailing out postcards as advertisements. Nowadays, clients have instant access at their fingertips to spas and the services they offer. Therefore, having a good social media presence has ... Read More
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At this point in time, everyone should understand the crucial nature of wearing masks to protect the public from the COVID-19 outbreak, but how is it affecting clients’ skin? Many clients are experiencing skin issues from masks, such as clogged pores, dry and flaking patches, and sensitivity. Certain types of fabrics are irritating to the ... Read More
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One of the best things a skin care professional can do for each one of their clients is a thorough and complete consultation form. This is perhaps one of the most crucial components of a treatment service, and without it, clients could be missing out on the most effective services. Potentially, skin care professional could ... Read More
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