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by Jeri Ross, MPH I am not a chemist by trade, but rather a curious explorer of human biology and, more specifically, cellular metabolism. I am fascinated with how our biology so magically works, and I find the discovery process endlessly entertaining. It doesn’t surprise me that my second career is taking me towards cosmetic product formulations and that science is driving my abilities to create advanced corrective products that impact cellular health and anti-aging.While researching active ingredients to address inflammation, I stumbled on a patent abstract written by an 82-year-old man about a form of niacin that, when applied topically, acts as a vasodilator to increase circulation. His research studies also focused on how topical niacin acts as a carrier for improved penetration of vitamins and other micronutrients. These days we are seeing more and more cosmeceutical skin care and body care products with various forms of niacin in their formulations. According to dermatologist, Zoe Draelos, M.D., “Therapeutic effects of niacinamide will continue to rise”. From my research and from having formulated an effective cellulite product using niacin, I better understand why this vital nutrient is gaining attention in the skin care industry. So, what is so ‘hot’ Read More
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by Lyn Ross, LME Consumers should not be afraid to make an appointment at a “mediclinical” spa because of complex words like aesthetics, paramedical, and cosmeceutical. These words have one mission in common: consumer relaxation with results. Today’s Mediclinical spa concept is the millennium’s answer to a “one-stop healing shop.” The American spa industry has grown exponentially in the last two decades and thankfully so. Proudly, I can say I was an aesthetician in the mid-1980s when skin care was just taking off in the United States, before licensing was available, and when the European facial “invasion” was just beginning to take hold. Ladies were coming in to relax and enjoy treatments that offered them pampering and a topic for conversation. Approximately 15 to 20 years ago, when the word “paramedical” first surfaced in the trade publications, I was part of a select group of aestheticians who became intrigued and wanted to learn how to practice this emerging type of aesthetics. I wanted to provide something more substantial and scientific to improve the conditions I was seeing in my treatment room. I set out on a mission to educate myself on this “paramedical skin care” I was reading about. I Read More
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by Sherina Jamal As a spa professional, it is important to be aware of the effect toxins have on the skin and the internal system. Being aware will in turn motivate you to become knowledgeable on how to select the right products, equipment, and treatments that can have a positive impact on repairing damage caused by toxin exposure. Some Alarming Statistics: *this can go in a side panel Cancer rates have increased since 1901 from only 1 in 8,000 Americans, to 1 in 3 today! By the year 2010, this disease will afflict 1 of every 2 individuals! American Cancer Society The Average American Uses about 25 Gallons of toxic, hazardous chemical products per year in their home...A major portion of these can be found in household cleaning products. —"Prosperity Without Pollution," by Joel S. Hirschorn and Kirsten V. Oldenburg, 1991 Only 1% of toxins are required to be listed on labels, because companies classify their formulas as "trade secrets." Lorie Dwornick, researcher, educator and activist, 2002 In the past 50 years more than 75,000 chemicals have been introduced into the environment. Today 300 synthetic chemicals are found in the bodies of humans. Even newborn babies have synthetic chemicals passed on Read More
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Medical Aesthetic Technology by Lisa Chrysanthou and Kile Law For any given aesthetic concern, there are both surgical and non-surgical enhancements, which are available. Cosmetic minimally invasive procedures have gained tremendous popularity in the United States with a 53 percent increase between 2002 and 2004 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The desire to maintain a youthful appearance by any means of cosmetic treatment has proven the aesthetic industry to be one of the most profitable. In 2004 alone, Americans spent just under $12.5 billion on cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). Read More
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by James L. Beck For many people in the U.S., nutritional supplements are simply a natural alternative to synthetic drugs, used in similar ways for similar conditions. But, for those who have used nutritional supplements for years and are familiar with the research on supplements and their use worldwide, nutritional supplements are an integral part of not just addressing health problems, but of creating optimal health and well-being, even in people who aren’t sick. This is not to say that supplements aren’t useful for correcting specific health problems, but they do so in a manner fundamentally different from that of drugs. Specifically, supplements assist the body in correcting the deficiencies and imbalances that lead to health problems, whereas, drugs override the body’s systems and force the body’s biochemistry in a particular direction. In other words, a good nutritional supplement program creates an optimal environment for the body to heal itself. Read More
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April 2010: Educational Articles on: Surviving & Thriving in Skin Care Continuing Education Great Back Treatments Read More
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Debra Heinsohn age 48 | aesthetician, business owner, and equipment manufacturer | married with three kids, four grandchildren, and two dogs | Dallas, Texas What are you most proud of ? I am most proud of the relationship I have with my husband. He is my best friend and my cheerleader. If you weren’t an ... Read More
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The advent of medical spas has brought forth new issues related to risk management and insurance in general. The usual suspects include property and liability coverage, with the added wrinkle of professional liability or malpractice coverage. Further, no two medical spas seem to be quite the same; as such, each spa will need a customized insurance program to ensure that all exposures have been properly covered. Insuring your new medical spa shouldn't create a major headache, but there are a number of critical factors to consider. Let's build an insurance program from the ground up. Read More
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MEDICAL – JUNE Puzzler Clues Puzzler Words DOWN 2 obtained from those smarter than you, once received you’ll be smart too education 3 this beam size used can vary, according to where it is hairy fluence 4 this process will help you get back to your feet so you’ll be feeling healthy and neat ... Read More
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Mens’s Skin – APRIL Puzzler Clues Puzzler Words DOWN 1 boys can’t grow these but soon they do; trim it daily or it will catch your food beard 2 good ones are best, leave the bad for the rest habits 3 master this and you’ll go far, talking to those near and far communication 4 ... Read More
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