Recently, gua sha treatments were all the buzz in skin care. Sadly, the word, and its treatment, came and left as quickly as people could pronounce it. But, this folklore fad is worth falling in love ...

Ever wonder about bugs intentionally put in food? When food is colored red, it could be synthetic, dye-like, cold, tar sludge or the colorant could be from the cochineal bugs. When crushed and water i...

The TCM Health Spa with the Turtle Spa Concept® is the latest addition to the renowned spa world of Schloss Elmau. It is based on a combination of the spa’s offerings and strategies from Traditiona...

Do:   Revamp. Summer is an exciting time and it can be hard to let go. Make fall exciting for clients and staff by simple things like décor, promotions, and new products.   Don't:   Forget ...

Whether a busy spa leader, front desk agent, or multi-talented aesthetician, a spa professional’s role involves multitasking! It requires focusing on managing schedules, inventory, events, and finan...

The body uses two primary systems to The body uses two primary systems to communicate with itself: the nervous system and the hormonal system.   The body’s master hormone is cortisol, which is...

The importance of proper nutrition and keeping the body fueled with vitamins is inarguable. Still, the dangers presented by vitamin deficiencies, as well as best practices for supporting the skin (and...

Typically, retail product sales will contribute between 3 and 10 percent to gross sales. While it is tempting to focus primarily on the treatments and technology a spa offers, ignoring retail space er...

There is nothing sexy about an oily face that has pores that are more clogged than a dirty nightclub toilet. When skin reaches this level of neglect, the shine that it emits is even likely to attract ...

There are several well-documented, root causes of acne. These include overproduction of sebum, increased presence of selective bacteria, higher skin pH, hormonal flux, hyperkeratosis (faster skin grow...