We’ve all done it. You are determined to leave the store, then, without warning, you pivot a sharp right turn into your favorite makeup counter to admire the products on display. You stop instantly in your tracks to see what is shiny and new, sample a few testers, and, then, follow it up with an impulse beauty purchase. What is it that makes you stop…
Peptides have become one of the most valuable tools used for skin revision, cancer treatment, immune therapy, antimicrobial for wound healing, and for overall improved health. There are increasingly new advances and research in peptides and their effect on the health of the skin. With the numerous claims of skin rejuvenation and youthfulness, it is imperative for the professional to understand how peptides are able…

What to Know When Buying or Leasing A New Office Space

Written by Mara Shorr, BS, CAC II – XIV and Jay A. Shorr, BA, MBM-C, CAC I - XIV
Opening a new office is an incredibly exciting time! You’re going out on your own, hanging up your sign, hiring a team, and seeing clients on your terms. There is a lot to think about and so many items to purchase to make your space complete. However, when it comes to buying or leasing a new office space, there is plenty of room to negotiate…
Aging is inevitable. It will happen to everyone and no matter how hard they try to fight it. But, there is good news; there are ways to slow down the process. In order to slow down that process, skin care professionals must understand what the aging process is and how it affects the skin. Let’s start with the skin’s structure. Collagen and elastin are what…
Whether you are a newly licensed aesthetician or have been in practice for some time, you may be one of the many skin care professionals whose dream is to run an independent business. Think of the benefits that would follow: no boss, a flexible schedule, full creative freedom, and earning more money than as an employee. Who would not want this? Before jumping into an…

March 2024

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