In our industry, new discoveries seem to happen as often as my four-year-old changes his mind about his favorite toy. Whether it’s a new treatment, product, ingredient, or piece of equipment, industry giants are always unveiling the next big thing in skin care. From dermablading to oilblading, dermaroller to microinfusion, microblading to powder brows – aesthetics is constantly evolving. In our industry, new discoveries seem…

“All natural” means better quality.

Written by Amra Lear, licensed massage therapist and aesthetician
"Natural” is a word so profound, it has become one of the most significant tools for marketing in recent years. “All natural” is one of the highest selling points for consumers and it has pushed manufacturers to create products to be made from natural ingredients. Formulating a product with natural ingredients is not hard to do and, in most cases, is the cheapest way to…
Sun care is one of my favorite topics to cover in the magazine each year. Growing up, my mother taught me the importance of sun protection, but it didn’t stop me from trying to get a shade darker each time I laid out by the pool. Sun care is one of my favorite topics to cover in the magazine each year. Growing up, my mother…
It’s officially spring and that means – hopefully – we’ll soon be putting cold weather behind us and welcoming in a season of life, growth, and energy. As blossoms begin popping up all around and color and vibrance return to the outdoors, it’s a great time of year to see what needs to be refreshed and revamped inside. Sure, spring cleaning is a must, but…

Oils should not be used on oily skin.

Written by Karym Urdaneta, director of marketing and education at Pink Horizons Botanical Skin Care
It is surprising how many still believe that using oils on their face must be avoided at all costs, especially those with oily or acne-prone skin. This belief is not entirely true. As an aesthetician, this illusive topic is exciting to discuss because it gives an opportunity to educate clients and contribute to their overall skin vitality. NOT ALL OILS ARE CREATED EQUALLY Some people…