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THE LOVE HORMONE Oxytocin has long been considered an important hormone related to intercourse, birthing, and nursing, but it turns out that its importance goes far beyond this short list of functions. Oxytocin is produced in skin by keratinocytes in response to touch, like caresses, massages, hugs. In fact, not only does skin produce this ... Read More
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Working with celebrities can be a dream come true and the perks that come along with the glitz and glam are quite exciting. Whether as an aesthetician or makeup artist, working with someone famous is a great opportunity for a professional to showcase their expertise. When working toward building a star roster, the beauty professional ... Read More
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According to the Polaris Project, in 2021, there were 10,359 incidents of human trafficking reported to the United States National Human Trafficking Hotline. 28 million people are trapped in human trafficking situations worldwide, including 3.3 million children. While difficult to think about, these numbers are only rising, and it is important for beauty professionals particularly ... Read More
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The stem word “halo” comes from the Greek prefix meaning salt. Halotherapy uses this crystalline mineral as a touchless treatment alongside sound, color, and light therapy. Halotherapy has both physiological and psychosocial implications, with benefits ranging from questionable to quantitative. ONE IF BY LAND, TWO IF BY SEA There are hundreds of underground salt mines ... Read More
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According to the 2022 Medical Spa State of the Industry Report Executive Summary, there has been a significant increase in men seeking aesthetics procedures in recent years. While men are becoming more conscious of their appearance, the demand for preventive and rejuvenating treatments among male spa clients has been driven mainly by their desire to ... Read More
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Menopause is often discussed quietly, if it’s discussed at all. Many clients enter this stage of life feeling unprepared, confused,
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