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Everyone has a reaction when seeing the cost of something of interest that exceeded what they were willing to pay for it, but what is the appropriate response to someone who asks a professional why their products or services are so expensive? They might feel put on the spot, tongue-tied, or defensive. They may feel ... Read More
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Last July, a Texas woman received an intravenous (IV) infusion at a local medical spa. Soon thereafter, she experienced tightness in her chest, trouble breathing, and she passed out. After being taken to a hospital, she almost immediately died of cardiac arrest, despite CPR efforts. The autopsy did not find that the IV therapy caused ... Read More
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When treating many skin types, and especially breakout-prone skin, the last thing a skin care professional wants to do is put something on a client’s face that could potentially be comedogenic and cause clogged pores. Comedogenic refers to a given topical ingredient that can potentially create a comedone in the pore. Consistently clogged pores, of ... Read More
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As temperatures rise and sun exposure lengthens, the importance of proper skin protection from harmful ultraviolet rays is increasingly more prevalent. While the need for sun protection is widely accepted and commonly practiced in most daily skin care routines, new advancements in sun protection options are also available to lessen the effects of ultraviolet radiation ... Read More
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Other than Coyote Peterson, pretty much everybody goes out of their way to avoid bee stings. In fact, bees are a very common fear. Most people know someone who starts running whenever they see black and yellow stripes or hear a buzzing in their ear. However, a unique and rare facial treatment involving bees is ... 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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Lip filler has been a significant driver for the aesthetics industry for years – full, plump lips were the ultimate
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