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The Power of Probiotics
By Elina Fedotova, CEO and formulator of Elina Organics | March 30, 2018
For centuries, people have applied face masks from yogurt, kefir, and kombucha tea to help heal and beautify their skin. In the past, people had no idea that the reason these fermented foods and beverages work is because they contain friendly microorganisms. ...
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Dos and Don’ts: Sun Exposure
By Michael Kurov | January 31, 2018
Do: Encourage clients to seek evaluation for new moles or freckles that form after substantial time in the sun. Don't: Encourage clients to get moles or freckles dermatologically removed without them getting tested for cancer or another growth. ...
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From Poland to the United States: The Evolution o
By Cheryl Whitman | December 25, 2017
Humans have gravitated toward the use of salt therapy for millennia, with formal halotherapy resorts being documented in Poland as early as the 12th century. Considered a form of alternative medicine by western standards, it has a long and storied history ...
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ICES --Long Beach & Philadelphia Recaps
By Jeremy | June 1, 2016
The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa (ICES) held its third and fourth tradeshows of the year on September 20th and 21st in Long Beach, Calif. and October 25th and 26th in Philadelphia, Pa. Beautiful skies and agreeable weather greeted aestheticians, ...
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Understanding the Causes of Aging: How Do We Age?
By Emily Fritchey | November 30, 2017
Research shows that there are three distinct types of aging: biological, extrinsic, and intrinsic. Biological aging is the result of changes that occur naturally within the body. These changes are the result of a gradual shift in the balance of certain ...
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Essence, Citrus Oils
By Amanda Miller | March 29, 2013
When we think of these two essential oils, Sweet Orange (citrus sinensis) and Mandarin (citrus reticulata), the words that come to mind are joy, happy, uplifting and optimism. These oils are absolute favorites in the spa, being safe, nontoxic and are ...
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Men at Work: The Industrial Man
By | February 1, 2012
The notion of selling skin care to men was something that appealed to me when I started in the cosmetic business in the mid '80s. At that time, the industry marketing focus mostly came from the fragrance sector and seemed to indicate that every man wanted ...
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The Aromatherapy Tree
By William Strunk | March 3, 2013
The aromatherapy tree, botanical name, Citrus aurantium var. amara, is unique to aromatherapy production. The tree earns its name because three different essential oils are obtained from the same plant: Neroli, from the beautiful blossoms; Petitgrain, ...
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Inflammation - An Immune Response
By | November 30, 2011
Inflammation – What Does It Mean? Let us begin by exploring the meaning of the word and what is implied when we speak about the effects of inflammation in the body. Inflammation can be a temporary response to a minor infliction to the skin or it can be ...
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Cell Science: The Mighty Mitochondria
By | June 23, 2006
SKIN, the largest most complex immune organ of the body, is delicately assembled by millions of independent multifaceted spheres and existing inside these self-contained cells there lives settlements of compatible micro residents cohabiting together in ...
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