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By Rebecca Hettig, president of Spa Impressions | December 1, 2014
Oftentimes, spas ask for eco-friendly products while planning a promotional campaign. But what does environmentally-friendly really mean? For example, are these spas satisfied that a promotional product is recyclable – the materials from the item can ...
By Craig Kraffert, board certified dermatologist and president of Amarte | December 1, 2014
A member of the mint family, scutellaria baicalensis (baikal skullcap) is a purple flowering perennial plant native to East Asia. For over 2,000 years, baikal skullcap root extract has been a key component of traditional herbal medicine used in the management ...
By Elina Fedotova, CEO of Elina Organics | December 1, 2014
Aronia has traditionally been used in Russia to rejuvenate and heal the skin. Each berry offers an organic cocktail of vitamins, minerals, and other skin-nourishing nutrients. It has a higher concentration of antioxidants than blueberries, grapes, acai, ...
By Cynthia Price, M.D. | December 4, 2014
Caring for the skin on the face is routinely discussed. Treating other parts of the body that are obvious indicators of a person’s age, yet often overlooked, is explored with much less frequency. As the population ages and many are living longer, more ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | December 11, 2014
The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa (I.C.E.S.) ended its fall tradeshow season in the wonderful city of Philadelphia, Pa., on October 19th and 20th. The Pennsylvania Convention Center was overflowing with skin care professionals during this ...
By Linda Gulla | December 23, 2014
Hyperpigmentation is a prevalent skin disorder that has multiple causes and can be challenging to treat. Many people suffer through years of unsuccessful attempts at eliminating the disorder and may be reluctant to professional treatment. Understanding ...
By | December 22, 2014
How do you market your business in your community? Having your own business/being an entrepreneur can be a very challenging job. You are required to sell yourself and your products, yet nobody really wants to be sold. So, how can you thrive with your ...
By Suki Kramer | December 23, 2014
Our skin changes in menopause just like during puberty (what fun huh?). In fact, the skin goes through normal, hormonal shifts every seven years, and clients should be ready to change up their skin care routine along with those shifts. Along with these ...
By | December 22, 2014
Waxing can be an effective and lucrative means of hair removal for a spa. In fact, according to a study done by the American Laser Centers, women who wax will spend an average of $23,000 on hair removal in a lifetime. From my own experience, I have estimated ...
By | December 22, 2014
As skin care professionals, we understand the importance of using a day and nighttime moisturizer as part of our regular skin care regimen. But how do we communicate the importance of using such products and their benefits to a client who is looking for ...
By | December 22, 2014
A woman may learn about the many signs of perimenopause from her doctor, mother, and/or peers with the most talked-about topics being hot flashes, weight gain, libido, and mood swings – not the beard or moustache they are growing! Women attempt many different ...
By | December 23, 2014
I always get asked how to achieve the perfect eyebrows. The eyebrows are one of the most important features of the face. They offer balance, frame the eyes, and help improve the contours of the face. Well-groomed eyebrows are an easy way to look brighter, ...
By | December 23, 2014
We have heard it before – as men get older, they lose hair from their scalp but somehow it starts growing everywhere else, especially their lower backs, ears, and eyebrows. Menopausal women may see their beautiful head of hair becoming dull, brittle, ...
By Amanda Miller | December 17, 2014
The year 2015 has officially arrived! As with each New Year, it brings new challenges and new opportunities. This, of course, provides an excellent time to contemplate the potential to reorganize, improve, or otherwise advance our careers, personal goals, ...
By Irena James | May 29, 2014
Most chemists openly express their concern over how little time is spent studying surfactants in college given their considerable importance in so many industries, especially the skin care industry. According to Perry Romanowski, coauthor of the acclaimed ...

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