by Austine Mah Light and bright, fast and effective, from cosmopolitan cities to country counties, clear and even toned skin is the NOW and WOW factor that clients seek. It is the skin care professional’s business to support this aesthetic goal by ...

by Ameann DeJohn OK, let’s get right down to it – your skin care products may contain ingredients that are actually classified as OTC’s. OTC stands for “over-the-counter” and refers specifically to non-prescription drugs. This isn’t necessarily a problem, ...

While clinicians and patients alike await the day when one topical ingredient arrives on the market that can produce cutaneous miracles, the likelihood of such a day arriving is a myth at best. Each person's skin is a complex combination of needs and ...

It is all about balance and understanding how everything and everyone can work together. I have been in the employer’s seat for more than 23 years now and I am still learning life lessons. As I reflect on the past, I can honestly say that I was not always ...

In our zealousness to incorporate new modalities into client treatments, skin care professionals often ask, “Which modalities can I combine with chemical peels?” However, the questions that professionals should ask themselves instead are: What is ...

A good personal trainer will tell you that the key to a healthy and fit body is a combination of a healthy diet and an effective exercise routine. While a personal trainer can put their clients through a series of exercises, perhaps focusing on building ...

by Mara Shorr, B.S., CAC II-XII and Jay A. Shorr, B.A., MBM-C, CAC I-XII You are itching to grow, and believe me, we know the feeling! There comes a time when partnering with a physician appears to be the next logical step… congratulations on being ...

It is likely as a practicing skin care professional that you are working hard to grow your clientele and fill your book. Maybe you are seeing upwards of eight to 15 clients a day. Whether you rent space or own a spa, the busier you become, the harder ...