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By Becky Kuehn | July 20, 2022
Oncology aesthetics is the combination of aesthetic skills combined with specialized oncology training so that a skin care professional can safely and effectively help a client who is experiencing skin-related side effects from cancer treatments. In ...
By | November 1, 2012
Throughout history, the ways in which a society feels about the pursuit of healthy, beautiful skin is a direct reflection of their culture and climate. Many varied uses of skin care products have been documented throughout history – from the Egyptians ...
By Anne Willis | April 27, 2011
In 2005, I traveled to Thailand for an international wellness summit and the opportunity to train with traditional healers. Thai foot and hand therapies are rich in history and they reflect the engaging customs of the region. Common courtesy should be ...
By Alexandra J Zani | November 8, 2023
Skin is a complex and dynamic ecosystem beginning with the microbiome and acid mantle inhabited by bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. Collectively, these microbes are referred to as the skin microbiota and are essential to skin physiology and immunity. ...
By Maria J. Villarreal, certified biofeedback therapist | April 15, 2014
Quick Squeeze HistorySqueezing the liquid from plants is as old as agriculture itself, but it was not until the first quarter of the 20th century that juicing started to become a popular tool for improving health. This came about largely because of two ...
By Jeremy Lawrence | October 31, 2006
I’m a big fan of imperfection. Believe it or not, I view imperfection as the ultimate goal of a professional skin care practice. This may come as a jolly surprise to my employees, who know that my management style is hardly laissez-faire. I have a fixation ...
By | May 25, 2007
Bring the spa experience to your clients, via a mobile day spa. It is the popular craze of pampering guests at their doorstep these days. A mobile spa is comprised of a network of traveling spa professionals and offers the essentials in day spa treatments ...
By Jane Wurwand | September 26, 2006
Technique. This is a sacred word to skin therapists. To begin with, it's French-more on that in a moment. For generations, technique has been the skin care profession's raison d'etre-oops, I mean entire reason for being. Mastering the traditional posture, ...
By | May 14, 2011
Our human skin is a marvel of evolution. And remarkably, much of its physiology and function even today remains a mystery which continues to be revealed. Which is why we all love working in skin therapy, right? Just when you thought you knew it all, up ...
By Mara Shorr, BS, CAC II-XIV and Jay A. Shorr, BS, MBM-C, CAC I-XIV | June 23, 2019
In today’s fast-paced world, incorporating technology into your business may seem overwhelming. But, in reality, with the investment of time and money (a little or a lot), you’ll be surprised at how much easier life can get. Keep reading for top tips ...

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