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 ...

Sensitive skin is a broad term ranging from easily irritated skin to conditions like eczema and rosacea. Aestheticians should be able to clearly identify sensitive skin types and diagnose a plan of action to alleviate the symptoms to provide clients with ...

A recent study administered by the Graduate School of bio-resource and Bioenvironmental Sciences at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan determined that among the healthy benefits of brown seaweed, fucoidan extract (FE) also drastically improves the ...

Pelotherapy is defined as the therapeutic application of clay (mud), specifically through clay baths or localized applications called “peloids.” Clay has been a staple in beauty rituals for thousands of years and its medicinal use dates back to the ...

The trend spans over a generation and solidifies. As years pass, an increasing percentage of men value the benefits of skin care products and many seek spa services. Demographics support that men’s use of products and more frequent bookings of spa visits ...

Saunas and steam baths are hyperthermic procedures earning a special place in balneology. They are meant for the healthy, rather than the sick, their purpose being prevention of disease and physical strengthening. Sweat baths were very popular in central ...

The first thing that usually comes to mind when thinking about teenage skin care is acne treatments. A teenager, or even tween, will usually make their first visit to a spa in a state of desperation, no longer able to self-manage a condition that has ...