"My new favorite obsession is Twitter! Through this portal I'm able to promote sales, contests, treatments, specials, etc. I also use it to give out tips to my clients. For instance, when it's hot outside I remind them to wear sunscreen, when it's cold ...

Chamomile is the name given to several species of herbs with fine, feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers. There are two plants most commonly distilled for their essential oils including Roman chamomile (Chamaemeleum nobile or Anthemis nobilis) and German ...

Throughout time, women have created homemade body creams to smooth, soften, and keep their bodies youthful. Commercialized body creams have only been in the marketplace for the past century. The plethora of options available can often be confusing to ...

Thalassotherapy is the therapeutic use of the ocean, its climate, and marine products like algae, seaweed, and alluvial mud for health and beauty. The name comes from the Greek words thalassa (sea) and therapia (treatment). The principle behind thalassotherapy ...

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 ...

We are in the midst of one of the biggest movements the wellness industry has ever seen. In the beginning of 2014, TIME magazine published an article titled “The Mindful Revolution,” and 2014 has been dubbed the “year of mindful living.” The word mindfulness ...

Water therapy refers to the internal and external use of water to treat various types of illnesses and injuries. External healing with water is used to help people who suffer from physical limitations. In addition to being relaxing and enjoyable, water ...

This year, the International Congress of Esthetics and Spa (I.C.E.S.) began its fall tradeshow season in the beautiful city of Long Beach, Calif., on September 7th and 8th. Thousands of skin care professionals gathered together at the Long Beach Convention ...