Though most people call them the receptionist, in reality, they should be called the Director of First Impressions. Let’s be honest. This is the person who has the ability to make or break whether clients have a positive impression of your business, whether ...

It is surprising how many still believe that using oils on their face must be avoided at all costs, especially those with oily or acne-prone skin. This belief is not entirely true. As an aesthetician, this illusive topic is exciting to discuss because ...

Many individuals become aestheticians because they adore beauty and have an innate knack for bringing out the best in others. Yet, with all the natural talent in the world, if professionals do not market themselves correctly or have access to the clients ...

The United States is a melting pot and always will be. Anyone who has done a DNA testing sample is likely to find multiple ethnic strains. Multiple heritages make it much more difficult to classify someone into one of six Fitzpatrick skin type categories. ...

“Sugar and spice and everything nice” is what little girls were said to be made of, which is a lot better than the “snips and snails” that was the stuff of little boys. As a young girl, having sugar as a basic building block may seem fantastic, but when ...

Skin care professionals are always telling their clients that they need to take care of themselves, yet they may not be following their own advice. Overdoing it at work, especially as a service provider, can have multiple detrimental effects on a professional’s ...

Hyperpigmentation is the result of an over-proliferation of melanin within a specific area or region of the body. Another name for hyperpigmentation is dyschromia, which refers to the condition related to the darkening of the skin. Ultraviolet radiation ...

Dark skin is a physical trait that is present amongst diverse ethnic groups, such as African, East Asian, Latino, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Native American. While skin rich in melanin can, for the most part, safely absorb ultraviolet rays, developing ...