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Air Pollution and Asthma - A Link Considered - Feb
By | January 26, 2011
Air Pollution and Asthma - A Link Considered The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) has published on their new website, a statement on the question: “Does Outdoor Air Pollution Cause Asthma?” The statement, with ...
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Motivating Your Staff (and Yourself!)
By | March 4, 2011
What motivates you to get up and do your job every day? Is it the money you make, the prestige of owning, managing or working in a spa? Or is it something more like enjoying the type of work you do, knowing you make a difference in others’ lives, or feeling ...
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The Importance of Sanitary Waxing Practices
By | March 4, 2011
If a waxing professional double dips, begins waxing sans gloves, or does not store non-disposables, like tweezers and scissors, in an antibacterial autoclave between clients… run for the door! Often times, these unsanitary practices are overlooked by ...
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Caring for the Skin Cancer Patient
By | May 14, 2011
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. with more than one million new cases diagnosed last year. The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2009, approximately 69,000 people were ...
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Sun Protection That Considers Your Overall Health
By Anne C Willis | May 13, 2011
When the drug review began over 30 years ago, the focus was predominantly on UVB protection or sunburn protection. The recommendation was skin that was unprotected would cause skin cancer and premature aging. So, chemist began formulating sun blocks and ...
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De-Stressing the Skin and Mind
By | May 14, 2011
Do you believe the way a person thinks can affect their skin? My observations as a practitioner show that it can. When individuals de-stress their minds, they look younger and their wrinkles are reduced. De-stressing the mind and body de-stresses the ...
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Aseptic Accidents: All-too-common Sanitation Mista
By Mark Lees, Ph.D. | August 12, 2011
Okay, we all know the basic rules of sanitation. We know the difference between diplococci and spirochetes. We know that we are supposed to use spatulas. We know that we are supposed to use quaternary ammonia to sanitize reusable implements. Aestheticians ...
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Indulging Your Seven Senses
By | August 30, 2011
Imagine entering a private sanctuary just for you. Greeted by a potpourri of natural aromas, you breathe deeply to smell a hint of sage, rosemary and lavender. The energy is sublime and you immediately feel welcomed. Safe and secure, you sink into the ...
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Pomegranates May Fight Breast Cancer October 2010
By | October 1, 2010
Pomegranates May Fight Breast Cancer by Jennifer Warner, reviewed by Louise Chang, M.D. Eating pomegranates or drinking pomegranate juice may help prevent and slow the growth of some types of breast cancer. A new study shows a group ...
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Aromatherapy
By | May 3, 2012
When we enter the spa for relaxation and that all important get away from the rush of everyday life we have certain expectations. There is an ambiance that is created within the spa, the soft, relaxing music, the pleasing to the eye décor, and the cozy ...
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Skin Brightening Made Easy
By | March 26, 2012
It is common for clients to have not one but multiple skin concerns. And for many, skin discoloration ranks high on the list. This skin dysfunction is not only unsightly, but it inevitably contributes to premature aging and requires targeted care. Commonly ...
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The Successful Independent Skin Care Practice: Sev
By | March 27, 2012
Whether you are just graduating from aesthetic school or have been in practice a number of years, almost all skin care professionals dream of one day operating their own independent business. By nature we are creative beings; we envision the freedom and ...
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Know Your Clients in Order to Help Their Skin
By | March 27, 2012
All of these phrases contain a modicum of reality. However, in our clinic, we give a small amount of credence to all the above. Our focus has always been "root/cause" medicine and "root/cause" skin care. And when it comes to "root/cause" of any system ...
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The Successful Independent Skin Care Practice: Sev
By | March 27, 2012
Whether you are just graduating from aesthetic school or have been in practice a number of years, almost all skin care professionals dream of one day operating their own independent business. By nature we are creative beings; we envision the freedom and ...
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Know Your Clients in Order to Help Their Skin
By | March 27, 2012
All of these phrases contain a modicum of reality. However, in our clinic, we give a small amount of credence to all the above. Our focus has always been "root/cause" medicine and "root/cause" skin care. And when it comes to "root/cause" of any system ...
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