Introduced to North America in 1970, the first non-surgical facelift technology delivered galvanic current, by which visible stimulation of muscular contractions occurred, resulting in a firmer, lifted visage. The predominantly European technology was previously employed to accelerate the healing of bone fractures and breaks.1 This type of low-level electrotherapy was FDA-approved in the 1980s and applied successfully in relieving muscular paralysis and atrophy. MICROCURRENT TECHNOLOGICAL…

Stressed clients seek calm and serenity to renew their spirit, and the spa is the perfect place to de-stress. The normal stresses of life are a lot to manage on a daily basis – add to that a historic pandemic, and the stress people are experiencing is one of epic proportions. Stress is the body’s reaction to harmful situations – perceived or real. The body’s…

Aestheticians understand how important a well-rounded skin care regimen is and that it is imperative to healthy, glowing, clear skin. But, skin health goes just beyond topically caring for the skin. It also synergistically works with internal factors such as nutrition. Nutrition plays an important role in the maintenance of healthy skin. What an individual eats and drinks can have an impact on acne, rosacea,…

Though product fads come and go in the skin care world, it appears that microbiome skin care is here to stay. According to recent market studies, one of the fastest-growing segments within the industry is microbiome skin care. 1,2 Products containing various prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics fall within this category, with the purpose to nourish the skin’s microbiome and modulate it back into balance. Restoring…