Common sage is a colloquial term for Salvia officinalis, a Mediterranean flowering plant that belongs to the mint family. Like its cousins rosemary, basil, oregano, and thyme, sage has long been considered an essential culinary herb. Its sharp, earthy aroma and peppery, bitter-sweet flavor has made it a staple in numerous cuisines around the world. Beyond the culinary realm, sage is a popular ingredient in…
Recent COVID-19 restrictions have made staying afloat in the spa industry even more difficult than ever. Therefore, new and inventive treatments are needed to increase revenue. Aside from offering the traditional spa therapies such as massages and facials, consider incorporating one or two holistic healing modalities either as a single treatment or as an upsell to already booked appointments. Holistic or alternative and natural treatments…
Even though COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are currently being administered, experts predict it is going to be a while before things fully return to business as usual. With that in mind, the beauty world continues to look for new ways to innovate and make close-contact services safer. When it comes to spa and skin care services,…
Clients arrive to their spa appointment with the hopes of an external transformation. They want a treatment to soften their wrinkles, tighten their jowls, or make them look refreshed. The need to relax and distress is more intense than ever as people return to many of their normal activities after a year of unprecedented stress and change. These internal struggles and stressors impact clients’ and…
The link between diet and skin health seems obvious but is still being debated by most Western medicine physicians. Like every organ in the body, skin relies on the consumption of critical nutrients including water, vitamin C, and other vitamins and minerals. However, the brilliant design of the body does allow for wide variations in food consumption while still maintaining its functions with relative ease.…

February 2024

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