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Boosting esthetic skills by learning about the latest research in ingredients and treatment for dry skin is not only an important way to boost your business, but also serve clients in a much needed way. Here, I will provide insights into new research on the skin, as well as how products and ingredients can help …
Lash and brow enhancements are a big draw to the salon and spa. However, the results achieved with both these services will not be nearly as effective if the skin between the lashes and brows is wrinkled, darkened by fatigue or drooping. The latest bioadvanced ingredients and professional treatments can address these concerns on the …
September is not just back to school, but back to professional skin care treatments. Many clients may have foregone their monthly or weekly facials, and chances are, their skin is showing it. Sun and environmental damage, manifesting in hyperpigmentation and dull, uneven skin tone increases at this time of year, and many of your clients …
Everyone is looking for ways to both enervate their bodies and skin. Like sport rehydration drinks, electrolytes are emerging as an important skin care ingredient to help to rehydrate and restore skin. Ingredients such as sustainably harvested Seaweed contain essential electrolyte minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, as well as a multitude of …
Nothing says summer more than a thick wedge of cool watermelon or a strawberry daiquiri at the beach. But there is more to these than fun in the surf and (protected) sun. Traditional summer fruits such as watermelon and strawberries are rich in nutrients that have great potential benefits not only internally, but when combined with the …
Waxing continues to be one of the most profitable services a spa or salon can offer. In fact, the global hair removal wax market is estimated to grow by 8.1% from 2020-2027, projected to reach $16.9 billion by 2027. Yet, as people have returned to the spas and salons for their regular waxing services, their …
According to Mintel, in the US, 75% of female consumers currently use, or are interested in trying, a skin care device. These electronic implements can have multiple of benefits to the skin, including helping boost the efficacy of the products used during the treatment, and helping to stimulate the surface skin layers. Not all devices …
Dry compromised skin can affect large sections of the population, including aging skin, environmentally affected skin, skin that has undergone aggressive esthetic treatments, and those suffering from side-effects from cancer treatments. Safety, efficacy and the correct manual manipulation of the skin are key factors in treating dry, compromised skin. Here, we’ll look at the correct …
Now, more than ever, we are looking for solutions to easily but effectively address the problem of over-drying and a compromised skin barrier. The effects may be more than just esthetic. The latest research has found that maintaining a proper moisture barrier may have a direct link to maintaining overall health and wellness. A recent …
As a professional esthetician, understanding pH and its effects on the skin is an integral part of education. Studies have shown that pH is not only an important factor in skin health, but may be one of the most key factors to understand. “Skin pH is one of the important physiological parameters of the skin. …