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Tried and True: Busting 5 Common Tanning Myths

Gear clients up for spring break trips or summer by encouraging them to use adequate sun protection. You know who your bronze goddesses are; bust their bad summer habits to help deliver beautiful skin all year long.

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DNA Repair in Skin Care

DNA is information everyone should become familiar with as we move to the next paradigm in skin care. While DNA repair is occurring in our body roughly 100 trillion times every day, we apparently still need more help. There is a delicate balance between oxygen being used a repair and sustain life and the infamous free radical cascade that is often the main contributor to aging. Our DNA is critical to our health and survival, but does our skin really benefit from this novel ingredient class?

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Recover from Winter Skin with the Right Ingredients

The harsh effects of winter can leave the skin feeling dry, irritated or flaky, causing breakouts, excessive oil or sensitive skin. Because the skin remains dull and dehydrated during winter months, spring skin requires ingredients and products that are formulated to deliver results and renewal. As you help your clients revitalize their skin, keep in mind that these ingredients will work with the skin at a cellular level to provide visible results.

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Fruit of the Vine: The Mighty Grape

nutrients can be eaten and applied to the skin to nourish, protect and transform the health skin. In this article, let’s dig into the amazing qualities of the grape.

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3 Essentials for Full Body Anti-aging

The rest of your body ages at the same rate as your face but only receives a fraction of the care, if any. Full body anti-aging skin care is a trend that addresses this imbalance and provides the opportunity to focus on specific areas of the body with precise measure and care

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Stem Cells–Myth or Medical Breakthrough?

Years ago, stem cells and growth factors became hero ingredients in skin care formulations. Some brands have claimed plant-based stem cells helped reproduce human stem cells and growth factors, directly changing the behavior of human DNA. This article will explore the facts on stem cells in skin care products

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When SPF Isn’t Enough

Skin cancer rates continue to rise every year, so it is clear the current approach to sun protection is not enough. It may be time to dig deeper to find out why—and how we can lower the number of malignant and nonmalignant skin cancer incidences.

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Sun Conundrum: UV Protection and Vitamin D

Before this article discusses vitamin D-deficient skin disorders, correct dosage and the esthetician’s role, it will first provide context to the complexity of UVB exposure through key aspects of human ancestry.

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Anatomy of a Sunscreen

This article will explore some basic considerations behind sunscreen products, such as the two main categories of marketed sunscreens, formulation architecture and delivery systems—the anatomy of a sunscreen.

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Reflections: Take That, Hormones

This issue of Skin Inc. explores the various stages of life where hormones fluctuate, and the skin might take a beating.

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Ancestry and Skin: Produce Results for Skin of Any Color

As the U.S. population grows, it will become increasingly important to know how to serve a diverse clientele. Every skin has a much deeper story than what meets the surface, and ancestry plays a major role in how the skin will respond to certain ingredients and treatments.

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Hormonally-driven Hyperpigmentation and Acne

Hormonal fluctuations are responsible for a multitude of actions in the body, including regulating growth, metabolism, digestion, sleep, and skin function and texture.These fluctuations can result in noticeable changes in the skin, most commonly hyperpigmentation and acne.

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Tried and True: Treating the Top 3 Post-Baby Concerns

Due to dramatic hormone fluctuations during and after pregnancy, the skin may show some unwanted changes. Skin conditions such as melasma, stretch marks and varicose veins are of the most common issues that clients want treatments for after pregnancy.

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Face & Body Midwest 2016: Practical Application of Spa Education

Face & Body Midwest, set to take place on Mar. 12–14, 2016, in Chicago, is featuring an Advanced Education Program that offers the latest research, treatments, business practices and scientific knowledge that this industry has to offer.

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Increasing Value to Stay Competitive

Become more competitive by setting the bar higher for your spa with multi-benefit treatments, wellness beverages, better retail, add-ons, staff training and clear communication. Taking these extra steps and focusing on the details will play off in the long run by meeting client goals and making them want to book again.

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Treating Skin Changes During Perimenopause

This article will look at how fluctuating hormones can affect the skin, as well as suggest effective treatments and ingredients to mitigate conditions brought on by these unavoidable hormonal changes. It also will offer suggestions to help soothe perimenopause symptoms such as sleep disruption and hot flashes, which can affect skin health.

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Microbead Alternatives for Effective Exfoliation

As the spa community evaluates their retail inventory of exfoliating products, skin professionals may be looking for a safe and compliant exfoliating scrub that does not compromise on efficacy.

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18 Must-have Tools for the Acne Arsenal

Acne is a chronic condition of the skin. It affects millions of people and is frequently treated in esthetics. This article will delve into the most successful ingredients and treatments for eliminating acne—“the acne arsenal.”

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