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THEN & NOW: Sunscreens: Proceed With Caution

With different advancements in technology it's no wonder that sunscreen has actually changed quite a bit over the years. See what five big changes sunscreen has undergone.

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The Treatment of Skin of Color

There are specific issues that are more prevalent in skin of color which, if not properly considered, can lead to adverse outcomes.

Clients with hormonal acne may also experience irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss, diabetes and infertility.

The 3 Stages of Hormonal Skin Care

Look at where female clients are in their life cycle, and consider the possible skin conditions that can occur due to hormonal imbalance at that time.

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Menopause and Your Clients’ Changing Skin

By advising clients to make certain preparations now, you can minimize the affect menopause has on theirs kin when it strikes.

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The Hand Connection

Treatment of the hands, wrists and arms is a deeply soothing and de-stressing practice that can be especially lucrative.

Laser hair removal consistently ranks among the popular procedures for medical aesthetic practices. Image courtesy of the National Laser Institute.

Cash-based Laser Aesthetic Services

Learn about the aesthetic services—and results—you can provide patients with using lasers.

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Top Services and Home Care for Hydration

This season is all about locking in moisture and achieving that coveted glass-skin look: smooth, dewy, and flawless. From industry favorites like Hydrafacials to high-tech hyaluronic infusion, the focus is on long-lasting, radiant results.

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Tailor Your Menu With These 5 Protocols for Men

If you are keen on elevating the offerings at your spa with sophisticated, men-focused treatments, or if you're simply looking to renew your existing menu with invigorating, modern protocols, we're here to help.

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Put It to Rest: The True Culprits Behind Tired Eyes

As a professional skin therapist, it is essential to recognize the array of factors potentially contributing to the tired eye effect including puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. Your analysis also will be crucial in helping the client develop and manage realistic expectations.

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Infrared Protection: Hype or Hope?

These days there’s a lot of hype about infrared (IR) protection for the skin. Should we be concerned about IR, and if so, what can be done about it?

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Getting the Facts Straight

Learn the true and false of common skin care misconceptions, as well as what some of your colleagues know about the issues.

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The Link Between Sun Damage and Hyperpigmentation

Discover how to deliver consistent care to your clients with hyperpigmentation.

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Guiding Hands: Karyna Haiduk

This week, we sat down with Karyna Haiduk, an aesthetics expert who's distinguished in depilation and brow design.

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Keeping a Watchful Eye On Aging

The eye area is the first to show signs of aging, and may require earlier, more aggressive approaches to anti-aging treatments. Findings associated with periorbital aging include dark under-eye circles, “bagging” or loss of elasticity, shadowing in the tear trough, crows’ feet or wrinkling lateral to the eye, and loss of opacity (increased translucency) of the under-eye skin.

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The Healthy Age Rage: 10 Age-Fighting Ingredients That Need to be on Your Radar

Aging prevention and reversal has been a hot topic in the spa industry, so check out these 10 need to know ingredients that can help you help your clients achieve their anti-aging goals.

Providing referral cards to female clients to bring to the men in their lives can result in an increased male clientele.

Simply Male

Skin care for men continues to become more common. Does your facility know how to work with the every day man?

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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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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.