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Lymphology: The Elixir of Life

One of the most intriguing and dynamic relationships that the human body possesses, is that of the immune system and lymphatics. Lymph has long been researched and upheld by many physicians and therapists as the “elixir of life.”

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Shaving Face

Dermaplaning is done with a #10 blade at a 45-degree angle on dry skin. The blade is gently scraped over the surface of the cleansed and moisture-free skin in the opposite direction of hair growth. Dull, dead skin and vellus hair is gently and quickly removed, revealing brighter, more even-toned skin.

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Making Massage Vital to Skin Care Vitality

When it comes to massage, we typically associate it with our back, neck and shoulders, but what about therapeutic massage for the face?

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Reflections: Lighten Your Load

It’s the beginning of the year, and in my mind, the perfect time to solve the pesky skin condition that is hyperpigmentation.

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Ingredient Insight: Plant Oils

Plant oils have risen in the skin care ranks, not only as ingredients in treatment products but also as their own product category for massage or skin treatment.

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A Realistic View of Melasma

Melasma is a common skin condition that often is difficult to treat. Although the cause is not completely understood, it is known that the over-production of melanin creates its characteristic brown or grey-brown patches on skin.

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Shedding Some Light on Pigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is an important condition that requires the expertise and understanding of an esthetician. It affects many Caucasians, African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians. The goal of an esthetic pigment treatment is to correct and further prevent hyperpigmentation.

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Reflections: Turning Over

We are in the skin care industry, so we know the importance of exfoliation, but are clients picking up on the message? Sure, they probably exfoliate occasionally, but probably not nearly enough, and I’d venture to guess that most clients don’t know what type of exfoliant they should use for their skin type and concerns, and how often.

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Jar Deconstructed: Diatomaceous Earth

Different grades of diatomaceous earth, also known as silicon dioxide, are used for different purposes. Some go into pool filters. Others are used in personal care as abrasives, absorbents, anti-caking and bulking agents, non-surfactant dispersants and opacifying agents. They also can be applied topically as a facial mask or scrub.

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Top 10 Spa Trends for 2017

We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 trends that we think will be big in 2017. We know that our audience operates and works in spas big and small; therefore, we’ve chosen trends that every spa can adopt, no matter the size.

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Choose Your Exfoliation Tool

Manual exfoliation is the use of a superficial product or device to remove dead skin cells. Chemical exfoliation is the use of an enzyme or an acid to either break apart keratinized cells or to dissolve them. This article will focus on mechanical exfoliation techniques through devices.

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Reflections: A Winter's Glow

You and your clients may not love winter as much as I do, but with this information, we hope to bestow a love for glowy, winter skin.

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Ask the Esthy: Choosing a Powerful Serum

Choosing the right serum for your clients will require you to go on a two-part question-asking mission.

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Jump-Starting Cells

How do you target energy in the skin to keep skin looking youthful and healthy? First, it requires understanding what exactly ATP is and what impacts it.

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Emu Oil: Ancient Remedy for Modern Times

For hundreds of years, the Australian aboriginal people have utilized the benefits of emu oil for medicinal purposes. Emu birds are harvested for nutritional purposes, and the oil is a byproduct that is derived from the stored fat layer.

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75% Improvement with New Melasma Treatment

The treatment of melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a hot topic for medical and esthetic professionals, and it can be extremely challenging to treat.

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Jar Deconstructed: Growth Factors

It is beyond the scope of this article to review every growth factor and pathway related to healing and anti-aging; but here’s a brief review of growth factors you see on product labels and research related to them.

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Inside-Out/Outside-In Skin Hydration

Targeted nutrition, both dietary and topical, can dramatically increase the moisture level of the skin. There’s a “nourish from the inside-out and outside-in” story to be told here with skin hydration. Let’s begin by looking at how hydration works in the skin.

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