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Age spots, brown spots, dark patches…melasma is a skin condition with many monikers. Though it is most commonly known as “age spots.” This very common condition affects 6 million women in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health – and

Are you getting the most from your facial scrub? We know and love scrubs for their exfoliating, softening, and deep-cleaning properties, but by blending them with other formulations, you can create customized scrubs designed to support client’s speci

We’ve all experienced it – our efforts to help our clients put their best face forward thwarted by another flash-in-the-pan consumer skin care product. Yes, these mass-marketed sensations that promise the world in a bottle, but really only deliver ho

Inventory, organizing, and selling retail are big question marks for most skin care professionals. The reason for this is most are in it for the love of changing skin through the work. You thrive in the treatment room and are generally soft spoken, h

Weather is warming, flowers are beginning to bloom, and bright colors have started to emerge again. Yes, renewal and re-youth are in the air and likely the talk among your clients. And with the right combination, you can create a non-invasive “faceli

As I mentioned in the last post, there is often unease in the treatment room when it comes to working with the unknown – whether it’s a new modality, skin issue, skin type, or even a sensitivity. And where this is most common is in working with skins

We’ve long known the benefits of retinoids in skin care and have used them in the treatment of acne and skin re-youth programs. As beneficial as this ingredient is in bringing the skin to optimum health, it may not be for every skin. There is however

There is often trepidation when it comes to working with skin of varying ancestries in the treatment room for the simple fact that every skin comes with it’s own set of challenges and sensitivities. But being adept in working with skin of any color i