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How Peptides Impact The Skin
There are so many different verbs to describe anti-aging actions for skincare products. There’s rejuvenate, regenerate, revitalize, renew, rebuild, strengthen, repair, lift – you get the idea. If you’re an avid product aficionado, you know exactly what we mean. 3 Questions To Ask To Learn How Your Skincare Products Will Work! Question #1 “ What does it take to “lift, regenerate and strengthen the skin?” This skin is composed of many different organic materials, but we’re going to lift, strengt
A Winning Hyperpigmentation Eliminator!
Over the next few months your spa or medical practice will see a large number of patients who will be presenting with hyperpigmentation. It’s all that damage that’s left over from summer sun bathing. Your clients will need your help. They’ll look to you for advice and solutions. Treating hyperpigmentation can be one of the most difficult conditions to correct. There’s a fine line that you cannot cross when working to lighten skin. One area that is of great concern when treating hyperpigment
Handle Your Lady Business
Ladies it’s time we just laid it all out on the table. Let’s talk about the intimate area for just a moment. And yes, we can call it what it is, the vagina. There – now take a deep breath. We’re about to blow your mind – they’re not perfect. We put the vagina through a lot! It gets waxed, shaved, and plucked on a regular basis. Which means it is exposed to a lot of excess friction, which can lead to ingrown hairs, discoloration, and dark spots! All of this can leave them looking less than
How Masks Can Make or Break A Facial
Every time there’s a dinner party – one of the most important aspects of the dining is the presentation. The dining table and how it’s presented. One key area of focus is the centerpiece. The most common is a beautiful floral arrangement. However for special events you can tailor the centerpiece to the event. Seasonal events can use seasonal items from nature. Special holiday events can use items that are synonymous with that holiday. The possibilities are endless! Masks are very much the
Are Antioxidants Really The Skin’s Salvation?
Many spa clients don’t know a serum from a moisturizer. Nor do they understand that many of their daily activities can negatively impact their skin. But they’re there – on your table - searching for help. They don’t know their skin type. Most just know that when they look in the mirror, they don’t see the person that they used to be. While they don’t know any technical terms, they’ll be able to show you exactly what they’d love to improve about their skin. The Aging Skin Slow Down A large m
Skincare Pads: the simplest solution
If you want easy and convenient application, there’s nothing better than a skincare pad. Get the perfect amount of product every time. No more waste. Refresh by removing surface dirt and debris with every application. Product pads are a skin care solution that are becoming hugely popular. No need to purchase cotton balls, cotton rounds or any other type of applicator. Our ClearChoice® brand offers a collection of skincare products that come ready to apply. These pads are great for a busy a
My Secret Weapon
WHAT'S MY SECRET? Only the best product that you haven’t heard about yet. And no, this isn’t a sales pitch, IT’S A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! I’d like to be the first person to admit that I have problem-child clients. The ones that insist on going to hot yoga and sweating their lashes off, or the diva that wears a full face of makeup every single day so the eyeshadow that falls on her lashes bothers her, and she ends up putting mascara on them. I even have that client that is a crossbow huntin
Enzymes Can Transform Your Skincare Routine
Enzymes Can Transform Your Skincare Routine www.Dermastart.com What are enzymes? Why are they so important? Enzymes frequently get overlooked since it can be difficult to understand how they work or what their job is. However, this chemical plays such a vital role in improving our physical health and can contribute to overall healthier, youthful skin. There are many uses for enzymes, for everything from vitamins to skincare peels. Let’s explore how they can be used to improve the skin. What exac
Girl Power – Pretty Up Your Skin Care
Ok ladies, skincare is something that we all should be doing day in and day out. Our motto is that if you have really amazing skincare and get regular skincare treatments you don’t really need a too much make up on a regular basis. That being said, we wanted to share with you a few fun products that we love that will help you to “pretty up your skin care.” These products can technically be considered make up, however, we infuse them with some of the most amazing skincare ingredients so they ha
Bridging the Gap between Peels and Masks!
A Hybrid Peel/Mask Combo is the PERFECT stepping stone to more advanced resurfacing treatments! Peels are essential for all successful aestheticians. There were 1.3 million chemical peel procedures in 2016, which is up 5% from 2014 and 14% from 2000.1 With the average cost of a chemical peel in a medical spa or doctor’s office averaging $673, that’s almost $1 billion of business for one procedure alone. The newest peel combo formulations are an entirely new concept—an express facial peel combine
Sun Shields Are Vital In September
We’ve already celebrated July 4th. You’ve watched the fire works. You’ve enjoyed all the outdoor events with friends and family. We’re already hearing people talk about, “How summer is almost over.” Reality is that summer lasts well into September. In fact, Fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. September is a tricky month, Labor Day tells us that summer is officially over, but you know that everyone is still stealing away any chance they can get to be in the sun. Your spa cus
Plump Fine Lines This Winter
It’s the time of year when you’re probably noticing some very distinct issues presenting on your clients’ skin. You’re most likely noticing skin that is dry. Are there more fine lines? Is the skin dull? Is there a greater laxity in the skin? If you’re seeing symptoms such as these - you’re not alone. The cooler temperatures impact skin. The cooler air will pull moisture from the skin. This will leave the skin dry, dull and compromised. As licensed professionals it’s your job to help your cli
Summer Is Serum Season
Your spa clients are spending lots more time in the sun during the summer. Regardless of their lifestyle, they’re in the sun. Pool parties, boating, weekend get-a-ways, extra long walks, no matter what – they’re outdoors enjoying the weather. Second only to a strong sunscreen, clients’ summer time skin needs to be flooded with potent antioxidants, peptides and natural hydrators. While cooler months, often call for a thick, rich, nourishing moisturizer – warmer summer time skin needs dynamic,
Combat Aging: Potent Serums To Change Skin
There are several major skin care concerns that are expressed by day spa clients on a regular basis. The majority of clients in the U.S. skincare market list anti-aging as their overall area of concern. However, within that overall category, many clients list out specific issues with their skin that they would like to address. Tone and texture tend to be the overwhelming areas that day spa customers are looking to address. We see this in the types of spa treatments that are popular right now.
2018 Is All about The Fanny!
Welcome to 2018, there’s so many amazing things to look forward to! Butt; - let it be known that if you’re going to be looking backwards, we want your behind to look amazing. That’s why we created the Fanny Facial! Your spa clients will love this. So many women suffer with breakouts on their bum. Now you can offer them a solution! The Science Of Bumpy Butt Everyone knows about pimples on the buttocks! They are actually relatively common. Dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing — add
Need some Color for your Winter Blues?
If you’re going to wear foundation every day, you might as well make it a skin-friendly one. The latest age-defying breathable SPF with a hint of color is the perfect treatment to achieve warm glowing skin. Prana SpaCeuticals® Reflect BB Crème comes in 3 fabulous shades; Sun-kissed, Medium, and Rich. Not only do they contain nourishing ingredients such as Gamma Linoleic Acids (nourishing oils similar to the skin sebum) and protecting peptides but the trend of Beauty Balm or Blemish Balms is here
Understanding and Preventing Maturation Arrest Acne
In a perfect world, none of us would have acne. But acne is part of life. Your genes, eating habits, hormones, cosmetics, medicine and other factors contribute to the problem. Even though most people associate acne to their teenage years, adults get acne throughout their lives. There are two main types of acne - non-inflammatory and inflammatory. Also, there are four grades of acne. Various types of acne cause various kinds of scarring and discoloration. So it's important to know the kind of acn
Super Charge The Spa Facial Experience With Peels
Every esthetician performs spa facials every day. It’s the basis of the job. Day after day estheticians meet new clients who are seeking help with their skin. The majority of day spas tend to have high quality skincare products that work nicely to cleanse, hydrate, and nourish. These lines will even impact some change over time with potent antioxidants, peptides and exfoliating ingredients. Spas can offer some advanced skincare services that improve overall skin tone and texture such as microd
Shine Bright This Fall - Scrub & Polish
If you’re seeing lots of clients come through your spa with lots of hyperpigmentation, congested skin and really uneven texture – you’re not alone. It’s fall! What you’re seeing is the result of lots of time in the sun and very little exfoliation. No Aggressive Summer Exfoliation That’s right, every esthetician knows that we want to help save clients’ skin. During the summer when rays are stronger and exposure is longer. During Summer we DO NOT recommend: Aggressive Peels Microdermabrasion Micr
Make your Skin your True Valentine: Top 5 Beauty Products for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s just weeks away, you’re most likely already planning for the one day of the year devoted to love and romance. While you might not be the one in charge of the date plans, you’re still trying to figure out what to wear and how to prepare for the big day. To help you with the pampering side, here are some beauty products that’ll help in your Valentine’s Day prep! Intimate Brightening Does your intimate area need some bling? Are you unsatisfied with the dark appearance of your Hoo H