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The Nature of Mitochondria
Aging remains a mystery to science. Indeed, many scientists do… An early clinical sign of DNA damage is muscle weakness. This weakness is a result of reduced production of the energy needed by the...
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Two Theories of Aging
Sometimes the most obvious things in life go unnoticed. We… The wrinkle appears to start in the papillary dermis as a result of decreased elastin production, or possible chemically altered elastin....
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Holistically Caring for Teenage Skin
The world is a teenager’s oyster. The teenage years are… The teenage years are the time of life when first dates, first kisses, homecoming queens, and proms all occur – the success of which more often...
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Helping Teenagers Attain Healthy, Happy Skin
The teenage years can be a stressful time, full of… Right now, their skin has a cell turnover rate of about 20 to 30 days under normal conditions. That means that old skin cells are being replaced by...
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Teenage Pore Wars
As skin care professionals, one of the most rewarding jobs… Introducing Teenagers to Skin CareTo introduce teenagers to skin care, enable them to sample various services and products by conducting...
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10 Things About...The Neck
Facial beauty is defined by structure: shapely cheekbones, eyebrows that… Like the eyes, our neck is highly susceptible to premature aging because of its anatomical composition and vulnerability to sun...
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Ethics and Your Business
Business ethics is a hot topic in the suit-and-tie corporate… To truly maintain a high standard of ethics, you will need to get more specific to create guidelines for the types of situations you may...
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UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa
UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso, Brazil incorporates the… Other ingredients include shea butter, Brazil nuts, pink pepper seeds, fresh palm oil, and dark cocoa grown in the hotel’s garden. In...
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What is Your Skin Care Ritual? Christine Schrammek-Drusio
Skin care is, as you might imagine, my passion. I…
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Recipe Box: Backbar Hydrating Mask
The backbar hydrating mask can be used after facials as… You can make larger batches and send them home with little vials to use two weeks after any treatment that might involve flaking, redness or...
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Prepping for a Business Makeover: Four Tips for Acquiring Growth Capital for...
The intricacies of spa operations are ever-changing and growing, driven… Spa owners, like any other business owners, must know how to obtain access to the financial capital needed to position their...
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Addressing Anti-Aging Concerns in the Treatment Room
Most clients who walk through the door are concerned about… Eyes on the Eye Area The skin around the eye area is the thinnest on the body and can become easily dehydrated or wrinkled. Dark circles may...
View ArticleSkin Care MYTHS: Cold water shrinks pores.
STATEMENT: Cold water shrinks pores. FACTS: The skin contains thousands… Pores may appear more lax due to several factors including: Age The quality of the dermal components, for example, healthy...
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Inside Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin challenges in… The effects of acne can go beyond the physiological to the psychological, impacting self-esteem. As aesthetic professionals, our desire is to support...
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