February 12, 2024 professional facial products for estheticians

Top 7 Hydrating Picks for your Facial Back Bar

These hydrating professional back bar products are in my personal back bar product mix. I grab these when I have skin that is needing hydration. Some may need all of them and this depends if the skin is thick, has occasional breakouts, red, irritated, dry or sensitive. I always keep notes on what is used and as I get to know their skin we perfect the combination.

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January 23, 2024 wholesale skincare for estheticians

Selecting the right moisturizer for your client.

How can you tailor to your customers when it comes to selecting the right moisturizer for your retail line? Here are a few things to consider; demographics, climate, and skin types. These are all important factors when selecting the appropriate skincare for your business. Lets determine which moisturizing products will work best for your skincare […]

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December 8, 2023 fitzpatrick scale for estheticians

Understanding the Fitzpatrick Scale

Harvard dermatologist Thomas Fitzpatrick. M.D., Ph.D., first developed the Fitzpatrick scale in 1975 to gauge how skin of different colors reacted to UV light exposure. This model is used to evaluate a clients propensity to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). The melanin content should warn the service provider that any surface inflammation can trigger hyperpigmentation.

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December 7, 2023 how to bring clients back to your spa

5 ways to bring clients back to your spa

The spa business is expected to continue to grow.  People are interested in looking and feeling good.  Even with a lot of the world working at home, people want to look good for their online meetings.

There is a lot of competition and paying attention to the small details can keep clients coming.  How a client feels when they are with you is very important.

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December 6, 2023 how to use a facial steamer for estheticians

Steamers and the Facial.

I have been in the treatment room for about 26+ years.  It has been a love hate relationship with my steamer.  At times I have avoided it and others used it all the time.   Most of my clients have loved when we use steam and every once in a while there is someone that doesn’t like it.  But, I do notice when I use the steam helps to soften that top layer of dead skin and helps me do my job.

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December 5, 2023 professional skin care products for licensed estheticians

Best Skincare Tips from Dermatologists

The skin is the largest organ of the body. The purpose of the largest organ is to protect us from harsh substances and bacteria while also regulating body temperature. How can we help give care to our skin and make sure we are healthy? Here are some of the best skincare tips from dermatologists you can follow! Share these skincare tips with your clients!

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October 9, 2023

Eco Friendly Skincare Packaging: Go Green

Finding packaging that is environmentally sustainable and visually appealing is easier today than before. More people are demanding this in the products they consume. This not only attracts consumers on a visual level but makes them feel better about using their products.  Companies are increasingly looking forward to embracing eco-friendly, sustainable packaging more than ever. Sustainable packaging materials allow you to protect the environment. Irrespective of where you live, it is vital to make your community greener and safer.

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September 24, 2023 facial protocol for sensitive skin clients

Modifying facial treatments for your sensitive skin clients

Many people that come in for facials will describe their skin as sensitive. When you really have someone that is what can you do to modify the facial treatment to make sure they do not react or become more red? Sensitive skin can arise from several factors internal like hereditary, food sensitivities or allergies, illnesses or medications. External factors include UV exposure, environmental conditions, frequent contact with water, solvents, chemicals.

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