Sleepy Skin Care: Melatonin Benefits and Best Practices

Written by Cindy Clark, L.E., aesthetics instructor at Von Lee International School of Aesthetics and founder of Afterglow Skin and Waxing
Sleepy Skin Care: Melatonin Benefits and Best Practices
Melatonin is a naturally-produced hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland to aid the body in its nightly sleep cycle. Although it is inherent to the body, melatonin begins to deplete with age. Often, an individual may experience insomnia due to stressors such as work-life balance, travel, and grief. Over-the-counter sleep aids like melatonin can help those who are sleep-deprived to get better-quality sleep.…
Published in Wellness

Diatomaceous Earth

Written by Cole Patterson, L.E., owner of Cole Skincare for Men
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth can be found in household products, toothpaste, insecticides, and beauty products. According to Web MD, “Diatomaceous earth is used to brush teeth or remove unwanted dead skin cells.” Similar to pumice powder, diatomaceous, granular powder can act as an exfoliator when used on the face and can be used as a mask because of its high porosity, drying like clay to tighten and…
Published in Ingredients

Easy Steps to Keeping Waxing Accessories Clean

Written by Sheila Adriano, L.E., spa manager at Bella Trio Salon & Spa in Durham, NC
Easy Steps to Keeping Waxing Accessories Clean
Waxing accessories are an investment. Skin care professionals want the best of the best in the industry and that means it will cost a little extra money. So, of course, a professional will want their waxing accessory purchases to last as long as they can. THE WAX WARMER Let’s start with the wax warmer – the most important waxing accessory. Most professionals are always trying…
Published in Body Care

Cellulite Cupping: An Ancient Method Gaining Popularity Today

Written by Rahsha Batiste, L.M.E., owner of Unique Skin and Beauty Bar and certified master epidermal cell therapist
Cellulite Cupping: An Ancient Method Gaining Popularity Today
Cellulite affects 75% of women and, to a lesser degree, men. A person can possess a slender, model-type body, and yet still have cellulite. It can be a distraction, to the point where it affects self-esteem and confidence and dictates what a client chooses to wear, shying away from shorts, dresses, and swimwear. Fortunately, there are effective ways to diminish the appearance of cellulite. While…
Published in Scope This

How to Treat Scar Tissue

Written by Cheryl Miller, massage therapist, master aesthetician, oncology aesthetician, and continuing education provider
How to Treat Scar Tissue
Just about every client who walks into a spa has a scar. Scar tissue remodeling is a very desired service in the industry and manual manipulation is well within the aesthetician’s scope of practice, but most people are intimidated or not sure how to do it. WHAT ARE SCARS? Scars are areas of fibrous tissue (fibrosis) that develop in the dermis, which is comprised of…
Published in Scope This
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