Pumped Up Skin Care: Using Pumpkin Year-Round

Written by Louisa Alten, educator for Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals and cosmeceutical and technologies specialist
Most do not think of pumpkin as sexy. Inviting and comforting, maybe, but sexy? In one survey, pumpkin evoked such sentiment in men – they actually chose it as the most appealing scent even over vanilla or chocolate. By definition, pumpkin is a fruit because it is part of an edible flowering plant with seeds. It is also considered a vegetable. Regardless, some things are…

Combating Exhaustion: 6 Strategies for Releasing Tension After Work

Written by Dasha Saian, L.E., CEO of Saian Skincare
After a long day at the spa taking care of clients, a professional probably wants to relax, let go of the pressures of the day, and leave the stress behind. They deserve to have some time for themselves and their family after putting in most of their energy for the day into their work. Having an evening routine and an early bedtime are good ways…

Black Magic: The Wonders of Black Tea

Written by Anabel de la Vega, certified license specialist and author of TAO – The Art of Relaxation
Black tea is a very common tea that comes from the plant camellia sinensis. The tea’s oxidation level is what gives it its color and flavor. During the process stage, it is fermented and oxidized. The compounds found in black tea are theaflavins and thearubigins, which have great health benefits. Black tea has few calories and minimal proteins, carbohydrates, and sodium. Black tea helps with…

Stayin’ Alive: Protecting the Skin’s Microbiome

Written by Pedro Ortega Dardet, president of Wilma Schumann Skin Care
There is a veritable Armageddon-like battle going on right now – a real life and death struggle between good and evil. This battle is not happening thousands of miles away, but is actually happening all around and, especially, inside of each person. This battle, of course, is the life and death microbiological battle between different bacteria strains, viruses, and fungi going on right now, inside…

Men's Makeup: Top Tips for a Corrective and Undetectable Application

Written by Pamela Taylor, New York-based author and makeup artist
In the United States, the use of makeup for the average man will continue to grow and men will seek to use products that are both corrective and undetectable. The average American male, no matter what his background, will eventually feel comfortable purchasing and using personal care products as part of an everyday routine. Applying makeup to a man’s face is different than women’s makeup.…

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