How is 2022 going? At this point, a month has passed in the new year, one in which most had no clue as to what it might bring. Given the events of the last two years, pretty much anything could have happened. What I have come to realize is that now more than ever is the time to focus on things that can be controlled.…

It would be putting it mildly to say that the last two years have been an exceptionally trying time. With everything going on in the world, it often feels as though the surroundings are filled by anger, unrest, violence, and uncertainty. I have to admit that I have experienced it all right along everyone else. But I do like to think that everything in life…

There is an abundance of information that is consistently said about sun protection. Much of this surrounds the notion that it is an essentialthat needs to be worn year-round and reapplied when outdoors.This is a simple concept that many are well aware of; however, it is one thing to know what should be done for sun protection. It is quite another to put it into…

Pigmentation, aging, body contouring, and hair removal are amongst the top beauty concerns in the industry today.At one time, hair removal was a moderate concern with a simple solution but has maneuvered its way to the top of the list.In fact, there are skin care professionals who have built their entire business and brand around being their area’s go-to individual for getting rid of unwanted…

For those that have been in the industry for years, you understand the skin care profession is one of the most rapidly changing professions out there. For new skin care professionals, I am sure you see it too – keeping up is not an easy task. However, a few things remain the same, and unfortunately, it is the top three skin care concerns: aging, pigmentation,…

The health of the skin should be a primary priority for skin care professionals. How a skin care professional approach that priority can be multi-faceted. Clearly one of the first objectives is a thorough skin analysis to determine the best skin care treatments and homecare regimen, either for themselves or for clients. Skin care professionals spend hours upon hours studying the physiology of the skin…

Here we are, kicking off a new year, and I know exactly what everyone is thinking – thank goodness and for good reason. 2020 will be a year to remember and not one any of us wishes to repeat, seeing as it felt. Here we are, kicking off a new year, and I know exactly what everyone is thinking – thank goodness and for good…

Often when people consider acne and acne breakouts, the mind instantly hones in on their teenage years. That awful, awkward time of trying to figure out identity, direction, companionship, and how to look like a million bucks... or more likely, how to cover up those unsightly pimples. {mprestriction ids="3,4,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18"} ADULT ACNE Fortunately for most, they have identified themselves, their forte, and friends, but for many…

Anniversaries are very special celebrations. They are moments to reflect on growth and regression, strengths and weaknesses, success and failure, laughter and tears, and losses and gains but most importantly the fact that an individual is present, in the moment, and accountable for all of it. There is nothing more rewarding than having the ability to reflect on the past in an effort to grow…

I can recall a time, not too long ago, when the primary focus of my skin care clients was antiaging and skin renewal. Not that those issues are not still at the top of the list of skin care concerns, but they have surely been surpassed by the skyrocketing concern of hyperpigmentation. I have traveled the world as a skin care educator, and in the…

I wonder how many of you looked at this month’s topic and thought “Oh, here we go – another article on antiaging?” I know, I sort of thought the same thing when I was assigned the topic. We are inundated with articles, blogs, videos, products, ingredients, and equipment all geared toward antiaging – it is everywhere, so I decided to take a different approach. We…