Spinach With its low calories and high nutrients, spinach should definitely become a part of your diet. As pointed out in our March 2012 issue, within the Scope This article "Top 10 Superfoods That Provide Iron," this nutritious green is considered a nutrition superstar. Research supports this claim by showing that spinach aids in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, some cancers and cardiovascular…

This gentle, aromatic grass is a refreshing herb that has a hint of ginger and can be used in cooking, body care and cleaning products. Whether used fresh or dried, the essential oil cultivated from this herb has been a staple in aromatherapy for centuries. Lemongrass Facial The astringent qualities of lemongrass make it a perfect face mask ingredient for normal to oily skin. Do…

Anti-aging is probably the most important global trend in the cosmetics and personal care market today. In response to the rapid growth of the anti-aging segment of the personal care market, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA: a U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan), has recently premiered its KSP series of high performance hybrid spherical silicone powders (KSP-441/KSP-411) that contain a silicone core along…

Driven by stronger sales and traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook for sales growth and the economy, the Professional Beauty Association's (PBA) three main tracking indexes for the salon/spa industry, which include the Salon & Spa Performance Index (SSPI), Current Situation Index, and Expectations Index, rose in the fourth quarter of 2011. Following three straight quarters of decline and having hit their lowest levels…