Aestheticians are always learning about new ingredients, creating new seasonal menus of services, and building custom skin care routines for clients. One of the first things taught in an aesthetic program is how to do a patch test. When a client comes into the spa, it is important to do a skin consultation to see what type of skin they have, what products they are…

Sales of skin care products in the United States grew by 13% in 2018, hitting $5.6 billion, while makeup sales increased only 1%, according to the NPD Group, a market research company. This is encouraging for the industry but at what expense is this having on the consumer’s actual skin, their second largest organ? Most clients that aestheticians see today identify as having sensitive skin…

Pimple patches became popular in Asia at the beginning of the last decade and hit the United States around 2012. Are they still a thing? According to Amazon’s bestseller lists, yes. Updated hourly, Amazon’s bestseller lists provide a real-time look into what people are buying and as of 2020, five of the top 100 best-selling items on Amazon’s beauty and personal care list are acne…

The facial massage is generally the highlight of facial treatment. Massage is not only relaxing, but it also stimulates microcirculation and detoxifies the lymphatic system. There are several benefits to facial massage that keep skin from premature aging. There are also massage techniques that can alleviate sinus pressure and allergies. Allergy season is upon us with everything in full bloom. Skin care professionals You already…