As part of its Massage Makes Me Happy initiative, the Global Wellness Institute has deemed March 20, 2018 Global Massage Makes Me Happy Day. Compared to the high demand found in the ever-expanding massage industry, the number of qualified therapists in the marketplace is at a deficit. The institute’s website states, “The Massage Makes Me Happy initiative … aims to celebrate the healing powers of…

The dust in people’s homes is 70 percent made up of dead skin. There can be over 1 million dust mites on pillows and mattresses that consume people’s dead skin cells as they sleep.

Understanding how skin care cosmeceuticals are formulated is important to understanding which products to recommend. The critical knowledge is the anatomy of the skin and the chemistry of the product being used. If skin care professionals understand these aspects of skin treatment, they will be more successful in treating clients. This process requires skin care professionals to determine the dose, depth, and delivery of the…

As summer approaches, it is important to protect the skin with a daily sun protection routine. Many people do not fully understand how to use sunscreens to ensure effectiveness. By not using sunscreen as instructed, they could end up with an unexpected sunburn or skin damage. Skin care professionals should keep clients aware of the importance of sun care while discussing the most effective products,…