As of January 2019, it is estimated that there are 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States. This represents 5.0% of the population. And, in 2019 alone, 1.7 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in the United States. It’s a sad truth that the likelihood of an esthetician encountering a client that either has a […]
Continue ReadingMust-Have Mushrooms · Organic Spa Magazine
I spoke with Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CNS, cofounder of Ancient Nutrition and founder of DrAxe.com, to better understand the health benefits of mushrooms. Dr. Axe is the author of the best-selling books Keto Diet and The Collagen Diet and his upcoming book Ancient Remedies, and host of the podcast, The Dr. Axe Show. […]
Continue ReadingThe Art of the Webinar: 8 Points To Look For From Your Skincare Partners – Lydia Sarfati
Webinars can be effective at so many things, from providing education to introducing new products and services. However, one of the key benefits of webinars that is often over-looked? Customer service. This year, webinars have become a key venue to providing service to our estheticians and clients, from giving them new e-commerce options to […]
Continue ReadingA Shift in Priorities · Organic Spa Magazine
Traditionally, people have purchased homes based on three priorities: “location, location, location.” But in today’s world, this just isn’t enough information, or potentially the correct information, on which to base this important decision. Our homes have a major impact on our wellness, and wellness must drive our lifestyle choices when deciding how to live. While […]
Continue ReadingWhy Anti-Pollution Skin Care is So Important Now – Lydia Sarfati
While air pollution decreased for a time while we all stayed home, going forward, as we start planning to once again go outside and traveling again, it is an important consideration for skin care. There is now increased evidence that other external factors, such as pollution, can also increase signs of aging in the skin. […]
Continue ReadingSpa 101: Tipping – Spa Week Daily
A trip to the spa is the outcome of needing some much-needed relaxation time, so we understand that when your service is complete you are in a state of post-bliss euphoria from your hot stone massage that is until you are jolted back to reality when the front desk hands you an envelope for gratuity. […]
Continue ReadingThe Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands Partners with Bamford
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands announced its latest programming and experiences available at the resort, and its partnership with renowned sustainable and holistic wellness brand Bamford for The Ritz-Carlton Spa. “When selecting partner for the spa, we placed a large emphasis on innovation and sustainability, both of which are key components of the Bamford brand,” says Mark Hehir, general […]
Continue ReadingMyth Busting: Massage Techniques for Sensitive Skin – Lydia Sarfati
Sensitive skin can benefit greatly from the enhanced experience of facial massage yet may be the one skin type that estheticians are hesitant to massage. Massage during facials benefits the client’s skin in many ways. Using massage helps cleanse the skin of impurities and soften sebum. It also helps manually slough off dead skin cells. […]
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