Aesthetics Professional

Pale People May Need Vitamin D Supplements

Researchers at the University of Leeds, funded by Cancer Research UK, suggest that people with very pale skin may be unable to spend enough time in the sun to make the amount of vitamin D the body needs - while also avoiding sunburn.

The study, publ...

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Psoriasis Patients Face Higher Than Average Death Risk After a Heart Attack

Research points to need for more aggressive approach to secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in psoriasis patients.

Heart attack patients with psoriasis are 26 per cent more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, or suffer from recurre...

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The Therapy of Lymphatic Drainage

We have all heard of lymphatic drainage and many of us actually perform the treatment regularly for our clients. Therefore, it would stand to reason that the fundamentals of this therapy should be common knowledge among skin and massage therapists. H...

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Becoming a Super Spa

Are you experiencing growth or is your practice or spa maintaining an internal status quo that actually puts it at risk for extinction? By expanding your menu of services, you can stay competitive – and even take a lucrative step ahead of the pack.

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IFT member explains facts about antioxidants

IFT Member Claudia Fajardo-Lira, PhD, Professor of Food Science and Nutrition at California State University-Northridge, explains the facts about antioxidants:

Q: What are antioxidants?

A: Antioxidants play an important role in overall health. They...

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Managing Stress Can Help People Improve Their Skin Conditions

As anyone with a chronic, inflammatory skin condition, such as psoriasis, rosacea or acne, knows, dealing with unpredictable flares can cause considerable stress and have a negative effect on a person's overall well-being. Now, an ever-growing body o...

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