When Dr. Rubin developed his skin classification system, he was trying to come up with a system that would easily allow people to look at their own skin and determine the factors pertinent to it for skin care, including risk... (Continue reading)
The Business Advisory Network, an integral component of the educational programs offered at ISM, is pleased to welcome Pamela Hill as a member who specializes in Medical Spa Treatments and Education. The BAN Program membership with ISM... (Continue reading)
Microdermabrasion has become a very popular spa technique. One of the reasons for its increasing popularity is the fact that it is much less invasive than dermabrasion which is only found in medical spas and doctor’s offices. Microdermabrasion is easier... (Continue reading)
An educated aesthetician can better service clients and in the process can increase business. Customers feel secure when they know that the aesthetician they are choosing to trust with care of their skin and other aspects of personal appearance is... (Continue reading)
Gift certificates as a Christmas gift for your loyal aesthetic clients can bring them back in the New Year. In addition to being a great way to say “thank you” to those loyal clients who have helped you meet overhead... (Continue reading)
Guest Author: Mariusz J.A. Sapijaszko, MD FRCPC (Dermatology) Alpha Hydroxy Acids We all have heard about them but do we know what they are and what they do for our skin? It turns out that a-hydroxy... (Continue reading)
For every spa-goer that has ever had a bad day at the spa and felt like management didn't take their concerns to heart, there is now a viable and interactive outlet to express displeasure. SpaQuality launched two websites... (Continue reading)
Thousands of people every year are stranded in airports for hours at a time due to weather delays, mechanical malfunctions or security issues. Now, weary and stressed out travelers have a productive and positive way to spend this... (Continue reading)
The TAN Act directs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates tanning equipment, to re-examine the language and positioning of the warning label on indoor tanning devices. Taking an important step which may... (Continue reading)
The US Food and Drug Administration or FDA has recently proposed a new regulation that will set standards for the formulating, testing and labeling of OTC, or over-the-counter sunscreen drug products with ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B protection, also known... (Continue reading)