Ingredient Spotlight: Mandelic Acid
Almonds are revered as one of the most nutritious nuts, but their benefits spread beyond aiding our internal health. They also serve a purpose in skin care. In fact, you may already be using almonds in your products and not
Ongoing Safety At The Hidden Spa
ALL states have health and public safety rules that MUST be followed at all times. The steps below are best practice and may go above and beyond what a state requires. Disinfectants / Personal Protective Equipment Disinfectant must be EPA-registered and labeled
The Power Of Pumpkin
You’ve likely seen Halloween and fall décor popping up in stores as soon as August. For retailers, September is prime time to begin fall marketing, and it’s a good time for skin care professionals too, especially since clients will be
Back To Work Plan
#safety #covid19 #sanitation #plan #service #disinfection Checklist Of Supplies Used: BARBICIDE® ConcentrateBARBICIDE® Spray bottle (filled with properly concentrated BARBICIDE®)*BARBICIDE® Wipes (or Rejuvenate)FDA approved Hand SanitizerProfessional Appliance and Glass CleanerClean towels / paper towelsGlovesMasksFacial shieldHair capsClosed containersAir purifierTrash bags *BARBICIDE® Concentration ¼ cup (2oz)
When Vitamins and Peptides Join Forces
Vitamin C and peptides are amazing and effective skin care ingredients on their own, but what makes the combination of the two so powerful in promoting younger looking skin? We know that DNA damage caused by free radicals is the number
Steps I Took Before Re-opening
Dear client, I understand your concerns, so I have outdone myself in preparing my business for you! The safety of all customers is essential to me, so I have: Cleaned and/or disinfected all surfaces and instrumentsLaundered and/or disinfected all capes, towels, and
The Power of Vitamin C in Skin Care
In many parts of the country citrus is in season and as it heats up sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than a cool, fresh orange. Oranges and other citrus are also great sources of vitamin C, which we know has
Environmental Guidelines
I’ll make the important note that whenever cleaning anything in the spa, I will be wearing gloves. Cleaning Devices Starting with tools and devices, I will follow: Wiping down. When wiping down devices, will wipe down the device case, electrode handles and wires
Service Guidelines
The first category of guidelines that I worked on to provide the best possible care is all about keeping yourself safe prior to the service, during the service, and after the service. The basic things that I worked on include: If
Face Masks & Skin Care
Learn How to Mitigate Skin Irritation and Damage Over the past few months, face mask usage has become a normal part of our daily routine. According to the World Health Organization, here are some helpful tips on how to properly wear