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American Spa
American Med Spa Association has released new industrywide statistics from its State of the Industry Report. The findings show that the med spa industry is growing rapidly in the U.S. with double digit revenue gains reported since 2010. According to the report, the med spa industry is set to grow an additional 8 percent by 2020 as more millennial clients seek noninvasive treatments. Co
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Digital Trends
3-D printing is revolutionizing just about every area of our lives — and that includes ones you may not immediately think of. Researchers in the U.K.'s Cosmetic Science Group at London College of Fashion have been exploring the use of additive manufacturing for a whole new industry and application: makeup.
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The Washington Post
We hear a lot about aging societies these days. At the same time, we hear relatively little about being old from older people themselves. In part, this is because most people in their 60s, 70s and older still don’t think of themselves as "old." We often refer to old people in the third person.
As long as we are healthy and engaged in life — as most people in their 60s, 70s and older are — we don't view ourselves as old. Language matters: We need a term that aging people can embrace.
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By Bill Becken
 In an increasingly chaotic world, it is not surprising that wellness travel should be the fastest-growing sector of the travel industry. According to a study by the Florida-based Global Wellness Institute, travelers are spending more than $500 million on wellness trips, comprising some 15 percent of the global travel pie. Here are just a few of the trends travel planning professionals and healthcare purveyors can expect to see over the coming year.
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MultiBriefs
In an effort to enhance the overall content of Mountain Minutes, we'd like to include peer-written articles in future editions. As a member of WSF, your knowledge of the industry lends itself to unprecedented expertise. And we’re hoping you’ll share this expertise with your peers through well-written commentary. Because of the digital format, there's no word limit, and our group of talented editors can help with final edits. If you're interested in participating, please contact Ronnie Richard to discuss logistics.
"Becoming NCEA Certified is one more step in the right direction for skin care professionals, to advance their knowledge and continue educating themselves."
— Karen Keady, Twin Falls, Idaho
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USA Today
It's that time of year again: Time for New Year's resolutions. Personal resolutions can be tough to keep — lose those pounds or quit smoking — but those of the small business variety can be a whole lot easier and bring you greater satisfaction and success by year's end.
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Small Business Trends
If you want to grow your business in 2018, you'll need the best tips, tools and trends to get you there. There is no shortage of possible options for everything from managing your employees to improving your website. Members of the online small business community have these suggestions.
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Forbes
Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Caring People Inc., Karina Tama-Rutigliano writes: "As I look at my digital marketing calendar for the year ahead, I'm equally enthusiastic and challenged by how I'll need to fine tune my company's digital marketing platform in 2018. My past and current marketing efforts have helped me further brand recognition, increase online leads and establish my company as an authoritative resource in the home-care industry. Next year, I want to push our marketing efforts even further."
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The Marketing Insider
As social media platforms become more ingrained as part of popular culture, many recognize them as a means to connect with old friends, stay up to date with news and current events, and share photos and videos. But for marketers, the value of social media can be so much more. In its purest form, social media is the missing piece of the marketing puzzle.
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Environ Geochem Health via PubMed
Clays and muds have been used for centuries as cosmetics or pharmaceutical products for various therapies. The suitability of muds and clays for health- and beauty-related applications depends on their physicochemical properties, mineralogical composition, particle characteristics and toxicity. In this work, the physicochemical characterization of 12 mud specimens from different natural spa resorts in Greece and one from Israel (Dead Sea) is presented.
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By: Brian Stack (commentary)
 I hit a wall of frustration last week when I was doing some walk-through classroom observations in my school. Fellow principals can probably relate with what I am about to say. I spent a little under an hour in one classroom hallway, and in that time I made it into six different classrooms. In five of the six classroom visits, I saw the exact same thing: The teacher was lecturing from the front of the room, and students were seated at their desks taking notes.
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Edutopia (commentary)
Andrew Miller, a contributor for Edutopia, writes: "I'm really excited to see that educators are clear about the use of formative and summative assessment. We're using formative assessment to gauge the effectiveness of our teaching and to know what our students know and have yet to learn. We're using summative assessment to evaluate student progress toward course goals and report grades."
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SDSS
Whether it's for license renewal or NCEA Certified credential recertification, career development, or to increase job opportunities, the need for continuing education is a very real demand of every skin care professional. But while the benefits of continuing education are obvious, the cost is high: travel expenses; time away from home; and scheduling conflicts with work. SDSS now provides affordable, quality continuing education courses at your convenience, presented by experts in a variety of subject areas!
Start your continuing education now!
These COA Approved Webinars have been made possible by an
Unrestricted Education Grant from Universal Companies, Inc.
Webinar: Smart Solutions For Clearing Acne
Presented by Jennifer Wild, DO
Acne is a major source of frustration for patients, and each case is as varied as the patient. By identifying the main causes, role of hormones, and stress in the development and severity of breakouts, the skincare specialist will be able to design comprehensive treatment plans that cater to the individual cutaneous needs of each patient.
Follow these steps:
- Decide which webinar you would like to view and click on the Member or Non-member Fee.
Please note: If you are not a current SDSS member and would like to join/renew, click on the "Learn more about becoming a member." Membership payments are processed in real time and will allow you to purchase the webinars at the reduced Member Fee.
- Using a credit card, place your order with our secure shopping cart.
- When your order is processed successfully, an arrow will show you where to download the CE Registration Form for the webinar you just ordered.
- Once you have completed your download, please click the link at the bottom of the page to complete your order.
- A "Thank you for your order of the CE Webinar" page will confirm the webinar you just purchased. At the bottom of the page you will find the link "To view your CE Webinar, click here now."
Your CE Certificate will be emailed to you in 2-3 weeks. Neither the SDSS nor the COA assume responsibility for maintaining or replacing CE certificates.
Provider Accreditation
The NCEA Commission on Accreditation (COA) has approved these webinars. For more information on the Commission on Accreditation go to www.NCEACertified.org.
FIND more online CE Classes here.
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