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The Verge
Ashley Carman writes: "I love trying on makeup at Sephora and taking samples home, but when I want to buy a drugstore brand, I have to commit the money without first seeing how it looks. It's an unpleasant experience. Now, makeup companies are experimenting with technology to give customers a more personalized and experimental cosmetic experience through augmented reality, actual custom-made products, and gadgets. Basically, they're offering a more user-oriented experience with the promise of delivering more suitable product recommendations."
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CISN Radio
We already know that smart devices can lead to decidedly 21st-century issues like tech neck and cellphone elbow, but some experts also suggest that they can cause premature aging of your skin. The culprit, they claim, is HEV or high energy visible light, which is naturally occurring but also pours out of the screens of devices like smartphones, computers and tablets.
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Mashable
Weed and yoga might just be a match made in heaven. But despite pot's legal status in Denver, "ganja yoga" isn't permitted. Well, unless you get stoned yourself and then go to a yoga class. But maybe there's another option on the way ...
Owners of the Utopia All Natural Wellness Spa and Lounge submitted a social consumption application to the city of Denver in hopes of becoming the first "fully licensed, state-legal cannabis spa." Which means you'll be able to get baked and relax on the premises.
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Deseret News
As a former contestant on "America's Top Model," Leah Darrow meets the culture's prevailing standards for beauty. Her face was once on a billboard in Times Square.
But Darrow, whose disillusionment with the modeling industry began when she heard herself and her fellow models dismissed as "hangers," now makes a living encouraging women to shed constrictive and demoralizing ideas about how they should look. "The world needs role models, not fashion models," she says.
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"Estheticians who were once sequestered to facial rooms are now in cosmetic surgery offices, healthcare institutes, and laser centers. Education is paramount in competing for top jobs. NCEA Certification Program has set industry standards."
— Susanne B. Schultz, Munster, Indiana
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CustomerThink
Thousands of blogs on customer service trends are talking about pros and cons, giving tips on ensuring desirable customer experience ... Why? What has made customer service such a crucial matter of today and where did it emerge from?
The answers and resultant change has proven to be a significant matter of today. The witnessed growth and evolution of customer service has been truly phenomenal. With the change in the way customer service is imparted today, its importance in the growth of businesses has also changed remarkably.
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Dermatology Times
Saint Augustine called patience the companion of wisdom, but did he ever treat an argumentative rosacea patient who wants to bring her drooling Chihuahua into the exam room for comfort? Did he ever juggle a full-time career with the physical and emotional needs of a spouse and children? Or balance both a medical practice and a household budget?
Balancing a career or business, a family and a household is a given for many of us. When it comes to keeping cool and maintaining relationships with family, colleagues and our patients, communication and education are key. Sometimes that requires a healthy dose of patience.
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By Savanna Flakes
At their most basic level, digital tools can be used to help students find, understand and share information. When combined with student-driven learning experiences fueled by essential questions offering flexible learning paths, it can be the ticket to success. Here are three of my latest favorite technology tools that move beyond just paper and pencil tasks and allow students to watch and create videos to explain their mastery.
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Forbes
Small to medium-size businesses often struggle when it comes to marketing. With lean teams, minimal budgets and cobbled-together technology, it seems like an achievement to simply push out an occasional email blast or social media post. Despite their best efforts, these small businesses are not getting the most out of their marketing and, as a result, are wasting valuable time.
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G Ital Dermatol Venereol via PubMed
The aim of this study is to evaluate efficacy and tolerability of a complete skin care line consisting of an oral supplement in two distinct formulations for males and females, and a topical cream device in the treatment of mild and moderate acne. Oral supplements contain biotin, probiotic, vitamin E, zinc, nicotinamide; in the formulation for males beta sitosterol and boswella serrata were added, the oral supplement for females contains myo-inositol and folic acid.
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The Journal
Digital Promise has issued a new report on personalized learning that dives into the policies and practices that should be pursued at the district, state and federal levels to help individual learners master content and skills. This is the fourth report in a series on the topic of personalized learning.
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TeachThought
Great Schools Partnership continues to produce great resources to support states and districts converting to competency education. We know that we are on a journey, and it's a creative one, so don't be surprised if you find that you want to take these ideas further or that you come up with other ways to address the policy and practice elements. No matter what, these resources will save you time in getting started and structuring the conversations needed to build clarity and consensus. Here are GSP's 10 principles of proficiency-based learning.
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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: Combining Lasers and Esthetic Services
Presented by Patricia Scherven, LE, BA, NCEA Certified
At the end of the webinar the SkinCare Specialist will be able to:
- Describe the difference between organic versus in-organic.
- Evaluate the ingredient's safety factors,
- Explore the future of organic ingredients in your practice.
- Recognize the marketing challenges.
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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