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Hollywood Reporter
In Los Angeles, we've pretty much heard it all when it comes to weird earthy-crunchy beauty remedies (snail slime, for one) and out-there experiments (Gwyneth Paltrow's bee-stinging experience). But there's something America has not seen until just now: ostrich egg yolk used in skin care formulas. Considering the other wacky things women in Hollywood put on their faces — bovine or even human stem cells and sheep placenta — it shouldn't seem that weird. Still, the concept of yolk from an egg, no matter who laid it, seems a little crazy.
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Medical News Today
A recently published review article summarized research studies that highlight the impacts of health retreats, on their effects on health and well-being.
Chronic diseases, which are caused by different lifestyle factors, are a serious global health concern and contribute to an estimated 60 percent of deaths all over the world according to the World Health Organization. Changing lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, exposure to environmental toxins, tobacco consumption and reducing the consumption of foods that are high in salt and fat can improve the symptoms associated with many chronic diseases. The health retreat industry advertises itself as a method to combat chronic disease and age-related conditions, as well as a general pathway to a healthier lifestyle.
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Learn what it takes to create the perfect brow using the right tools necessary to complete the look. This free one-hour webinar includes a video demonstration plus Q&A with waxing expert Crickett Enos, a.k.a. The Wax Chick. It is available to all until March 13, and available on-demand as part of ASCP membership.
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Daily Mail
A new study found that women in groups are rated as more attractive than those alone.
Dubbed the "cheerleader" effect, the research, from a team from Flinders University, Adelaide, showed a group can boost attractiveness, regardless of the individual's looks.
Furthermore, according to the researchers, it didn't matter where in a group you stand or how attractive others are.
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Urban Daddy
Volcanoes.
What have they done for you lately? Wait, don't answer that.
Not until you've seen this new hotel with steam rooms and wine cellars carved into ancient lava flows.
It's the Retreat at Blue Lagoon, an all-but-floating Icelandic hotel where your becoming relaxed appears totally plausible.
The lagoon itself is a manmade, though long-existing, geothermal spa that has earned worldwide fame for its mineral-rich waters. And now you can finally sleep on top of it, thanks to this tranquil 62-suite property that has no shortage of tastefully designed Nordic furniture or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking strangely beautiful lava fields.
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"It's vital to our industry, especially when anyone can claim to be a skin care specialist, that we now have a standard."
— Christianne Adams, Fallston, Maryland
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Strategy and Business
The idea that companies may unwittingly use inefficient processes and pursue poorly focused strategies is not new. Corporate history is littered with examples of businesses being too slow to spot redundancy and incumbents being put out of business by nimbler new entrants.
But what if this phenomenon could be explained by a simple concept? Perhaps companies have allowed bad habits to creep in, and just don’t know it. Furthermore, what if bad habits are so ingrained that executives have lost sight of what defines best practices? Or are blind to the possibility of being disrupted?
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By Elizabeth Donat
 Many spas and medical spas employ estheticians to perform facials, chemical peels, body treatments, hair removal services and makeup applications, just to name a few. Estheticians are integral to providing thorough skin analyses, retail product recommendations and giving relaxing and rejuvenating services. If you don't feel like your estheticians are performing at their best, then perhaps it's time to learn how to maximize this crucial part of your staff.
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Forbes
Customer service is the new marketing. This statement may sound suspect coming from me, a customer service consultant; it sounds like an example of “when you have a hammer, every problem looks like a nail” thinking on my part, or even the "drunk looking for his keys under the lamppost because that’s where there’s light" phenomenon.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 Facebook is soon going to show fewer of your Page's posts, and you probably already noticed your Instagram engagement is lackluster. After Instagram's most recent algorithm changes, about 10 percent of followers see your posts. So, what's next? It's not Snapchat, which has virtually stopped growing. But you're close. Instagram Stories are the best place for your brand to focus right now.
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European Society for Laser Dermatology via PubMed
Several terms have been used to characterize skin types. However, these are not based on evident dermatologic definitions, which usually include subjective and psychological properties.
The objective of this study is to establish a new practical questionnaire to classify skin subtypes in Korean women to establish treatment and skin care guidance.
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Tech&Learning
"Thinking...the talking of the soul with itself." — Plato. It is astounding that all those years ago, Plato had it figured out. Constant thoughts circulate in our minds on a daily basis, but are we slaves to our minds? Are we constantly trying to drown out the noise? Do we try to hush our thoughts so we can carry on with our day-to day routines? Perhaps the healthier way to live is to think of our minds as an instrument that we can learn to master. At what age is it possible to learn to be the master of your own mind? As school teachers, we believe children can learn at a very young age to become familiar with their mind and how it thinks.
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By Catherine Iste
 Even strong leaders need to recalibrate occasionally. Whether it is a head-clearing weekend getaway or an out-of-office conference, taking a physical break from the workspace can recharge our minds and reinspire our thinking. However, what if getting away is not practical? Here are a few steps you can take today, so you can lead better tomorrow.
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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: Patient Selection and Optimization of Outcomes of Cosmetic Procedures
Presented by Loretta Ciraldo, MD, FAAD
At the end of the webinar the SkinCare Specialist will be able to:
- Explain the types and patient results of injectable fillers.
- Discuss current and future development in lasers.
- Educate their patients about rejuvenation topical prescription formulations.
- Recognize correct procedure and desired results of peels.
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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