Welcome to Skin Nues
My name is Tushar Shah and I am the President of Skin for Life. I would like to take a few minutes of your time to personally introduce you to the newly established Skin Nues Blog. The intent of our blog is to create a medium where our representatives and educators from across the country can not only connect with each other, but also interact with customers, interested spa owners, and estheticians.
Recent media has centred on the safety of nanotechnology used within skincare delivery systems
We use nano tech in:
All Oxy Products
VitaC Peptide
Vital Recovery
VataA Regenerate
The article below confirms more research will divert into nano tech safety. The industry is certain there is no risk and Professional Beauty confirms this in their industry article below.
Industry backs nanocosmetics
13 Nov 2008
By Sophie Blakemore
The beauty industry has defended the use of nanotechnology in the manufacture of cosmetics after its safety was called into question by a consumer watchdog.
Skin For Life Education
My name is Lauren Sandifer and I am the Education Director with Skin for Life.
My background in the skin care industry includes many facets, including having my esthetic license for 8 years and working in both a spa setting and medical setting. I previously worked as a business consultant for a large skin care company traveling throughout North Carolina. Because that experience fueled my passion for education I now write classes, product manuals and teach Continuing Education in North Carolina.
What is a Microcurrent Facial?
As "baby boomers" age, more advancements are being made in anti-aging products to meet their needs. Electronic facial machines, which are designed to tighten and tone sagging facial muscles, are no exception.
Oxygen Infusion Therapy
Why are most of our customers requesting the Oxygen Infusion Therapy add-on?
I think it can be attributed to the recent publication entitled "Physiology of the Skin: The Practical Use of Topical Oxygen" written by Peter T. Pugliese, MD.
The article covers the concept of Oxygen Therapy, the history of the concept and the benefits of treatment procedures using oxygen therapy particularly for treatment of Acne, Rosacea and Aging skin.
'Non-Surgical Lift for Face + Body'
In an industry that is constantly changing it is important as licensed practitioners to stay on top of the latest equipment trends and innovative technology. Being able to offer your clients treatments that give instant results will guarantee client retention. MicroCurrent, also known as 'the non-surgical facelift' has been featured on Oprah and considered one of Hollywood's best kept secrets for the last few years and since it's recent media explosion has hit mainstream spas and medispas.
The Esthetic Benefits of Oxygen Skin Care
Learn about this new trend in skin care treatments.
The esthetic industry constantly is exploring new ways to change the structure and appearance of the skin. Oxygen is one of the latest contributions to the field. Modern technology has eliminated many of the inconveniences associated with providing this type of service in a spa setting.
Light Therapy "Best for Acne"
A blue and red light mixture seems to be most effective treatment for acne - reducing the number of spots by three-quarters, says research.
As many as one in 20 adults have persistent acne, which can prove stubbornly resistant to both over-the-counter creams and washes, and antibiotics.
The new treatment, tested by doctors at Hammersmith Hospital in London, uses light.
Instead, blue and red light wavelengths produced by a lightbox which the patient, all with moderate or mild acne, used for 15 minutes each day.
Laser, non laser methods compared in treatment of red nose syndrome.
Telangiectasia: Plastic surgeon investigates different modalities - finds speed, low cost, convenience beneficial nonlaser technique.
Reprinted from Cosmetic Surgery Times June 2001, Vol. 5, No. 5 By Lisette Hilton (Contributing Editor)
New York -- Board-certified plastic surgeon Gregory E. Rauscher, M.D., wanted to know how current laser treatments compared with the nonlaser modality Telangitron (Clareblend, Reno, Nev.) for the treatment of red nose.
Crystal Dermabrasion or Organic Grains
Danbury, CT, - Skin For Life announces its new "resurfacing organic grains" to the microdermabrasion industry. With organic grains, the Nue Skin 500 will offer a treatment that is easier, gentler, and has no health risk hazards. The grains, which are not as sharp or hard as aluminum oxide crystals, are a light tan color, odorless and contain nothing artificial. The organic grains are made of different lignins and cellose properties.