Clients arrive to their spa appointment with the hopes of an external transformation. They want a treatment to soften their wrinkles, tighten their jowls, or make them look refreshed. The need to relax and distress is more intense than ever as people return to many of their normal activities after a year of unprecedented stress and change. These internal struggles and stressors impact clients’ and…

The link between diet and skin health seems obvious but is still being debated by most Western medicine physicians. Like every organ in the body, skin relies on the consumption of critical nutrients including water, vitamin C, and other vitamins and minerals. However, the brilliant design of the body does allow for wide variations in food consumption while still maintaining its functions with relative ease.…

With cannabidiol (CBD) rapidly growing as an industry, there has been an overwhelming amount of information on the market that can be confusing to navigate as a newcomer. CBD has been recognized to support the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to keep the body in homeostasis. Confusion surrounding CBD relates to the difference between using it topically versus consuming it. Ideally, the closer CBD can be to…

Cannabidiol (CBD) infused beauty products are rapidly saturating the skin care industry. Small, boutique lines were the first to pave the way, bringing awareness to the consumer of the benefits of CBD. Today, major skin care brands are rolling out their versions, touting their elixir- like qualities across the United States in grocery stores, gas stations, truck stops, and even multi-level-marketing (MLM) enterprises. To the…