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Fall Forward - Hot New Style Trends
Fashion Week has concluded and now it's time to get ready for the new Fall season trends. With a look to the world's most famous fashion runways for designer inspiration, we bring you great, everyday looks for the fall.

Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most popular ingredients used for the treatment of acne.

Wrinkles: Now you see them - now they're gone!
It can be hard to be patient when it comes to treating wrinkles. Even though fine lines and wrinkles appear slowly over many years, most of us love instant results and want our wrinkles to disappear overnight.

Refresh Your Skin With These Exfoliation Tips!
Exfoliation of the skin reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles, rids skin of dead cells and keeps pores clean and clear so skin stays soft and supple, fresh and radiant!

Celebrity Beauty Secrets Revealed!
Many Hollywood stars are natural beauties, but they all confess it takes a little time and attention as well as some tried-and-true beauty secrets they won't leave home without!

Stop The Redness!
Do you struggle with chronic redness? Rosacea? Ruddiness? Irritation? Follow these tips to reduce redness in your face.

Reduce Wrinkles with Vitamins A, C and E!
Healthy skin is beautiful skin! Who knew vitamins have such a huge impact on wrinkles!! Think about all of the vitamins and nutrients that our body needs on a daily basis to maintain optimal health - our skin is our largest organ and vitamins play a vital role in its function.

Spotlight on Sunburns
It's time to spend a few minutes thinking about how we can enjoy a safe, sun kissed look rather than a lobster red sunburn. Make sure that your SPF routine is ready for the beach, pool, and summer fun!

Skincare During Pregnancy and Beyond
Congratulations to all those new moms AND moms-to-be out there! Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman's life, but the significant hormonal changes can create some unique concerns for daily skincare.

Beauty Advice For Summer Skin
Who doesn't want to bare some beautiful skin in the summer?

Spotlight on Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of medicine which draws its healing powers from the plant world.

Creating The Perfect Brow
If the eyes are the window to the soul, then surely we all want lovely brows to frame them!

Beauty On A Budget
Spring will quickly turn to Summer and that means one thing- sticking to a budget so that you can enjoy a vacation getaway!

Exercise and Your Skin
Are you always trying to get motivated to add a little more exercise to your routine?

To Tone or Not to Tone
There has been a long-standing debate in the skincare industry for years: To tone or not to tone… that is the question!!

Be a Natural Beauty
Why choose organic makeup? Some of the most popular reasons to go organic are to avoid allergens, fillers and irritants.

Eczema: Triggers & Treatment
Nearly 10% of Americans have eczema. This uncomfortable skin condition leads to itching, irritation, dryness, and rashes.

Spring Fling
The days are getting longer and spring is here! It's time to think about the sunny days (and heat!) that are heading your way.

Vitamins For Skin
Have you heard that old saying, "you are what you eat"? Mothers love to say it, but so do estheticians!

Treating Discoloration of the Skin
The approach to hyperpigmentation treatments can be challenging. Hyperpigmentation can show up in skin as age spots, sun spots, liver spots or darkened skin caused by acne scarring.

Anti Aging Trends for 2011
Learn what the current top anti-aging trends are.

Beat the Winter Blues
Now that winter has settled in, waiting for beautiful spring weather can seem like a lifetime away.

Sleeping Beauty
Have you ever given much thought to your skincare regimen before bed?

8 Ways to Age Proof Your Makeup
Are in a beauty rut? It can be easy to apply your makeup the same way year after year - after all, you get out of the house faster that way!

Fake Your Way to 8 Hours of Rest
Are you tired of looking tired? Although it is tempting to sleep in on the weekends, you can't actually catch up on lost sleep.

7 Habits That Wreak Havoc on Your Skin
There are things we do every day that impact our skin. Some habits can be very good for the skin- but not always.

Organic Skin Care... Soothing Winter Skin
During the cold, dry winter months it is difficult to keep your skin soft and supple. Our skin is faced with harsh weather and dehydration especially after being exposed to indoor heating systems.

Make Up Tips for the New Year
Of course we want to look our best over the holidays. Often times we're among our dearest friends and family. Who wouldn't want to look great in all those photos?

Coverage to Camouflage Concealers for EVERY Concern!
When we take good care of our skin, we can rely less on cosmetics. But how about disguising the various small imperfections that we all have on our complexion?

Teenage Skincare Is As Easy As 123!
Parents often come into our spa looking for ways to help their children take care of their skin during the challenging teenage years. For many young people, this is the first time they have thought about their skin.

The Beauty Benefits of Green Tea
The benefits of green tea have been reported for centuries. Originating in China, green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.

Can You Really Shrink Your Pores?
In the quest for a flawless complexion, we have clients at the 2020 Skincare Spa frequently ask us how to shrink their pores. But it raises the question- is it possible to make pores smaller?

Mineral Makeup Madness!
Mineral makeup has become the classic choice for millions of makeup lovers. We see it everywhere - in drug stores, department stores, salons, and on the TV. There are very good reasons why this trend toward minerals is here to stay!

Looking Your BEST With Lavender!
Hardly anyone can resist the delicious aroma of lavender oil. It can be used for so many things- skin care, hair care, stress relief, insomnia, home fragrance- even cleaning! Lavender oil is extracted mostly from the flowers of the lavender plant, typically through steam distillation.

Time-Saving Tips & Beauty Dynamic DUOS!
Keep your skin glowing and healthy, no matter your schedule! When time is short, use these powerhouse products to maximize beauty and minimize time in front of the mirror!

Fall Makeup Trends
The weather is changing and the leaves are falling - time to reach for a comfy sweater and ditch your summer makeup routine! Typically soft, natural shades are used in the fall, but you don't have to limit your color palette.

Stress and Your Skin: Tips to reduce the glum and revive the glow!
Have you ever thought about how stress impacts your skin? One of the reasons our guests love coming to 2020 Skincare is because it's a welcome break from the craziness of everyday life.

6 Common Skin Care Myths De-Bunked
Every day we are bombarded with information about skin care in magazines, department stores, doctor's offices, and websites. Sometimes you will be getting reliable, trustworthy information but there are a lot of myths out there too. Consider these answers from our experts.

Accomplish more with less - 5 beauty tips you can't live without!
Look no further than these 5 time saving, money stretching, beauty enhancing tips to add some play to your day and a little more jingle to your wallet!

Say Goodbye to Hand Envy!
Fall is fast approaching and that means cooler, drier air. It's time to start thinking about weatherproofing one of your most visible assets - your hands. We tend to take our nails, fingers, and hands for granted.

Calling all Beards AND "Bettys" - How To Beat Razor Burn
At the 2020 Skincare Spa, we're always getting questions about how to avoid or treat razor burn. Razor burn, technically known as pseudofolliculitis, is the irritation and bumps that occur with hair removal.

Lip Locked!
When it comes to face care, lips are usually deprived of pampering and nourishment. Since lips are one of the most visible parts of the human body, they truly deserve special attention.

Why We LOVE Lactic Acid!
What is lactic acid and why do Estheticians love it so much? Similar to its counterpart glycolic acid, lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that is made from milk sugars.

Cosmetic Laser Treatments
Did you know that despite our struggling economy, the number of laser skin care treatments has risen 270% in the last decade?

Spotlight on Eye Creams
We've all heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul. Perhaps that is why we place so much importance on the appearance of the eye area.

Hello Sweet Cheeks
This summer at the 2020 Skincare Spa, we have been featuring a Sweet Cheeks Strawberry specialty facial. Try these wonderful new products - they are fresh from the fields!

Gifts from the Ocean!
Many of us feel that a day at the beach helps restore and relax both our mind and body.

We love high-tech peptides!
Skin is made up mostly of collagen; it is the foundation that gives your skin its support and thickness.

Love your Summer Tresses!
Now that summer has arrived, we are spending more time in the sun, sand, and heat. Start thinking about how you treat those lovely locks.

What is the difference between Natural and Organic?
There is a new fad in skin care these days. Everywhere you look there are advertisements touting yet another new organic or natural skin care line.

June is National Acne Awareness Month
Acne is a medical condition that, in most cases, can be successfully addressed with the right treatments and medications. It is related to the sebaceous glands in the skin, which produce oil.

Large Pores
Pores are essential to your skin's health by providing oil to keep skin soft and hydrated. However, you don't necessarily want to be reminded of their existence every time you look in the mirror!

Why we love Vitamin A!
The benefits of topical and internal Vitamin A are many and can improve acne, skin aging, stretch marks, eczema, menstruation, urinary tract health, wound healing, resistance to infection, heart health, sinusitus, and more.

What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids?
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are chemical compounds derived from fruit and milk sugars.

Dry or Dehydrated Skin - What's the Difference?
We run into this important question at the 2020 Skincare Spa frequently. Our clients think that they have dry skin, when in reality they are dehydrated.

Spotlight on Rosacea
Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-shuh) is a common but poorly understood disorder of the facial skin that is estimated to affect well over 16 million Americans -- and most of them don't know it.

Don't Leave Home Without Your SPF!
Would you like to know what Estheticians universally regard as the most powerful anti-aging product on the market?

Drink your OJ for healthy skin!
Skincare companies are always looking for the newest and most effective ingredients to help your skin look its best. One of the most popular ingredients is Vitamin C.

Spring Beauty Tips
Now that Spring has arrived, it's time to freshen up your makeup routine with warm weather-friendly makeup! During the winter, we tend to use richer and heavier products to keep moisture in our skin.

Glowing Skin without the Shine
We all look forward to warmer weather after the winter fades away. There can be a small payoff for these beautiful days though - a shiny complexion, especially in the T-zone (the forehead, nose, and chin area). We all want to glow, but no one wants to shine!

Spring Cleaning For Your Complexion
The beautiful Spring weather has finally arrived. Sunny, warm days let us show off a little more skin. Time for "Spring Cleaning" in your home and on your face!

Perfect Pineapple
The weather is warming, spring is in full force and before long summer will break forth and bring with it a beautiful array of seasonal delicacies such as peaches, melons and assorted luscious berries.

Eminence Organic Introduces... Biodynamic!!
Eminence Organic Skin Care has always been at the forefront of innovative formulations and cutting edge techniques.

Get the Look: The Stars Reveal this Spring's Hot New Makeup Trends
This Spring is definitely occasion to makeover your makeup bag. Time to toss that red lipstick and trade in those bright eye shadows for more sophisticated, healthy sheer, glowing from within colors!

I Hate My Neck!
Alright ladies, we hate our necks and spotted, wrinkly chests. Why do we invest so much time and money on our faces with the latest anti-aging serums and sunscreens and then stop just below our chins?

So Much More Than A Rose
Your Grandmother may have been on to something when she applied her thick rose scented day and night creams.

Skincare Spotlight: Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics is a premier luxury mineral cosmetics line made of natural, finely ground minerals from the earth that are perfect for all skin types including skin recovering from laser or chemical peels, Rosacea, acne or hyperpigmentation.

Top 5 Skincare Questions Everybody Wants Answered
As we age, skin cells divide more slowly and the fat cells under the surface of the skin begin to shrink.

Spotlight on Spot Treatments
The dreaded blemish has a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it - or want it! And with so many spot treatments to choose from, how do you know which treatment is right for each particular pimple?

The Acne is Gone - Now What? Treating Those Unwanted Scars and Discoloration
Whether your acne has been gone for a week, a month or many years, the unsightly scars acne leaves behind can be just as bad as the acne breakouts themselves.

Help for your Age Spots, Melasma, Hyperpigmentation
Most Age Spots and general Hyperpigmentation are caused by sun damage. Age Spots actually have nothing to do with how old you are, they have to do with how much time you have spent in the sun.

4 Biggest Eye Problems - Solved!
Easy effective solutions to some of the biggest eye problems that plague us all at one time or another.

Book a Facial
Most people overlook one of the biggest benefits available for their skin: a professional facial.

5 Age-Defying Makeup Tips
Learn five easy ways to look more youthful and vibrant with makeup.

Dry Skin or Dermatitis, Take the Test
It's winter, and for many of us that means skin that is dry, itchy, flaky, uncomfortable and occasionally downright painful!

Your Go-To Guide for Radiant New Skin
The secret to skin renewal is speeding up the cellular turnover rate that naturally slows down as we age.

2009 Best Selling Gifts
Our top selling gift ideas for 2009 and any year!

Barex 2010 Fashion Outlook for Hair
During NYC Fashion Week, Barex Style Team completed effortless looks that was all about working with the hairs' natural texture.

Year-Round Swimming Leads To Skin Damage
Swimmers beware! Chlorine strips the skin of its natural protective layer and can lead to premature wrinkling and sagging of the skin.

5 Ways to Slow Down and even Reverse the Skin's Aging Process
Easy steps to keep skin looking and feeling youthful and vibrant.

Eye Make-up
It accentuates our baby-blues, lets us be sultry and smoky and plays up our eyes from mild to wild! But at the end of the day it’s time to take it all off.

Ethnicity and Skin Care
The color of your skin impacts what problems people tend to perceive and the corresponding treatments are not "one color fits all".

What is the Difference between Dry and Dehydrated Skin?
Dry Skin is a lack of oil production in the skin while dehydrated skin is a lack of water. All skin types (even oily) can be dehydrated, especially in the dryer winter months.

When Should I Throw Away My Old Cosmetics & Skin Care Products?
Our daily arsenal of makeup and beauty products is in constant contact with germ-filled areas like eyes, mouth and fingers.

Internal Medicine Meets Skin Care
When it comes to healthy skin, everyone wants it. People rifle though millions of drugstores, trying to find the perfect skin care regimens and treatments.

Dry Lips
Chapped or cracked lips are a call for moisture. Since lips don't have oil glands and are just an extension of the delicate membranes in our mouth, they're sitting ducks for abuse.

Put an End to Shiny, Oily Skin
We've all been there before -- the dreaded mid-day shine when oils in our skin put on a show for everyone to see! Instead of hiding behind your cubicle, try these tips.

Hauschka in Hollywood
Dr Hauschka Skin Care takes pride and pleasure in supporting the many talented entertainment industry professionals whose tireless efforts make everything and everyone look beautiful on the screen and printed page.

Adult Acne At-a-Glance
It is Monday morning and you're meeting an important new business client for lunch. Now what's this pimple on your jaw line? One in every 5 women over age 25 has adult acne.

Murad Receives Multiple Magazine Beauty Awards...
Selected from among thousands of beauty products, Murad's Age Reform Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for Eyes and Age Reform Intensive Resurfacing Peel were chosen to receive prestigious annual beauty awards from both Self and Star magazines.

What toll does travel take on my skin?
Zero humidity, recycled air, chemicals galore and fluctuating temperatures. You're strapped to your seat with your knees somewhere near your ears. Sound like in-flight fun to you?

5 Tips to Lift and Brighten Eyes...
Lifting and brightening eyes doesn't have to take the work of an expert plastic surgeon. All a woman really needs are a few quick fixes in her back pocket and her eyes will look brighter and lighter!

Want Flawless Makeup? Prep Skin First!
The best way to achieve a natural, flawless look with makeup is to start with healthy-looking skin. Properly preparing skin is a sure way to achieve a radiant, even finish so everyone will notice your beautiful skin, not your makeup.

Replenish Dry Summer Skin
As I strolled through the Farmer's Market this weekend my eye was drawn to the bright yellow sunflowers splashing the farm stands with color. The sunflower is not only a beautiful symbol of summertime, but it also has amazing benefits for your hair and body!

Introducing the Wonders of Kinetin
Kinetin, also known as N6-furfuryladenine, is one of the most exciting and successful anti-aging ingredients to hit the market in quite some time. Found in green leafy plants, Kinetin is a stable antioxidant that slows down the aging process.

Texas Prohibits Indoor Tanning for Minors
The state of Texas has recently passed legislation restricting the use of indoor tanning devices by minors. Texas Governor Rick Perry signed a bill into law recently that will prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices for all Texans under the age of 16.5.

10 Crazy Beauty Tips that Work!
Powder your roots -If your hairline starts to look greasy, use a big fluffy brush and dust loose powder into your roots like Dr Hauschka's Body Silk.

Vitamin D
For years, we have known about Vitamin D's role in bone building and how it acts in the kidneys, intestines and the skeleton to help control the flow of calcium into and out of bones from the bloodstream. Evidence now shows that D has anticancer actions.

Vitiligo... Coverage and Cure
Imagine feeling perfectly healthy on the inside, but on the outside something looks wrong. Vitiligo is often seen around the mouth and eyes, causing skin to become completely white. As a result, vitiligo can be cosmetically disfiguring.

Tips for Screening Moles for Skin Cancer
Most moles on a person's body look similar to one another. A mole or freckle that looks different from the others or that has a diameter larger than a pencil eraser or any characteristics of the ABCDEs of melanoma should be checked by a dermatologist.

Establishing a Rhythm to Your Meals
It is possible to be healthy and still eat full, satisfying meals. The key is in making sure your food is made up of Biodynamic or organic meats, grains, fruits and vegetables, and that you stick to a regular, rhythmic schedule of meals.

5 Common Brow Problems-Solved!
You can create the illusion of an arch with this simple trick: brush the brows up and angle out with a spoolie brush, or an old mascara wand. Read more about this tip and other eye brow tips!

Sunscreen and Your Makeup Routine
With so many foundations and other makeup products offering SPF, it's tempting to use them for your sole SPF protection rather than putting on sunscreen which can by shiny, chalky, or just plain messy - especially under makeup.

Gemstones
Precious stones are special formations in the earth as a result of purification, crystallization and conversion processes in combination with warmth processes of the earth.

As Seen on The Doctors
Glymed Plus is a multi-faceted Professional-Only Skin Care System with a complete range of natural and medically effective progressive formulas that gently cleanse, actively treat, restore balance, and protect even the most sensitive skin.

Top 10 Makeup Mistakes
Is clumpy mascara, caked foundation or sloppy lip liner keeping you from looking your best? The sexiest makeup is the application no one notices. Read on for the top 10 makeup mistakes and how to avoid them.

What is Your Skin-Type?
Certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Do you know your skin type? Check out our photos and descriptions to find the one that best matches your skin.

Under-Eye Milia - What are Those White Bumps Anyway?
Little white bumps, or milia, are keratin-filled cysts, or simply little globs of protein under the skin. They are trapped beneath the skin because they are not within a pore, unlike comedones or whiteheads, which are trapped in hair follicles.

Hot Tips for Summer Hair
Have you ever noticed what happens to a bathing suit at the end of summer, after it's soaked up chlorine, been exposed to daily sunlight and blasted with heat in the clothes dryer? Well, hair is fiber too, and hair color fades, loses elasticity and eventually wears out for the same reasons bathing suits wear out!

Ten Tips for Preventing & Treating Acne
Every day there are new developments in skin care, but the most important step that people forget to include in their skin care regimen is exfoliation. Weekly exfoliation under the guidance of your Esthetician, can greatly improve the quality of your skin.

Fair Trade Focus: Shea Butter & Dr Hauschka Skin Care
Shea butter, also known as karite butter, is a cream-colored fatty substance made from the nuts of karite nut trees that grow in the savannah regions of West and Central Africa.

Feel GREAT about your Skincare Choices on Earth Day!
With the growing focus on the importance of kindness to our earth and environment, one thing we are committed to this year is to get a little greener and lessen our impact on the planet. I believe in healthy skin, a healthy world and a healthier environment.

Dark Under-Eye Circles, Shadows and Puffiness: The Great Cover-Up
Do you wake up looking more tired than when you went to bed? Do people tell you it's time for a vacation the day you get back? If so, it's a safe bet you're carrying some under eye "baggage" -- puffy eyes, eye bags, dark circles, and shadows.

Chocolate...
This feel-good treat has many therapeutic benefits, and it also is believed to elevate sexual desire as an aphrodisiac. The smell of chocolate actually may relax you by releasing endorphins.

Emotional State and Your Physical Appearance
Maintaining and improving our skin with a few basic daily steps can significantly improve a person's outward appearance, which can also have positive effects on how people feel and how they function.

Is Daily Sun Protection Necessary?
Wearing a sunscreen whenever we are exposed to daylight is a way to boost our body's defense against the ravages of UV radiation. Studies have reported that individuals who wear sunscreen daily, even in winter, had 24% fewer actinic keratoses!

All Eyes On You
If you think creating a cohesive look with this season's bold colors seems to present a bit of a challenge there are a few tricks you can use to help any makeup look magnificent. There are certain to be a color to catch the eye of everyone this spring!

The BUZZ on Antioxidants...
Antioxidants in skin care are a critical component to any skincare routine. By including antioxidants in your rejuvenation regimen you are significantly increasing the skin's ability to protect from further free radical damage, while healing past damage.

TRUE Nightlight Trio with Idebenone
2020 SkinCare introduces Idebenone (pronounced Edie-be known), a breakthrough super antioxidant that enhances cellular energy, protects organs, and is the most effective scavenger of free radicals and environmental aggressors.

Exfoliation is the Foundation to Radiant Skin!
Every day there are new developments in skin care, but the most important step that people forget to include in their skin care regimen is exfoliation. Weekly exfoliation under the guidance of your Esthetician, can greatly improve the quality of your skin.