A few weeks ago it was my girlfriend’s 60th birthday and she wanted to do something to revitalize her skin. After consulting with her and finding out what her primary concerns were, sun damage and slacking skin, I decided to do the Melanin Lift Peel.

Rhonda Allison’s Melanin Lift Peel is one of my favorite treatments for older skin. The peel consists of different acids that address specific conditions associated with an aging complexion such as sun damage, dehydration and over all lack luster. TCA or trichloracidic acid improves the overall appearance of skin. It begins the process of lifting hyper-pigmented areas as well as exfoliating dull and damaged layers. It also prepares the skin for better

Years ago I wrote an article about this with a bit of humor as to what we as professionals call ourselves. For a long time there was actually no consensus. It varied from state to state, my first license read Facial Specialist and then I had one that read Cosmetician. I commented that to be taken seriously as a professional by the mainstream we might want to determine what our name is.

About 25 years ago, both spellings started showing up - Aesthetician and Esthetician - I was told in a conversation that one reflected the American and progressive direction of our profession and the other was the origin of European skin care. I liked the first version and, although in the minority over all, I from that time on used the spelling "aesthetician". Especially since aesthetics is about art and my entire journey has been about the art of skin.

Spring always evokes a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. The dead ofwinter starts to make way for bright, healthy new blooms. Days arelonger as the sun rises earlier and sets later. It’s a beautiful timeof year and the perfect time to start thinking about how to educateyour clients on the importance of getting rid of dead, dry skin andmaking way for healthy, glowing skin – a spring cleaning of the skin ifyou will.

Several holidays are celebrated during the season like Easter, Passoverand Mother’s Day, and present an opportunity to get creative withevents, promotions and gift sets. To help you start thinking about somespringtime promotions here are a few tips and ideas: