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Getting down to essentials: Lemongrass Oil
There’s a lot more to lemongrass oil than its delightful lemony scent. Distilled from the lemongrass, a plant that is a distant cousin of the lemon and grows in tropical climates, lemongrass oil is a source of many essential vitamins such as...
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5 Things People with Great Skin Do Daily
Some people start taking care of their skin only when something goes wrong, or after they see the first signs of aging. Others, however, begin that process early on, so when their skin begins to age, they don’t even need to fight back....
5 Benefits of Retinol for The Skin
We’re big believers in retinol. I might even say it’s the magical ingredient which can make your skin young and bright again, that you’ve been looking for so long....
Inside and outdoors, environmental factors can affect your skin
It doesn’t matter what kind of climate you live in, whether it’s generally warm or cold or offers four distinct seasons, the environment has an impact on your skin. And there’s no question that the number one culprit of skin aging is the sun...
Nothing nutty about almond oil for skin
Love almonds? Many people do and they should since almonds are one of the superfoods that are rich in nutrients. Almonds help regulate cholesterol and are a rich source of calcium, magnesium, vitamins E, D and B and, dietary fibers...
When old solutions no longer work, try thinking outside the box
Running or managing a spa or massage practice certainly isn’t always smooth sailing. Sometimes when problems or challenges arise, you can rely on tried and true solutions to get you through the difficulty. But we live in a rapidly changing...
Supporting “No Shave November”
Most of you probably know about this worthwhile challenge taken on by some of our male clients. It is designed to raise awareness and money for cancer research and prevention. People commit to donating the money that they would typically...
How skin ages and what you can do to fight back
Wisdom may come with age but unfortunately there are other aspects of getting older that may not be so desirable. Your skin is one area that can give away your age. Among the telltale signs of skin aging, your skin won’t be as taut and as smooth...
Breakthroughs in massage therapy research
Massage therapy continues to find its way into new areas to treat both physical and mental health conditions. In this post, we look at some of the new areas of massage therapy treatment and research studies reported round the Web.
Thank employees for a job well done. They won’t forget it.
Do you want your team to make more of an effort? Try saying “thanks.” A survey conducted by the John Templeton Foundation found that 81 percent of Americans would work harder if their boss said thank you. You may think that a fair paycheck is your...
Getting Down to Essentials: Rosemary Essential Oil
Mention rosemary and most people will invariably tell you about a favorite dish that calls for the herb. Rosemary is certainly one of the most aromatic of the herbs and has a lemon-pine flavor that goes well with garlic and olive oil. That makes it a...