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Aesthetics

Can we perform microdermabrasion in summer?

2013-05-27

We have long considered it best to abstain from performing microdermabrasion in summer, but in doing so, we have deprived our clientele of excellent results! Don’t forget that for you, this means one less service to offer during the season. Take California for example: they have been practicing microdermabrasion for many years, even at very warm temperatures, and with great success. Continue Reading…

Electrolysis

The Rise and Fall of Applisonix Ultrasound Tweezers

2013-04-26

Do you remember Applisonix Selectif Pro, this miraculous ultrasound tweezer which was intended to replace electrolysis on the permanent hair removal market? The manufacturer of Applisonix claimed that the tweezer could radiate ultrasound waves and that this energy could then be led to the base of the follicle, by the hair, where heat was created. Continue Reading…

Aesthetics

Oxygen-based Therapy: Miracle or Reality?

2013-03-06

Source of life, oxygen is an essential element that controls cell, tissue and organ regeneration. Humans can live weeks without eating food, but only survive minutes without oxygen. Oxygen bars now offer customers the chance to inhale pure oxygen leaving them feeling refreshed and revived. Continue Reading…

Cosmetic Products

Prepare your skin for winter!

2012-11-09

Winter will soon be upon us! And with it comes the usual harsh conditions of wind, cold, snow and… heating. These all lead to unwanted skin reactions, including chapped lips and dry, taut skin. Your skin needs major relief. Lower temperature results in less sebum production and dehydration can occur. Continue Reading…

Electrolysis

Electrolysis techniques, then and now – 2nd part

2012-03-08

Combined currents (Blend) – Combined currents allow you to work with both galvanic and high-frequency currents simultaneously. The success of the technique is based on the right dosage of the two currents. While the galvanic current is used to generate lye in the hair follicle, the high-frequency current is added to enhance the destructive power of the lye by warming it. Continue Reading…