November 20, 2012
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A skin care product that helps seal and retain moisture in the skin; can be used as part of a manicure or pedicure as well.
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November 19, 2012
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Lavender is a plant whose leaves, flowers, and oil are used in many beauty products for its soothing and pleasant-smelling properties.
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November 19, 2012
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Alpha-hydroxy acid derived from milk.
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November 19, 2012
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A rich emollient that contains fatty acids and is good for dry, aging skin.
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November 19, 2012
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A nail style that includes a white tip and a pink nail bed; can be achieved with nail polish, airbrushing, nail art paints, specialty tips, or colored acrylics; there are many variations of this look, but generally a “French” manicure incorporates one color on the nail tip and another on the nail bed.
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November 19, 2012
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Any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze (speed up or otherwise modify) specific biochemical reactions at body temperature; used as exfoliants and derived from fruits like papaya or pineapple.
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November 19, 2012
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Acid extracts that chemically exfoliate the top layer of skin; they have the same effect as AHAs, but tend to be less irritating and come from different sources.
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November 19, 2012
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The use of aroma, usually with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits, to enhance or create a feeling of well-being.
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November 19, 2012
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A substance, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, thought to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation.
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November 19, 2012
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Acid extracts from natural or synthetic sources that chemically exfoliate the top layer of skin; there are five types: citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid; also known as fruit acids.
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September 30, 2012
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Eucalyptus is a native Australian tree with aromatic leaves that yield an oil that can be used medicinally.
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August 15, 2012
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Natural nail services are seeing a sizeable upswing in popularity in salons right now, and clever techs can capitalize on this new wave of “back-to-basics” clients with great manicuring fundamentals and some little extra touches.
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August 1, 2012
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Navigating the myriad of claims in the cosmetic world may leave you wondering what these terms mean and who sets the standard. You’ll find it’s not clear cut.
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June 14, 2012
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Glamour magazine shares a step-by-step guide on how to give a quick and simple polish-less mani. Perfect for male clients or customers who want their nails looking fabulously natural.
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March 29, 2012
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Food staples in your kitchen can be blended to create scrubs or masks to personalize any mani or pedi. Healing properties in the food benefit the skin, and nature’s comforting aromas soothe the soul.
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