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Local Healthy Nail Ordinance Captures National Attention

San Francisco’s newly passed Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance is intended to address occupational health hazards among the city’s more than 200 nail salons and 1,800 nail technicians. This ordinance establishes a voluntary recognition program for salons that use polishes and top and base coats that are “three-free.”

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Secret Ingredient: Glycerin

Although glycerin has about the same food energy as table sugar, it does not raise blood sugar levels, nor does it cause cavities.

Secret Ingredient: Baking Soda

The ancient Egyptians used natural baking soda and incense as spiritual cleansers in purification ceremonies.

Secret Ingredient: Papaya

Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.

Secret Ingredient: Abyssinian Oil

Because it aids in pigment spread, the oil combats the “caking effect” in lipsticks.

Secret Ingredient: Licorice Root

Many licorice candies and sweets are actually flavored with the similar-tasting herb anise.

Floating Pedicure

Step-by-step by Nails & More Day Spa, Greensboro, N.C.

Secret Ingredient: Argan Oil

Fair-trade cooperatives in Morocco benefiting women have made the oil skyrocket in popularity — it’s not just good for users, it’s now also beneficial for local harvesters.

Use Caution with Certain Essential Oils

Irritation and sensitivity are possible with the use of almost any essential oil.

Milk with Coffee Beans Pedicure

North Point Nail Spa, San Francisco, shares the step-by-steps for an energizing pedicure.

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