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MAGAZINES / JOURNALS

American Spa - Spa management articles

DaySpa

Dermascope

GCI Global Cosmetic Industry

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Magazine for Skin Care and Spa Professionals

Skin Inc.

Spa Management Journal - Articles from back issues only

SKIN CARE / DERMATOLOGY

Skin Care Physicians - Definitions, FAQs on acne, rosacea, eczema, cancer, etc.

Medline Plus - Articles and medical encyclopedia. Search for skin conditions, diseases, anatomy and more

Skin Disease Finder - Click on body parts to find different diseases, includes photos, treatment and more

Dermalogica  - Skin care issues, speed mapping, images, and more

Anatomy of the Skin (Univ. of Maryland Medical Center) -  anatomy, diseases, skin conditions, etc.

SPA MANAGEMENT / LICENSING / ESTHETICIAN EXAM

SC Board of Cosmetology - Licensing rules and regulations

Preston, Inc. Spa Management Articles - Marketing, product sales, referrals, equipment and more

Milady Sample Test Demo - Choose "cosmetology" to access, full access for a fee

DaySpa e-Cyclopedia - Search for articles about running a day spa

SpaTrade - Articles, career advice, discussion and job boards

Salon Channel - News, job board, FAQs, forums, trade names, products, etc.

MAKE UP, BROWS

Paula's Choice - Excellent product reviews from author Paula Begoun

Eyebrowz - Step-by-step eyebrows

Styles 101 Make Up Application - Tools and techniques

COSMETIC INGREDIENTS

CosmeticsINFO.org - Find safety and ingredient information by product or chemical

Paula's Choice: Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary

FDA CFSAN Cosmetic Information - Regulations, product, ingredient and labeling info

Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Database  - Product ingredients and safety rating

Cosmetics Design - New product news and updates

SAFETY & HYGIENE

FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health - Cosmetic lasers & medical devices

CDC Sterilization & Disinfection in Healthcare Settings - Hygiene, disinfection, standard precautions

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Cosmetics Information  - Laws, rules, safety

ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Dermatology - Health information, newsletter, etc.

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Day Spa Association - Spa directory, articles, spa etiquette, etc.

International Spa Association - Spa management tools, job bank

The Spa Association

Natl. Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Assns - Scholarships

National Cosmetology Association of South Carolina

SPA RECIPES

Spa Index Spa Recipes - Scrubs, lotions, masks, etc.

From Nature with Love Recipe Database - Scrubs, lotions, cleaners, masks, etc.

AROMATHERAPY / HYDROTHERAPY / PARAFFIN

Selecting Essences - List of benefits for different essential oils

NAHA Aromatherapy Information - Safety, application, definitions, essential oils

Hydrotherapy Page (HolisticOnline.com) - Long articles with definition, risks, tips

Spa Therapy Articles by H-E-A-T Inc. Experts - paraffin and water treatments

Paraffin Treatment Tips from Therabath

DICTIONARIES

Cosmetics Reference Guide (Dean Coleman)

Day Spa Terminology

American Academy of Dermatology A-Z Glossary

HISTORY OF SPAS & BEAUTY

Ancient Cosmetics and Fragrance

Body Adornment and Shape Fashion History

Spa History (Spa Association)

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