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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

SPA BUSINESS / LICENSING / EXAM

SC Board of Cosmetology - Licensing rules and regulations

Preston, Inc. Spa Management Articles

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

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

INDUSTRY NEWS / FORUMS

MAKE UP, BROWS

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Make- Up Lessons - Step-by-step makeovers

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

CosmeticIndustry.com - News about cosmetics and skin care, plus links to more info

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

FDA Household Products Database - Health, safety, and handling information

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

SKIN CARE / DERMATOLOGY

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

Dermatology A-Z - Encyclopedia from the American Academy of Dermatology

International Dermal Institute E-library - Click on "Articles" under E-Library

FaceFacts.com - Acne anatomy, myths, facts, skin care, etc.

Rosacea.org - Rosacea facts, glossary, treatment, etc.

Medline Plus - Medical information, articles, etc.

Structure of the Skin - Detailed info about structure, function, and layers of the skin

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

condition, etc. Search function for info on aging skin, etc.

SAFETY & HYGIENE

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

CDC Sterilization & Disinfection in Healthcare Settings - Hand hygiene & disinfection

Hand Hygiene - APIC brochure detailing how to wash your hands

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / LEGAL ISSUES

ASSOCIATIONS

SPA RECIPES

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

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

Aromatherapy Page (HolisticOnline.com) - Definitions, history, overview

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

DICTIONARIES

HISTORY OF SPAS & BEAUTY

Ancient Cosmetics and Fragrance