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Educated Insights

As part of our educational philosophy, we provide thought leadership on a range of topics relevant to industry professionals and anyone who loves beauty. Here, you’ll find trends, industry news, tutorials, and tips for spa treatments and at-home care.

Alumni Spotlight: Chelsea Blackburn Owner of Dew You Skincare & Lore Skincare

Alumni Spotlight on Esthetics grad, Chelsea Blackburn! She is an ambitious individual whose skincare concerns ignited a passion for beauty and motivated her to become a spa owner and founder […]

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How to Get the X-Factor from Lotion X!

Watch our step-by-step video tutorial to get the X-Factor from our best-selling Lotion X: Blackhead Melting Lotion, at home! Discover how to incorporate this one-of-a-kind, esthetician-beloved product into your weekly […]

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Taking Care of Your Winter Skin

The brisk winter months are upon us, and we have the inside scoop on winter skin! Let’s start with the basics. It can cause your skin to be dehydrated, itchy, […]

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Let’s Talk About Aging

Sigh. Aging. It’s a completely natural and expected part of life…until it happens to you. It seemed incomprehensible when you were bouncing energetically through your younger years with effortlessly supple […]

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Maskne: Why it Happens and How to Prevent it

As COVID-19 began to spread, wearing face masks suddenly became a common accessory to any outfit. While face masks are worn for our protection and for the protection of those […]

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Beware These Lesser-Known Causes of Skin Issues

It’s great to be selective about the skin care formulas you use to keep your skin healthy and glowing! But caring for your skin means more than simply using the […]

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Lotion X Bubble Mask Facial Treatment

Learn the steps and products necessary to perform this natural treatment. Bubble away blackheads for effortless extractions! As part of our educational philosophy, we aim to provide thought leadership on […]

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How Moisturizers Can Cause Dry Skin

We all know how important it is to keep the skin hydrated. Most of us do this by moisturizing our faces daily with heavy creams. However, a lot of us […]

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Vitamin C & AHA Facial Treatment

Learn the steps and ingredients necessary to perform this natural and innovative treatment, which delivers brightening and rejuvenating results for your facial clients. As part of our educational philosophy, we […]

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Why You Should Be Using a Moisturizer with Blue Light Protection

Most of us are aware of the importance of using products to protect your skin from harmful environmental elements like pollution, smoke, and UV rays. But these days, you also […]

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The Christine Valmy Approach to Natural Skin Care
The CV Approach to Natural Skin Care

Hear what makes our cruelty-free, natural skin care products unique and effective – from more than 75 years of expertise in the science of esthetics to a mantra passed down […]

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How to Care for Dry Skin

Everyone’s skin is a little different. You have probably heard terms like dry, oily, and combination used to describe different skin types. Today, we’ll be discussing dry skin! When the […]

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Caring for Oily, Breakout-Prone Skin

Do you have oily, breakout-prone skin? If so, some of the products you’re using to get a smoother complexion may be working against you. Using medicated creams and soaps or […]

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Give Yourself an At-Home Facial in 5 Steps and Image of Girl with Clear Skin in Towel
How to Give Yourself an At-Home Facial

It’s always important to carve out some “me time,” no matter how crazy life gets. To help you reduce stress, and practice self-care at home, we’ve broken down the steps […]

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How to Make an Antioxidant Mask

What can antioxidants do for your skin? Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and enzymes that can help prevent and repair damage to your body’s tissue. Antioxidants do this by slowing or […]

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Esthetics student massaging a woman's hand
Hands Deserve the Spa Treatment, Too!

Your hands have taken the brunt of all the extra washing and sanitizing the past few months, and it’s inevitable that your hands will need a little extra TLC these […]

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How to Steam Your Face Without a Steamer

When life gets busy, it can be difficult to regularly visit your esthetician to keep your skin healthy and glowing, but you can still enjoy the benefits of a relaxing […]

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Is Your Beauty Routine Working Against You?

After reading countless beauty blogs, you have finally nailed down a flawless beauty routine. You cleanse, exfoliate, tone and hydrate regularly; however, you still encounter acne, oily skin and blackheads […]

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Alumni Spotlight: CV's Very Own Ms. Brenda, Esthetics Instructor
Alumni Spotlight: CV’s Very Own Ms. Brenda, Esthetics Instructor

Alumni spotlight on CV’s very own Esthetics alum turned CV Esthetics Instructor, Brenda Ramos Cardona! Her insight and inspirational words are valuable for all skin care professionals, whether you’re established […]

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Our Expert Instructor Chats About Esthetics

Listen in as SpaSOS ‘s Sherrie Tennessee and Christine Valmy instructor, Despina Freimanis, discuss the evolving beauty industry and how to launch a career in skin care!    Visit Well […]

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Natural Diamond and Gold Anti-Aging Facial

Learn the steps and ingredients necessary to perform this natural treatment. Give your clients the radiant skin and anti-aging results they’ll love! As part of our educational philosophy, we aim […]

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