ASCP Skin Deep

January | February 2014

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ascp and you: news notes NASN Celebrates The National Aesthetic Spa Network (NASN) celebrates its 10th anniversary in January. The volunteer-based network organizes no-cost regional educational events for spa professionals. NASN was founded in 2004 (as the Florida Aesthetic Network) by Janet McCormick and Denise R. Fuller. It has now grown to a nationwide organization with multiple chapters in the United States. A special anniversary event will be held on January 26 in Delray Beach, Florida, to commemorate the milestone. This event will include a three-course dinner and panel discussion on the future of the spa industry. Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) is proud to be a sponsor of the anniversary dinner and an ongoing supporter of NASN's efforts in bringing high-quality, product-neutral education and networking to all those working in spa and salon careers. For more information about the anniversary event, or to find another NASN event in your area, visit www.nasnbiz.com. Sunscreen: Don't Rub It In Most people who use sunscreen apply it incorrectly, according to manufacturers Johnson & Johnson. Curtis Cole, PhD, the company's vice president of research and development, spoke on the topic at the Clinical Dermatology Conference held in Las Vegas in October. "Americans under-apply sunscreen," Cole said. "They apply about one-quarter to one-half of what they should." He said skin care professionals should also tell their clients that the goal is not to make the product disappear completely into the skin. "When they apply sunscreen, don't rub it in—spread it over the skin." Because most people are accustomed to applying skin care products in very small quantities and believe they should be trying to make the product penetrate, it may be worth a reminder to your clients that sunscreen is intended to function as a barrier. In this case, greater effectiveness comes from leaving greater amounts of product on the skin's surface, not from getting it deeper into the skin. 38ASCP Skin Deep January/February 2014 The Most Common Inspection Violations Have you checked your state's sanitation requirements recently? California's Board of Barbering and Cosmetology reports that these are the top 10 reasons their inspectors cite a spa or salon for violating state regulations—in no particular order: Failing to disinfect nonelectrical instruments and equipment. Unsanitary product use (e.g., double dipping). Reusing items that cannot be disinfected (e.g., sponges). Unlicensed establishment or unlicensed employees. Failing to display a current license on the business premises. I ncorrect towel storage/ laundering. Problems with general cleanliness and repair of the business premises. I nsufficient disinfectant in container for total immersion of items being disinfected. Unsanitary brushes in hair salons. Unsanitary headrests and treatment tables.

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