ascp and you
4 Editor's Note
37 Featured Products
43 Member News
45 News Notes
47 Calendar
48 Your Turn
What advice do you wish
you'd received when you
began your career?
20 Lap of Luxury?
Working at a resort spa can be
exciting and lucrative, but it's
also a lot of hard work. Here's
the inside scoop from an expert.
by Ella Stimpson
26 Seaworthy Careers
Exotic locales and unique adventures
collide with long hours and cramped
quarters in this fi rsthand account of
an esty's life aboard a cruise ship.
by Megan Heagle
32 Open for Business
Opening your own spa is an exciting
endeavor. Knowing the risks is the
best way to avoid them.
by Amy Washle
contents
in this issue
7 Wellness:
Super Sweet Superfood
Sweet potatoes don't just taste good,
they're packed with the nutrients
needed for a glowing complexion.
by Shelley Burns
9 Beyond the Basics:
Guard Duty
Learning how to help your clients
maintain a healthy epidermal barrier
function can produce radiant results.
by Mark Lees
12 In the Company of Men
Women aren't the only ones who
want to look and feel fabulous.
It's time to capture this profitable
portion of the population.
by Patti Biro
12
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Skills to Master: Medical Esthetics
The fi fth installment of our yearlong series answers
questions about this popular skin care niche.
by Susanne Schmaling
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Essential
Skills
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