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5 New Products 9 Nutrition: Sleep, Hormones, and Your Skin Quality sleep plays a huge role in our ability to make use of the nutrients we take in and the hormones that regulate skin health. by Shelley Burns
11 Your Niche: Rising to the Top Medical esthetics, the most highly paid career path for estheticians, is also one of the most demanding. by Rebecca Jones
12 Winter Holiday Hideout Create simple spa pleasures with herbs and spices for a warm, cozy winter experience. by Linda Bertaut
18 Lovely Lips Do your facials ignore the hardest working part of the face? Here's how to give lips the attention they deserve. by Noreen Young
22 Beating the Bugs Drug-resistant bacteria are on the rise. Make sure you are protecting yourself and your clients. by Leslie Roste
26 Goals and Resolutions Jump-start your practice with the right plan—the key to reaching your goals. by Dave Waggoner
30 Using Client Notes Improve your results and increase client loyalty. When you take notes the right way, everybody wins. by Felicia Brown
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2 Editor's Note 34 Finer Points: Where Are We Now? What are the threats and challenges in the world of professional skin care, and what can each of us do to protect the future of esthetics? by Susanne Schmaling
37 Member News 39 Calendar 40 Your Turn
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