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ESTHETICS RESOURCES

skin care / spa business / cosmetics / magazines & journals / prescription drugs / safety issues / government agencies / associations / industry news / dictionaries / history / anatomy

SKIN CARE / DERMATOLOGY

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

Intellihealth - Symptoms, treatment, prognosis, etc. on hundreds of diseases & disorders

Internet Dermatology Society's Global Lecture Series - Textbook & lectures on skin

                                                                                                                  conditions and diseases

Fanie Intl. Articles & Fact Sheets - Good articles, but also promotes its own product line

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.

 

SPA BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Preston, Inc. Spa Management Articles

SpaFinder.com

 

COSMETICS, MAKE UP, BROWS

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

Paula's Choice - Makeup advice, product reviews from best-selling author Paula Begoun

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

Eyebrowz  - Step-by-step eyebrows

Styles 101 Make Up Application  - Tools and techniques

 

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MAGAZINES / JOURNALS

American Spa - Spa management articles

DaySpa

Dermascope

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Magazine for Skin Care and Spa Professionals

Skin Inc.

Spa Management Journal

 

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Also see FDA links under "SAFETY ISSUES" below

Drugs.com (Combination of PDR, Micromedex, & Multum data)

Medline Plus Drug Information (Micromedex & MedMaster data)

RxMed

FDA MedWatch

 

SAFETY ISSUES

FDA CFSAN Cosmetic Information - Regulations, product, ingredient and labeling info

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

                                                                                products & ingredients, MSDS sheets

FDA CDER Drug Safety Information - Drug evaluation and research news & info

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

CDC Sterilization & Disenfection in Healthcare Settings

Wonderful World of Bacteria - See especially Skin Bacteria on page 3

 

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / RESOURCES

Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Medline Plus  - Medical information, disease encylopedia, articles, etc. from NIH and NLM

 

ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Dermatology  - Health information, newsletter, etc.

American Beauty Association

Day Spa Association  - Spa directory, articles, spa etiquette, etc.

International Spa Association  - Spa management tools, job bank

The Spa Association

Natl. Coalition of Estheticians, Manufacturers/Distributors & Assns - Scholarships

 

INDUSTRY NEWS / FORUMS

Salon Channel  - Professional news, job board, FAQs, forums, trade names, product info, etc.

SpaTrade - Articles, career advice, discussion and job boards

SpaWire - News, products, jobs, etc.

SpaElegance - News, products, jobs, spa business articles, etc.

SpaTherapy.com - Educational articles, business management tips, news, etc.

 

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DICTIONARIES

Cosmetics Reference Guide (Dean Coleman)

Day Spa Terminology

Dictionary of Skin Care Terms

Paula's Choice: Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary

 

HISTORY

Ancient Cosmetics and Fragrance

Body Adornment and Shape Fashion History

History of Electrolysis (AEA)

Spa History (Spa Association)

 

ANATOMY

Anatomy of the Skin (Univ. of Maryland Medical Center)

Anatomy of the Skin and Nails (Electronic Textbook of Dermatology)

 

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