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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
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Skin Care Physicians -
Definitions, treatment, FAQs on acne, rosacea, eczema, cancer, etc.
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Intellihealth -
Symptoms, treatment, prognosis, etc. on hundreds of diseases & disorders
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Internet Dermatology Society's Global Lecture
Series - Textbook & lectures on skin
conditions and diseases
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Fanie
Intl. Articles & Fact Sheets - Good articles,
but also promotes its own product line
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International Dermal Institute E-library
- Click on "Articles" under E-Library
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FaceFacts.com - Acne
anatomy, myths, facts, skin care, etc.
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Rosacea.org -
Rosacea facts, glossary, treatment, etc.
SPA
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
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Preston, Inc. Spa Management Articles
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SpaFinder.com
COSMETICS,
MAKE UP, BROWS
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Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Make Up Lessons
- Step-by-step makeovers
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Paula's Choice
- Makeup advice, product reviews from best-selling author
Paula Begoun
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CosmeticIndustry.com -
Latest news about cosmetics and skin care, plus links to more info
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Eyebrowz - Step-by-step eyebrows
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Styles 101 Make Up Application
- Tools and techniques
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MAGAZINES / JOURNALS
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American Spa - Spa
management articles
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DaySpa
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Dermascope
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Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Magazine for Skin Care
and Spa Professionals
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Skin Inc.
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Spa Management Journal
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Also see FDA links under "SAFETY ISSUES" below
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Drugs.com
(Combination of PDR, Micromedex, & Multum data)
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Medline
Plus Drug Information (Micromedex & MedMaster data)
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RxMed
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FDA MedWatch
SAFETY ISSUES
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FDA CFSAN Cosmetic Information
- Regulations, product, ingredient and labeling info
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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
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CDC Sterilization & Disenfection in Healthcare
Settings
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Wonderful World of Bacteria
- See especially Skin Bacteria on page 3
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GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES / RESOURCES
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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
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American Academy of Dermatology - Health
information, newsletter, etc.
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American Beauty Association
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Day Spa Association -
Spa directory, articles, spa etiquette, etc.
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International Spa Association - Spa
management tools, job bank
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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.
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SpaTrade - Articles,
career advice, discussion and job boards
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SpaWire - News,
products, jobs, etc.
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SpaElegance - News, products, jobs, spa
business articles, etc.
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SpaTherapy.com - Educational articles,
business management tips, news, etc.
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DICTIONARIES
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Cosmetics Reference Guide (Dean Coleman)
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Day Spa Terminology
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Dictionary of Skin Care Terms
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Paula's Choice: Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary
HISTORY
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Ancient Cosmetics and Fragrance
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Body Adornment and Shape Fashion History
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History of Electrolysis (AEA)
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Spa History (Spa Association)
ANATOMY
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Anatomy of the Skin (Univ. of Maryland Medical
Center)
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Anatomy of the Skin and Nails (Electronic Textbook of Dermatology)
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