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129. Suitcase Skin Series - The Great Outdoors
Make sure you look after your skin or it will suffer from a crazy days away. Use the 'less is more' rule to protect your skin with...

Diana Richardson
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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99. Say goodbye to puffy eyes
Puffy eyes can affect anyone. It can have several causes: excess screen time, burning the candle at both ends, salty foods, stressed skin, l

Diana Richardson
Dec 7, 20234 min read
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97. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - guide to glycolic acid
In skincare, glycolic acid is commonly used as an exfoliator and peeling agent. It helps to remove dead skin cells from the surface

Diana Richardson
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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95. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - Benefits of a Chemical Peel
The end of the autumn season and heading into winter means it's PEEL SEASON! Time to slough off the summer sun

Diana Richardson
Nov 23, 20234 min read
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94. Boost your Business Series ~ The seven C’s of content creation
Create your story with the 7 C's of creating content. Telling a story about a new product, treatment, or team member.

Diana Richardson
Nov 20, 20234 min read
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93. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - What is Face Mapping?
Face mapping skin analysis is a technique used by skincare professionals to evaluate the health and condition of the skin

Diana Richardson
Nov 16, 20234 min read
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92. How to do a 5-minute salon audit
Quarter four is a great time to do a business audit, we would recommend doing a quarterly audit as well as an annual AUDIT

Diana Richardson
Nov 13, 20235 min read
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91. Skin Science - Exfoliant Accelerator 35
This week PHAB Service Stars founder Nergish Wadia-Austin hosted an Instagram Live featuring Orchids Retreat Beauty & Wellbeing Founder

Diana Richardson
Nov 9, 20235 min read
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90. Ten ways to ensure profitability in your business
10 ways to boost profitability - If you're scaling your business for sale, you need to pay yourself for all the hats you wear…

Diana Richardson
Nov 7, 20235 min read
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89. Conversations with a Skin Therapist - Skin Sensitivity & Inflammation
How many of you are suffering with redness, itchy or stinging skin when applying products? These are all signs that your skin is sensitised

Diana Richardson
Nov 2, 20236 min read
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88. Why is marketing and branding important in business?
Effective branding aids in building customer recognition and familiarity. A strong brand with a consistent visual identity, logo, and messag

Diana Richardson
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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87. Help manage your skin as the season changes
The seasonal changes that can be found on the skin may vary depending on the climate and geographical location.

Diana Richardson
Oct 26, 20235 min read
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83. What is Bacne?
Back acne, also known as "bacne," is a common skin condition characterized by the presence of acne lesions (such as pimples, blackheads, and

Diana Richardson
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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82. 5 ways to boost your revenue
Today is the last day of my Profit Lab Masterclass and we've just entered the last quarter of the year. I look at business like a sport,...

Diana Richardson
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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78. The dish on double cleansing
Skincare is an essential part of our daily routine, and many already follow a simple cleanse, tone, moisturise regime every day

Diana Richardson
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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77. Science and Technology - Benefits of retinol
Is the retinol hype worthy of all of the press it receives? YES! Because retinol has over 60 years worth of research

Diana Richardson
Jan 12, 20234 min read
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76. Menopause Masterclass
Hormones play a huge role in ongoing changes in our skin - as women we go through puberty, menstrual cycles, menopause

Diana Richardson
Nov 17, 202213 min read
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65. Lifestyle Series - Get that post workout glow!
How many of you exercise regularly? Statistics showed that at the end of last year, 10 million people in the UK were members of health...

Diana Richardson
Mar 30, 20215 min read
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62. The meaning behind Aurum D
So much comes in to a name - special meaning, history, branding and reputation. Aurum D came about on a girly spa day. I have always...

Diana Richardson
Feb 18, 20212 min read
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