Spotlight: Lighten Up

Whether it's a gathering of new freckles, mottled skin tone or dark, irregular facial discoloration, hyperpigmentation is sure to make an appearance in your spa.

The three main causes of hyperpigmentation are photodamage, hormonal changes, and inflammation or injury. Discoloration occurs when melanocytes, which produce melanin to darken and protect skin from ultraviolet rays, start to overreact and overproduce.

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What’s New: Sweet As Pumpkin Pie

Bring the best ingredients from this Thanksgiving favorite to the treatment table.

1. Prana SpaCeuticals Pumpkin Scrub
Lactic acid and pumpkin extracts stimulate cell renewal for softer, smoother skin from head to toe. 866.589.2949, www.pranaspaceuticals.com

2. Tara Spa Therapy Brocade Collection Neck Wrap
Filled with a signature blend of cinnamon, clove, allspice and orange, this relaxing wrap can be microwaved to provide moist heat therapy. 800.552.0779, www.taraspa.com

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Essentials: Products You Need

Essentials is designed to preview products and services of interest to day spa owners and managers. To receive more information about these items, call the phone number or visit the website listed at the end of each description, and mention you saw it in DAYSPA.

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