Product Questions:

Belavi Training Questions:

1. Question: What are the requirements for becoming a Certified Belavi Facelift Professional?

2. Question: Do I have to come to Michigan for my training?

3. Question: How can I pay for my classes and products?

4. Question: How much money can I make doing the Facelift Massage, honestly?

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Skincare Questions:

1. At what age do you recommend starting professional facials? I have some clients who have pre-teen children with early skin problems, but they seem so young to have a facial!

2. I know that extractions are important when a client has congested skin, but should I do them on all clients? What if their skin condition is good and really doesn’t need extractions?

3. What is acne and how do I know if I have it?

4. Why do some people breakout in their forties?

5. What is the difference between acne vulgaris and acne rosacea?

6. Can Hydroxy Acids make me look younger?

7. I'm confused about the different types of hydroxy acids. Is one type better than another?

8. How does glycolic acid work?

9. Is one glycolic peel enough?

Private Label Product Questions:

Treatment Questions for professionals:

Mary Ann, I am looking for all of the products needed for the services you perform in your clinic.  I love your Menu of Services and want to incorporate many of the treatments into my Day Spa. Can you let me know what products are needed?

1. Esthetically Yours Signature Facial

2. Mini Facial

3. Acne Facial

4. Teen Facial

5. Eye Zone Rejuvenation

6. Men's Facial

7. Exfoliating Back Facial

8. Anti Aging Facial w/Collagen

9. Power Paraffin Facial

10. Glycolic Skin Smoothing

11. Collagen Blanket

Waxing Questions:

1. I am very nervous about performing a Brazilian Waxing?  Can you give me any tips?

1. What are your General ordering and shipping policies?

Question:  I am also wondering about your liposome eye gel.  I presently use an eye cream from another company that I really like because it's very thick and creamy and I feel it really nourishes the delicate eye area.  Would the liposome eye gel be used in addition to my eye cream, or instead of it?  

Answer: You could use it in addition as it is a gel that soaks into the skin and wouldn't  disturb another ingredients in your eye cream.  

Question: What exactly is that product designed to achieve?

Answer: The liposome's in this soothing gel are encapsulated with Japanese Green Tea Extract, which help reduce skin irritation. Sodium Hyaluronate binds moisture and helps moisturize and lubricate tissues around the eye area. 

Note: I however would recommend the Super Firming Crème to replace the above eye cream. Here is some information on this product:   This high-tech complex provides ingredients which help firm and tighten aging skin, while providing enhanced texture and the reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. Clinical studies confirm the effectiveness of this superficial facial lines by 36% within 4 weeks, and increasing skin firmness by 21% within 4 weeks. maximum doses of Vit.E and Sodium Hyaluronate help protect and hydrate. Mature/Photoaged 

Question: What are the requirements for becoming a Certified Belavi Facelift Professional?

You must carry a certification in Massage Therapy, Cosmetology, or Esthetics.

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Question: Do I have to come to Michigan for my training?

NO, our training center is here in central lower Michigan but there are a couple of options available to you.  You can become certified through our Home Study Program. You will not get the important hands on experience that you will get in the classroom but it is available to you.You can also attend a Seminar Training for three days located in Ann Arbor, Michigan or at the Bellanina Mountain Retreat Waynesville, NC Contact Belavi driectly at 1-800-BELAVI4 for information.

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Question: How can I pay for my classes and products?

I will accept checks, cash (not through the mail), Visa, M/C, and Discover. If you are attending a seminar in the near future I will also accept a payment plan with the balance due when class begins.

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Question: How much money can I make doing the Facelift Massage, honestly?

Your profit is going to depend on the amount you charge for the Facelift Massage. How much do you want to make it worth? If you charge $65.00 (which is average), and your total cost for that treatment is $4.00 to $6.00 (average) than you just profited $60.00. If you get your client started on the recommended series of 12 than you can profit about 720.00 in 12 weeks! I always offer a discounted rate per treatment of $5.00 if they purchase the series of 12. I know a therapist that charges $125.00 for the Belavi treatment and she really makes it worth $125.00!

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Question: Why do you offer Esthetically Yours products for Private Label?

I understand how nice it is to have your information and logo on all of your products. Every time your client uses that product you have a free advertisement. I have spent a great deal of time and energy researching laboratories and companies that create skincare products and to my dismay there are only a handful of good companies. I have one of the best laboratories in the world manufacturing products exclusively for Esthetically Yours. Our products are created when I call, not stored in a warehouse until I call.  Our products are used in some of the top spa's and resorts in the country. You can be assured you are using quality skincare products.

If you have any questions you'd like answered please visit our feedback page and fill out the feedback sheet.

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Question: What are the requirements for purchasing EY products private label?

Esthetically Yours purchasing requirements are simple, $50.00  minimum purchase (not including tax) and a minimum of three pieces for each product ordered. Simple!

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Question: Can I purchase Belavi products private label?

No, Belavi products are not available for private label.  However, if you are a Seminar or Home study Graduate that has completed and passed the Belavi Exam Requirements then you are entitled to purchase Belavi and Esthetically Yours products at a wholesale price (average 40% off retail listed pricing).

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Question: How much money can I make retailing products?

Answer: Esthetically Yours Private Label products are set up with an average 100 to 200% profit range for you.  You may choose to increase Esthetically Yours product prices according to your community.

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Question: What are some ways I can sell and promote my products?

Belavi and Esthetically Yours have pre-printed product information that will help you promote your products to clients in a professional manner. It's always good to have product on hand to show your client what you have used during their service. Offer these products to your client for purchase. If you have to order it, odds are that client is going to walk away and you are not going to make the sale. There are some good promotional ideas in books or already in use at salons and spas. Information is usually yours, if you ask!

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Question: At what age do you recommend starting professional facials? I have some clients who have pre-teen children with early skin problems, but they seem so young to have a facial!’

I think your question is an excellent one, as I personally think it is a mistake to focus too much ‘adult’ attention on clients who are very young.
So often, youngsters have a heightened insecurity about their appearance anyway, and by calling too much attention to what we perceive as a ‘problem,’ can make it even worse!  I typically find their parent [usually their Mother] is an existing client, who would bring in the teenager for me to look over.
I generally chat to the parent before the appointment, let them know that I did not want to talk about the skin problems in front of the teen as if they were an object. So often, the parents will say things such as ‘I keep telling her, if she would just stop picking her face, her skin would clear up!’ They would say it in front of the teen, and say it in such a way, that they expected me to agree with them.
Often, the parents' opinion was in fact incorrect, and did nothing to help the problem. A difficult situation though, because by being a regular client, I would find myself caught in the middle. Sound familiar? It is important to explain to the parent that you would like to look at the skin alone, make a treatment plan, and then discuss it with the parent [which is usually the one paying for the treatment].
It is important to remember that the teen is your client too, and entitled to a high degree of confidentiality. You will lose their trust if they feel that everything they tell you will be passed on to the parent, no matter how trivial the details may seem! I think a good age to begin skin care at home is from birth, but the professional treatment aspect should begin at around 11 or 12 with a very simple cleansing routine and extractions. I don’t believe it should be much more than a 30-minute cleansing treatment with a double cleanse, exfoliation, extractions and a masque. I would not elaborate into massage, pre-treatment relaxation rituals or any over stimulation with friction.
Keep it serious and simple, and be very attentive to the teen’s feedback as far as results and home care. Remember, the home care aspect is even more important than the professional treatment at this age, and their active participation is critical to success.

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Question: I know that extractions are important when a client has congested skin, but should I do them on all clients? What if their skin condition is good and really doesn’t need extractions?’

One thing that clients cannot do for themselves [and should never be encouraged to tackle!] is to extract congestion in their skin. While some clients have full need of our extraction expertise, it is true that there are many with good skin conditions that we may feel do not need this type of attention.
It is nevertheless essential that every client know that we have in fact, evaluated and examined their skin for possible extractions. I call this process ‘extraction evaluation’. We must examine the skin of every client under the magnifying lamp, and literally scour the skin with our eyes and fingertips, searching out any potential extractions. The client must not only see that we are examining the skin [because the light of the magnifying lamp is on], but they must also feel our fingertips stroking the skin surface, feeling for congestion underneath.
Areas to be examined must include the hairline, inside the ears, behind the ears, under the jaw line and in the indent of the collarbone, as well as the obvious nasal-labial groove at the side of the mouth and nose. Obviously, when we detect congestion, we will tackle it by pre-softening and preparing the skin for manual extractions, but even if we do not find any congestion, every client must know that we searched the skin for congestion anyway!

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Question: What is acne and how do I know if I have it?

Acne is a genetic disease affecting the skin by a series of recurrent, infected breakouts. Classic acne blemishes include blackheads, milia, pimples and cysts. If you experience ongoing breakouts, you should seek help from a licensed skin care therapist, who may refer you to a dermatologist if the condition is sufficiently severe. With the numerous advances in skin care formulations, however, increasingly more people are combating their acne with regular facial treatments and complementary at-home regimens.

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Question: Why do some people breakout in their forties?

Stress and hormonal changes are the primary cause of the re-emergence of acne well after puberty. Recent studies indicate that 40 to 50 percent of adults between the ages of 20 and 40 are diagnosed with persistent, low-grade acne. Along with several lifestyle changes, including reducing one's stress level and improving one's diet, there are several products on the market designed to address these problems.

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Question: What is the difference between acne vulgaris and acne rosacea?

Acne vulgaris is the more common form of acne and is caused by clogging and inflammation of the skin's sebaceous and hair follicles. Acne Rosacea, on the other hand, tends to affect an older person and is caused by the blood vessels of the face becoming inflamed and swollen. Skin can become permanently reddened and the nose can become swollen and bulbous. Acne Rosacea, like acne vulgaris, is treatable. Speak to your skin care therapist for recommendations on treatment.

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Question: Can Hydroxy Acids make me look younger?

Because the rate of cell renewal slows as we age, it is vitally important to assist the skin by supplementing its natural exfoliation process with hydroxy acid treatments. Removing dead cells from the skin's surface not only makes the skin appear fresh and healthy, it stimulates new cell generation. (Research indicates that it can even increase collagen levels, helping to reduce the effects of skin aging.) Consult your skin care therapist for a series of in-salon treatments and for recommendations on  effective, at-home exfoliants.

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Question: I'm confused about the different types of hydroxy acids. Is one type better than another?

Basically, hydroxy acids all work in a similar fashion by helping to "unglue" the intercellular cement that binds dead surface cells together. Among the many types of hydroxy acids, Non-irritating ingredients like alpha hydroxy Lactic Acid, beta hydroxy Salicylic Acid, and fruit enzymes Papain and Bromelain are the most effective.  When discussing the effectiveness of a hydroxy acid product, the most relevant issues are not just the amount of acid used, referred to as a percentage, but the final pH of the product as well.  Make sure products contain the optimum pH of 3.4 to 3.9, which ensures an effective treatment without irritating the skin. A pH lower than 3.2 may cause serious irritation to the skin, while a pH above 4.0 weakens the effectiveness of the hydroxy acids.

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Question: How does glycolic acid work?

Glycolic acid comes in varying strengths. At lower strengths is used as an exfolient. At higher strengths it is used as a mild peel. As an exfoliant it softens and loosens the dry, dead skin cells that form a barrier layer on the skin surface. This allows the skin to shed the dead cells. The process uncovers new skin cells to reveal a smoother, moister and fresher skin surface. At the same time, glycolic acid loosens the natural oils and dirt that buildup in the pores. This deep cleansing action minimizes the appearance of the pores and reduces the development of pimples and other breakouts. Glycolic acid also stimulates circulation to the skin. By doing this the body's production of elastin and collagen is increased so that the skin is more supple. Removing dead skin cells, cleaning out pores, and stimulating the production of elastin and collagen results in healthier and more youthful appearing skin. The new living cells retain moisture better which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Question: Is one glycolic peel enough?

No, generally one wash is not enough. For optimal benefit, your doctor or esthetician performs a series of four to six applications of glycolic acid at the appropriate strengths. These treatments are performed every 7 to 14 days during the series. The treatments promote the removal of damaged skin layers and stimulate the growth of new skin cells. Remember, this program is conservative. Unlike a chemical peel, it is designed to produce changes slowly so that there is minimum interruption of your daily schedule. Periodic follow-up peels three to five times throughout the year are recommended to maintain your skin's improved condition.

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