Pulse Legacy Archive March / April 2012 | Page 75

Insert-ISPA MarArp_Skin Care 2/29/12 3:14 PM Page 7 SKIN-CARE PRODUCT SELECTION: Don’t Forget the Basics! RESEARCH THE BRAND. Visit the company website to understand the science behind its product, technology and ingredients. READ PRODUCT REVIEWS. Search product reviews online to find out what real consumers think when it comes to a particular skin-care brand. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers now have the forum to provide honest feedback on a product, giving businesses the opportunity to use them as online focus groups. TEST THE PRODUCT. While reviews are great, don’t rely on second-hand recommendation. Instead, be sure to test each product for efficacy before pushing them to your treatment room.