“Why change it?” Getz says. “It worked, so they haven’t messed with any of the philosophies or any of the equipment or formulas. The only thing that has changed is the packaging.”
Nail buffer — It’s time to revive weakened, dry and brittle nails from using acrylic nails, gel polish and ultraviolet light by going natural for 4 to 6 months. Keep nails clean, trimmed and buffed. You will be surprised how great they will look. ($2.97, Revlon Crazy Shine Nail Buffer, Walmart)
Merninger believed clinics should only be started by former clients who understood the intricacies of problem skin. When he died, the company was sold to a Hollywood agent who bought it specifically because his wife wanted to make sure the technology didn’t die with him.
Facial wipes to remove make-up — Even if you fall into the bed at night exhausted, its still not too late to remove your make-up and clean your face. For beautiful clog-free pores, use pre-moistened facial wipes right from the comfort of your own bed. ($4.97, Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes, Walmart)
There were only so many ways to treat these severe breakouts in the 1970s. People offered well-intentioned home remedies such as putting bleach on the skin – a “treatment” which Getz actually tried.
Susan Getz, esthetician and owner of Dermaculture Clinic of the Midwest, gives Danielle Peterson, Moorhead, an iontophoresis treatment, in which a machine drives galvanic current and water-soluble, nutrient-rich solutions deep into the skin. David Samson / The Forum
