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Tried and True: 5 Myths and Truths About Cleansing and Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Clients suffering from acne are often not cleansing properly, which could be due to the various advertis­ements promoting harsh cleansers and tools that could cause more harm than good. This article appeared in the February 2018 issue. The following are five common myths and truths associated with acne-prone skin and cleansing.

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Infrared Sauna Therapy for Weight Management: A Guide for Women 40+

Alison Bladh

A 2018 study in Complementary Therapies in Medicine demonstrated that the metabolic boost from regular infrared sauna sessions could lead to improvements in body composition and fat loss when combined with a balanced diet. Infrared sauna therapy can be a fantastic, gentle tool for weight management, stress reduction, and muscle recovery.

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How to Prevent Lip Thinning and Keep Your Lips Full and Youthful as You Age

Alison Bladh

Gua Sha Lip Massage: Boosting Circulation and Plumpness Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese technique using a smooth-edged tool, typically made of jade or rose quartz, to improve circulation and stimulate collagen production. Increase Circulation : Glide the Gua Sha tool across the lips, moving outward. Garre, A.,

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FDA Approves First At-home Syphilis Test

The Dermatology Digest

Cases increased by 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022. The test received marketing authorization from the FDA through the de novo pathway, recognizing it as a novel device for syphilis testing in the United States, distinguishing it from other products on the market. Syphilis has resurged at an alarming rate in the U.S.

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Arch Amenities’ Catherine Warren on technology & creating memorable experiences.

Spa Executive

Technology should serve as a versatile tool rather than a wholesale replacement for human interaction, says Arch Amenities’ Catherine Warren. She has received numerous accolades, including being named Favorite Spa Leader in 2018 and Favorite Spa Consultant by American Spa Magazine’s Professional’s Choice Awards in 2022.

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L+A Announces Media Partnership with The Skin Games 

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Lipgloss + Aftershave worked closely with The Skin Games in 2018 and 2019. “I Jennifer then invited me to be the emcee for the 2018 Skin Games and we had a blast!! The sponsors were eager to support the players with products and tools to be used on their case studies. Barry had attended the event prior to creating L+A.

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How To Do A Facial Massage At Home

Eminence Organics

Increases Blood Circulation A 2018 study revealed that stimulating the skin with a five-minute facial massage increases blood flow for as long as 10 minutes. Should I Use Massage Tools? With greater blood flow comes more oxygen and nutrients - both of which are essential for the skin to carry out key functions.