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A comment on the 2024 EWG Sunscreen Guide; Is EWG actively harming safe consumer sun protection?

The Eco Well Blog

prevention of skin cancer, UV induced hyperpigmentation, painful sunburn, melasma, etc) far outweigh any potential risks.Sunscreens have a long track record of safety and still, despite some of the scary media reporting on the recent FDA studies, are overwhelmingly supported to be safe and effective. Does this make sense to anyone?

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New Sunscreen Ingredients: Unmet Needs and Key Considerations

The Dermatology Digest

New sunscreen ingredients are needed to help assuage patient safety concerns and lower skin cancer rates. Bis (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl benzoyl) piperazine (BDBP) was approved by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) of the European Commission in 2021 and is being considered in the US.

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And Then There Were Six…FDA Green Lights Hugel’s Toxin for Glabellar Lines

The Dermatology Digest

.” Coral Gables, FL-based dermatologist Joely Kaufman, MD, adds, “The results from the clinical trials for letibotulinumtoxinA demonstrate efficacy, and a convincing safety profile in the treatment of glabellar lines. Hugel filed its first Biologics License Application in 2021, which was rejected by the FDA in 2022.

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Biosimilar News: FDA Approves High-concentration, Citrate-free Formulation of Cyltezo, a Biosimilar to Humira

The Dermatology Digest

The FDA approved Cyltezo as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira on October 15, 2021. The FDA approval is based, in part, on data from clinical trial VOLTAIRE-HCLF , a Phase I clinical trial comparing the bioavailability of high-concentration and low-concentration formulations of adalimumab-adbm.

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FDA to Review Biofrontera’s sNDA for Ameluz Dosage Increase

The Dermatology Digest

The sNDA is supported by two clinical phase I studies investigating the safety of the application of three tubes of Ameluz. Further to a Type A meeting with the FDA in 2021, an additional safety trial with 100 patients receiving PDT with three tubes of Ameluz was conducted. This data also formed part of the sNDA.

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New for 2022, California Estheticians Can Perform Brow Lamination, Lash Lifts & Tints!

California Skincare Supply

Follow the link above to learn more. Oct 2021 Important Announcement for California Estheticians Who can do lash lifting, lash tinting, and brow lamination in California in 2022? “ You can access FDA Eye Cosmetic Safety information at: [link]. Estheticians can! That's who! So, it can’t be clearer.

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How Many Hours Do You Need to Become an Esthetician in Florida?

Spa Professionals Academy

Florida's Educational Requirement for Estheticians As of the last update in September 2021, aspiring estheticians in Florida need to complete a minimum of 220 hours of specialized training from a licensed esthetician or cosmetology school. Safety and Sanitation: Critical knowledge on maintaining a safe and hygienic workspace.