October, 2021

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Bakuchiol – Vegan Retinol – What is all the hype about?

First Derm

Bakuchiol – Vegan Retinol – What is all the hype about? Over the years, retinol has been touted as the holy grail anti-aging treatment by almost every dermatologist and skin care expert…it is often recommended as the “must-have” active ingredient in your skin care routine. Every pharmaceutical and skincare company worth their while has a retinol-containing product in the range, and often multiple formulations.

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

California Skincare Supply

July, 2022 News Update FDA has approved lash and brow tinting for estheticians, and Refectocil has stepped up to the plate with their new product to meet the need. 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? Estheticians can!

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Are phthalates something you really need to worry about in cosmetics? No.

The Eco Well Blog

I’m sure at this point you’ve seen the recent headlines about chemicals in your cosmetics, specifically phthalates, being linked to early death. Annoyingly, the phthalates in question aren’t actually relevant to cosmetics. Do you have to worry about phthalates in your cosmetic products? No. A little tired of people who have no idea what they're talking about (at least when it comes to the specific regulations, chemistry and toxicology) getting a massive platform to spread misinformation.

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Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Changing Careers to the Beauty Industry

Be Aveda

So you’re feeling stagnant in your career and you’re ready to make a change? Or maybe you’re realizing that your job isn’t fulfilling you anymore? It happens! In fact, it happens to most of us. Studies show that nearly 49% of full-time U.S. employees have made a dramatic career shift in their lifetime , and of those who haven’t changed careers, 65% say they’re thinking about it (Indeed).

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What Do Estheticians Do? A Guide to the Esthetician Business

Maxine Drake

If you enjoy making others feel beautiful and confident in their own skin, a career in the esthetician business may be right for you. As an esthetician, you’ll practice the art of skincare and help others achieve a healthy, radiant complexion. Not only is it a rewarding career, but one that is in demand. As long as there is a desire to look and feel great, estheticians will be needed.

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Does your skin need blue light protection from your devices?

Kind of Stephen

From your phone or screens? Probably not. When examining the results of studies looking at the effect of visible light, like blue light, we need to be really focused on the context. Studies that have shown a decrease in collagen, an increase in free radical production, or an increase in cell death…have been done on human skin cells in a petri dish.

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Professional Microdermabrasion Deep Dive

California Skincare Supply

The Best Microdermabrasion Machines, Tips & Tricks for Professional Estheticians Is microdermabrasion making a comeback? Or did it ever really go out of style? In 2021, professional microdermabrasion machines seemed to continue to hold their own against other popular exfoliation modalities in terms of efficacy for addressing a plethora of skincare concerns.

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A Measured 101 on the Skin Microbiome (and Related Products)

The Eco Well Blog

This post is a summary of the conversation I had with Dr. Rainer Simmering on the podcast last week. If you missed it - if you’re interested in a deep dive on the topic, highly recommend! Big thank you to Rainer for fact checking this post for me! Defining the skin microbiome Microbiome: The assemblage of microorganisms present in a defined environment including their biomolecules.

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Skin Depth Ep19 – October 20 – Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere!

Lira Clinical

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere! Did you know that the word pumpkin comes from the Greek word “pepon,” meaning melon? That just “squashed” our minds too! Metaxia and Francine sit down and share the secrets of our favorite seasonal ingredient, its skin benefits, and also a look into Metaxia’s & Francine’s history with pumpkin pies that’s sure to put you in a “gourd” mood.

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In-Office Dispensing

The Dermatology Digest

Dr. Michael Gold answers the question, Should I be offering cosmeceuticals?, talks ethics, and shares his winning approach to in-office dispensing. Michael Gold, MD, FAAD, is Medical Director of Gold Skin Care Center and Tennessee Clinical Research Center, Nashville, and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University.

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pH isn’t a scale between 0 and 14: Many diagrams are just incomplete!

Kind of Stephen

pH (historically, power of hydrogen or potential of hydrogen) is often described as a scale that goes from 0 to 14. If we look at the formula that defines pH, we’ll see that it has no upper or lower bound. pH = -log₁₀[H₃O⁺ (aq)] pH is equal to the negative logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) in water. Sometimes H3O⁺ is written as H⁺, in the case with pH – it’s the same thing.

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Livedo Reticularis

First Derm

Livedo Reticularis Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Aayushi Shah Livedo Reticularis leg In A Nutshell Common Lace-like bluish discoloration of skin May be mild or severe May or may not be associated with systemic conditions Only severe cases require investigation and treatment Cold avoidance and rewarming are key Livedo Reticularis is a mottled blue discoloration of the skin, which is seen in a characteristic networked pattern.

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European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2021

Online Laser Training

Dr Godfrey Town presented a paper on “ EBD as home devices—effects and risks ” at the session “ Energy based devices: Body contouring and tightening ” and chaired the session “ Home-use devices HUD for acne—The Evidence ” where he presented a paper on “ Device market and regulation ”. World-renowned speakers at these two sessions included Dr Christine Dierickx, Prof.

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Are there Eczema Irritants in your Home?

First Derm

Are there Eczema Irritants in your Home? The home should be regarded as a place of sanctuary, rest, and protection from the outdoors. However, did you know that many eczema outbreaks can be triggered by a number of different factors that you can find right inside your house? In the article, we will be taking a closer look at these eczema irritants and what you can do to potentially help eczema-proof your home.

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What Is Probiotic Skincare?

First Derm

What Is Probiotic Skincare? “Probiotics” – you may have heard of this term before in a TV yogurt advert, but with regards to skincare, what does this actually mean? Within this article, we will be exploring the role of probiotics in promoting skin health and what to expect when you use them. What are Probiotics and Why are they Important for the Skin?

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Adding Physician Extenders to the Dermatology Practice

The Dermatology Digest

Dr. Roger Ceilley discusses knowing when, why, and how to successfully add NPs and/or PAs for increased patient volume and patient and physician satisfaction. Roger Ceilley, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist at Dermatology P.C. in Des Moines, Iowa. “All of [our nurse practitioners and physician assistants] work with us at least some of the time so that we’re all on the same page as far as what our goals are for care [and] what our treatment regimens typically ar

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Biologics for hidradenitis suppurativa

The Dermatology Digest

With Jennifer Hsiao, MD Products under investigation represent diverse targets “Much research remains to be done to better elucidate the pathophysiology of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), but it is exciting that the investigational pipeline includes multiple biologic agents because it provides hope for having more therapeutic options to offer patients suffering from this disease,” said Jennifer Hsiao, MD, a dermatologist at Santa Monica Dermatology, Santa Monica, California.

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Online STD Testing: Fast, Accurate & Confidential

First Derm

Online STD Testing: Fast, Accurate & Confidential Getting yourself tested for sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is one way to keep yourself and others healthy. In 2019, the number of STDs reported reached an all-time high for the 6 th year in a row, with more than 2.5million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis being reported in the US.

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