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FDA Cracks Down on Ozempic Knockoffs

MedEsthetics

The FDA issued warning letters to two companies selling "highly purified peptides," accusing the companies of misleading consumers through their sales of highly purified peptides.

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2024 SALON TODAY 200: Growth, Part One

Salon Today

On Day 9 of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200 we reveal the first 50 honorees in the category of Growth. These salons, including Dr Fly Salon and Spa in Joplin, Missouri, mastered a number of best practices to achieve overall sales growth of 18% or better.

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A Cosmetics Formulation 101 with Ava Perkins

The Eco Well Podcasts

This weeks episode is a 101 on cosmetics formulations; what are the ingredient types that make your products work and why? What’s up with surfactant and preservative systems? What’s the difference between skin and hair care, what’s an emulsion, and what do you need to know about pH? o help me cover the topic, this week featured Ava Perkins , PhD student at the University of Cincinnati in their cosmetic science program.

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Maximizing Retail Sales in Your Day Spa or Salon: A Comprehensive Guide

Spa Industry Association

Understanding Your Customer Base Understanding your customer base is crucial for tailoring retail offerings to meet their needs and preferences. Identify your target audience to create a shopping experience that resonates with them. Curating an Appealing Product Selection Offering a carefully curated selection of high-quality products is essential. Align retail products with your spa or salon services, ensuring they complement each other seamlessly.

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Skin Cancer Innovations: New Detection Device & Possible Vaccine for Melanoma

MedEsthetics

Vaccines and devices designed to identify and combat skin cancer are currently in the clinical trial phases, including research from DermaSensor, Moderna, Merck and more.

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2024 SALON TODAY 200: Environmental Sustainability and Technology

Salon Today

We're on a roll! On the 7th Day of our 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we introduce you to the honorees in two categories--technology and environmental sustainability. These tech-savvy honorees leverage the latest tools to automate and streamline their processes and communications, while green-minded honorees, including April Wetzel of Sunbeam Studio in Louisville, Colorado, make strategic decisions that better the world around them.

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Corneotherapy is Trending for its Holistic Approach to Barrier Repair

Skin Inc

Corneotherapy is a holistic approach to skin health that provides a remedial skin treatment that prioritizes repairing the maintaining the skin barrier’s defense systems.

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Save on your next conference or trip

Smart Start Consulting

How to Save Money on Traveling to Conferences and Spas for Young Beauty Professionals Entering the world of beauty as a young professional is exciting and full of opportunities for growth. One of the best ways to expand your knowledge and network is by attending conferences and visiting renowned spas. However, the costs can. Read more The post Save on your next conference or trip appeared first on Smart Start Consulting.

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The F Word: A Powerful Tool for Transformation

Salon Today

When we hold onto grudges, it can hinder our own personal development and emotional wellbeing. Our Wellness Expert Mary Wilson walks you through five strategies that help you let go and FORGIVE.

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BREAKING NEWS: Benzene Found in Various Acne Products; Valisure Files Petition With FDA to Recall Treatments

Dermatology Times

High levels of the chemical benzene, which has been linked to cancer, were detected in numerous consumer acne products, including from major brands such as Proactiv, Clinique, and more.

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Protecting Your Skin From Skin Cancer: Wear Sunscreen

CAMEO College - Esthetics

When it comes to shielding your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, wearing sunscreen is a crucial step. The post Protecting Your Skin From Skin Cancer: Wear Sunscreen first appeared on Cameo College of Essential Beauty.

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5 Exciting Advances in Women's Sexual Wellness Treatments [Survey Results]

MedEsthetics

81% of readers want to learn about the latest sexual wellness treatments for women! Here are five of the latest exciting advances in women's sexual wellness treatments.

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2024 SALON TODAY 200: Salon Leadership

Salon Today

In our 8th Day of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200, we meet the honorees who excelled in Salon Leadership, including Luisa G. Garcia of Soleil Salon and Spa in Windham, New Hampshire. These owners know it's a leader's responsibility to develop a vision for the people they guide, then they have to inspire their team to follow that vision.

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Unleashing the Power of Social Media in Spa and Beauty

Skin Inc

social media, social media marketing, spa marketing, spa social media marketing, how to market your spa, how to use social media to market

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Skinceuticals CE Ferulic VS Phloretin CF: Which One Is Better?

Beautiful With Brains - Antiaging

Which Skinceuticals vitamin C serum is better: CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF? CE Ferulic is the original Vitamin C serum, the one that truly put Vitamin C on the block and was copied by pretty much everyone else in the industry. So I’m not sure why Skinceuticals would have feel the need to release another Vitamin […] The post Skinceuticals CE Ferulic VS Phloretin CF: Which One Is Better?

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Dermatological Dilemma: Unmasking the Benzene Menace in Our Products

Dermatology Times

In our March publication, Winter Editor in Chief Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, delved into the growing concern of benzene in personal care products. This commentary becomes all the more important in light of the recent findings of high levels of benzene in acne products.

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Welcome to the World of ARETE

Beauty Launchpad

ARETÉ founder Ashley Mooney shares more about the ethos of the brand, how she made this dream come to life and how stylists can achieve beautiful color with kind ingredients.

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Navigating the 'Danger' Zone for Scope of Practice

Skin Inc

spa regulations, spa laws, understanding regulations, how does a law get passed, spa state boards, legal spa regulations

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Can You Use Serum As Makeup Primer?

Beautiful With Brains - Skincare

I am a Paula’s Choice fan girl. When she speaks skincare, I usually listen. But when I came across a certain video by her Skincare Team (I’d link to it, but it has since been removed), I did a double take. The lovely Desiree was talking serums and mentioned you can use them as primers, […] The post Can You Use Serum As Makeup Primer?

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HS Excision Clinical Pearls Discussed at AAD Annual Meeting

Dermatology Times

How can you improve excision care for your patients with hidradenitis suppurativa? Ashley Nicole Elsensohn, MD, MPH, FAAD, shared clinical pearls at the AAD Annual Meeting.

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SOCS Turns 20!

The Dermatology Digest

Skin of Color Society Founder Susan C. Taylor, MD, reflects on the progress that the Society has made over the past two decades. More Conference Coverage Welcome to the Golden Age of Pediatric Dermatology Elizabeth Swanson, MD Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson, MD, a pediatric dermatologist in Boise, ID, discusses advances in treating kids with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia areata, and hemangiomas.

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$pa Marketing: Marketing Strategies for Med Spas in 2024

Skin Inc

medspa marketing, spa marketing, spa marketing tips, medspa marketing strategies, medspa business, medspa business tips

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How Much Skin Care Product To Use: Are You Applying The Right Amount?

Eminence Organics

How Much Skin Care Product To Use: Are You Applying The Right Amount? Wondering how much skin care product to use for each step? When it comes to your skin care, size matters — and applying a drop versus a dollop can make all the difference in the effectiveness of your routine. Apply too little product and you may miss out on its full benefits; apply too much and you risk irritating and overloading the skin.

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Valisure's David Light Unpacks Benzene Findings, Stability Testing, and Discourse

Dermatology Times

Following the announcement of Valisure's findings related to benzene and benzoyl peroxide acne products, Dermatology Times spoke with David Light, co-founder and president of the laboratory behind the report, to discuss the findings, the role of stability testing requirements, and quelling fear-filled online discourse.

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

The Dermatology Digest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its nod to Letybo (foletibotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe glabellar lines in adults. Now, there are six neuromodulators approved for cosmetic use in the U.S.: Botox Cosmetic (Allergan), Dysport (Galderma), Jeuveau (Evolus), Xeomin (Merz Aesthetic), Daxxify (Revance), and Letybo (Hugel).

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Elevating Your Esthetics Career: The Strategic Impact of Hiring a Business Consultant

Skin Inc

Running a successful esthetics business requires a delicate balance of talent, passion, and sound financial management, so learn how you can master these skills.

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Are Cold Showers Good For Your Skin? Ice Bath Benefits

Eminence Organics

Are Cold Showers Good For Your Skin? Ice Bath Benefits Are we entering the ice age in skin care? If TikTok trends are any indication, it’s getting cold in here. And while cold therapy isn’t a new practice, we seem to be warming up to the idea of putting our wellness routines on ice. Read on to explore this cool skin care concept and decide whether it’s right for you.

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Journal Digest: March 5

Dermatology Times

This week’s collection of the latest dermatologic studies covers the connection between dermatology and COVID-19, the efficacy of topical 5-fluorouracil and imiquimod in treating cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ, challenges in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria, and patient satisfaction of treating recalcitrant keloids with intralesional bleomycin and lidocaine.

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FDA Approves JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC for Filling Temple Hollows

The Dermatology Digest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC for injection in the temple region to improve moderate to severe temple hollowing in adults age 21 and older. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC is the first hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler to receive U.S. FDA approval for the improvement of moderate to severe temple hollowing with results lasting up to 13 months with optimal treatment.

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Schwarzkopf Unveils New Brand Campaign Featuring Celebrity Hairstylist Chris Appleton

Salon Today

Schwarzkopf is partnering with celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton as the brand's new global color ambassador to help launch its new campaign, “What Story Will You Tell?

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What’s Trending in Mask Marketing

Skin Inc

mask marketing, how to market masks, spa marketing, marketing spa retail, how to market spa retail, how to sell masks in your spa, spa masks, skin care masks

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Celebrating Women in Dermatology

Dermatology Times

Today is International Women's Day. Dermatology Times spoke with 5 women clinicians in the field to discuss the influences and advice that brought them to where they are today.

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Two MEFV Gene Variants Linked to GPP

The Dermatology Digest

Two newly identified MEFV gene variants may be associated with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), according to research in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Until now, researchers have reported six genes associated with GPP. Although these genes are widely used for diagnosis and treatment, there are GPP patients who do not have any variants of these genes.

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Powerful Tips for Improving Your Gut Health (and Why it Matters)

Salon Today

With March being National Nutrition Month, California Mobile Acupuncture offers powerful tips to help improve our gut health, crucial to being healthy and feeling good.

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