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There Are So Many Skincare Lines– Is One Better Than Another?

Renee Rouleau

If they all have access to the same ingredients, then what’s the difference? Attending ingredient trade shows, such as Supplier’s Day for formulators and chemists, exposes me to aisles teeming with individuals selling raw materials and prototypes. Though we all may use the same ingredients, the resulting flavor can vary drastically.

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Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over-the-Counter Products: What’s the Difference?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Also known as pharmaceutical-grade , medical-grade skincare is exactly what it sounds like - products that are both developed and tested by medical professionals. They also contain a higher concentration of active ingredients compared to OTC products, which can make a major difference in the results you experience.

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The Power of Tech-Nature: How Sesha Fuses Biotech with Botanical Brilliance

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Sesha is leading the charge in next-level skincare that bridges the gap between high-performance med-aesthetics and clean, botanical ingredients with professional-only treatments that seriously deliver. This innovation became known as Permeation Enhancement Technology (P.E.T.) , and in 2002, it powered an FDA-approved pharmaceutical product.

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Multi-Mechanical Therapies with Topicals For Age Management

Lipgloss and Aftershave

By incorporating one microneedling treatment every three months and supporting it with 3 – 4 nano infusion treatments in between, while using topicals with potent ingredients and a proven delivery system professionals provide a comprehensive treatment that delivers visible, long-lasting age management results.

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Why Not All Olive Oils Are Created Equal And How to Choose the Best

Alison Bladh

The Importance of Choosing the Right Olive Oil Olive oil isnt just another ingredient its a cornerstone of a healthy diet, particularly for women over 40 who want to manage hormonal changes, reduce inflammation and improve overall well-being. Current Pharmaceutical Design , 17(8), pp.754768. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1200303. Russell, A.

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Done Deal: LEO Pharma Finalizes Acquisition of Key Assets From Timber Pharmaceuticals 

The Dermatology Digest

LEO Pharma now owns TMB-001 as well as certain other assets from Timber Pharmaceuticals following its chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. All employees of Timber Pharmaceuticals will transition to LEO Pharma’s offices in New Jersey, US, the Company reports. The TMB-001 project continues as planned and without changes within LEO Pharma.

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10 Best Cosmeceutical Ingredients of 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

A cosmeceutical is essentially a skincare product that contains a biologically active compound that is thought to have pharmaceutical effects on the skin. Both pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical grade skin care products actively effect skin at a cellular level, whereas cosmetic products have a shorter-term effect.