December 19, 2007

STUDY FINDS MASSAGE RELIEVES PAIN AFTER SURGERY
U.S. researchers have found that patients treated with massage in postsurgical situations have experienced less pain. (Read More)

GENE-BASED SUNSCREEN MAY SOMEDAY PREVENT SKIN CANCER
Research is shedding new light on sunscreens that might someday prevent or treat skin cancer by reversing dangerous gene mutations caused by overexposure to the sun. (Read More)

TOPICALLY APPLIED CAFFEINE PROVES SUCCESSFUL AS SLIMMING AGENT
The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology has published a report claiming that topically applied caffeine is a succesful slimming agent... (Read More)

NEW STUDY SHOWS POSSIBLE CAUSE OF ROSACEA BUMPS
Although they are normal inhabitants of human skin and cannot be seen, microscopic mites known as Demodex folliculorum may actually be something to blush about. (Read More)

MINNESOTA BANS MERCURY ADDED TO COSMETICS, SKIN LIGHTENERS
The state of Minnesota has banned the intentional addition to mascara, eye liners and skin-lightening creams. (Read More)

BATH & BODY WORKS CUTS OUTSIDE BEAUTY BRANDS
Bath & Body Works has cut outside beauty brands in half, to carry only 40 in its stores... (Read More)

TOP 10 INDUSTRY TRENDS OF 2007

The editors of Skin Inc. magaine identify the top trends that impacted your spa this past year. (Read More)

POSITIVELY GREEN
By Frederic Holzberger
Focus on a healthy environment both inside and outside the spa, and your business will thrive. (Read More)

GREEN IS MAINSTREAM IN INDIA
By Priyanka Bhattacharya
Green has always been “in” in India. Because of the country’s Ayurvedic heritage, there has always been an emphasis on using natural products and herbs for beauty care. (Read More)

SKIN CARE: THE IMPORTANCE OF FEEL
By Steve Herman
In the excitement over peptides, neurocosmetics, antiglycation endpoints and prebiotics, it is easy to forget the importance of product look and feel. (Read More)

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