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Long Live The Lash Serum

Eyelashes are catching all of the attention lately and for good reason with their ability to protect the eyes while adding some glam to a look. While extensions are a hot treatment right now, lash serums are another trend that should not get swept under the rug.

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TrAP Molecules Drive Natural Healing Proteins

A novel biomaterial developed by researchers at Imperial College London interacts with wound healing and tissue repair as it evolves.

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Jar Deconstructed: Ginger

Ginger sneaks its way into numerous food and beverages as well as skin care to provide its different benefits. Apart from providing anti-inflammatory benefits, ginger can help with photodamage and skin whitening among others.

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Health-focused Esthetic Care

With constant advancements in this industry and an influx of equipment, ingredient and chemistry advancements there is a need for higher education in many areas in the industry.

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Shiseido Uncovers Heroes and Villains in Skin Aging

Various forces are at work within skin that can defend against or propogate signs of aging. Shiseido highlighted findings in this area from a joint research project, along with the capability of an iris extract to influence these dynamics.

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Then & Now: New Findings in Glycation

Glycation and how it impacts the skin has been a topic discussed for years, but a lot has changed in the world of science and biology. Check out the key updates that are a need to know when it comes to the correlation between glycation and skin care.

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Health Canada Links Talc to Ovarian Cancer, Lung Damage

A Health Canada preliminary screening assessment has flagged the ingredient as potentially harmful to health and has recommended its addition to the country's Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. This alert comes after recent high-profile lawsuits concerning talcum powder and cancer diagnoses.

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Clear the Dec and Save the Neck

Don't let your client's neck and chest become completely neglected in their skin care regimen. Check out these treatments and home care tips to make sure the neck and chest is no longer forgotten about.

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Research Assess Skin Cancer Risks

Research was presented during the American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting, which discussed the correlation between genetic risk factors for skin cancer and environmental risk factors for skin cancer.

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Caffeine Consumption Re-java-nates Rosacea-prone Skin

Coffee works wonders when it comes to waking people up in the morning, but could that cup of joe actually be doing even more for your skin? This study may suggest that caffeine can make a big impact on lowering the risk of rosacea.

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Nature’s Sponge: The Magic of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is basically a must-have in any skin care tool box, and it has numerous benefits to the skin. See where all the hype is coming from for hyaluronic acid.

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Bringing Peace To Psoriasis

Psoriasis is more common than people might believe, and Kris Campbell is helping to clear up some of the misconceptions of psoriasis. Make sure you can properly treat your clients who have psoriasis.

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Reflections: Winter Ready

Getting the skin winter ready is no joke. That's why Skin Inc. has you covered with discussing the importance of hyaluronic acid as well as telling dry skin from dehydrated skin. See what is in store this month!

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Sneaky Dehydration: Catch It and Ensure Great Skin for Clients

Understanding the difference between dry and dehydrated skin is very important when it comes to treating your clients. Knowing only a client's skin type, however, is a disservice to both of you.

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The Magical Benefits Brewing Inside Witch Hazel

While it may sound spooky, witch hazel is anything but. This anti-inflammatory compound has a host of benefits for the skin that might be just a bit magical.

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Is an Acne Vaccine in Our Future?

Acne may not be life threatening, but it does impact the emotional stability of those suffering with it. That is why a group of researchers are working on creating an acne vaccine, and their findings have been published.

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Hybrid Peel Technology – The NEW Way to Maximize Correction

Hybrid treatment technology is an innovative approach to crafting treatments for all levels of correction. These treatments consist of combining peels, products and modalities that present an assortment of benefits for specific or multiple skin conditions.

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Show Me Your [Facial] Muscle

While many spa professionals are aware of muscles in the body, muscles in the face are just as important to understand. See how the different types of facial muscles fuel different treatments.