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Sodium hydroxide is commonly used to maintain pH levels in skin care products despite being potentially dangerous at high concentrations.

The Risks & Benefits of Sodium Hydroxide in Skin Care

Sodium hydroxide is commonly used to maintain pH levels in skin care products despite being potentially dangerous at high concentrations, per Healthline.

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Jar Deconstructed: Caffeine

Caffeine is most often employed in cellulite-reducing body treatments and anti-aging treatments of the eye area.

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[Study] Swapping One Food Item Can Make Diets Planet-Friendly

A recent study found that simply changing out specific foods for healthier ones can change the state and health of the environment.

This review explores select literature focused on Black skin and hair, including: Pseudofolliculitis barbae, topical retinoids, atopic dermatitis (AD), pruritus and more.

Retinoids, Folliculitis, Sun Exposure and More: Black Skin and Hair Research

Recognizing Black History Month (February) in the U.S., this brief review explores select literature focused on Black skin and hair; from sun protection and topical retinoids, to hormone activity of Black hair care, skin brightening and more.

Vitamin C and niacinamide are both antioxidants, meaning they can decrease oxidative stress and increase collagen production.

Vitamin C Alternative for Sensitive Skin

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that has similar benefits to vitamin C, but can be more gentle on the skin, per an article from Well + Good.

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Jar Deconstructed: Zinc Oxide

Zinc oxide plays an important role in sun protection, sensitive waxes and spa-retailed cosmetics.

Indian sandalwood oil could serve as a protective and anti-aging active in cosmetics and dermatology against environmental stressors.

Indian Sandalwood Tops Vitamin E for Antioxidant Activity, Inhibits MMP-1

Promising antioxidant effects of Indian sandalwood against environmental stressors including blue light and cigarette smoke were revealed in a study published in Cosmetics; MMP-1 inhibition also was demonstrated.

The new study develops potential treatment methods for chronic wounds and offers the possibility of tailoring skin implants to the specific wound

Researchers Develop 3D Printing Technique for Skin Equivalent

Researchers used a tissue engineering technique to develop a functional skin equivalent that can be created using a 3D printer, per an article from Forbes.

Evidence shows serpinins are a constituent of sensory innervation in the skin and they have previously been shown to be highly active; e.g., acting on vasodilation.

Are Serpinins Novel Targets for Skin Health?

Research published in Biomedicines presents evidence that serpinins are a constituent of sensory innervation in the skin, making them a potentially interesting target.

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Inflammatory Skin Conditions Drive Patient Interest in Cannabis

When evaluating surveys that discussed the use of medical cannabis products for dermatologic conditions, researchers found that consumers are interested in and currently using these products.

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Report Reveals Record Revenues for Massage Industry

See how the massage industry has grown, as more and more people have become focused on their health and wellness.

The supplement, containing a mix of tomato carotenoids, visibly improved skin appearance after 12 weeks of use.

Tomato-based Carotenoids Visibly Improve Skin Appearance

Researchers evaluated changes in plasma levels of phytoene, phytofluene, zeta-carotene and lycopene as well as consumer-perceived efficacy of an oral supplement containing tomato carotenoids.

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Pelotherapy Power

Pelotherapy is the therapeutic use of muds, peats and clays through bathing or application such as skin care.

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Jar Deconstructed: Marine Collagen

Marine Collagen has been shown in clinical trials to impart anti-aging, antioxidant and moisturizing benefits both topically and through oral administration.

Mean percent improvement in skin clarity from baseline was 43% at week four, 48% at week eight and 50% at week 12.

Blemish-Prone Skin Benefits from Double-Conjugated Retinoid/AHA

A new topical cream with a double-conjugated molecule containing a retinoid and an alpha hydroxy acid, formulated specifically for patients with blemish-prone skin, showed significant improvement in blemishes and pore size.

This study was aimed to unveil the most used active ingredients for sensitive skin in facial care products from the pharmacy and parapharmacy industry.

Study Compiles Most-used Actives for Sensitive Skin Formulas

The study unveiled the most-used active ingredients in facial care for sensitive skin to support dermatologists and other experts in providing customized advice for this segment, and to improve formulations.

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Global Wellness Economy Predicted to Grow to $7 billion

The Global Wellness Institute released its report covering the trajectory of the wellness industry's future - and things are looking up.

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Study Reveals Psychological Treatment Eases Chronic Pain

Recent research found that Pain Reprocessing Therapy, a psychological treatment, was able to relieve chronic back pain for about a year.