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Reinforce A Client's Skin Barrier

Peels, lasers and other esthetic treatments have the potential to harm some clients' skin. Estheticians can prevent this through careful planning and soothing treatments.

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Can Alternative Cleansing Clean Skin?

Cleansing helps maintain skin barrier function and assists routines designed for acne, anti-aging and men’s skin care. This article will discuss the latest in cleansing technology, reviewing some innovative formulation concepts.

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Sleeping Beauty

Nighttime is the right time for the skin to reboot, repair and refresh. As esthetic professionals, we are constantly reminding our clients about the importance of their before-bed skin care ritual to piggyback onto this physiological phenomenon.

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Jump-starting Anti-aging, Healing and More

With the flip of a switch—er, chip, rather—skin cells can be reprogrammed as any cell type to restore function to aging or damaged tissue and organs. Research from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Ohio State College of Engineering explains.

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FDA Cracks Down on Skin Lighteners

Skin whitening products walk the line between cosmetics and drugs, and often carry dangerous side effects. Flawless Beauty's injectable whitening products were struck down by a federal judge, putting lightening products under the lens.

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Can Probiotics Ward Off Eczema?

Treatment for eczema may start in the gut. Research has suggested that probiotics, or "good" bacteria, play a role in the strengthening of the immune system and, by extension, the treatment of the skin condition.

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Understanding the Risks of Sun Poisoning

While most of us are familiar with sunburns, not everyone understands the risks of sun poisoning. In the case of sun poisoning, a person may develop redness, swelling and large blisters on their skin.

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DIY Don’t: Charcoal Masks

DIY charcoal masks can cause permanent damage to the skin. We reached out to our experts to explain why these masks are always a DIY Don't.

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Road to Regulation: Microneedling Devices Defined by FDA

Microneedling devices have, for some time, been without widely enforced regulation. As such, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a draft guidance on Sept. 15, 2017, defining when tools are considered esthetic vs. medical in nature, along with potential regulatory changes.

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Derms Need to Think Twice About OTC Recommendations, Study Shows

Consumers faced with compromised skin often look to their dermatologists for over-the-counter (OTC) product advice, to help keep costs (and allergens) in check. But findings from a new product review suggest derms need a second look at what they're recommending.

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What’s Up With Acne at Face & Body Southeast

Face & Body Southeast covers all of the bases on acne education—from alternative treatments, such as lymphatic massage, to client evaluations, there is plenty to learn about the popping topic.

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Acne and Rosacea Innovations on the Horizon

The microbiome, hormonal treatments and more were on the table during the American Academy of Dermatology's 2017 Summer Meeting's Acne and Rosacea session.

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Henna Tattoos Offer Potential Dangerous Decorations

Black henna is not only causing an uptick in adverse reactions to the temporary body art, but in some cases is not permitted for use by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

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Could Fire Ants Be Stockpiling the Next Psoriasis Treatment?

Fire ants often are portrayed as swarming the nemesis in an action film, bringing forth a warranted demise. While their choreographed attack may leave your skin crawling, new research suggests their venom may, in fact, hold a key to treating psoriasis and its itchy, irritated traits.

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Oil Overdrive: Look Within to Battle Acne

Clients with oily skin have a multitude of skin issues, such as breakout battles. As estheticians, we must look at the deeper cause of oil production.

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Progressive-Esthetics Launches Dermaviduals Brand in the U.S.

Progressive-Esthetics has launched its brand of customizable skin care products to the United States market.

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5 Top Myths of Sunscreen

In the recent years, public awareness has improved concerning the importance of sunscreen in the prevention of skin cancer. However, many people still hold misconceptions regarding sunscreen.

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Retinoids Deemed Safe With Procedures

The risk associated with retinoids and skin treatments is false, according to research in JAMA Dermatology. Experts believe that medical evidence evaluation bias has led the industry to be wary over retinoids for over three decades.