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PBA Backs Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act

The act, which was introduced in Congress February 25, 2019, would extend the current 45(b) FICA tax tip credit to salon and spa owners.

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Neurotoxin Jeuveau Receives FDA Approval

After being studied on over 2,100 subjects, Jeuveau received FDA approval in early February for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe frown lines.

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FDA Commissioner Resigns; Agency Updates 2017 Asbestos Findings

Scott Gottlieb, who assumed the role in May 2017, cited the commute from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., as motivation for his resignation. The organization also released an update on 2017 findings of asbestos in cosmetics.

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Investigational Cream Set to Help Treat Atopic Dermatitis

The British Journal of Dermatology published a study that indicated how a topical cream, PAC-14028, may be a safe and effective treatment for atopic dermatitis.

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Sunscreen: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Sunscreen has changed a lot even just recently. However, the importance of using sunscreen to protect the skin against UV rays has not changed.

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Key West Joins Hawaii in the Ban of Octinoxate and Oxybenzone

The Florida Keys will no longer allow the use of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate. Does this mean California is next?

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Health Canada Warns Over Plasma Pen Safety

Health Canada is advising that spa professionals avoid plasma, or "fibroblast," pens. There are a number of side effects that Health Canada finds to deem the medical device unsafe.

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FDA Announces Plan to Modernize Medical Devices

The FDA released a statement discussing the changes that are going to be made to the 510(k) pathway discussing medical devices. See what changes are on the horizon and how it will benefit the industry.

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Hemp Expected to Be Legalized in US, Sparking Market Growth

Experts predict that the move will make hemp a household name across industries and that manufacturers will rush to join the growing hemp/CBD market.

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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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THEN & NOW: Educated Experts

So many advancements have come and gone in the last 30 years, so it's time to brush up on some good ol' fashioned treatments that remain important today.

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FTC Cracks Down on IV Therapy Claims

The iV cocktails were advertised by A&O Enterprises Inc.—doing business as iV Bars Incorporated and iVBars—as an alternative to traditional medicine; in actuality, they are a mix of water, vitamins, minerals and herbs, injected directly into the bloodstream for between $100-$250 per treatment.

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CIDESCO Brings Career Opportunities to Indian Candidates

CIDESCO International signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India's Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council to allow for more opportunities for Indian candidates to receive the Certificate in Skincare.

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[update] US Representative Proposes Ban, Review of Hundreds of Ingredients

The “Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018” puts preservatives, UV filters, fragrances and other ingredients under the lens.

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The Worst Mistake an Esthetician Can Make: FREE Professional Clinic Evaluation Form

The worst mistake an Esthetician can make comes down to whether the Professional Skin Revision clinic is truly a Professional Clinic or merely a ‘dispenser or marketer’ for the manufacturer.

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FDA Warns Against Energy-based Vaginal Rejuvenation

A small panic has broken out now that the FDA issued a warning about the use of energy-based devices in vaginal rejuvenation treatments. So, what could all of this mean?

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4 Sunscreen Trends for Safe Fun in the Sun

Sunscreen has recently been a buzz-worthy product that is under some scrutiny. See what current trends are breaking through in sunscreen, so you can hop on board.

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California Passes Label Law on Professional Cosmetics

The state of California has passed a new law mandating that professional cosmetics be labeled similarly to commercial ones.