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AAD Applauds Congress for Passing Sunscreen Innovation Act

A new law will speed ingredient approvals to provide consumers with longer-lasting UVA protection.

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Sunscreen Innovation Act: Next Stop— U.S. President's Desk

The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauds the House of Representatives for passing the Senate version of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S.2141) by unanimous consent.

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The Highs and Lows of Green Certifications

By learning more about green certification, you can help make the right choices for your spa and help your clients understand what’s best for their needs and wants when it comes to organic and natural products.

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Global Spa & Wellness Summit Sets Standards for Hydrothermal Spas

The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) has published a standards guide for spa and wellness industry projects, the Guide to Hydrothermal Spa Development Standards.

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India to Become First Cruelty-free Cosmetics Zone in South Asia

Humane Society International/India's #BeCrueltyFree campaign is celebrating an historic victory for animals as India bans the import of animal tested cosmetics.

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Regulation Action Plan: 5 Vital Matters for Estheticians

Learn more about the issues you need to be aware of to protect your right to work.

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Reflections: Crunch Time for California

This year's Face & Body® Northern California hosted an informational session with the California state board that set the stage for both passion and communication.

2014 Sunscreen Innovation Act Unanimously Passes

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunscreen Innovation Act on September 17, 2014, which the Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauded.

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California Senate Rejects Ban of Microbeads

According to several news reports, the California Senate rejected an initial attempt to ban plastic microbeads in soaps and cosmetics.

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Washington State Estheticians: Deadline for Master Esthetician Endorsement Approaching

If estheticians do not act and apply for endorsement by January 1, they will need to go back to school to attain additional training.

VIDEO: Informational Q&A With California State Board at Face & Body

The California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology participated in an Q&A informational session during the Advanced Education Conference Program at Face & Body Northern California on Saturday, August 23.

CA Coalition & Assembly Pulls Master Esthetic Bill From Further Consideration

The Coalition in collaboration with Assembly member Susan Eggman, the author of the bill, has opted to pull the bill from further consideration this year.

Skin Inc. Announces Stance On Master Esthetics Bill in CA

Skin Inc. is officially withdrawing its support of the master esthetics bill in California.

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Informational Session With CA State Board Added to Face & Body® Northern California Next Week

Confused about what's happening with the future of your California esthetics license? Register today to attend this session!

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Sunscreen Innovation Act is Passed by House—Advances to Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on and passed the Sunscreen Innovation Act.

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Regulation Action Plan—Speak Up!

To protect the livelihood of the profession, estheticians must get involved.

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Texas Judge Declares Medical Spa Rule Invalid—Further Consideration Ordered

On July 1, 2014 Judge Stephen Yelenosky ruled that Texas Medical Board (TMB) Rule 193.17 is invalid and remanded it back to the TMB for further proceedings.

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Hawaii Becomes Tenth State to Ban Indoor Tanning for Minors Under 18

Hawaii joins Vermont, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oregon, Nevada, Texas and Washington by passing legislation that prohibits minors under the age of 18 from indoor tanning.