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FarmHouse Fresh Embraces Improved Organic Standard

FarmHouse Fresh has embraced improved organic standards with its newly NSF/ANSI 305 certified Organics Collection.

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Face & Body Southeast 2017 Registration Opens

Registration for Face & Body Southeast has officially opened. This three-day event will offer a blend of education, product information and networking opportunities for spa and skin care professionals.

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Tanning Depedent Clients May Have Other Addictions

According to a recent study, individuals who tan frequently, both at tanning salons and outside, are likely to have other addictive qualities, which can affect people both physically and mentally.

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Are Your Clients Suffering From BDD?

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) has been under-diagnosed in medical esthetics, according to a recent study. Researchers found that only 7% of cosmetic professionals routinely screen for BDD.

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Deciding on Devices: 4 Questions to Ask First

Using esthetic devices can improve client results--and your bottom line. It can be easy to get caught up in the latest marketing hype, but it's important to choose wisely to avoid making costly mistakes.

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Florida Legislators Propose Radical Esthetic License Reform

Three laws proposed by Florida legislators aim to deregulate aspect of esthetic and cosmetology licenses.

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FDA Warns About Deadly Allergic Reaction to Chlorhexidine Gluconate

The number of allergic reactions to chlorhexidine gluconate, used in antiseptic swabs before injections, have more than doubled since 2010, prompting an FDA warning.

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Medical Spa Investigations: What You Need To Know

Compliance in medical spas is more important than ever; however, it’s also never been more difficult. It’s often hard to isolate just what is required of you as a medical spa amid the web of several different licensing boards, patient privacy laws, ownership restrictions, anti-kickback laws and more.

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Illinois Law Helps Beauty Professionals Report Domestic Abuse

We are a safe space for our clientele, and oftentimes they disclose information to us, their spa professional, that they haven't told anyone else. If they reveal abuse at home, what can you say and what can you do?

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FDA's Sunscreen Guidance Focuses on Safety and Effectiveness Data

The guidance also sheds light on the FDA’s requests for safety and effectiveness data on eight active sunscreen ingredients that are already under evaluation, including the data on human absorption.

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Antibacterial Soap? You Can Skip It, Says FDA

The FDA is issuing a final rule under which OTC consumer antiseptic wash products containing the majority of the antibacterial active ingredients—including triclosan and triclocarban—will no longer be able to be marketed.

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Which Governmental Policies Will Impact Wellness?

A new website, PolicyWell, was initiated at the request of spa and wellness industry leaders who want to see a more inclusive approach when it comes to a national agenda.

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FDA Warns About Mercury in Beauty Products

Even though these products are often promoted as cosmetics, they also may be unapproved new drugs under the law, says Linda Katz, director of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors.

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Tried and True: The 411 on Microneedling

This article reviews the regulations surrounding microneedling, how it can be used by estheticians and the varying depths that put it into other categories.

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Licensed to Spa: Know Your Options

There is no legal designation for a "medical esthetician" and without this designation, it seems impossible to separate out those estheticians who have advanced skills. This article will take a look at options for identifying such estheticians; but first, it will look at credentials and clarify licensing options.

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Kermit the Frog Was Right

It isn’t easy being green, whether that means natural, organic or environmentally friendly.

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Greener Pastures for Skin: Natural, Organic and Beyond

Natural and organic skin care has become a permanent segment of the skin care market, but many clients still wonder if the quality, safe and effective product line for them is natural, organic or synthetic. This article was written to help you, their skin care professional, educate them while making that choice.

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Reflections: Support Safe Sun

This issue of Skin Inc. is getting serious about a better understanding of sun protection and improved sun safety measures.