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AmSpa Merges With IALA

The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) announced its partnership with the International Aesthetic and Laser Association. This partnership is geared to bring more knowledge and awareness to all persons in the medical spa field.

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Humane Society Voices Support for EPA Animal Testing Draft Policy

Titled Use of Alternative Approaches for Skin Sensitization as a Replacement for Laboratory animal Testing, the draft supports the use of non-animal methods for single chemical substances including pesticide active ingredients.

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White House Proposes US FDA Slim-down

A new proposal from the Trump administration would alter the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's name and remove food safety from its purview, among other changes.

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The Top 5 Reasons You're Going to Get Investigated

The consequences for getting investigated can be extremely severe, so it is very important to understand why inquiries and investigations happen. These top five reasons will help keep you on your toes.

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US FDA Pushes Sunscreen Reform on Three Fronts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced three new efforts to advance its framework for sun protection products including Maximal Usage Trials (MUsT)—just ahead of summer vacation and in line with #DontFryDay.

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Hawaii to Ban Certain Sunscreen Chemicals

Legislation was passed by the Hawaii state senate that, if signed by the governor, would prohibit the sale of sunscreen products containing certain ingredients. This move was in response to research showing their potential damage to coral reefs.

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U.S. FDA Investigates B. cepacian Complex Outbreak Linked to Personal Care

A no-rinse foam cleanser has been linked to at least 10 confirmed cases of Burkholderia cepacia complex; Shadow Holdings dba Bocchi Laboratories has voluntarily recalled the product as the FDA investigates.

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ICMAD to Host FDA Cosmetics Regulations Workshop

The meeting will include a mixture of presentations and panel discussion on topics related to manufacturers and marketers of cosmetics and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, such as I.S. FDA activities and changes in OTC drug regulations

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Microneedling Device to Gain FDA Clearance

A professional health care microneedling device has been given clearance by the FDA and is reportedly the first to do so.

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FDA Updates CFSAN Education Resource Library

Designed for personal and professional use, the library covers cosmetic safety, dietary supplements, food safety, nutrition and industry information such as food defense.

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EU Revamps Medical Device Regulation

As part of the news legislation, a medical device database will be established, esthetic medical devices will be included and devices will be traceable, among other changes.

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Label Lingo: Build Clients' Trust with a Better Understanding of Product Labels

Clients may know what a product is meant to do for their skin, but it is up to the esthetician to give insights into that product and its ingredients.

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Cause for Concern? IDFPR's New Esthetic Rules

Susanne Schmaling, Alex Thiersch and Terri Wojak discussed the IDFPR's newly released list of prohibited treatments, which include chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

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Update Your Intake

With so many factors constantly changing in a person's life it is important for spa owners to stay up to date on their clients intake form. By having a client fill out their personal and medical information, spas can provide the best care and treatment for their clients with no harm.

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Infection Control: Be Safe, Not Sorry

Keeping a clean esthetic work area is extremely important to practice. From standard precautions in the treatment room to understanding what different types of infections you can get or give, infection control is extremely important to be educated on.

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UPDATED: FDA Bans 24 Antiseptic Ingredients Including Triclosan

Along with triclosan, the FDA has banned 23 other ingredients used in health care antiseptics, finding their safety and efficacy insufficient.

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CIDESCO Extends Free Membership to 2018

CIDESCO has announced it will extend its offer of free membership for beauty salons and spas in 2018, which includes benefits such as global networks of professionals and a certified logo to add to marketing materials.

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FDA Approves Cannula for Restalyne Silk

Galderma has secured approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to use a small blunt tip cannula to inject its Restalyne Silk product, potentially expanding options for lip injection techniques.