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Hypertension Medication Found to Increase Risk of Psoriasis

Women with long-term high blood pressure appear to be at an increased risk for the skin condition psoriasis.

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New Invention Provides Affordable & Effective Treatment for Keloid Scars

A new invention by researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore provides a simple, affordable and—most importantly—highly effective way for patients to self-treat keloid scars.

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Scientists Take Next Step in Skin Wound Treatment

Scientists are reporting the next step in the evolution of wound treatment with a material that leads to faster healing than existing commercial dressings and prevents potentially harmful bacteria from sticking.

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FDA Issues Consumer Update on Side Effects of Topical Acne Products

Certain acne treatments can, in rare instances, cause severe allergic reactions that are potentially life-threatening.

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Antioxidants Extracted From Grape Seeds Show Promise for Cosmetic Use

Soaking muscadine grape seeds or skins in a solution of enzymes can boost antioxidants extracted from the fruit, creating possible new uses for grape leftovers, including use in cosmetics.

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Lighten Up–The Natural Way!

Discover a number of natural alternatives to hydroquinone that have been shown to work for many types of hyperpigmentation.

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Copper and Its Role in Collagen Development

Can this ancient beautifying metal bring a new shine to the professional skin care marketplace?

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How Delivery Systems Change Skin Care Effectiveness

Several methods can be used to increase the effectiveness of active ingredients for the skin and overcome the protective barrier.

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Face & Body Northern California: Grow Into Your Future Self!

When was the last time you made an investment in yourself?

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Sunny Strategies: Euromonitor Targets Different Sun Care Tactics Globally

Euromonitor ingredients analyst Anais Mirval discusses which beauty ingredients will be pushing sun care ahead in different markets, as well as where innovation is needed in this category.

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Green Ingredients in Beauty Spur Technical Challenges

According to Organic Monitor, the growing array of green actives is spurring innovation in the beauty and cosmetics industry, and the organization is finding that novel green ingredients also are bringing fresh technical challenges with them.

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Combating Facial Volume Loss With Cosmeceuticals

There are many proven ingredients and product categories that can be added to a client's daily regimen to help preserve, maintain and increase the facial volume of skin.

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Plant Stem Cells: An Emerging Technology

Plant stem cell technology is expected to propel the global cosmeceutical market forward at a rate of 7.7% during 2012–2016.

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What’s New In Natural Ingredients

Knowledge about the efficacy and abilities of a variety of natural ingredients is expanding every day.

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The Business of Ingredients, Part II

What does the future of medical spa formulations look like, and what do developers need to do to create successful product marketability?

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Stem Cells and Growth Factors: What You Should Know

Clear up the confusion about the differences between growth factors, stem cells, plant stem cells and other related technologies.

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Shining the Light on Natural Ingredients to Treat Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is commonly treated with topical treatments with varying degrees of success. Now, new topical ingredients—including some that are plant-based—are offering more treatment alternatives showing promise for this tricky skin condition.

AAD to Present Latest Research at 72nd Annual Meeting

More than 15,000 are expected at the American Academy of Dermatology's 72nd Annual Meeting in Denver, March 21–25, 2014.