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Foods, Drugs and Vitamins May Help Prevent Skin Cancer

A recent session at the American Academy of Dermatology's Summer Academy Meeting 2010 looked at ways vitamins, medications and food may work to help prevent skin cancer.

More Vitamin E = Less Eczema?

Researchers have found that higher vitamin E consumption may lead to lower instances of eczema.

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PCPC Calls for Greater FDA Personal Care Regulation

The Personal Care Products Council has effected an initiative through which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would have a greater role in assessing ingredient safety for personal care products sold in the United States.

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The Truth About Parabens

Clear up the confusing topic of parabens.

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Promoting Beauty With Food and Drink

By consuming foods and beverages that encourage internal health, aging gracefully may be possible.

Hot Ingredient: TCM Fungus for Mature/Menopausal Skin

Provital Group sourced Poria cocos, a fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to create a multi-targeted active for mature skin.

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Summer Strawberries

This juicy gem brightens the skin and summer days.

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Stem Cell Science & Age Management of Skin

Develop an understanding about how stem cells work, and learn more about how they are being used to advance skin care.

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Kiwi Curiosity

The emerald flesh and fuzzy skin of this exotic fruit aren't its only notable features.

Understanding Darker Skin Tones

Mona Gohara, MD, explains the major issues experienced by clients with darker skin tones and what treatments they should consider for healthy, beautiful skin.

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What SPF Does Your Client Need?

Summer's coming! Learn exactly how to identify the correct SPF for your clients using these helpful tips.

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The Facts About Flaxseed

Discover how this tiny seed can provide big benefits to your clients.

Anti-Aging Ingredients's Effects on Stratum Corneum Thickness, Barrier Integrity

Findings indicate that certain ingredient combinations can result in significant improvements in the stratum corneum.

Hot Ingredient: Sunflower Seed Oil for Dry and Aged Skin

Sunflower seed oil from Laboratoires Expanscience was designed to promote the synthesis of key epidermal lipids in dry, atopic and mature skin.

Hot Ingredient: Hexamidine

According to scientists, this ingredient has the potential to help restore the stratum corneum and moisture content of aging skin.

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Deciphering Organic, Part 2

Understanding the Five Degrees of Organic may help to better equip spa professionals when making natural and organic product choices.

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Cardamom Chic

This common Indian spice can warm up your spa menu.

Hot Ingredient: Nutmeg Polyphenol

A new active utilizes a polyphenol derived from nutmeg seeds to help fill wrinkles and expression lines.