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Study Finds Germ Concerns Connects to Self-image Worries

“Our findings show that when people are worried about pathogens, they also evaluate their own physical appearance, which motivates them to pursue behaviors and products intended to improve appearance, including exercise, makeup and plastic surgery.”

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Blood Test Could Help Predict Skin Cancer's Return

“For some patients with advanced melanoma, their cancer will eventually return. We have no accurate tests to predict who these patients will be, so our findings are really encouraging,” said Richard Marais, lead researcher for Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute at the University of Manchester.

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Toss the Bleach for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

Bleach baths are commonly recommended for atopic dermatitis treatment, but a recent review in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found that water baths may be a better option.

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Resveratrol: Elixir for Longevity

Resveratrol boosts cell proliferation, how quickly new cells can regenerate, and provides nourishing phyto-nutrients for the skin and facilitates how well the body can absorb vitamin C. Nature Pure Labs' Victoria Tabak explains more.

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Psoriasis Meets its Match in Vanilla Extract

What do baked goods and psoriasis have in common? Research in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that synthetic vanilla extract can topically treat the chronic condition.

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Researchers Link Obesity with Rosacea

Though the causes of rosacea are unclear, recent research in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has linked the skin condition with obesity and body mass index.

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Reflections: Red Alert

Skin care practitioners are often alarmed at the sign of red and immediately try to soothe and calm the skin (or calm down that hot client). Before doing so, however, it is imperative that they research the root of that redness.

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Where There's Smoke, There's Skin Care: How Cannabis Affects Skin

With relaxing regulations, cannabis is gaining traction in skin care. Read on for details on how cannabis works with the skin and what is in store for its future.

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Jar Deconstructed: Liposomes

Liposomes are frequently utilized to deliver key actives, with hyaluronic acid winning the award for most popular and hydration often the name of the game. We delve further into how these tiny delivery vehicles work.

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Skin Remembers Injuries to Maintain Integrity

Stem cells in the skin have "memories" of previous injuries to help speed along the healing process. Research in Science suggests that this might help understand psoriasis.

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Fight Aging With Zero Trauma

Utilizing the body's natural inflammatory response to fight the appearance of aging is a relatively recent development. Tina Abnoosi of TAMA Research explores further.

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What it Takes to Stem Keloid Recurrence

Keloids are notorious for their high recurrence rate. Researchers from Sensus Healthcare Inc. found a way to cut down recurrences dramatically in recent testing.

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Studies Find Health Benefits in Redheads

Due to the MC1R gene, natural redheads have various benefits such as a greater ability to produce vitamin D, higher pain tolerance, better aging and more.

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An Esthetician’s Guide to Vascular Lesions

Knowing the difference between rosacea and vascular lesions is crucial to the treatment process. Susanne Schmaling from the Esthetics Council explains the difference.

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When Pollution and Sensitive Skin Meet

Concerns over air pollution's impact on the skin are on the rise. Research in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that skin care formulated with the goal of fighting pollution can make an impact on skin health.

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Break Through Skin Barrier Concerns at Face & Body Midwest

Ingredients, products and lifestyle changes are making strides in treating a compromised skin barrier. Learn about these and more at Skin Inc.'s Face & Body Midwest spa expo and conference.

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Skin Pigment Genetics is More Complex at the Equator

New research published in Cell presents genetic findings related to skin pigment diversity and complexity, further supporting the trend for customizable skin care.

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FDA Warns of Biotin Use for Certain Patients

According to the FDA, the supplement biotin, or vitamin B7, can interfere with certain lab tests. The FDA recommends discussing taking any supplements with a doctor prior to use.