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Taking Shape: Genetic Facial Markers Discovered

Using novel 3D technology, researchers discovered 15 new genes that determine facial features, as published in Nature Genetics.

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Then and Now: Pigmentation Update

With so much having changed in the pigmentation field of skin care, these are the updates that have happened in the last 10 years that could make a big difference in your spa.

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Melanoma Risk Drops 40% with Childhood Sunscreen Use

Recent research in JAMA Dermatology suggests that those who regularly used sunscreen as a child are at a significantly lower risk of melanoma; the study also sheds light on who is more likely to take that risk.

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Bacteria Therapy Used to Treat Eczema

Bacteria therapy may not sound like the most glamorous form of treatment, but a recent double-blind study conducted by the National Health Institute found that it could work wonders for people suffering from atopic dermatitis.

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The Genetic Relation Between Skin Tanning and Burning

Scientists recently investigated whether or not genetics can be linked to the propensity of skin to burn or tan, and how this connection may also explain people at risk to skin cancer.

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Tapping Client Emotions For Better Business

Decision making is a large portion of being a spa professional, but now this over used skill can be used to help your clients make the decision to purchase retail. It's all in the science of the brain.

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Part 1: Birthday Aging or Sun Damage? A Tale of Two Sisters

For these identical twin sisters their skin could not be more different. See how one sister's skin compared to the other depending on how much time they spent outside.

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Demystifying Skin of Color

A report showed that by 2050 over half of the United States population will be people of color. There is a large opportunity for spas to treat clients who have skin of color.

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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

While there are many negative side effects to sleeping, a recent study may have discovered that it could actually lead to Alzheimer's disease. That midday nap doesn't sound too bad now huh?

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Link Between Skin Cancer and Alzheimer's Uncovered

The Journal of European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology set out to discover whether there is a link between Alzheimer's disease and people with malignant melanoma.

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Understanding Rosacea: Treatments and Retail in the Spa

Spas can incorporate different treatments and retail products to assist their clients who suffer from rosacea. Skin Inc. interviewed Franziska Ringpfeil, MD to learn more about rosacea.

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Tazarotene Combo Shown Effective for Psoriasis

"Efficacy was again demonstrated in the two Phase 3 studies...with minimal side effects in a well-tolerated, patient preferred formulation."

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Wake Up To Better Skin

Beauty sleep may not be as much of a myth as we previously thought. In fact, a regular sleeping schedule can actually help the skin to repair and regenerate.

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Researchers Tie Healthy Diet to Fewer Wrinkles

We know that healthy eating leads to healthier looking skin, but is there a correlation between diet and wrinkles?

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Melanoma Study Suggests Altered Schedule

A recent melanoma study observes whether the scheduling of two FDA-approved drugs can make a difference.

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Reflections: Shut-Eye For Skin

This month Skin Inc. covers topics on different reasons how beauty sleep is real and why sleeping is beneficial for the skin. Also tune in to learn how you could get investigated, and what you should consider before going solo.

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What Sleep Means To Aging Skin

While beauty sleep may be a common expression it also happens to be a very true one. Sleeping well can have some great effects on the skin, but just how awesome is it?

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Hydrogen Peroxide: Next Treatment For Seborrheic Keratosis

Treating seborrheic keratosis can be toxic to the skin when using cryosurgery. This is why a group of researched decided to look into another topical application of hydrogen peroxide.