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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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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.

The Secret Behind Eyelash Growth and Sunscreen's Dark Side

Discover whether eyelash growth ingredients work and if sunscreen can do more harm than good.

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Shining a Light on Skin Brightening

Advances in natural ingredients for skin brightening can help you more successfully treat clients with hyperpigmentation.

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Study Evaluates Tattoo Removal with Picosecond Laser

A recent study evaluated the safety and efficacy of multicolor tattoo removal with a Q-switched laser that generates picosecond-domain pulses.

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Study Observes T Cells With Inflamed Skin

Finding new treatments is crucial to individuals who suffer from skin disorders, such as inflammatory diseases. Researchers have developed a study for two subgroups to help benefit those impacted by said diseases.

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What Makes Asian Skin Different?

Men and women of Asian descent commonly experience certain skin conditions due to their skin's adaptation to the climate and the pigment composition of their skin, according to a blog posting by the Dermatology Associates of Central Texas.

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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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Treat and Prevent Acne Scarring

Scarring lasts a lifetime, and as most of you know, acne impacts over 85% of the population in the United States, which is the premiere reason for scarring on the face.

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Vitamin C in Skin Care

Vitamin C is a powerful ingredient in many effective treatments, and learning its chemistry can help skin care professionals keep clients.

60% of consumers are spending more than six hours a day in front of a digital device.

Report: 64% of Consumers Unaware of Blue Light Impact on Skin

Five working days on a phone or laptop can reportedly have the same impact on the skin as spending 25 minutes in midday sun without any protection.

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Rockstar Antioxidants for Skin Restoration

There are several key ingredients that can increase the skin’s strength, and support in rebuilding and restoring it to optimal health. But first, you must be able to identify the signs and possible contributing factors.

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Twins Study Shows Environmental Factors of Skin Aging

A recent study of twins shows how environmental factors such as sun damage and smoking affect the aging of facial skin.

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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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Research Identifies 8 More Genomes Linked to Skin Cancer

Indiana University cancer researcher Jiali Han, Ph.D., has recently identified eight new genomic regions that increase a person’s risk for skin cancer.

Video Tour: Education Leads to Results for Your Clients

Read an excerpt of "Acne", one of the four lessons covered by the new video education offering from Skin Inc. magazine, featuring world-renowned dermatologist Zoe Draelos, MD, and based on the popular Physiology of the Skin, Third Edition book.

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Bacteria in a Bottle: Microbiome and the Skin

Drew Coleman, vice president of sales and education for DMK International, provided Face & Body Southeast attendees an in-depth look at the skin’s microbiome, treatments that can have an adverse effect on the microbiome and microbiome-friendly ingredients to be on the look for in skin care.

Study Shows Estrogen Does Not Stimulate Collagen on Sun-damaged Skin

Research done at the University of Michigan Health System has shown skin that has been sun-damaged does not increase collagen production with estrogen treatments.