GROWTH FACTORS AND STEM CELLS: SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION OR PURE HYPE?

Derm Young

Just as our world changes rapidly, so does the beauty realm and the science behind cosmetology and skincare. As the future of beauty is revealed, you may have heard about the idea of using growth factors and stem cells in products to slow the effects of aging, whether natural or environmental aging occurs. There are…

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LASER TREATMENTS 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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It’s extremely bothersome to have unwanted hair in unwanted places. Even those of us who have darker hair on our arms or legs, or stubborn hair under the armpits, wish desperately that it could be gone and for good. According to a research article published in the Dermatologic Therapy journal, laser hair removal is the…

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RADIO FREQUENCY SKIN TIGHTENING

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered just where the last ten years have gone? When fine lines and wrinkles appear on your face or when you’re left with stretch marks galore after your last baby, it can be easy to wonder if this is the way you’ll look and feel forever? Will it…

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TOPICAL APPLICATION OF HYALURONIC ACID, DOES SIZE MATTER?

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Hyaluronic Acid is a natural biomolecule (and a biodegradable polymer actually!) that is found in the eyes, skin, connective tissues and joints of the human body. It works as a lubricant to cushion the joints and also works to repair the body after damage or an injury. It is present in high amounts in growing…

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MICRONEEDLES BOOST BIG BEAUTY BENEFITS

Derm Young

You may have heard of microneedling and immediately cringe at the word needle. So many times when we hear that awful word, we’re reminded of those epic doctor and dentist appointments of years past. But microneedling, a term used for collagen induction therapy, is becoming a vastly popular way to enhance and rejuvenate the skin.…

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THE POWER OF PHOTOTHERAPY

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There’s a reason that reptiles like to bathe their bodies in the sun and soak up every ounce of UV Light to warm up. Along the same lines, there isn’t one of us that doesn’t enjoy a nice beach day where we literally bask in the glow of the golden ball in the sky (With…

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